OSINTdefender (MIRROR)

In a recent post, NATO’s Maritime Command announced that their Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) observed a Russian Kilo-class submarine operating in the “high north,” as NATO signaling surrounding the surveillance of Russian naval forces in the local region increases. Original post

Same attack covered by @_MartinKelly_ earlier today. Original post

According to a release from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, they received a third party report of a vessel on fire 63nm southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq, following reports that Iran had again struck a number of vessels in the region. Original post

Talks between the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement nations and Iran begin today in Tehran, Iran, with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan seeking to jointly find a way to resolve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Original post

A vessel has reportedly been attacked near the Port of Basra, Iraq and is now on fire. Iran targeted a vessel in this area on October 20th, and is among the more than two dozen Iranian attacks on shipping since the beginning of October. Repost of @_MartinKelly_: Original post

Aura farming. Original post

Following reports of an anti-ship missile launch towards the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC has claimed that an “offending” vessel was just struck in the waterway. More to come. Original post

According to the Saudi Arabia’s Joint Forces spokesperson a Houthi ballistic missile, heading towards Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was intercepted and destroyed. Original post

Repost by @sentdefender 732,000,000 toys passed from the hands of a U.S. Marine to a child for Christmas over the 79 year span of the Toys for Tots program. Click to see original repost

This whole thing doesn’t make sense now, as Ukrainians said just yesterday that “for the most part,” coverage is back up. Repost of @BarakRavid: Original post

How the First Lady secured a ceasefire before Witkoff is beyond us. Original post

A bit disappointed in WP for sure for this one. They could have covered anything else. Repost of @Aviation_Intel: Original post

Repost by @sentdefender 📻 Russia-Ukraine, Sino-EU-American Relations, International Relations Click to see original repost

This also comes against the backdrop of increasing rhetoric from within Iraq and Iran to take actions against the Iraqi Kurds, as the U.S., the Iraqi Kurds’ erstwhile primary backer has withdrawn from the nation. Original post

At the time of writing, all reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died are not credible. South Korean outlets have reported him alive and actively visiting locations, with Yonhap specifically reporting him visiting a garment factory. Original post

Unknown drones being reported simultaneously tonight over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, while NATO fighter aircraft have been scrambled over Poland, amid a large-scale Russian attack against Ukraine. Repost of @Latvijas_armija: Original post

An Air threat has been reported in the airspace of Bauska, Aizkraukle, and Ogre Municipalities of Latvia, with reports emerging of possible drones also currently in Lithuanian and Estonian Airspace. Original post

Amidst expanding far-left riots in France, that continue to go unchecked, the historic Limoges Town Hall, built in 1883, has largely been burned down after being set on fire by rioters. Original post

Yet another claim this morning from Iran’s IRGC that another tanker has hit a mine (Iran is just striking them with drones and missiles) in the Strait of Hormuz. Original post

Repost by @sentdefender This dude was one of the boots in my company before I got out. Everyone’s extremely proud with how he and the other Marines handled themselves at HKIA Repost of @BenedictLynx: Click to see original repost

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been asked by President Trump to reconsider her role, following a rocky first week for the Zacharia, with other news outlets now reporting that she has been taken away from the role entirely. Original post

The trip comes amidst increased Russian hybrid and direct actions against member states, including escalations in the Black Sea in the last 24 hours, direct threats to the Baltic states, and NATO’s seeming unwillingness to respond in any manner remotely near decisive. Original post

In a notable operation, overnight, Ukrainian forces conducted a cruise missile strike against Russia’s Borisoglebsk Airbase where they have said that 6 Su-34s were destroyed. Original post

This, as Russia has tried to characterize Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chagrin towards recent actions by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, as it relates to intelligence sharing/Starlink access and Russian sanctions waivers, as being oppositional to a wider peace process. Original post

Two container ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday according to reporting and two releases from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre, with one vessel sinking after the crew evacuated the vessel. Repost of @_MartinKelly_: Original post

