Investigative Conflict Reporting Since 2013
Recent clashes in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s Kursk Oblast have resulted in notable territorial changes for both Ukrainian and Russian forces, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on September 19. The fighting continues to shape the dynamics on several key fronts, with both sides achieving limited gains amid…
Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of 140 rockets into northern Israel on Friday, following a vow by the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, to retaliate against Israel for a recent mass bombing, according to both Hezbollah and the Israeli military. The rockets were fired in three waves throughout the afternoon, striking multiple sites along the heavily…
The US Navy has outlined its strategy to address the rising military threat posed by China in a newly released document. Published on Thursday, the Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy aims to strengthen the Navy’s readiness and technological capabilities by 2027, positioning it to counter the People’s Liberation Army more effectively. The report emphasizes…
The Israeli military is currently investigating soldiers involved in an incident where bodies were thrown from a rooftop in the northern occupied West Bank, as part of an ongoing Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation in the area. The incident, which took place on Thursday, occurred amid an incursion that left seven people dead, according to…
Three widely circulated but false claims frequently appear on social media, aiming to discredit Western support for Ukraine and to present a favorable view of Russia and its supporters, especially among those in positions of political power. A new user on X (formerly Twitter) reiterated these misleading statements in response to a recent post, highlighting…
The FBI has taken significant action against a vast network of compromised internet routers and devices that were being utilized by hackers with links to the Chinese government. This operation, which involved a court order, aims to dismantle a botnet that posed a serious threat to critical infrastructure both in the United States and internationally,…
The conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has thrown the country into chaos, escalating across all of Sudan’s eighteen states. Khartoum, the capital, lies in ruins, while the RSF’s capture of the vital supply hub, Wad Madani, has further cut off civilians from essential external aid. Health systems have collapsed,…
In a report last year by the Financial Times, it was noted that Russian and Ukrainian fighters are mutually involved in Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict, despite their countries being at war. Retired Ukrainian pilots and Russian snipers are supporting Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) under de facto president General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. This highlights the complex…
The European Parliament has urged European Union member states to remove restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russian territory. This call came as part of a resolution on continued financial and military support for Ukraine, which was passed during a plenary session in Strasbourg. Out of 619 members of the…
Hezbollah has ramped up its assaults on northern Israel, reflecting rising fears of an expanded conflict between the two sides. This escalation follows a significant Israeli operation that targeted Hezbollah’s communications infrastructure, leading to the deaths of at least 37 people and injuring approximately 3,000 in Lebanon. The attack involved the detonation of electronic devices…