The Flash Traffic Podcast

My guest today is Christopher Lawrence. Chris is an author of many military history books, and several of those are on Ukraine. Today, we discuss the challenges of researching war and how it affects how we perceive the war in Ukraine.Preorder Chris’ latest book, The Battle for Kyiv: The Fight for Ukraine’s Capitalhttps://a.co/d/0hdpX4PzAlso consider, the annual Historical Analysis Annual Conference.Hosted by The Dupuy Institute, the annual Historical Analysis Annual Conference (HAAC) brings together leading experts from across the world to discuss modern warfare’s most pressing questions and to explore and promote the use of historical analysis in understanding military affairs.The Fifth HAAC is Scheduled for 20 – 22 October 2026 - The Dupuy Institutehttps://dupuyinstitute.org/2026/01/08/the-fifth-haac-is-scheduled-for-20-22-october-2026/Schedule: HAAC 2026: Fifth Historical Analysis Annual Conference (HAAC) - The Dupuy Institutehttps://dupuyinstitute.org/haac-2026-fifth-historical-analysis-annual-conference-haac/Eventbrite: Fifth Historical Analysis Annual Conference (HAAC) Tickets, Tuesday, October 20 • 8 AM - 6 PM | Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-historical-analysis-annual-conference-haac-tickets-1968268539185?aff=oddtdtcreator

Today, Eric and I talk about militarily military industrial complex scams and stupid Russians!Check out Eric’s new book, Sunflowers Grow Here: How the Political-Military Industrial Complex Profits from the War in Ukraine:https://a.co/d/0ew392oh

Dr. Alexandra Chinchilla is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and she works on security cooperation, NATO, and Ukraine.Today we talk about the successes and failure of US security force assistance to foreign militaries.

My guest today is David Kilcullen. Dave is an Australian former Army officer and counterinsurgency expert who advised the U.S. State Department and General David Petraeus during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of several books, including The Accidental Guerrilla, Out of the Mountains, and The Dragons and the Snakes. He also runs a geopolitical intelligence and future-warfare firm. Today, Dave and I talk about technology proliferation and the wars in Ukraine and Iraq.

Our democracy is always under threat. My guest today is Adam Kinzinger. Adam was a former Republican congressman from Illinois and Air Force veteran, and he served on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol alongside Liz Cheney, becoming one of the most prominent Republican voices warning about political extremism, election denial, and the future of American democracy.Today, Adam and I discuss Trump, Iran, the January 6th Committee, political violence and assassinations, insider trading in Congress, gerrymandering, and what he believes is really happening inside American politics.Link to Adam’s book, That’s What Heroes Do:https://www.amazon.com/Thats-What-Heroes-Adam-Kinzinger-ebook/dp/B0FFS33B6GArticle:Democrats Regret Creating Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling - The New York Times – https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/politics/democrats-independent-redistricting-commissions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.e1A.AL9e.vpYrwYjUf3uZ&smid=url-share

My guest today is former NASA astronaut Terry Virts. Terry was the pilot of Space Shuttle Endeavour and the commander of the International Space Station. Today, we discuss the Artemis II mission to the Moon, the future of space exploration, Trump, political attacks on Senator Mark Kelly, ICE, Iran, and more!Articles and Videos:1. Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, Detained by ICE in Alabama, Is Released - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/us/french-woman-release-alabama-ice.html?unlocked_article_code=1.elA.LZci.pIXuFIVsLpr4&smid=url-share2. Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/us/politics/lafayette-park-fountains-trump-contract.html?unlocked_article_code=1.elA.WveL.8hkF8uVJw0ce&smid=url-share3. Opinion | Ukraine Has Picked Up the Torch America Dropped - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/opinion/zelensky-ukraine-trump-nato-leader.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eVA.kpjt.idYJonNxczdI&smid=nytcore-ios-share

It's War Weave Friday! Today, Eric and I talk about U.S. government personnel betting on predictive markets, Ukraine conducting a strategic strike against the FSB, a sea robot launches another robot to destroy a robot, Trump wanting to use nuclear weapons, and more.Articles and Videos:Kyle Glen on X: "Yesterday, Ukraine's SBS units struck an alleged FSB HQ in a former hotel in the centre of Donetsk with 8 FP-2 drones. All drones hit the same spot in the tower. An outstanding example of intelligence and drone accuracy. https://t.co/LDCpcstQv4" / X - https://x.com/KyleJGlen/status/2047284833064259883?s=20U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K charged for betting on Maduro's removal before raid was reported - CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-special-forces-won-409k-bet-maduro-removal-venezuela/Minnesota DFL senator facing backlash after betting on his own political race - CBS Minnesota - https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/dfl-senator-matt-klein-prediction-market-bet-political-race/?intcid=CNR-01-0623ThePatrioticBlonde™🇺🇸 on X: "Retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson: Trump tried to used nuclear codes against Iran during White House “emergency meeting” on Saturday. Trump was halted by Air Force General Dan Cain who used military privilege to stop him. https://t.co/5tKsfsZHOz" / X - https://x.com/ImBreckWorsham/status/2046250992262357210?s=46WarTranslated on X: "Always wondered what the WW1 dogfights looked like. Now I know." / X - https://x.com/wartranslated/status/2045391237583196318?s=461991 Yak-52 - POV TEST FLIGHT - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqp0pGthN_U&t=12s

My guest today is Dr. Francis Park. Francis is a retired Army strategic plans and policy officer. He served over two decades as a strategist from army division to the national level. Today, we talk about the war in Afghanistan and what it means for America’s future security.

My guest today is Dr. Matt Cancian. Matt is a Marine veteran and an associate professor at the Naval War College. He spent time in the field with Kurdish fighters, the Peshmerga, during their war against the Islamic State.Today we talk about the readiness of the Kurdish military factions, and the possible contribution they could make in the war in Iran. We also discuss the future of a Kurdish state. Article: How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.CL45.nc6HNuHUp_s3&smid=url-share

My guest today is Dr. Alex Crowther. Alex is a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), and a professor at the University of Miami. Today we talk about how the war in Iran is going, Cuba’s future, and the war in Ukraine.

It is a time of reckoning for Europe as it confronts the possibility of a future NATO without the United States. This scenario should not be dismissed. While, officially, Donald Trump would require congressional approval to withdraw from NATO, as Commander in Chief he could unilaterally reduce U.S. combat forces in Europe, effectively creating a de facto withdrawal.Thomas Theiner returns to the podcast, a former member of the Italian army, a film maker, and a historian. We discuss the problem with European defense, the Russians, Iran, and more! Video:Yaroslav Trofimov on X: "Four years of watching this happen in Ukraine, and yet no lessons earned." / X - https://x.com/yarotrof/status/2036674827663380982?s=46

The idea of a united Europe is being tested. Russian hybrid attacks, political meddling, and conventional military threats are testing the EU’s ability to defend the continent. The former President of Estonia (2006-2016) Toomas Hendrik Ilves is my guest today. Toomas also served as the foreign minister of Estonia from 1996-2002 where he negotiated the countries entry into both NATO and the EU, and is currently a visiting professor at the University of Tarty. Today, we look inside Europe—how leaders view Trump, what a Russia–NATO clash could look like, and some uncomfortable truths about Europe’s defenses.

