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WEB1 day ago · Eight soldiers were killed in one incident and a ninth in a second clash, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports from October 2 and October 3. The IDF struck approximately 200 Hezbollah targets and estimated it eliminated 60 of the group’s members. During the same two days, Hezbollah launched 360 projectiles at Israel.
Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBWeekly time lapse video of the Taliban’s Advance | Apr 13 to Sept 6, 2021 Semi-Yearly time lapse of Afghanistan’s districts | Nov 2017 to Sept 6, 2021 Description: For nearly two decades, the government of Afghanistan – with the help of U.S. and coalition forces – battled for control of the country against the ever-present Afghan Taliban.FDD’s Long War Journal has tracked the Taliban ...
Analysis: Gaza’s militant-led border riots - Long War Journal
WEBSep 1, 2021 · Analysis: Gaza’s militant-led border riots. In recent weeks, Hamas and other Palestinian militant factions resumed a campaign of daily violence at the Gaza border by launching incendiary-laden balloons and rioting at the security fence. The resumption of hostilities is a controlled method by factions to apply pressure on Israel to adhere to ...
Army releases report on battle at Combat Outpost Keating
WEBFeb 6, 2010 · The US Army has released the executive summary of the report on the Taliban assault on Combat Outpost Keating in October 2009 that nearly saw the base overrun. The abandonment of Keating and other remote outposts less than two weeks after the assault gave the Taliban uncontested control of several rural districts in Nuristan.
Estimating Russia’s Kh-101 Production Capacity - Long War Journal
WEBDec 16, 2022 · The Kh-101 (AS-23A Kodiak) is a stealthy conventional strategic ALCM launched from Tu-160 and Tu-95MS bombers. After entering service in 2012, the missile first saw combat in Syria and has been used extensively in Ukraine. Western officials have publicly boasted that export controls imposed since February 24 …
107-mm rocket shrapnel - Photos - The Long War Journal
WEBOct 3, 2011 · 107-mm rocket shrapnel. Recovered pieces of 107-mm rocket shrapnel that peppered Combat Outpost Sabari in Khost province, Afghanistan on August 15, 2011. The impact of the rocket is shown below. Photos by Bill Ardolino for The Long War Journal.
WEBThe ability of all Afghans to live peacefully will be paramount. Afghanistan will be a safe home for all of its ethnic groups, tribes, and religious sects. The safe, dignified, and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons will be prioritized. The dignity, life, and property of all Afghans, as well as the protection of their ...
Analysis: Ukraine’s bold—and risky—gamble in Kursk
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Now on its fourth day, Ukraine’s surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region is a daring gambit likely intended to divert Russian forces and snatch back the war’s momentum. But it also comes with major risks for a Ukrainian military short on reserves and struggling to hold back Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast. What we know so far.
Battle of Avdiivka: A Preliminary Analysis - Long War Journal
WEBBy John Hardie | March 22, 2024 | @JohnH105. This article offers a preliminary analysis of the Battle of Avdiivka, particularly its final weeks. While more information will no doubt come to light as time passes, some initial conclusions stand out. Overall, the battle was favorable for Ukraine in that it sapped a large amount of Russian combat ...
West Bank Militants Reorganize, Establish Joint Operations Room
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · West Bank Militants Reorganize, Establish Joint Operations Room. A newly formed Joint Operations Room (JOR) called Hizam al-Nar has been established in the West Bank. The JOR is made up of members of Katibat Jenin (Jenin branch of Palestinian Islamic Jihad) and al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades (Fatah). Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades have operated in …