This evening, Donetsk City and Makiivka came under a large-scale combined Ukrainian missile, rocket, and drone attack. Russian air defences were completely overwhelmed by the number of aerial targets, resulting in many of the cruise missiles getting through and impacting their targets.
Among the targets hit was the "Topaz" plant, where at least 4 Storm Shadow missiles impacted one after another. Additionally, the Scientific Research Institute of Complex Automation was hit, likely by Ukrainian-produced "Peklo" long-range jet drones. The Donetsk Metalurgical plant was also hit by at least one UAV.
Furthermore, HIMARS GMLRS launched from the vicinity of Kramatorsk targeted Makiivka, although it's unclear if any impacted. Their goal was likely to further saturate air defence for the jet-drones and storm shadows.
Most UAVs and jet-drones were shot down by air defence units in Donetsk, Makiivka, and Yenakijeve, but a large portion of Storm Shadow cruise missiles launched by tactical aviation over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast got through.
Ukrainian sources report that the targets were command posts used by the Russian Army, as well as the 41st Artillery Brigade, although this is currently unconfirmed.
Among the targets hit was the "Topaz" plant, where at least 4 Storm Shadow missiles impacted one after another. Additionally, the Scientific Research Institute of Complex Automation was hit, likely by Ukrainian-produced "Peklo" long-range jet drones. The Donetsk Metalurgical plant was also hit by at least one UAV.
Furthermore, HIMARS GMLRS launched from the vicinity of Kramatorsk targeted Makiivka, although it's unclear if any impacted. Their goal was likely to further saturate air defence for the jet-drones and storm shadows.
Most UAVs and jet-drones were shot down by air defence units in Donetsk, Makiivka, and Yenakijeve, but a large portion of Storm Shadow cruise missiles launched by tactical aviation over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast got through.
Ukrainian sources report that the targets were command posts used by the Russian Army, as well as the 41st Artillery Brigade, although this is currently unconfirmed.
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Last night, a Russian missile strike was carried out on the city of Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast. 1-2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles were used, reportedly targeting an industrial zone (unconfirmed). Around 15 minutes later, another series of explosions were heard, likely from secondary detonations.
Censorship regarding this event is unusually strong, so there is only one public video/photo showing the event, which is from a Russian channel.
Censorship regarding this event is unusually strong, so there is only one public video/photo showing the event, which is from a Russian channel.
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There is an increased threat of a large-scale combined Russian missile attack on Ukraine tomorrow. Currently as many as 9 Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers are known to be equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles at Engels-2 Airbase, Saratov Oblast, and Olenya Airbase, Murmansk Oblast.
Additionally, accumulations of Geran-2 drones at multiple launch points, likely for usage with missiles, has been recorded.
The possibility of a missile attack tomorrow is not 100%, but it is likely. The usage of Kalibrs and Iskanders is also possible.
Additionally, accumulations of Geran-2 drones at multiple launch points, likely for usage with missiles, has been recorded.
The possibility of a missile attack tomorrow is not 100%, but it is likely. The usage of Kalibrs and Iskanders is also possible.
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There is an increased threat of a large-scale combined Russian missile attack on Ukraine tomorrow. Currently as many as 9 Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers are known to be equipped with Kh-101 cruise missiles at Engels-2 Airbase, Saratov Oblast, and Olenya…
I plan to get up early tomorrow to cover any missile strikes, so I will make an update post on any new movements some time after 6am NZ time (around 9 hours from now).
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This video went semi-viral today, with people using it to claim that Palestinian armed resistance in the West Bank is resurging once again.
One thing to realise is that following Israel's Operation Iron Walls, the Palestinian militant cells in the West Bank have mostly either been dismantled or dispersed out of major population centres. The IDF still occupies the two main centres of resistance: Tulkarm and Jenin. I estimate that there were roughly 500 members of the Jenin Battalion and the different groups in Tulkarm as of late 2024, all of which are now dead, disarmed, or no longer operating in either city.
Instead, we have seen a shift to operations in the surrounding villages, especially in Jenin Governorate, which eventually prompted the IDF to expand Operation Iron Walls to those areas. So as of now, there are still probably quite a few militant cells active in the northern West Bank, but they will all be disorganised and disconnected, mostly dormant, waiting for the Israeli operations to end, so they can make some form of attempts at reconstructing back in major population centres. The only other cities which have active fighters in them would be Nablus, Tubas, and the town of Tamoun, but due to repeated Israeli storming operations this year in Tamoun and Tubas, and in 2022-2023 in Nablus, these groups are largely dismantled.