Today we talk about the fallacy that the US had no strategy in attacking Iran, Ghost Fleet, Ghost Ships, our terrible European allies, FPV attacking a US military base in Iraq, Ukrainians shoot down Russian helicopter with a drone, and more! Articles and Videos:1. Bruce Lee VS Chuck Norris Full Fight 🌀 4K - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtoVjRq0YIs2. Strikes Deliver Another Blow to Iran’s Domestic Energy Sites - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/middleeast/iran-war-israel-strikes-energy-gas-sites.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.I0K-.6VBcHniTElSB&smid=url-share3. As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/business/iran-war-boats-russian-oil.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.0nfX.z3PSveRRNvtz&smid=url-share4. Phillips O'Brien on Iran - Paul Krugman - https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/phillips-obrien-on-iran5. European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait - https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/03/17/european-allies-tell-trump-nein-non-and-no-on-help-to-force-open-hormuz-strait/6. dd24a73f-4270-46c5-9c40-bcc9df4f1672-KPB2023_EN.pdf - https://www.kielinstitut.de/fileadmin/Dateiverwaltung/IfW-Publications/fis-import/dd24a73f-4270-46c5-9c40-bcc9df4f1672-KPB2023_EN.pdf7. Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips ceremony, takes train to Ukraine | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/oscar-winner-sean-penn-skips-ceremony-takes-train-ukraine-2026-03-16/?utm_source=chatgpt.com8. Sean Penn - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000576/mediaviewer/rm766617602/?ref_=nmmi_mi_29. March 13 2026 (Friday), Day 1478a - Return of the Assault Infantry, Drone Cascade, Casualty Counts - https://stefankorshak.substack.com/p/march-13-2026-friday-day-1478a-return?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=849275&post_id=191224869&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1n9gs4&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email10. Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker is reported sunk in Mediterranean - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5ll27z52do11. An Abandoned Russian Tanker Is Drifting at Sea. Will Anyone Stop It? - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/europe/abandoned-russian-tanker-mediterranean-sea.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.4iYL.AIYUkE3hDmR8&smid=url-share12. FPV Drone - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO69NDLVFXM13. Magyar's Birds on X: "An enemy Ka-52 and its crew, who attempted to evacuate, were destroyed by USF birds in Donetsk region. The enemy helicopter was hunted down using a fiber-optic FPV drone by the “Baltyka” crew of the 1st battalion “Predators of the Heights,” 59 Brigade of the @usf_army, in the https://t.co/uBjerhb5UQ" / X - https://x.com/414magyarbirds/status/2034970176106463528?s=46

My guest today is John Spencer. John and I discuss the evolution of urban warfare in Ukraine, and what it means for future conflict. John Spencer is a retired U.S. Army officer and one of the leading contemporary experts on urban warfare. He served for 25 years as an infantry officer, including combat tours in Iraq, and later became the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at the United States Military Academy.

My guest today is Lieutenant Colonel Dave Graves. Dave was the commander of a battalion when it deployed to Jordan shortly after the Tower 22 incident wherein an Iranian drone hit a US military base killing 3 service members and wounding tens of others. We discuss the difficulties in defending our bases in the Middle East and who, if anyone, should be held responsible for the US’s inability to protect those bases from these drones.

Today we discuss the rift between the US military and Artificial Intelligence firms, Trump awarding the Medal of Honor, the Epstein files, and more! Articles and VideosMykhailo Fedorov on X: "Russia uses UAVs to terrorize civilian cars and critical logistics near the frontline areas. We are building anti-drone nets, forming a protective dome. The goal is to protect 4,000 kilometers of roads by the end of the year. Watch the video to see how it works. https://t.co/CSoqB8dbQK" / X - https://x.com/FedorovMykhailo/status/2026646227094216845?s=20Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Pilot Wounded During Maduro Capture - https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/trump-state-of-the-union-2026/card/trump-awards-medal-of-honor-to-pilot-wounded-during-maduro-capture-8fayyF6XPAeCRaX1heWN?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqccx9StP5z7M5h9P-5cuYj7CVe-BB6dL-_fH37b382LNC1pE_eCvzFJI9SEcHE%3D&gaa_ts=69a1c8d1&gaa_sig=ZAu-acqh5YSuxRLpi6ltLna7FdjnPHyyi7oB3mACBbNOSNuD8l8e9PS8D5GzzVxgLZrDpjFrMEdbrbFnLHKuMQ%3D%3DPresident Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Two Veterans, Says He Should Get One Too | Video | C-SPAN.org - https://www.c-span.org/clip/joint-session-of-congress/president-trump-awards-medal-of-honor-to-two-veterans-says-he-should-get-one-too/5194225Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down: "You have to trust your military to do the right thing" - CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-anthropic-feud-ai-military-says-it-made-compromises/Digging Through the Epstein Files - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/briefing/digging-through-the-epstein-files.htmlArmy orders $186 million in Switchblade kamikaze drones, tank killers - https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/02/26/army-orders-186-million-in-switchblade-kamikaze-drones-tank-killers/NSTRIKE on X: "🇺🇦 Ukrainian company Tencore LLC has released video footage showing its modern unmanned robotic ground systems operating in assault missions alongside heavy armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🔵 These unmanned platforms are designed to support soldiers during the https://t.co/DcIFlAqffX" / X - https://x.com/nstrike1231/status/2027088595098677376?s=46

Today we talk about the assassination attempt on a Russian general, Starlink being disabled for the Russians, an Italian armored-car robbery, and a lot of FPV drone explosions!1. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare on X: "Incoming!!!!!! https://t.co/uq8n3V4pEj https://t.co/acvGG7Pkuv" / X — https://x.com/mouw5284/status/2019290404550840445?s=462. Senior Russian general is shot and wounded in Moscow | AP News — https://apnews.com/article/russia-military-intelligence-officer-shot-moscow-82f1878b3ad7236b1d29279b522c2a2c3. Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-zaporizhzhia-huliaipole.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I1A.oR4V.PYbMuGv2Pbr3&smid=url-share4. At Ukraine’s Request, Starlink Denies Internet Access to Russian Troops - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/europe/starlink-blocks-russian-troops-access.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.4Zx8.m9lirIdJk971&smid=url-share5. Indie filmmakers in china have already gone FULL INSANE MODE and started making movies using Seedance 2.0.. 100% AI https://t.co/ljUg7tTbjn" / X — https://x.com/ehuanglu/status/2020492770872566053?s=466. Robbery of a security van in southern Italy, a few hours ago : https://www.reddit.com/r/TerrifyingAsFuck/comments/1r01x3t/robbery_of_a_security_van_in_southern_italy_a_few/7. WarTranslated on X: "The 225th Assault Battalion recorded the most expensive elimination of an occupier yet. It took 12 FPV drones and an artillery shell to finally finish off the unusually resilient occupier. https://t.co/8dAoobKPsL" / X — https://x.com/wartranslated/status/2019769091171426491?s=46

My guest today is former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) Deputy Commander Kyle Hogan. We discuss the Maduro raid, Special Operations training, the future of Army Aviation, the oil business, and more!

Today we discuss traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the US Army. Articles and Videos1. Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault? - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/blast-brain-injury-green-beret-shooting-duke-webb.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA.yfFd.V2oJl-gDjHEk&smid=nytcore-ios-share2. A Stranger Shattered Their Lives. At First, They Didn’t Know Why. - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/us/phillip-adams-cte.html?unlocked_article_code=1.GFA.LGEk.aFPwLhg9Et7B&smid=url-share3. DVIDS - News - Panel Says Perstempo, Marital Discord Contributed to Bragg Murders — https://www.dvidshub.net/news/528677/panel-says-perstempo-marital-discord-contributed-bragg-murders?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about the US misadventure in Venezuelan and the Russian misadventure in Ukraine, including secret planes, problems with oil, Nobel-level ass-kissing, freezing civilians, and more. 1. U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/us-boat-attacks-law.html?unlocked_article_code=1.E1A.QY-e.ks7nfeFYtWoC&smid=nytcore-ios-share2. Russian Missiles Failed in Venezuela During U.S. Attack - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/world/americas/venezuela-russian-weapons-fail.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA.eLXe.JjgUP4ncwvT6&smid=nytcore-ios-share3. Trump blocks defense company payouts until arms production speeds up | Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/trump-says-he-wont-permit-dividends-buybacks-defense-companies-till-they-fix-2026-01-07/?utm_source=chatgpt.com4. Trump’s Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/trump-venezuela-oil-dominance-influence.html?searchResultPosition=15. Machado Presents Trump With Nobel Peace Prize - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/world/americas/machado-trump-meeting-nobel-peace-prize.html6. (2) Sean Penn Gives Zelenskiy One of His Oscars - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaikIhD7igs&t=23s7. Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/world/europe/ukraine-kyiv-winter-heating-power-outages.html?unlocked_article_code=1.E1A.7yb0.PnazdEYwm1t0&smid=url-share8. The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-us-russia.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.czTX.F-f1qIYYIU_D&smid=url-share9. Russian soldier.jpeg (1050×1280) — file:///C:/Users/tonyt/OneDrive/Desktop/Russian%20soldier.jpeg10. Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault? - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/blast-brain-injury-green-beret-shooting-duke-webb.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA.yfFd.V2oJl-gDjHEk&smid=nytcore-ios-share11. (1) Usman Goraya on X: "🚨🇺🇦 EPIC GROUND-LEVEL FOOTAGE: UKRAINIAN FPV DRONE INTERCEPTS & BLASTS RUSSIAN SHAHED-136 KAMIKAZE OUT OF THE SKY MID-AIR! 💥🔥 Insane rare clip shows a Ukrainian FPV interceptor hunting down and completely destroying a Russian Shahed-136 suicide drone in real time! 🚀💨 https://t.co/KLmYaoMXP0" / X — https://x.com/MrHunny01/status/201206824210239488612. Portrait of a Russian, Russian POW info graphic. t.me/hochu_zhyt

Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about Operation Absolute Resolve to remove Venezuelan ex-president Nicolás Maduro. We discuss the tactics, the historical precedents for regime change, and what it means for international politics. Plus, we have a guest CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot drop in to answer questions!Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/WgPvH4XLYTQ

Episode 185—Venezuela Armada and the EU’s Ukraine DealToday on the Flash Traffic Podcast we talk about the Venezuela Armada, the EU actually doing something, Ukraine strikes Russia, a Suburban SUV with a mini-gun, and more! Content:00:00 Venezuela's Oil Crisis and U.S. Military Presence03:21 Trump's Ignorance and Military Leadership06:20 Operation Southern Spear and Venezuelan Naval Escorts09:06 The Real Reasons Behind U.S. Actions in Venezuela12:04 U.S. Reputation in Latin America15:04 Ukraine's Strategic Military Developments18:02 European Support for Ukraine20:41 Ukraine's Military Innovations and Challenges23:34 Recent Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Assets38:39 Analyzing Drone Warfare and Air Defense Systems44:30 The CIA's Lost Nuclear Device50:41 The Search for the Missing Nuclear Device53:36 The Goofy Space Force and Military Innovations59:15 Graphic Videos and the Absurdity of WarArticles and Videos:1. Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/trump-blockade-venezuela-oil-tankers.html?searchResultPosition=12. Inside Congress Live — https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/12/17/congress/house-gop-narrowly-defeats-boat-strike-limits-006967843. With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-frozen-assets-loan.html4. Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/world/europe/ukraine-security-guarantees-talks.html?searchResultPosition=15. Ukraine ‘blows up £300m Russian submarine’ with underwater drones — https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/15/ukraine-blows-up-300m-russian-submarine-underwater-drones/?utm_source=chatgpt.com6. Satellite Pix: Russian Missile Sub Hit by Ukraine Undersea Drone Is Stationary, Leaking Oil — https://www.kyivpost.com/post/666117. Strike in Belgorod Region Eliminates Two russian S-400 Air Defense Systems (Video) | Defense Express — https://en.defence-ua.com/news/strike_in_belgorod_region_eliminates_two_russian_s_400_air_defense_systems_video-16865.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com8. How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas? - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/13/world/asia/cia-nuclear-device-himalayas-nanda-devi.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share9. Space Force unveils new themes for weapon systems to boost identity — https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/12/12/space-force-unveils-new-themes-for-weapon-systems-to-boost-identity/10. DVIDS - Video - Chief of Space Operations Guardian Motion Graphics — https://www.dvidshub.net/video/989521/chief-space-operations-guardian-motion-graphics11. PATINA RESEARCH on X: "The Dillon Aero Convoy Escort Vehicle CEV offers VIP protection with CNC machined, aerospace grade components, including a concealed Dillon Aero M134D housed within the cabin. While the M134 remains completely undetectable, the system can be fully deployed in under three seconds https://t.co/Qf44cWUZiF" / X — https://x.com/patinaresearch/status/200173174015963555612. MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 on X: "🔥 Impressive fire show! Two Russian "camels" carrying fuel to positions were destroyed using an FPV drone of the operator of the 414th brigade "Birds of Magyar". Pokrovsk direction, Donetsk region. https://t.co/4FJ7MKWcSa" / X — https://x.com/maks_nafo_fella/status/2000524897164874113?s=46

It's War We Friday, and Eric and I talk about basically whatever we want to talk about. We talk about Venezuela, Cambodia and Thailand, U.S. Army drones, Ukrainian drones, prediction markets, and more! Content:03:34 Venezuela: The Next Big Conflict?12:19 AI and the Future of Warfare15:22 Digital Manipulation in Media20:14 The Military Industrial Complex: Drones and Defense25:48 The Switchblade Drone Debate: Efficacy and Relevance31:48 Prediction Markets: Betting on Global Events38:44 Insights from Polymarket Bets45:51 Shooting Drones1. Visegrád 24 on X: "BREAKING: U.S. soldiers have stormed and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. It was used to transport sanctioned Venezuelan and Iranian oil. Trump says that the U.S. will keep the oil from the seized tanker. https://t.co/5mRu9QkNw7" / X — https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1998901107066810427?s=462. Open Source Intel on X: "Reporter: Yesterday, the U.S. seized a ship off the coast of Venezuela. Would you welcome a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela? María Corina Machado: Look, some people talk about an invasion in Venezuela, the threat of an invasion, and I answer: Venezuela has already been https://t.co/viNJ6gDQuI" / X — https://x.com/Osint613/status/1999071571483165070?s=203. Visioner on X: "🇺🇸 The American anti-aircraft "drone" complex Merops has gained the ability to receive information from many different radar systems. Each drone costs approximately 14,500 US dollars, and the Merops system is one of the most promising developments in the C-UAS field. See the https://t.co/s8NwrI2YeB" / X — https://x.com/visionergeo/status/1998848458351063067?s=204. The Pentagon Wars | English Full Movie | Comedy War - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNpGBTU_jt45. Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Test flight of the Ukrainian high speed Anti-Shahed FPV drone “STING” https://t.co/418LDFrLdm" / X — https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/18875216080189116836. Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The @wilendhornets are presenting their "Hornet Vision" video system, which is used on the "STING" anti-Shahed drones. The video system provides a much higher quality video transmission from the interceptor to the operator. https://t.co/sZoaAGEYTk" / X — https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1997970474710757481?s=207. Sprinter Press on X: "The Cambodian army attacked a Thai military post on the border https://t.co/l1FkQVyI5J" / X — https://x.com/SprinterPress/status/19983338587903881348. Dr. Anthony Tingle on X: "The Pentagon is restricting reporting. The National Guard moves toward Memphis. The DoD buying expensive knock-off drones. And more! Listen and watch on Spotify: https://t.co/kaiRstHofs Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/tMbHyRkEeN https://t.co/d8qtvETE5w" / X — https://x.com/AnthonyLTingle/status/1970229425594884171?s=209. Enezator on X: "I don’t even want to think about how far artificial intelligence will go in a few years https://t.co/YqQdauCvN3" / X — https://x.com/Enezator/status/1998875236390023582?s=2010. Army pilots face low morale, 'survivor remorse' amid big cuts — https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-pilots-question-aviation-cuts/11. A Switchblade launcher now tested on Abrams Tanks. https://t.co/k2zFTr0CnV" / X — https://x.com/casualartyfan/status/1998148351238496601?s=4612. A War Turned Into a Global Casino: Polymarket Cashes In on Ukraine’s Suffering — https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6544913. Polymarket | The World's Largest Prediction Market — https://polymarket.com/14. Ukrainian BMP-1 gunner firing 6 shells in under 20 seconds https://t.co/7CggfijPov" / X — https://x.com/Zoma3mk/status/1998811996725326300?s=2015. Destruction of the enemy in the Pokrovsk direction. December 10, 2025 https://t.co/z3B3x1UXmx" / X — https://x.com/Heroiam_Slava/status/1999043863663563254?s=20

My guest today is Dylan Burns. He is a journalist who’s covered the Ukraine war since the beginning. He’s been to all the hottest places in the war, and he has seen everything. We talk about Pokrovsk, Kherson, drones, and more. Dylan’s documentary One Year on the Pokrovsk Frontline:https://youtu.be/Xv5PBB2dXuc?si=JmZ3xfI1KmESx16UDylanBurnsTV on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@dylanburnstvContents:00:00 The Art of War Journalism03:48 Navigating Military Press Relations06:48 The Reality of Soldier Experiences09:36 Documenting the Front Lines12:46 Building Trust with Soldiers15:39 Dangerous Situations in Conflict Zones18:32 The Risks of Reporting from the Battlefield21:33 The Human Cost of War24:45 The Impact of Drone Warfare27:48 The Future of Kherson and Civilian Safety30:50 Targeting Civilians: A Humanitarian Crisis33:42 The Psychological Impact of War35:49 The Destruction of Pokrovsk: A Personal Reflection40:01 Strategic Military Movements in Donetsk43:48 The Evolution of Drone Warfare49:59 Cost Disparities in Military Technology52:20 The Future of the War: Predictions and Insights

