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PF 4 months ago
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Ukraine - ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Russia: Ukrainian drones struck the Simferopol Thermal Power Plant in Simferopol, Crimea, overnight. The attack reportedly sparked a fire at the facility, with power outages reported across parts of the city. (๐Ÿ“ท via @NOELREPORTS on X)
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ #China - ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ #Taiwan: China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian (CV-18), transited through the Taiwan Strait today, marking its first passage through the waterway since April. Taiwan's MoD stated that the carrier was monitored throughout its transit using joint ISR assets. The passage comes amid continued Chinese military pressure around Taiwan, including recent deployments of Chinese Coast Guard vessels along Taiwan's eastern coast. (via Reuters & @TaiwanMonitor on X) image
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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #Netherlands - ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช #Germany: Up to 7000 Dutch troops of the 13th Light Brigade have been training for the past weeks during Exercise Fighter Lion 2026, simulating large-scale combat against a Russian-style invasion of NATO territory. The exercise focuses on drone warfare, anti-drone measures, electronic warfare, artillery coordination, and other lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine. (via ed.nl)
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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Russia: Two Russian women were arrested after being recruited for what Russian authorities described as a planned suicide bombing targeting law enforcement personnel in Pyatigorsk. The two women were reportedly recruited via Telegram while searching for part-time jobs online. (๐Ÿ“น via @wartranslated)
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ #Myanmar: A fighter of the People's Defence Forces (PDF) firing a World War II-era M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) from an entrenched position. (๐Ÿ“น via @war_noir)
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Canada: A shooting attack took place at the Westbury Project in Montrรฉal's Cรดte-des-Neiges district earlier today. At least two police officers were shot during the incident, with Montrรฉal Police confirming that one officer was killed. The suspect, who can be seen dressed in camouflage, was shot dead at the scene. During the firefight, a bystander was also killed. From the available footage, it is unclear if he was shot by the gunman or by the police. No official motive has been released.
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ #Palestine - ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #Israel: The IDF struck an 18-year-old student from Beit Hanoun in Gaza in what was reported as a double-tap strike, killing her while she was allegedly on her way to take an exam. Five other people were reportedly injured in the second strike as they approached the victim of the initial attack. (via @Dropsitenews) image
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #Ukraine - ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Russia: Scenes from Voronezh, Russia, after Ukrainian missiles struck a semiconductor plant earlier today. The facility is involved in the production of microelectronics used in Kh-101 cruise missiles, Iskander ballistic missile systems, and Pantsir-S1 air defence systems. (via @NOELREPORTS on X & @Exilenova_plus on TG)
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด #Colombia: Massive unrest has erupted across Colombia after right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won the presidential runoff, defeating left-wing Senator Ivรกn Cepeda. (via @ColombiaOscura on X)
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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ #Thailand: Five police officers were injured after a bomb exploded in Mayo district, Pattani province, on Friday. The device targeted Pattani Task Force 31 while they were returning from a security patrol. The attack was attributed to Malay Muslim insurgents involved in a decades-long insurgency against the Thai state. A second explosion was also reported in Waeng district, Narathiwat province, where an explosive device placed under a patrol vehicle detonated while officers were inspecting it. No injuries were reported in that incident. (via Bangkok Post)
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #Mali: JNIM attacked a military outpost in Fana, Sรฉgou Region, earlier today. Scenes from the aftermath show columns of JNIM militants patrolling through the town following the assault.
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ #Pakistan: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants targeted Pakistani police officers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by dropping improvised explosive devices from a drone. (via @war_noir)
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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช #Germany - ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น #Lithuania: Leopard 2 tanks and Fuchs APCs of the German Army were seen fitted with improvised anti-drone protection during the Freedom Shield 2026 exercises in Lithuania. The modifications were installed by crews of the 45th Armored Brigade, which is scheduled to be permanently deployed in Lithuania next year. The vehicles were photographed during exercises held near the Belarusian border. (via Militarnyi)
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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง #Lebanon - ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #Israel: The IDF carried out a wave of heavy overnight and morning bombardments targeting the Ali al-Taher hills, using white phosphorus munitions and Apache helicopter fire against what it described as โ€œunderground Hezbollah tunnelsโ€. Towns across the Nabatieh district were also heavily struck. (via @Dropsitenews on X) image
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ #Myanmar: PDF rebels have carried out multiple operations against junta troops across several townships, including Seikphyu and Nattalin, from June 14th until today. Several junta pickup trucks and camps were targeted during this period, with rebel forces also recapturing Khampat town today, as it can be seen in the second attached picture. Defections were also recorded on June 17th, with the third image showing junta soldiers defecting to the rebel side in full Russian EMR camouflage, bringing all their equipment with them.
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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท #France - ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Russia: A laser projection resembling the targeting reticle of the Ukrainian-made FP-2 drone, along with the inscription "Fire Point", appeared on the Russian Embassy in France overnight. The display came shortly after the conclusion of the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition, where Ukrainian company Fire Point showcased FP-1 and FP-2 drones and displayed footage of the June 18th strikes against a Moscow oil refinery. (via UNN & @wartranslated on X)
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ท #Mauritania: Artisanal weapons manufactured by Mauritanian tribesmen in the town of Ouadane. image
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #Mali - ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ #Russia: The Russian Africa Corps struck a JNIM vehicle that was reportedly conducting surveillance of military facilities in Timbuktu.
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด #Colombia: Nearly 100 guerrillas from the National Bolivarian Army Coordination (CNEB), a dissident group formed by former FARC members who rejected the 2016 peace agreement, surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia as part of President Gustavo Petro's "Total Peace" initiative. The ceremony took place in a jungle area and forms part of ongoing negotiations between the Colombian government and armed guerrilla groups. (via AFP)
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ #Congo: ISCAP (ISIS in Central Africa) has raided several Christian villages in Beni, North Kivu, as well as attacking positions of the Congolese Army recently. An ISIS militant can be seen posing next to a burning army barracks. (via @war_noir) image
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