Iran has significantly increased its targeting of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations, which ostensibly, are still ongoing, fail to merit much success and the U.S. blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iran nears 150 vessels redirected. Original post

Repost by @sentdefender The rotational force in the Falklands regularly conducts training, nothing new or unusual. Repost of @PolitlcsUK: Click to see original repost

Following the most recent escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Houthis, U.S. President Donald J. Trump spoke on the issue from his Truth Social app today, mirroring his past comments on the matter by saying “The Houthis are behaving very badly.” Original post

Repost by @sentdefender Footage of the Saudi airstrikes that targeted Houthi sites in Sana'a a short while ago, coinciding with reports of Saudi strikes in Hodeidah and Ras Issa. Click to see original repost

Reports from local outlets now say that Saudi Arabia has targeted key ports and infrastructure within Houthi-controlled areas, including port cities of Hodeidah and Ras Isa, and the Sabah oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen, the Houthi seat of power. Original post

In order to preempt the annual escalatory reporting, it’s important to remember that NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear readiness exercises are set to begin today, with numerous aircraft of different types and multiple countries involved. Original post

Reports from local outlets now say that Saudi Arabia has targeted key ports and infrastructure within Houthi-controlled areas, including port cities of Hodeidah and Ras Isa, and the Sabah Oil Refinery. Original post

Jake Paul continues to deepen ties with the administration. Original post

Another late report from UKMTO, saying that a crude oil tanker was struck yesterday by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Original post

Following the threat of a ballistic missile against Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition has announced that a Houthi ballistic missile heading towards the city, was intercepted and destroyed by coalition forces. Original post

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued a warning after receiving a delayed report from yesterday of a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz outbound when it was struck by an unknown projectile. The crew has been confirmed as safe. Repost of @UK_MTO: Original post

Early reports now of ballistic missile launched in the area of Yazd, Iran, per @hey_itsmyturn, who has been documenting these pretty well over the last couple of days, this is likely another test. Repost of @hey_itsmyturn: Original post

Using terms like “alleged” to describe U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of an energy ceasefire, the Kremlin has said that “contacts continue,” but stopped short of declaring agreement with the ceasefire proposal. Original post

The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Japanese Ministry of Defense have said that North Korea has launched another ballistic missile, in what would be the second test in just as many weeks. Original post

Per the Japanese MOD, they now assess that the missile has fallen. Original post

Following a reported incident within the Sohar Anchorage area in Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre has said that a tanker was struck by an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Per the release, the crew are being evacuated by local authorities. Original post

The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a statement confirming that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted earlier today by a new attack that resulted in injuries and damage assessments that are still ongoing. Repost of @ksagaca: Original post

Barak Ravid of Axios now saying that Ukrainian Oresident Volodymyr Zelensky has told him that the recently announced energy ceasefire was “news to [him],” adding that if Russia agrees to such a dynamic then they will as well. Repost of @BarakRavid: Original post

President Donald J. Trump has announced via Truth Social that there is an energy ceasefire in the war between Russian and Ukraine, effective immediately, adding that both parties have agreed. Original post

According to a report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck in its port side by an unknown projectile whilst transiting the strait outbound. While damage has been reported, all crew have been reported safe. Original post

Sink every cargo ship or tanker leaving a port in Russia. Original post

Repost by @sentdefender @sentdefender early access SITREP on U.S. involvement following today’s deadly Houthi strike against King Khalid International Airport is out now. Click to see original repost

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has released a statement condemning the recent Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport, that killed 12, including an American, and injured 309. Original post

U.S. Embassy Riyadh has issued an alert advising U.S. citizens to avoid the area surrounding King Khalid International Airport following an attack that has halted airport operations and resulted in several casualties. Repost of @USAinKSA: Original post

Footage is now coming out showing significant damage to buildings in Penonome, Panama, following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. Original post