Today, I offer a short update and commentary on Ukraine’s Negotiations and its ongoing corruption scandal.Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/uCKsENXf-JMContent:00:00 The Impact of Trump's Foreign Policy00:00 European Perspectives on American Politics00:16 The Weak Link in Negotiations: Ukraine and Europe00:17 Understanding the Broader Context of the Conflict00:31 Research Insights from Ukraine00:32 Expert Perspectives on Russia and Putin00:55 Experiencing Urban Warfare Training in Ukraine01:39 Exploring the Drone Tunnel02:29 Logistics and Future Plans in Ukraine02:30 Overview of the Negotiation Process03:42 Key Players in the Negotiation07:00 Critique of European Involvement07:55 The Four Players in the Peace Process08:29 Critique of Europe's Role11:21 Frozen Russian Assets as Leverage13:27 European Gridlock and Legal Liabilities15:42 Negotiation Competence: A Comparison with Past Efforts18:23 Ukraine: A Complex Conflict18:57 The Current State of the Front Lines23:44 Russia's Strategic Air Attacks27:11 Ukraine's Strategic Strike Complex30:01 Corruption Scandals in Ukraine40:04 Negotiation Predictions and Future Outlook

My guest today is Mark Galeotti. Mark has published over 30 books on Russian politics, security, and organized crime. Today, we discuss the latest peace plan, the resiliency of the Putin regime, the Russian way of war, and the future of this war. He has just released an updated version of his book We Need to Talk About Putin: How the West Gets Him Wrong. Available anywhere books live, even Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/cN2hZzP. Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/W3w5GNJgWO8

My guest today is Thomas Mutch. He is a photojournalist and author who has covered the war in Ukraine since the beginning. We discuss war journalism, the Human Safari in Kherson, corruption, Russia’s economic troubles, and the future of this war. His new book is The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia's Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine's Iron Generation. Available anywhere books live, even Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/872SNWg.

My guest today is Thomas Theiner. A former member of the Italian army, Thomas is a film maker and historian. For many years he lived in Kyiv for working for Ukraine's largest film company and was there during the 2014 Maidan. We discuss the history of Russia and Ukraine, and why Russia is such a terrible place.

My guest today is Colin Freeman. He is journalist and author known for his firsthand reporting from conflict zones and his work as a foreign correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph. We discuss his new book about volunteer fighters in Ukraine, The Mad and the Brave, the war, and the time he was kidnapped for six weeks by Somalia pirates.Colin’s new book, The Mad and the Brave, is available anywhere you buy books:https://a.co/d/aw7aezgContent:00:00 Introduction 02:15 Insights on the War in Ukraine05:23 Colin Freeman's Kidnapping Experience11:06 The Economics of Somali Piracy14:24 The Mad and the Brave: Colin's New Book20:10 Finding and Interviewing Foreign Fighters23:23 Risks of Reporting from the Front Lines25:50 The Chaos of War: First Impressions on the Front Lines29:14 Untold Stories: The Cutting Room Floor31:32 Vetting the Legionnaires: Truth and Trust in Combat38:21 The Current State of the War: Perspectives and Predictions43:49 Future Endeavors: What's Next for Colin Freeman

My guest today is Brad Crawford. Brad is a U.S. Army veteran who volunteers in Ukraine as a combat adviser and trainer, helping rebuild and train Ukrainian military units. We discuss training the Ukrainian Army, drones, battlefield adaption, lessons learned from this war, and more! The Tactical Combat Advisory Group website:TCAGUkraine.orgContent: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Volunteer Training in Ukraine03:39 Challenges and Support for Training Efforts06:52 Training Methodologies and Tactical Approaches10:15 Capturing Lessons Learned and Adapting Training13:46 Communication and Language Barriers in Training17:22 The Evolution of Drone Warfare and Its Impact20:55 Integrating Drone Training into Combat Scenarios24:39 Leadership Training and Staff Development28:09 Real-Life Experiences and Stories from the Frontlines35:13 The Resilience of Soldiers in Combat36:01 Understanding ITAR and Training Regulations39:19 The Effectiveness of Training in Ukraine44:09 Decentralizing Training for Greater Impact48:53 Operational Security and Public Perception

Today on the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the Army’s troubles in adapting to drone warfare, a US military-industrial-complex scam brought to you by General Motors, a mine-clearing drone, how not to survive a drone attack, and more! Articles and Videos:1. The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a World of Deadly Drones - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/army-drone-warfare.html?unlocked_article_code=1.tE8.YP72.zQTfizXt7oNP&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare2. Infantry Squad Vehicle — https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home/integrated-vehicles/infantry-squad-vehicle.html3. New 2026 Chevrolet Colorado For Sale at Mike Maroone Chevrolet South | VIN: 1GCPTFEK8T1125698 — https://www.mikemaroonechevroletsouth.com/new/Chevrolet/2026-Chevrolet-Colorado-colorado-springs-co-d1d5c272ac1818cc9ffc769c8619e995.htm?_pcsourceid=02d76d157370443c7cd39eddc5549807&assetGroupId=6474933339&store=gmps-alserra-co&vin=1GCPTFEK8T1125698&sd_campaign=C%20-%20Pmax%20-%20VA%20-%20New&sd_digadprov=purecars&sd_channel=vehiclelisting&sd_campaign_type=pmaxother&sd_program=tier3&sd_adid=20492119604&sd_digadcid=20492119604&sd_keyword=&sd_adgroup=00-DIV-NA_PCH_InMarket_New__Vehicle%20Ads&utm_content=PC~v1~~AGD~~~AGD_N~00-DIV-NA_PCH_InMarket_New__Vehicle%20Ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=vehiclelisting&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20487026106&gbraid=0AAAAABfWCwHdKJKo4vC7qOrO7o8fvTKub&gclid=CjwKCAjwxrLHBhA2EiwAu9EdM1M2o7S5P8jXX7SeHCwbeFLYNktDubbNcElr_G5aKgNWJRnri_h68hoC_I8QAvD_BwE4. GM Defense Welcomes Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks to GM Technical Center — https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home/news-and-events/news.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2021/nov/1108-gmdefense.html5. Dimko Zhluktenko 🇺🇦⚔️ on X: "Ukrainian soldier with a red dot aim shotgun takes out russian FPV drone. This is extremely skillful and lucky by Ukrainian defender in Zaporizhya region. Bravo mate!!! https://t.co/ErqUhxAY7n" / X — https://x.com/dim0kq/status/19770326012455445916. Roy🇨🇦 on X: "Backpack line charges for clearing landmines are normally deployed by small rockets. In this short clip a Chinese drone has been adapted for this task. 1/ https://t.co/EJLIux3YQj" / X — https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/19772198082457149757. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare on X: "Eat shit https://t.co/nk82cDWIeD" / X — https://x.com/mouw5284/status/19772358065121160108. Roy🇨🇦 on X: "Cross sections of Ukrainian “YBN” and “UYA” FPV warheads. Both warheads have shaped-charge EFP (Explosively Formed Projectile) designs with steel ball fragmentation elements. 1/ https://t.co/nlVnywPZC8" / X — https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/19774051449303740449. Ukraine Battle Map on X: "Barracuda-500 🇺🇸 is a low-cost cruise missile Ukraine 🇺🇦 needs thousands of Barracuda-500 is an air and ground launched cruise missile developed by US manufacturer Anduril Costing <$200,000, Barracuda-500 has a range of up to 925km, a speed of Mach 0.75, and a 45kg warhead https://t.co/CB7BUDp7nm" / X — https://x.com/ukraine_map/status/197722756382849466410. Roy🇨🇦 on X: "Test firings of Russian anti-FPV “shotgun” rifle cartridges that have had the bullet replaced with a galvanized steel capsule containing 7 lead shot. At only 5 m there is considerable dispersion of the shot. https://t.co/8rRpOmTyZX" / X — https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/197708082719349188711. ✝ ⚔️ Hunter UA ✠ 🇺🇸🇺🇦 on X: "🔥A 🇷🇺Russian occupier arrived to kill 🇺🇦Ukrainians for money. But something went wrong...💥💀 https://t.co/mM9AYg8OrU" / X — https://x.com/UaCoins/status/1976936555273941462

