Monday, August 22, 2022

Terrorism related links 082222

 

Dragons, nuclear weapons, and Game of Thrones

https://thebulletin.org/2019/04/dragons-nuclear-weapons-and-game-of-thrones/

 

Drone war in Ukraine: Decoys, spies and flying death machines. Ukraine shows that the future of drone warfare is not what we expected.

https://www.grid.news/story/global/2022/07/11/drone-war-in-ukraine-decoys-spies-and-flying-death-machines/

 

Ukraine looks to retake territory as Russia pushes for regime change | Ukraine Update - Jul 25, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDPqOBFzAec

 

Estonia's prime minister has a message for the West: 'Don't worry about Putin's feelings'

https://news.yahoo.com/estonias-prime-minister-has-a-message-for-the-west-dont-worry-about-putins-feelings-223606146.html

 

Russia says it wants to end Ukraine’s `unacceptable regime’

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-kyiv-black-sea-arab-league-b5c583e8d057897cfdef6b407e113339

 

Couple who lived quietly in Hawaii for years were actually Russian spies, US alleges
https://6park.news/hawaii/couple-who-lived-quietly-in-hawaii-for-years-were-actually-russian-spies-us-alleges.html

 

CNN Exclusive: Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in exchange for Griner, Whelan

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/07/27/politics/griner-whelan-biden-offer-viktor-bout-exchange-russia-arms-dealer/index.html

 

Air Force Moves F-22s to Poland in Bid to Protect Allies Against Russia

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/27/air-force-moves-f-22s-poland-bid-protect-allies-against-russia.html?ESRC=eb_220728.nl

 

Future of US Support for Ukraine at Stake as GOP Grapples with Rift Over Aid

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/27/future-of-us-support-ukraine-stake-gop-grapples-rift-over-aid.html?ESRC=eb_220728.nl

 

Kim Threatens to Use Nukes Amid Tensions with US, South Korea [A page out of the Russian playbook?]

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/28/kim-threatens-use-nukes-amid-tensions-us-south-korea.html?ESRC=eb_220728.nl

 

Philippines Scraps Russian Chopper Deal [When you lay down with dogs, you might rise up with fleas]

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/27/philippines-scraps-russian-chopper-deal.html?ESRC=eb_220728.nl

 

Thousands of troops are still deployed to Europe for Ukraine response

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/07/27/thousands-of-troops-are-still-deployed-to-europe-for-ukraine-response/

 

US rocket system enables Ukraine to strike key supply bridge

https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/ukraine/2022/07/27/us-rocket-system-enables-ukraine-to-strike-key-supply-bridge/

 

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 155.  As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 155th day, we take a look at the main developments.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-155

 

US military to treat wounded Ukrainian troops at Landstuhl hospital

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2022/07/27/us-military-to-treat-wounded-ukrainian-troops-at-landstuhl-hospital/

 

Russian forces, Ukraine both claim control of vital power plant: The capture of Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow’s first strategic gain in more than three weeks.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/27/russian-forces-ukraine-both-claim-control-of-vital-power-plant

 

Special Military Cell Flows Weapons and Equipment Into Ukraine: A little-known group at U.S. European Command in Germany fills Ukraine’s battlefield requests with donations from more than 40 countries.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/27/us/politics/ukraine-weapons-center.html

 

As they wait for weapons, Ukrainians hold the line with Soviet artillery

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/27/ukraine-war-russia-artillery/

 

Germany authorizes production of 100 howitzers for Ukraine: It will likely take a while before the state-of-the-art weapons arrive to the battlefield.

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-authorizes-production-of-100-howitzers-for-ukraine/

 

Violence against women rampant under Taliban, new report finds

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/27/afghanistan-women-taliban-rights-violence-amnesty-international/

 

NATO ‘air shielding’ adds half-dozen US Raptor jets to beef up deterrence of Russia

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2022-07-27/nato-air-shielding-f22-raptor-6781094.html

 

Japan urges Russia not to hold military drills around disputed islands

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-urges-russia-not-hold-military-drills-around-disputed-islands-2022-07-28/

 

Iranian drones could make Russia’s military more lethal in Ukraine: The US and its allies should prepare Ukraine, and better constrain Iran, write analysts from FDD.

