Investigative Conflict Reporting Since 2013
The consequences of a direct military strike on a nuclear facility, such as the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine or Iran’s nuclear installations, would be catastrophic, not only for the immediate region but for the entire world. The ramifications of such an event would extend far beyond the initial impact, spreading through economic, environmental,…
Over the past week, Russia’s war against Ukraine has seen significant developments, with the latter continuing to mount offensives aimed at Russian aggression, both inside Ukraine and within Russian territory, in hopes to diminish the capacity for Russia to bring assaults to Ukrainian cities. Kyiv officials have reported successes in that ongoing counteroffensive, which include…
The federal response to Hurricane Helene has been met with widespread praise from both local officials and responders, despite significant misinformation circulating online. Claims suggesting that FEMA and the National Guard have been slow or ineffective, or that they lack funding due to White House immigration policies, are entirely false. Several key facts, supported by…
Several roads remain closed due to Hurricane Helene’s impact, especially in North Carolina and Southwest Florida. In North Carolina, about 390 roads are still closed, particularly in the western part of the state. The closures include sections of I-40, U.S. 74, and U.S. 64, primarily due to flooding, downed trees, and landslides. The affected areas…
Israel launched a significant airstrike near Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in Syria, marking an escalation in the ongoing regional tensions, according to reports on social media. The strikes targeted an ammunition warehouse close to the city of Jablah in Latakia province, a site within the vicinity of the largest Russian military installation in Syria. This area…
Note: Updates are being provided every evening at 7 PM on the Mount Mitchell repeater at a frequency of 145.190 MHz. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation across several states, with the most severe impacts felt in western North Carolina, particularly in Buncombe County. The region saw catastrophic flooding as the French Broad River overflowed,…
Ukraine has faced increased Russian missile and drone attacks across key regions, including strikes on critical infrastructure and urban centers. Russian forces have ramped up their missile strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in cities such as Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Lviv, which have been repeatedly hit. Kyiv’s central railway station and multiple energy grids have been damaged,…
Updated October 3, 2024 6:10 pm Local Time Israeli airstrikes have intensified along the southern Lebanese border, targeting Hezbollah missile launch sites, weapons depots, and militant positions. These strikes follow continued Hezbollah rocket fire into northern Israel, with towns like Kiryat Shmona and Metula being heavily hit. Despite ongoing military activity, Israeli forces have not…
Continued escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border has intensified, raising concerns about a potential ground invasion by Israel into Lebanon. The situation has developed rapidly since last Saturday, with both sides exchanging fire and making significant military movements. This report covers key events since the beginning of our lack in…
The recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene have made remarkable progress in Western North Carolina (WNC), one of the regions most severely impacted. This catastrophic storm brought widespread flooding, powerful winds, and mass power outages, leaving behind a trail of destruction that affected homes, infrastructure, and essential services. In response to the storm’s devastation, the Federal…