So, what about this video? Well, it claims to show Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) fighters operating freely in the West Bank. Because of these Israeli operations and the inability for any larger groupings of fighters to gather right now, it is likely an old video filmed in the Jenin Refugee Camp, and possibly with other areas spliced together, for propaganda effect. As I've said before, this doesn't necessarily mean these groups won't return to more organised, almost Hamas-style, resistance in the future after regrouping and recruiting new young fighters to refill their ranks, but right now this seems practically impossible to me.
One thing to realise is that following Israel's Operation Iron Walls, the Palestinian militant cells in the West Bank have mostly either been dismantled or dispersed out of major population centres. The IDF still occupies the two main centres of resistance: Tulkarm and Jenin. I estimate that there were roughly 500 members of the Jenin Battalion and the different groups in Tulkarm as of late 2024, all of which are now dead, disarmed, or no longer operating in either city.
Instead, we have seen a shift to operations in the surrounding villages, especially in Jenin Governorate, which eventually prompted the IDF to expand Operation Iron Walls to those areas. So as of now, there are still probably quite a few militant cells active in the northern West Bank, but they will all be disorganised and disconnected, mostly dormant, waiting for the Israeli operations to end, so they can make some form of attempts at reconstructing back in major population centres. The only other cities which have active fighters in them would be Nablus, Tubas, and the town of Tamoun, but due to repeated Israeli storming operations this year in Tamoun and Tubas, and in 2022-2023 in Nablus, these groups are largely dismantled.
So, what about this video? Well, it claims to show Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) fighters operating freely in the West Bank. Because of these Israeli operations and the inability for any larger groupings of fighters to gather right now, it is likely an old video filmed in the Jenin Refugee Camp, and possibly with other areas spliced together, for propaganda effect. As I've said before, this doesn't necessarily mean these groups won't return to more organised, almost Hamas-style, resistance in the future after regrouping and recruiting new young fighters to refill their ranks, but right now this seems practically impossible to me.
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Unconfirmed reports state that at least four Israeli soldiers were killed in the ambush in Jabalia earlier. Some sources state that a tank drove over an IED, while others say that an IED was hurled into the tank.
The IDF confirmed that four Israeli soldiers were killed in the ambush on an Israeli tank in Jabalia, Northern Gaza, yesterday.
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I plan to get up early tomorrow to cover any missile strikes, so I will make an update post on any new movements some time after 6am NZ time (around 9 hours from now).
No missiles attack today. New redeployments are being carried out from Ukrainka to Engels/Olenya Airbases, but it seems preparations are almost complete.
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A few hours ago, several Israeli airstrikes targeted an apartment in the Qatari capital of Doha housing six Hamas political bureau leaders.
Hamas and Reuters have reported that the attacks failed, with Hamas stating that Hamas Political Bureau Acting Chairman Khaled Mashal's son, 3 escorts, as well as a member of the Qatari Internal Security Forces were killed. So far, the IDF has only confirmed their attacks, and has not made any public statements on the success.
There is a lot of other news coming from Saudi and Palestinian media that I won't cover right now as there is no proof, and naturally there is a lot of misinformation going round.
Hamas and Reuters have reported that the attacks failed, with Hamas stating that Hamas Political Bureau Acting Chairman Khaled Mashal's son, 3 escorts, as well as a member of the Qatari Internal Security Forces were killed. So far, the IDF has only confirmed their attacks, and has not made any public statements on the success.
There is a lot of other news coming from Saudi and Palestinian media that I won't cover right now as there is no proof, and naturally there is a lot of misinformation going round.
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A few hours ago, several Israeli airstrikes targeted an apartment in the Qatari capital of Doha housing six Hamas political bureau leaders. Hamas and Reuters have reported that the attacks failed, with Hamas stating that Hamas Political Bureau Acting Chairman…
Qatar confirmed that they did not receive prior warning of the Israeli airstrikes. This is in contrast to when Iran launched six ballistic missiles at U.S. Al-Udeid Airbase in June, where Iran informed Qatar shortly beforehand.
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New footage showing the destruction of a Ukrainian mortar crew in the forest east of Kostyantynivka. For anyone who for some reason might still think the Russians are in Kostyantynivka city.
Coordinates: 48.52489, 37.77003
Coordinates: 48.52489, 37.77003
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