https://breakingdefense.com/2022/07/iranian-drones-could-make-russias-military-more-lethal-in-ukraine/

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing - July 26, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220726&instance_id=67682&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=99617&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2F517cb18e-abd0-5fd0-b595-b1a232ecb849&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

Russian man spent years as puppeteer behind US political groups, officials say: Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov charged over accusations he sought to spread division and propaganda and meddle in elections

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/29/aleksandr-viktorovich-ionov-russia-us-politics-division-propaganda-elections

 

Ex-Chairman of Joint Chiefs predicts if Ukraine can win long fight with Putin - Jul 31, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmIyyYa1skA

 

How do you see Russia after Putin? - Jul 31, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP1GM_t2_-w

 

A former Kremlin adviser is hospitalized in Europe.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/world/europe/putin-climate-czar-hospitalized.html

 

U.S. will send another $550 million in arms to Ukraine.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/world/us-ukraine-weapons-military-aid.html

 

Watch Rachel Maddow Highlights: Aug. 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo0pitfWeZY

 

‘One miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation’: The U.N. chief issues a grim warning, citing war.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/world/europe/nuclear-war-un-guterres.html

 

Former CIA director explains what it takes for targeted drone strikes - Aug 2, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOQfKTiXmvM

 

Using Nuclear Reactors for Cover, Russians Lob Rockets at Ukrainians: Russia has turned Europe’s largest nuclear power plant into a fortress, stymying Ukraine’s forces and unnerving locals who fear both shelling and a radiation leak.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/world/europe/ukraine-south-counteroffensive-nuclear.html

 

Brittney Griner Is Sentenced to 9 Years in a Russian Penal Colony: President Biden called the sentence “unacceptable” and vowed to pursue all avenues to bring the American basketball star home. Her case has become mired in the conflict between Moscow and Washington over Ukraine.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/08/04/world/brittney-griner-trial-verdict-russia

 

Housing support for Ukrainian refugees in receiving countries 27 July 2022

https://www.oecd.org/ukraine-hub/policy-responses/housing-support-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-receiving-countries-9c2b4404

 

Russia Steps Up Attacks on Ukrainian Fortifications in the East: Ukraine’s strong defensive positions have slowed the Russian Army’s advance to a crawl. Russia’s forces have also been diverting to the south to fend off a Ukrainian counteroffensive there.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/08/04/world/ukraine-russia-news-war

 

Asking “What About…?” Is Essential to Achieving Justice: Selective empathy prevents us from making connections.

https://www.thenation.com/article/world/empathy-hypocrisy-us-military/

 

Sociology of Conspiracy; Skeptics in Russia

https://skepticalinquirer.org/2022/06/sociology-of-conspiracy-skeptics-in-russia/

 

QAnon Followers Focus on Migrant Children at Southern Border

https://skepticalinquirer.org/2022/06/qanon-followers-focus-on-migrant-children-at-southern-border/

 

How to Be a Skeptic in Russia

https://skepticalinquirer.org/2022/06/how-to-be-a-skeptic-in-russia/

 

Putin signs legislation bringing ‘educational activities’ under state control

https://meduza.io/en/news/2021/04/05/putin-signs-legislation-bringing-educational-activities-under-state-control

 

FEAR IS GROWING IN RUSSIA - Streamed live on Aug 7, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TTOzvwVC3Q

 

RUSSIA - Falling Oil Price is a DISASTER for Russian Economy. Shrinking Markets & Heavy Discounts. - Aug 9, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9oi1wgnR8U

 

Putin has declared a State of Emergency in Russia! Citizens' vehicles are being confiscated! - Aug 8, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA22qaSRZM8

 

Ukrainian Forces Smash Russian Frontline Targets Using Custom MRLs with Help From Female Signal Crew - Premiered Aug 8, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYid24WFqaA

 

RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE IS STUCK, AND THE WORST IS COMMING FOR PUTIN || 2022 - Aug 8, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IeoihWKGzg

 

Ukrainian 'Drone Swarm' launches to HEAVY AIRSTRIKE against Russians! - Aug 8, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msRVD8x2n5c

 

Congress May Finally Do Right by Afghan Evacuees: After months of delay, a bipartisan group of senators have introduced a measure that would end the paralyzing uncertainty faced by those we promised to find a new home.

