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WEB5 days ago · Eight soldiers were killed in one incident and a ninth in a second clash, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports from October 2 and October 3. The IDF struck approximately 200 Hezbollah targets and estimated it eliminated 60 of the group’s members. During the same two days, Hezbollah launched 360 projectiles at Israel.
Tag Archives: Harakat al Nujaba - Long War Journal
WEBOct 10, 2023 · The US Department of State added Harakat al Nujaba, an Iranian-supported Shiite militia which operates in both Iraq and Syria, and its leader, Akram ‘Abbas al Kaabi to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Kaabi has pledged loyalty to Iran’s Supreme Leader and has said he would overthrow the Iraqi government if ordered to do so.
Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBWeekly time lapse video of the Taliban’s Advance | Apr 13 to Sept 6, 2021 Semi-Yearly time lapse of Afghanistan’s districts | Nov 2017 to Sept 6, 2021 Description: For nearly two decades, the government of Afghanistan – with the help of U.S. and coalition forces – battled for control of the country against the ever-present Afghan Taliban.FDD’s Long War Journal has tracked the Taliban ...
Army releases report on battle at Combat Outpost Keating
WEBFeb 6, 2010 · The US Army has released the executive summary of the report on the Taliban assault on Combat Outpost Keating in October 2009 that nearly saw the base overrun. The abandonment of Keating and other remote outposts less than two weeks after the assault gave the Taliban uncontested control of several rural districts in Nuristan.
Estimating Russia’s Kh-101 Production Capacity - Long War Journal
WEBDec 16, 2022 · The Kh-101 (AS-23A Kodiak) is a stealthy conventional strategic ALCM launched from Tu-160 and Tu-95MS bombers. After entering service in 2012, the missile first saw combat in Syria and has been used extensively in Ukraine. Western officials have publicly boasted that export controls imposed since February 24 …
Ukrainian Parliament Passes Mobilization Bill But Punts on ...
WEBApr 12, 2024 · A long-delayed bill on mobilization passed its second and final reading by the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday. Although Kyiv punted on the contentious issue of demobilizing troops currently in service, the legislation can help Ukraine address its pressing shortage of manpower. But Kyiv’s delay in …
Hezbollah rocket barrage on Israel wounds several, including a US ...
WEBJul 7, 2024 · Hezbollah launched several barrages of rockets and anti-tank missiles at Israel on July 7. The attacks injured several people, including an IDF soldier, an Israeli civilian farmer, and a US citizen. Israel’s Minister of Defense visited Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights and said Hezbollah has lost 15 senior commanders, including three division commanders, in fighting over the last nine months.
Analysis: Ukraine’s bold—and risky—gamble in Kursk
WEBAug 9, 2024 · In the bigger picture, Ukraine took a gamble by committing its limited reserves to the Kursk offensive rather than reinforcing its defense in Donetsk Oblast, where those forces arguably would have been better used. Russia is currently grinding its way toward the city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub.
Al Qaeda leader calls foreign fighters to Afghanistan
WEBJun 8, 2024 · Al Qaeda has established a significant amount of infrastructure in Afghanistan since the Taliban seized control of the country in August 2021, according to reports by the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. Additionally, “the relationship between the Taliban and Al-Qaida remains close,” the Monitoring Team reported. Al Qaeda operates training camps in 10 of ...
Battle of Avdiivka: A Preliminary Analysis - Long War Journal
WEBBy John Hardie | March 22, 2024 | @JohnH105. This article offers a preliminary analysis of the Battle of Avdiivka, particularly its final weeks. While more information will no doubt come to light as time passes, some initial conclusions stand out. Overall, the battle was favorable for Ukraine in that it sapped a large amount of Russian combat ...