Monday, March 18, 2024

Pakistan Bombs Afghanistan

"Pakistan confirmed the execution of “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” within Afghanistan, outraging the Taliban, which claimed to have responded by bombing Pakistani military bases “with heavy weapons.” Breitbart

Rheinmetall to build at least four manufacturing facilities in Ukraine

"German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall plans to invest in at least four plants in Ukraine, which will produce ammunition, military equipment, gunpowder, and anti-aircraft systems, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said." NV

Putin won the presidential election in Russia with 87.28%

"Russian President Vladimir Putin was successful in his re-election bid after he gained over 80% of the votes and secured a new six-year term following the country's three-day presidential election last week.
Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election in Russia with 87.28% of the votes after 100% of ballots were counted, the latest data from the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) showed. Nikolay Kharitonov, the chairman of the lower house's Far East and Arctic Development Committee, received 4.31% of votes, while Leonid Slutsky, the chairman of the lower house's International Affairs Committee got 3.20% and lower house Deputy Chairman Vladislav Davankov 3.85%, the data showed." Sputnik

Russian Rebels' Raid Settlements Just 10 Miles From Nuclear Storage Site

"Russian volunteer fighters who staged an incursion from Ukraine across Russia's border are within miles of an empty nuclear storage site.... the current proximity of anti-Kremlin formations to the site whose official title is Military Unit 25624 of the Russian military's 12 Chief Directorate was referred to by the Intelschizo account." MS

Hezbollah Terrorist Caught at Border Admitted Plans ‘to Make a Bomb’ — Was Bound For NY

"A Lebanese illegal alien caught crossing the southern border admitted he’s a member of Hezbollah and wanted to make a bomb.
Basel Bassel Ebbadi, 22, was apprehended by Border Patrol earlier this month in El Paso, Texas, where he said he was bound for New York." IW

Just Like Any Other Third-World City, There's a Measles Outbreak in Chicago

"Until the mid-20th century, measles was a leading killer of children. But with the advent of
effective vaccines, the number of cases has declined, along with the 20% mortality rate seen in the early 20th century. It's just not a problem in first-world countries.

Unless a first-world country is hosting millions of unvaccinated newcomers from third-world countries.
In Chicago, there are now confirmed cases of measles......12 originate from the Pilsen migrant shelter. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said “While the vast majority of Chicago and Cook County residents are vaccinated for measles and not at risk, we strongly support the call from the Chicago Department of Public Health for all unvaccinated residents to get the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine now. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications for those that are non-immunized.”
One in five unvaccinated people will need to be hospitalized." PJM

Italy Warns Sending NATO Troops Into Ukraine Could Lead to a ‘Third World War’

"Sending NATO troops into Ukraine would trigger a “Third World War”, warned Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, who went on to accuse French President Emmanuel Macron of exploiting the war for personal political purposes." Breitbart

72 combat engagements occurred in frontline over past day

"72x combat engagements.
The enemy launched a total of 14x missile and 75x air strikes, 95x MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians....air strikes hit Lukashivka (Chernihiv oblast), Velyka Pysarivka, Popivka, Oleksandrivka, Luhivka, Sumy (Sumy oblast), Vovchansk, Hoptivka, Basove (Kharkiv oblast), Netailove, Novoselivka Persha, Shakhtarske,
Makarivka, Staromaiorske (Donetsk oblast), and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

Around 140x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv oblasts came under artillery fire.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).
Kupyansk axis: the enemy launched 2x unsuccessful assaults on the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the vicinity of Syn’kivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian troops repelled 3x attacks of the adversary in the vicinity of Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast). The enemy attempted to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops in that area.
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 8x attacks of the adversary in the vicinities of Ivanivske and Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 13x enemy attacks in the vicinities of settlements of Berdychi, Tonenke, Pervomaiske, Orlivka, Oleksandropil, and Nevelske (Donetsk oblast).
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the enemy in the vicinities of Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast). With the air support, the invaders made 36x attempts to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops in that area.
Orikhiv axis: the enemy launched 7x attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinities of Robotyne and northwest of Verbove (Zaporizhzhia oblast).
Kherson axis: the invaders do not abandon their intention to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro River. For instance, during the day of March 17, the enemy attempted 3x unsuccessful assaults on the positions of the Ukrainian troops." Ukrin

Niger Junta Will Supply Uranium To Iran

"Niger has been engaged in secret talks and deal-making to grant Iran access to its uranium. US officials have also bitterly complained about Niger cozying up to Moscow." ZH