https://newrepublic.com/article/167368/congress-afghan-evacuee-resettlement-bill

 

Focus on the Israel Lobby Gets U.S. Foreign Policy Wrong: Walter Russell Mead’s new book shows the United States’ relationship with Israel has always been self-involved and opportunistic.

https://newrepublic.com/article/167343/focus-israel-lobby-gets-us-foreign-policy-wrong-walter-russell-mead-review

 

'Big Move' For Ukraine Taking Out 9 Russian Aircraft In Crimea, A 'Bastion Of Pro-Russian Sentiment' - Aug 10, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gWHKbMh5CA

 

Direct hit: Ukraine has destroyed 3rd man of the army thanks to Himars! - Aug 10, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4VcinH46rg

 

Vindman: War In Ukraine Has Reached “Inflection Point” | Zerlina. - Aug 10, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIlfJ_w7Sfs

 

Putin Scrambling for Support From 'Outcasts' Shows His Weakness: Expert

https://www.newsweek.com/putin-scrambling-support-outcasts-shows-his-weakness-expert-1732622

 

Russia Fires Iranian Satellite Into Space, Prompting Spying Concerns

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-fires-iranian-satellite-space-prompting-spying-concerns-1732440

 

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 168: As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 168th day, we take a look at the main developments.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-168

 

US Will Spend $89M To Eradicate Russian Landmines In Ukraine: One hundred demining teams will work over the next year to clear the areas Russia held

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/08/us-will-spend-89m-eradicate-russian-landmines-ukraine/375599/

 

DHS to end ‘Remain in Mexico,’ allow asylum seekers to enter U.S.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/08/08/mpp-biden-asylum-mexico/

 

War Game Finds U.S., Taiwan Can Defend Against a Chinese Invasion: All sides would pay a heavy price if ever there were a military conflict over the island

https://www.wsj.com/articles/war-game-finds-u-s-taiwan-can-defend-against-a-chinese-invasion-11660047804

 

‘We never understood what winning meant’ — A decorated Marine Raider reflects on the fall of Kabul

Decorated Marine Raider breaks down what went wrong in Afghanistan.

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-raider-elliot-ackerman-interview-the-fifth-act-book/

 

A Year Later, Afghan Refugees Remain in Legal Limbo as Vets Continue Evacuating Allies Left Behind

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/08/09/year-later-afghan-refugees-remain-legal-limbo-vets-continue-evacuating-allies-left-behind.html

 

China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns

https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/china/2022/08/09/china-drills-show-ambitions-beyond-island-taiwan-warns/

 

Nagasaki marks A-bombing anniversary amid nuclear war fears

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-health-bombings-nuclear-weapons-df366430272c3504a4cba4a86ba4978e

 

What just happened in Gaza? A podcast by FDD's Long War Journal Generation Jihad - August 8, 2022

https://www.fdd.org/podcasts/2022/08/08/what-just-happened-in-gaza/

 

A US-China War Over Taiwan Isn't Happening Anytime Soon: Here are five reasons a conflict won’t occur in the next 18 months, contrary to warnings from alarmists in and out of the Biden administration.

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-08-09/a-us-china-war-over-taiwan-isn-t-happening-anytime-soon

 

What U.S Aid to Ukraine is ACTUALLY Doing... - Aug 7, 2022

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21613838/

 

Sudan’s military leaders launch ‘manhunt’ for suspected sources after CNN gold investigation sparks protests

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/31/africa/sudan-protests-military-rule-intl-hnk/index.html

 

Palestinian Police States Torture and Kill Thousands of Palestinians—U.S. Media and Politicians Yawn

http://factsandlogic.org/hotline_archive/hotline_220802.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e49d2d34-9d89-45da-8e1b-94497c1d98cf

 

Is Russian Military Prepared For Ukraine Winter - Aug 11, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDpyqBdwjXA

 

Afghanistan: The Taliban Cracks Down on Women's Rights as U.S. Sanctions Worsen Humanitarian Crisis - Aug 12, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AjVyECez80

 

From Here and From There

https://www.populist.com/28.14.Cintli.html

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing, Aug 12, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220812&instance_id=69204&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=101265&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2F92323e82-e64e-59e9-80e1-f92a968b35d0&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