My guest today is Dr. Jahara “Franky” Matisek. We talk about the Gaza cease-fire, the Colombia boat attack, the National Guard in Illinois, cockroach spies, landing a large cargo plane on an aircraft carrier, and more!Content00:00 Introduction and Disturbing Trends in Drug Use04:55 Current Events: Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza09:37 US Military Presence and Hostage Negotiations14:36 Nobel Peace Prize Speculations19:36 US Drug Policy and International Law24:34 The Evolving Tactics of Drug Smuggling29:30 The Drug War Dilemma32:45 National Guard Deployment in Chicago37:05 AI in Modern Warfare49:43 The Boomba: A New Military ConceptArticles and videos:1. Gaza Cease-Fire Begins, Israel Says, as Thousands Return to the North - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/world/middleeast/gaza-cease-fire-israel-hamas.html2. Colombia’s President Says Boat Bombed by U.S. Was Carrying Colombians - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/world/americas/colombia-citizens-boat-us-bombed.html?searchResultPosition=53. Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/judge-national-guard-chicago-illinois.html?searchResultPosition=34. A.I. Fighter Jets and Cockroach Spies: Inside the Changing Business of War - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/business/economy/defense-spending-startups.html?searchResultPosition=15. Defense Intelligence on X: "🇺🇸🚢Why sinking an US aircraft carrier is a daydream. https://t.co/36qNEsuRaI" / X — https://x.com/di313_/status/1975633878783303751?s=466. Serhii Sternenko ✙ on X: "Багатьох учора здивувала новина, що російський FPV-дрон на оптоволокні залетів у Краматорськ та атакував авто. Але тут нема нічого дивного. Війна 2025 вже сильно відрізняється від війни 2024. Від ЛБЗ до Крама — 20 кілометрів. FPV противника можуть літати і на більші відстані. https://t.co/jKCdmsWUbd" / X — https://x.com/sternenko/status/1975093028898410803?s=467. Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The Rarog unit of the @usf_army hunts Russian infantry using FPV drones with night vision. https://t.co/NDqsLnC6tf" / X — https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1975494828801859991?s=46

My guest today is Ryan O’Leary. An American infantry company commander who has fought in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. We talk about drones, Russian infantry tactics, the Ukrainian Army’s manpower issue, and more!Machines don't win wars, Soldiers dohttps://x.com/RyanO_ChosenCoy/status/1974189910757146944

On this episode, we discuss the dangers of nuclear power plants in Ukraine, snipers, drones, armored vehicles, steroids, and more! Articles and videos:1. War Monitor Clips on X: "https://t.co/NjSbBJPXCA" / X — https://x.com/warmonitorclips/status/1974519886975234132?s=462. Roadrunner | Anduril — https://www.anduril.com/roadrunner/?_bhlid=19464e53fc6361c84554d8ce9db59034d396849d3. Nuclear Reaction: Meltdown | PBS LearningMedia — https://rmpbs.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.matter.meltdown/nuclear-reaction-meltdown/4. Clash Report on X: "Russia launched 20+ Shahed/Geran-2 drones on Slavutych, destroying the 330 kV substation powering Chernobyl NPP. Chernobyl NPP lost power for 3+ hours, including its New Safe Confinement dome and spent fuel storage. Diesel generators kicked in, no radiation leak. Zelensky https://t.co/LHzpHwwKHC" / X — https://x.com/clashreport/status/19736724688091874785. Preston Stewart on X: "Russian drone ambush. This is a technique being used more and more across the front. A drone sits on a main travel route, turns off the rotor to save power and waits for a passing vehicle to strike from an angle they may not be monitoring as closely. https://t.co/IIw7VBLhMP" / X — https://x.com/prestonstew_/status/1973892499971395699?s=466. MAGA Cult Slayer🦅🇺🇸 on X: "Man portable air defense systems. Pretty dang cool. https://t.co/MIDGcFceBI" / X — https://x.com/magacult2/status/1974492909639696432?s=467. RyanFJBLGB🇺🇸🦅 on X: "If this guy comes at you, you’re dead. https://t.co/LYoWp9duqu" / X — https://x.com/ryanpatrick1991/status/1924185704613208381?s=46

On this episode, we discuss the government shutdown, the war with drug cartels, the joys of fentanyl, the evolution of MMA, drones attacking the police, when, if ever it’s appropriate to throw a knife, and much more! Truly a war weave Friday. Articles and videos:1. Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/us/politics/trump-drug-cartels-war.html?searchResultPosition=12. Russia Using Long-Range Drones To Attack Ukrainian Trains: Official — https://www.twz.com/news-features/long-range-drones-used-by-russia-to-attack-ukrainian-trains-official3. VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims — https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/09/29/va-staffer-accused-of-blindly-approving-over-85000-disability-claims/4. FUNKER530 on X: "The Phoenix unit of Ukraine claims one of their drone pilots eliminated 61 Russian soldiers in a single day. As @Will_Killmore puts it, “Compare that kill count to legendary snipers in history, and you'll begin to comprehend how hellacious and brutal the drone war actually is at https://t.co/0a3gZW0i9L" / X — https://x.com/funkeractual/status/1972758614868705557?s=465. FUNKER530 on X: "Chaotic perspective of pro-Ukrainian Belarusians as their humvee is hit by a drone. https://t.co/Mu8cKndjWC" / X — https://x.com/funkeractual/status/1973848228450947314?s=466. Preston Stewart on X: "Ukraine's 225th Assault Regiment striking a boat full of Russians https://t.co/QPSnnQ1mEs" / X — https://x.com/prestonstew_/status/1973784010271887778Keywordsgovernment shutdown, drug cartels, fentanyl, addiction, martial arts, self-defense, drones, modern warfare, counter-drone technology, veterans affairsTakeawaysThe government shutdown is largely ignored by the public.The U.S. Postal Service is heavily subsidized and still losing money.Fentanyl addiction is a growing crisis in America.Martial arts training may not be practical in real-world scenarios.Drones are changing the landscape of modern warfare.Counter-drone technology is lacking in current military strategies.The potential for drone insurgencies poses a significant threat.Veterans Affairs faces scrutiny over disability claims processing.The conversation highlights the absurdity of current political leadership.Chapters00:00 Government Shutdown and Postal Service Challenges05:22 War with Drug Cartels: A New Front11:02 The Impact of Fentanyl and Drug Addiction16:51 Martial Arts and the Legacy of Steven Seagal21:52 The Efficacy of Martial Arts26:15 The Evolution of MMA and Its Impact28:01 Military Training and Hand-to-Hand Combat34:25 Weapons and Self-Defense Strategies36:17 Current Events and Global Conflicts42:45 Disability Ratings and Personal Secrets43:53 Drones in Warfare: A New Era45:31 The Future of Policing and Drone Technology47:36 The Accessibility of Insurgency Tactics49:25 Countermeasures Against Drone Threats51:11 The Impact of Drones on Military Operations54:56 The Vulnerability of Boats in Warfare57:44 The Role of Firearms in Modern Defense59:35 Closing Thoughts on Warfare and Technology

Two retired military officers discuss Trump’s and Hegseth’s speech to the senior military officers. Policy is made or reiterated. Unforeseen repercussions inbound! Articles and videos:1. Trump addresses top military leaders at Quantico - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-3Vd2KZIc2. NSTRIKE on X: "‼️🇻🇪🇺🇲 The Venezuelan army, in response to Donald Trump’s threats, is preparing to face U.S. forces and, to defend the coastline, is carrying out a live-fire drill with a Zu-23 anti-aircraft cannon from the deck of a Los Frailes-class ship. See the latest updates with us: https://t.co/agPNkQvlUb" / X — https://x.com/nstrike1231/status/1973120434754183473?s=463. NSTRIKE on X: "‼️🇻🇪🇺🇲 The Venezuelan army, in response to Donald Trump’s threats, is preparing to face U.S. forces and, to defend the coastline, is carrying out a live-fire drill with a Zu-23 anti-aircraft cannon from the deck of a Los Frailes-class ship. See the latest updates with us: https://t.co/agPNkQvlUb" / X — https://x.com/nstrike1231/status/1973120434754183473?s=464. The threat of missiles and drones on X: "‼️🇵🇱This morning, Poland’s new F-35 jets, identified as WOLF1 and WOLF2, made a low pass over Drake Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas. See the latest updates with us:@StatWatch25 https://t.co/KHlyNRgebT" / X — https://x.com/statwatch25/status/1973121901909385564?s=46

