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…China mobilizes forces for large-scale exercises surrounding Taiwan. FBI/SOCOM botches Boston training event.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -National Events- MA: FBI and US SOCOM forces raided the wrong hotel room as part of an undisclosed training…

…Last night, ISIS forces in Iraq successfully downed an American MQ-9 Reaper near Baghdad. AC: This is likely a power-projection move that may coincide with recent politics in the region. A few days ago…

…Over the weekend Turkish forces arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul. Imamoglu was Erdogan's primary political opponent and was expected to be named as the official candidate running against Erdogan in the upcoming election…

…This morning, Iranian forces reportedly launched two cruise missiles toward a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with unknown success. Otherwise, CENTCOM announced that the M/T *KYLO* has sunk at undisclosed coordinates in the…

…RIOTS FOLLOWING FIRST ROUND OF VOTING.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: The threat posture for U.S. Forces in Europe has been increased. Over the past few days, several U.S. military bases in Europe have…

…TXNG forces continue improving defenses along the southern U.S. border as the Constitutional crisis continues. Today, Governor Abbott issued a statement reaffirming Texas’ Constitutional right to self-defense (which supersedes federal statutes), stating that “The…

rainian units (of debatable size, composition, and combat power) almost certainly have more freedom of maneuver within Russia’s rear areas than Russian forces would like to admit. Conversely, the forces dedicated to such a large…

…Israeli ground forces continue to maneuver from the southern front in Gaza, to stage in the north (though the exact composition and disposition of these forces remains uncertain at this time)

…HOUTHI FORCES INTENSIFY ATTACKS, SHOOT DOWN AMERICAN DRONE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Significant escalations in the region have taken place following the successful attack on the M/V RUBYMAR with many commercial vessels…

…Targets in Syria were also struck as IRGC forces carry out the largest ballistic missile attack in recent memory. In Gaza, tensions between Egypt and Israel have intensified over the past few days as Israeli forces…

…SURGE OF AMERICAN MILITARY FORCES CONTINUES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. IRANIAN FORCES DIG IN BY REINFORCING KEY SITES AND MILITARY FACILITIES.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -International Events- Middle East: The surge of American forces continued overnight, with a…

…Last night Iranian forces conducted multiple strikes throughout the region, with the most significant strikes targeting the Mina al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait. The UAE also experienced a surge of attacks throughout the day, with a…

…Threats to shipping continue as Houthi forces target multiple cargo vessels. The M/V LYCAVITOS was attacked with a cruise missile yesterday in the Gulf of Aden, and this morning an as-yet-unidentified vessel also…

…Another ballistic missile was intercepted overnight, as Iranian forces continue to target Incirlik Airbase. This is the third such interception since the war began. UAE:

…In the Red Sea, Yemeni forces attacked the M/V STRINDA with a cruise missile. Initial reporting indicates the vessel was traveling IVO the Bab el Mandeb Strait at the time of the strike. AC: Though…

…A large fire was reported at this facility following this strike, and Saudi forces have conducted various strikes around Yemen in retaliation. Latvia: This morning NATO aircraft shot down a suspected drone over the Balvi region…

…NYPD forces have also deployed security checkpoints to search the personal bags of subway travelers. AC: It is important to note that authorities have stated this deployment is not specifically for counterterrorism efforts or concerns, but…

…Nevertheless, Taiwanese forces have responded in kind, deploying substantial defenses (such as mobile ASCM launchers) at critical locations around the island. -HomeFront- North Carolina: Local media has become aware of a suspicious shooting incident that took…

…2:15pm (local time) an ambush was carried out on several National Guard soldiers posted as security forces standing guard at the entrance to the Farragut West Metro Station, a few blocks from the White House…

…Around the region, Iranian forces targeted American installations in Kuwait overnight, with locals reporting large fires allegedly in the vicinity of Camp Buehring. Analyst Comment: This is the first round of strikes that was not explicitly…