Ex-Afghan president explains why he fled the country - Aug 14, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f85TTdsHEqM

 

Putin couldn't hide this from the world: Biggest loss in one day! - Aug 14, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v-RpYSym_M

 

RUSSIAN SOLDIERS HAVE FEAR! Russian Army Changed Position Out of Fear - Aug 14, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz-GkDW7NOc

 

Opinion  A disaster is looming at a huge Ukrainian nuclear power plant

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/08/12/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-war-zone-disaster/

 

Ukraine: UN chief appeals for end to military activities at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/08/1124452

 

Shelling Kills One in Ukrainian Town Near Nuclear Site Amid Accelerating Exodus: A foreman at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex died after a shell struck his home, officials said. More than 1,000 cars were lined up in the area, seeking to exit Russian-controlled territory, witnesses said.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/08/14/world/ukraine-russia-news-war?smid=url-share#artillery-fire-resumes-from-the-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-as-more-civilians-flee-the-area

 

Family shares experience after fleeing Afghanistan - Aug 15, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6naqDwxn4rY

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing, Aug 15, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220815&instance_id=69383&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=101459&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2F890ec7d6-a8bd-523f-98c1-0a564d1995de&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing, Aug 16, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220816&instance_id=69470&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=101548&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2Fa47d44c6-aa09-5e75-b042-b1a0d25dfdfa&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing, Aug 17, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220817&instance_id=69567&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=101656&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2Fde7f2122-37ce-5813-819c-d2011f3d889c&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing, Aug 18, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220818&instance_id=69653&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=101755&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2Fc0638031-e511-56b6-97b5-840bd7c2ecdb&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

Putin Blasts US 'Hegemony,' Predicts End to 'Unipolar' World

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/08/16/putin-blasts-us-hegemony-predicts-end-unipolar-world.html?ESRC=eb_220817.nl

 

Russia-Ukraine War Briefing, Aug 19, 2022

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=249&emc=edit_ruwb_20220819&instance_id=69801&nl=russia-ukraine-war-briefing&productCode=RUWB&regi_id=168579403&segment_id=101902&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2F6ec10dbb-e2c0-5b73-8804-273046f020bf&user_id=c2e7b902faa70db20b1eaaead145c496

 

We explain why the last several weeks of the war in Ukraine have gone poorly for Russia. Aug 19, 2022

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Adm. Stavridis: Russia Wants U.S., Europe To Feel Like We’re ‘On The Edge’ Of A Chernobyl ‘Crisis’ - Aug 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsV9ZebbUYc

 

Ukrainian forces prepare for assault in effort to retake Kherson - Aug 14, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVYdpTVesGk

 

Russia: huge fire at ammunition depot near border with Ukraine - Aug 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCmvoHzMFk8

 

Why Crimea Is an Important Battleground in the Ukraine War | WSJ - Aug 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obIKxlVMRzk

 

Great Victory: Putin defeated for the first time in Ukraine! - Aug 20, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUrmd8_msuM 

 

Russia and Ukraine agree to allow inspectors access to nuclear power plant) - Aug 20, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhuWhZCECuo

 

Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Odesa region as war nears half-year mark

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-wounds-nine-ukrainian-town-not-far-nuclear-plant-2022-08-20/

 

Ukraine war: Russia to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Putin

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62613013

 

Daughter of Putin ally Alexander Dugin killed by car bomb in Moscow: Russian hawks without evidence blame Kyiv for death of Darya Dugina and demand Kremlin response

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/21/daughter-of-putin-ally-alexander-dugin-killed-in-car-bomb-in-moscow-reports

 

Somalia hotel siege: More than 20 die in al-Shabab attack

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-62621205

 

Drone hits Russia’s Black Sea fleet headquarters in Crimea: Mykhailo Razvozhaev, the Russian governor of occupied Crimea, said that he was at the building in the port city of Sevastapol when “drone flew to the roof.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraine-launches-fresh-attack-russias-black-sea-fleet-headquarters-cri-rcna44053

 

Islamic State Militant Sentenced to 8 Life Terms in Killing of U.S. Hostages: In April, a jury found El Shafee Elsheikh guilty on four counts of hostage-taking and four counts of conspiracy after a two-week trial.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/19/us/politics/islamic-state-beatles-killings-elsheikh.html

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