Trump has changed his opinion on Ukraine, again, and is contemplating sending US Tomahawk missiles. The US Army is cutting 20% of its aviation (helicopter) personnel. Pete Hegseth literally gets hit in the nuts. And more!Articles and videos:1. Trump's pro-Ukraine shift based on new intel showing Russian battlefield, economic losses — https://nypost.com/2025/09/24/world-news/trumps-pro-ukraine-shift-based-on-new-intel-showing-russian-battlefield-economic-losses/2. Trump to make 'final determination' on supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles as Russia 'refuses' peace talks, Vance says — https://kyivindependent.com/trump-to-make-final-determination-on-supplying-ukraine-with-tomahawk-missiles-as-russia-refuses-peace-talks-vance-says/3. MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 on X: "🦅😔 Occupied Kherson region. The impact of electronic warfare on FP-1 type UAVs. https://t.co/EGX3eOGd9i" / X — https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/19707826243955057854. US Army to Cut 6,500 Aviation Jobs in Transformation — https://thedefensepost.com/2025/09/23/us-army-aviation-job-cuts/5. C4H10FO2P ☠️ on X: "Moment when 🇺🇦-forces downed 🇷🇺Mi-8 helicopter with FPV-drone https://t.co/XcxTGYvfii" / X — https://x.com/markito0171/status/19725898899728017926. Cloooud |🇺🇦 on X: "🔥🇷🇺Russian invader filmed the moment of destruction of their 🇨🇳Chinese «Desertсross-1000» all-terrain vehicle by a 🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drone in the Pokrovsk direction. https://t.co/SZbMzLuf8Q" / X — https://x.com/GloOouD/status/19726809773160329467. Cloooud |🇺🇦 on X: "🤯🤯🤯🤯Assassination attempt on the US Secretary of War!!! @PeteHegseth hope you’re ok. https://t.co/T5PlDIkpnw" / X — https://x.com/GloOouD/status/1972709574198083648

The Pentagon is restricting reporting. The National Guard moves toward Memphis. The DoD buying expensive knock-off drones. And more! Articles and videos:1. Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/business/media/pentagon-restrictions-reporters-hegseth-trump.html?searchResultPosition=42. Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry. - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/us/national-guard-crime-washington-cities.html?searchResultPosition=23. Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/world/europe/ukraine-sumy-advances.html4. U.S. Military Selects Little-Known Utah Supplier for Drone Program - WSJ — https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-military-selects-little-known-utah-supplier-for-drone-program-c492dc3d?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Today, Eric and I talk about Russia’s incursions into Europe’s airspace and air defense. Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla WarfareBuy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFHArticles and videos:1. Estonia says its airspace was violated by three Russian jets | CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/europe/estonia-airspace-russia-jets-latam-intl2. What a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would Mean for the West - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/world/europe/ukraine-nato-no-fly-zone-poland.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nE8.UL5C.Y8Gso44TvRy4&smid=url-share3. The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/world/europe/drones-laser-weapons.html?searchResultPosition=14. best clip from pentagon wars - Search — https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=best+clip+from+pentagon+wars&mid=CB955FD34CF5D47408E8CB955FD34CF5D47408E8&FORM=VIRE&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=05. 🇺🇲 1968: Douglas AC-47 Spooky firing at Viet Cong positions in Vietnam, near the border of Cambodia [video] : r/WarplanePorn — https://www.reddit.com/r/WarplanePorn/comments/vzm96f/1968_douglas_ac47_spooky_firing_at_viet_cong/?utm_source=chatgpt.com6. Zelenskyy: One year of war costs almost US$120bn, half must be found elsewhere | Ukrainska Pravda — https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/09/17/7531318/7. OSINT Intuit 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🇬🇪 on X: "20250914: For those who haven't seen it, here is the arrival of an AFU Aeroprakt A-22 at the Novo-Ufimsky Petrochemical Refinery in Ufa. #OSINT https://t.co/89edGC5sZB" / X — https://x.com/ukikaski/status/1967583114978382274?s=468. Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The gap in the anti-tank ditch line is covered with mines. It's clear that numerous explosions have already occurred in this location. In the video, a Russian motorcyclist is blown up by one of the mines in this bottleneck. https://t.co/iLKd1syyTI https://t.co/U7vsJegAGR" / X — https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/19689662087256270869. I STOLE AN F-16. MERICA MEMED on X: "Bookmark this video just in case. Might come in handy someday https://t.co/QGAd3yLgUu" / X — https://x.com/mericamemed/status/1967581671244574753?s=46

Today, Eric and I look at the Israeli Defense Force incursion into Gaza City. Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla WarfareBuy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFHArticles and videos:1. Israel Pounds Gaza City as Fears Mount for Those Inside - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-city.html2. OIP.jUv1xUV3rklGkVh71p7wJQHaHa (474×474) — https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.jUv1xUV3rklGkVh71p7wJQHaHa?r=0&w=474&h=474&c=7&p=03. Vivid.🇮🇱 on X: "Hi, Gaza City. The IDF has arrived. Not a single building will be left standing if you do not surrender, lay down your arms, and release all the hostages now. Finish the job, Israel. 🇮🇱 https://t.co/SjbQLwp4kH" / X — https://x.com/VividProwess/status/19679591588394765294. Hillel Fuld on X: "Class is dismissed. The Islamic University of Gaza City is gone. https://t.co/oQbAoWBFhl" / X — https://x.com/HilzFuld/status/19672141259495219905. Jews Fight Back 🇺🇸🇮🇱 on X: "🚨 BREAKING: Israeli drone strikes a mosque in Gaza City used for terror ops. If your “place of worship” doubles as a launchpad for jihad, don’t be shocked when it goes boom. https://t.co/sUFhqBqJfL" / X — https://x.com/JewsFightBack/status/19647022044615684626. Al Jazeera English on X: "Watch the moment Israeli forces bombed and destroyed a 13th century mosque in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday. https://t.co/tXZnErhHg3" / X — https://x.com/AJEnglish/status/19682460465487056767. Trump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pass for Gaza Escalation - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/world/middleeast/trump-netanyahu-gaza-escalation.html?searchResultPosition=1

Trump makes a fake sanction proposal to NATO, Russia ups their drone production, the US Air Force sucks-up to Belarus, fake war bro podcasts, and more! Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla WarfareBuy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFHArticles and videos:1. Trump Says He Will Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/us/politics/trump-sanctions-russia-ukraine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mE8.rPC7.VUA55r5fqDnB&smid=url-share2. Visegrád 24 on X: "US military officers made a surprise visit to Belarus to observe the joint Russia-Belarus "Zapad-2025" military drills. https://t.co/TnKPWKmgmC" / X — https://x.com/visegrad24/status/19675603053258303163. Russia Made Drone Production a Supreme Priority. Now It Swarms the Skies. - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/world/europe/russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-production.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mE8.OWvw.CaXmq06VB8EZ&smid=url-share4. 'We will show you whatever you want' — US observers attend Russia, Belarus Zapad-2025 drills — https://kyivindependent.com/us-observers-attend-russia-belarus-zapad-2025-drills/5. Frontline report: Ukrainian forces spring trap on Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk - Euromaidan Press — https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/14/frontline-report-ukrainian-forces-spring-trap-on-russian-breakthrough-near-pokrovsk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com6. BEST Training MISTAKE Ever? - ⁠@YourNarrator ⁠@unsubscribepodcast 162 - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fgOZQiQLK_Q7. 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 on X: "❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian fiber-optic FPV drones destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian truck hidden in a hangar and a towed gun/howitzer in the Bryansk region https://t.co/slA8l1r2a0" / X — https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1966518026649424030

The second edition of Eric’s sniper book was just released. Today we discuss the Kirk shooting, the difficulty required, and why this will happen again. Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West): Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla WarfareBuy it on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH

Americans fighting in Ukraine, the evolution of the tank, Eric’s book on sniping, and more! Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare. https://a.co/d/jjstRSvWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/sHS5vOkXzlUArticles and videos:1. For Americans in Ukraine, Opportunity and the Lure of Combat - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/world/europe/ukraine-american-volunteers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU8.eVof.8AdRsTDOCGDP&smid=url-share2. How the Ukraine-Russia War Is Transforming the Tank - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-drones-tanks-military.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU8.alWJ.N6cABpyqdW2Y&smid=url-share3. Ukraine’s milestone shows drones prevent defeat, but don’t secure victory - Defense One — https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2025/09/ukraines-drone-milestone-shows-drones-prevent-defeat-dont-secure-victory/407846/4. "Lonesome Russian orc-invader… beach and Ukrainian FPV drone… Very romantic situation. 🎥🇺🇦414th UAV Brigade «Birds of Magyar» https://t.co/NQp3SAqSO6" / X — https://x.com/GloOouD/status/1964039572850892817

It’s War Weave Friday! We read viewers’ comments and answer questions. We talk about the fallout from the Venezuelan boat strike, Navy SEALs invade North Korea, and more!Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/13ZLvqZwNysArticles and videos:Trump’s double dong dance. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=553898893309080Trump Claims the Power to Summarily Kill Suspected Drug Smugglers - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/us/politics/trump-drug-smugglers-military.html?searchResultPosition=1Drone Strike Video Shows Killing of Civilians in Afghanistan - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/us/politics/afghanistan-drone-strike-video.htmlThe MeidasTouch Podcast | Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/34NcOzUEJs0T5DaUeYLfFlVideo shows deadly U.S. missile strike on Venezuela ‘drug boat’ | News | Independent TV - https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/us-strike-venezuela-drug-boat-trump-video-b2819121.htmlUS Launching Massive Combat Drone from its Aircraft Carrier in Middle of the Ocean - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX7WWu0Fem8GA-ASI Demonstrates Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on UK Carrier | General Atomics - https://www.ga.com/ga-asi-demonstrates-short-takeoff-landing-of-uas-on-uk-carrier?utm_source=chatgpt.comHow a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/navy-seal-north-korea-trump-2019.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareA Short History of North Korea’s Long Mini-Submarine Spy Campaign | by War Is Boring | War Is Boring | Medium - https://medium.com/war-is-boring/a-short-history-of-north-koreas-long-mini-submarine-spy-campaign-958b4ac7024bSpecial Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian sabotage group on a boat destroyed in Dnipro river. Kherson region. https://t.co/ntiZe0vDo4" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1963650677185331678Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Have you ever seen a drone carpet bombing? By "Nemesis" unit https://t.co/dEL2B3WCH0" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1963570592558309584Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Air strike on Russian drone operators base in Kherson region. https://t.co/Ak9Y8h13Xl" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1962502327924896133

The US amassing an armada off the Venezuelan coast to interdict cigarette boats, drug cartels using modern military weapons and techniques, US private military companies in Ukraine, a new Ukrainian glide bomb, a Ukrainian blends in with Russian soldiers, and more!Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Fa-q4f5PKgsArticles and videos:TRUMP shares shocking video of U.S. ATTACK on VENEZUELAN DRUG BOAT - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxBOIPav6-ETrump says US military took out a drug boat from Venezuela - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXKJuYnkFdAHegseth details Trump admin’s cartel crackdown, strike on drug boat in Caribbean | Fox News Video - https://www.foxnews.com/video/6378265636112Hellfire Missiles and Viper Strike Laser Weapons - The MQ-8 Helicopter - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX8_YRdm2jAFull List of US Navy Ships Trump Has Sent to the Caribbean - Newsweek - https://www.newsweek.com/list-us-navy-ships-venezuela-trump-maduro-2123734With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/americas/mexico-cartel-weapons.html?searchResultPosition=1US Discussing Deploying Private Military Firms to Ukraine - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/59188?utm_source=chatgpt.comUkraine Pursues a Weapons Buildup More Potent Than Any Security Guarantee https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-security.html?searchResultPosition=2Visioner on X: "🇺🇦✈️ Ukrainians have released the first video showing the use of their domestically produced guided (glide) aerial bomb. ⚔️ The footage shows a 500-kilogram high-explosive aerial bomb (FAB) equipped with GPS guidance, with a publicly reported maximum range between 60 and 80 https://t.co/t3dZX5zJEp" / X - https://x.com/visionergeo/status/1962914076905898299?s=46Clash Report on X: "Ukrainian soldier posed as a “friendly” before shooting two Russian soldiers point-blank when they let their guard down. https://t.co/Eu3R5zXVyK" / X - https://x.com/clashreport/status/1963215019052503299

Jeffrey Epstein, ICE, January 6th, Stormy Daniels, the Fed! My guest today is Dennis Brennan. Dennis is an author, historian, and attorney. His latest book is on the historical nexus between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump. Today we discuss many Trump topics, and what it’s like living in world where facts don’t matter.Video:President Trump's January 6 Rally Speechhttps://www.c-span.org/program/campaign-2020/president-trumps-january-6-rally-speech/587224?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Russians shooting themselves for money, Ukraine changes its emigration policy, Denmark’s history of human rights violations, Flamingo corruption, a nuclear-like tank explosion, and more!Articles and Videos:Tymofiy Mylovanov on X: "Russian elite soldiers shoot each other for cash Dozens of paratroopers from the 83rd Air Assault Brigade shot themselves or each other in arms and legs to fake combat wounds - The Times. Each soldier claimed ₽3m ($34k). Together they drained ₽200m ($2.3m) from the state. 1/ https://t.co/9oDxRAWUb6" / X - https://x.com/Mylovanov/status/1960033187054469158‘His inexperience shines through’: Steve Witkoff struggles to manage Russia as Trump peace envoy - POLITICO - https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/29/steve-witkoff-russia-ukraine-00533390Exclusive: Maker of Ukraine's new Flamingo cruise missile facing corruption probe - https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-maker-of-ukraines-prized-flamingo-cruise-missile-facing-corruption-probe/(1) Home | Substack - https://substack.com/@shevtar/note/c-144587114?r=1n9gs4&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionDenmark Apologizes After Involuntary Birth Control Scandal in Greenland - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/world/europe/denmark-involuntary-birth-control-greenland-apology.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.Jr3w.jOdHm185S-iZ&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareUkraine to Ease Travel Ban for Under-22s - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/58981Why Ukraine Is Allowing More Young Men to Leave the Country - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/world/europe/young-ukrainians-18-22-leave.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.GMGu.81Y-uVy9-qEC&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareKNDS Group - https://knds.com/en/press-releases/lithuania-procures-leopard-2-a8-main-battle-tanks-from-kndsSpecial Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The crew of a Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 fires at close range at high-rise buildings with Russian infantry on the Pokrovsk front, Donetsk region. https://t.co/yj88iGPL5R" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1960394959271379118?s=46WarTranslated on X: "A soldier from Donetsk, Vladyslav, crawled for almost five days to Ukrainian positions with his throat slit. Russian occupiers slit his throat and threw him into a pit along with other prisoners, believing everyone was dead. Vladyslav cut the ropes with a shard of glass, https://t.co/g3SvOIRkZD" / X - https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1960411303886901411?s=46Voice From The East on X: "🔴 UPDATE: The strike In Yemen, happened during the speech of Houthi leader Abdul Malik after Israel received intelligence that the top military leadership of the Houthis and the Chief of Staff are meeting in a secret building in Sana'a. Looks like a “Red Wedding” type strike.. https://t.co/2Yjj9g3AEa" / X - https://x.com/easternvoices/status/1961079202389672034?s=46Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "RAM-2X loitering munition hits a Russian infantryman square in the face. https://t.co/cpcsQNGBoI" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1960378690920907133?s=46Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian infantryman confused the front and back ends of a grenade launcher and shot himself in the shoulder https://t.co/P2cLrYSIeI" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1960634750810439892?s=46

JD Vance uncharacteristically blames something on Joe Biden, American spies in Greenland, a massive airstrike in Ukraine, the average Russian who loves helping the Ukrainians by taking cell phone video of drone strikes, and more! Articles and Videos:Vance on blowup with Zelenskyy: 'Sometimes people disagree' - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/27/jd-vance-oval-office-confrontation-zelenskyy/85849085007/(1) Full Exchange Between President Trump, JD Vance and President Zelenskyy During Oval Office Meeting - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0E2ZTonQJU&t=5s(1) The Level of Incompetence in this Office is STAGGERING - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4FHpJ4Ri8wGreenland: US tells Denmark to 'calm down' over alleged influence operation - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j9l08902eoA Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/world/europe/germany-ukraine-russia-peace-troops.html?searchResultPosition=1Putin defies pressure for peace with massive strike hitting EU mission in Kyiv – POLITICO - https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-strikes-eu-delegation-building-in-kyiv/Russian strike hits Bayraktar drone factory in Kyiv – photo | Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/08/28/7528226/Ukraine hits Russian cruise missile carrier near occupied Crimea, intelligence claims - https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hits-russian-ship/Kyle Glen on X: "No evidence of any air defence activity whatsoever around the oil refinery in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. Not even any small arms fire as Ukrainian drones hit their target. The russian fuel crisis continues. https://t.co/unUpmt35mn" / X - https://x.com/KyleJGlen/status/1959566368795185405Rob Lee on X: "Another video from the Ukrainian National Guard's Lazar group showing a night bomber strike on a Russian ISDM Zemledeliye remote minelaying system. https://t.co/tg7OMv3uqO https://t.co/EuyuNaWkzu" / X - https://x.com/RALee85/status/1960328294273876143

We talk about Ukraine, Venezuela, drones, assassinations, drug cartels, and more!Articles and Videos:The ‘Big Tactical Error’ in the Russia-Ukraine Negotiationshttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/08/21/trump-ukraine-russia-negotiations-interview-00517411Zaluzhnyi declined call from Vance days after Oval Office clash, Guardian reports - https://kyivindependent.com/zaluzhnyi-declined-call-from-vance-days-after-the-oval-office-clash-guardian-reports/𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝕯𝔢𝔞𝔡 𝕯𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔦𝔠𝔱△ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇺🇲🇬🇷 on X: "🇺🇦 has started producing as many long-range FP-1 UAVs as 🇷🇺 produces Shaheds — 3K per month, according to Defence Express. This UAVs has a range of up to 1,600 km and 60-120kg warhead, more than that of the "Shaheds." These Ukrainian UAVs are significantly cheaper than the 🇷🇺one https://t.co/cWQYkFdU2r" / X - https://x.com/thedeaddistrict/status/1958756644487106702?s=46Ukraine • The difficulty of sniffing out Russian moles among Ukraine's foreign volunteer soldiers - https://www.intelligenceonline.com/government-intelligence/2025/08/21/the-difficulty-of-sniffing-out-russian-moles-among-ukraine-s-foreign-volunteer-soldiers,110513112-eveEnemy agent from Odesa region tried to transfer military developments - https://intent.press/en/news/crime/2025/enemy-agent-from-odesa-region-tried-to-transfer-military-developments/Has Russia Advanced? Ukrainians Use This Online Map to Check Every Morning. - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/world/europe/ukraine-russia-deepstate-war-map.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gU8.fn4G.Wqu84ZG8Df8r&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareIs the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela? - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/us/politics/trump-venezuela-drug-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gU8.vb35.8Nh93BkWMAes&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare₩₳Ɽ ₱₳₮Ⱨ on X: "Get up--there's work to do https://t.co/U3SAfPOD7W" / X - https://x.com/warpath2pt0/status/1958500444352725304?s=46Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian troops in ‘thermal insulating anti-drone ponchos’ — meant to hide them from thermal cameras — caught on video by Ukrainian thermal FPV drones. https://t.co/wzwMEZi6CD" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1959159707601387971Anton Gerashchenko on X: "I've decided to translate for you a post from the Russian Telegram channel "Nezygar" about the current state of Russian refineries and fuel market: "Tensions in Russia's fuel market are rising: in Primorye, there are kilometer-long queues at gas stations, and wholesale prices https://t.co/0cejOR5O4Q" / X - https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1959207002766221331Kyle Glen on X: "No evidence of any air defence activity whatsoever around the oil refinery in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. Not even any small arms fire as Ukrainian drones hit their target. The russian fuel crisis continues. https://t.co/unUpmt35mn" / X - https://x.com/KyleJGlen/status/1959566368795185405Igor Sushko on X: "💥 Intrigue in Russia: Explosion blew off senior FSB officer Aleksey Titov's hands at the Children's World toy store on Lyubanka Square in Moscow, right next to the FSB HQ. Hospitalized in an induced coma. Kremlin blames a helium tank for balloons but no one believes them. https://t.co/6bQAPlomco" / X - https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1959690812633334110Post by @maks23.bsky.social — Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3lx3h7qhijk2xWar Noir on X: "#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" (#CJNG) members attacking their rivals by using rifles, machine guns and Drones. Seemingly the Cartel members are armed with DJI Matrice Drones, FN SCAR 17S rifles and AK-47 platform rifles (mostly from #USA 🇺🇸). https://t.co/QSF3eSbgkc" / X - https://x.com/war_noir/status/1959744723083829690?s=46

It's War Weave Friday! We talk about how Trump is a self-proclaimed war hero, Ukraine's "new" V1 rocket, an update on Pokrovsk, Ukraine's version of the Desert Cross 1000, Nord Stream 2, and more!Articles and Videos:A Drunken Evening, a Rented Yacht: The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotagehttps://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-explosion-real-story-da24839c?utm_source=chatgpt.comTrump who famously evaded the draft during Vietnam describes himself as a war hero: ‘‘I guess I am too’ | The Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-war-hero-netanyahu-israel-b2811080.htmlUkrainian long-range drones destroy two Russian ammunition depots in Luhansk region - https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4027312-ukrainian-longrange-drones-destroy-two-russian-ammunition-depots-in-luhansk-region.html(1) Igor Sushko on X: "💥 Russia: Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery struck by Ukraine in Rostov region. The plant refined oil into 717,000 tons of gasoline and 2 million tons of diesel annually, enough to power 773,000 cars and 46,000 freight trucks per year. https://t.co/uP7XFtui0j" / X - https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1958294317753339975?s=46This Ukrainian startup makes drones that strike deep inside Russia | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-drones-weapons-industry-russia-7201ab851544c394ee454407058b10ba(1) Igor Sushko on X: "🚀 Ukraine: Fire Point produces one FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile per day, and expects to increase production to 210/month by October. - Range: 3,000 km (1,860 miles) - Payload: 1,150 kg (2,500 pounds) The company produces the highly successful FP-1 long-range drones. https://t.co/tCREafhP2f" / X - https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1958600017725518196?s=48(1) Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "FPV drones destroy Russian fuel train in Zaporizhzhia region. https://t.co/FuhI3emQLp" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1957794130928513376Ukraine Studied Drug Cartels to Smuggle Drones for 'Spiderweb' Attack - Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-studied-drug-cartels-smuggle-drones-russia-operation-spiderweb-2025-8(1) Visegrád 24 on X: "BREAKING: An FPV drone has struck a Colombian police helicopter flying over the jungles near Medellin. The helicopter crashed after the attack. The number of victims is unknown at the moment. Communist terror groups & drug gangs are active in the area https://t.co/vOik9mQxGf" / X - https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1958587819401900352?s=46(1) Anton Gerashchenko on X: "Russian soldiers captured by the 82nd Air Assault Brigade in the Pokrovsk direction near Dobropillia explained why they came to Ukraine. As the Russians themselves admit, they came to kill Ukrainians: some to buy a one-room apartment, others for money, since they had signed https://t.co/Kox9dvP7Kr" / X - https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1957453896558731479Acoustic detection system: Ukraine’s low-cost air defense model — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/sky-fortress-ukraines-acoustic-detection-system-that-tracks-drones-cheap-and-fast-9451DeepStateMAP | День 1276 | Map of the war in Ukraine - https://deepstatemap.live/en#10/48.6251936/37.2724915Ukraine Launches Serial Production of VOLS Combat Buggies to Equip Frontlines — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-launches-serial-production-of-vols-combat-buggies-to-equip-frontlines-10972Ukrainian Troops Chuffed With Delivery Of All-Terrain Buggies Assembled By Volunteers In Kyiv - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVFqo46p_VkUkrainian Citizen Suspected of Blowing up Nord Stream Pipelines Detained in Italy - Militarnyi - https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-citizen-suspected-of-blowing-up-nord-stream-pipelines-detained-in-italy/