This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 15th of November 2026 0:13 🚨 Article 5 Ignored: 3 Vessels Hit in NATO Waters Off Romania 2:00 🚢 The Blockade Story: How Odessa’s Ports Were Strangled 3:50 🗺️ The Danube Gambit: Reni, Izmail and the Moldova Detour 7:25 ☠️ Russia’s Calculated Risk — Striking in NATO Waters Anyway 9:50 ⚓ Norway Strikes Back: Another Russian Vessel Arrested 10:27 ⛽ Kremenchuk Refinery Hit AGAIN — Fuel Tanks Destroyed Two Days Running 12:32 🚀 Dnipro Airfield Struck by S-800 "Banderol" Cruise Missile 13:15 🔌 Blackout: Dnipro, Kamianske and Zaporizhzhia Without Power, Water and Heat 13:47 🌉 Kyiv’s Answer: 8 New Dnieper Crossings — "Pontoon Bridges Won’t Save Us" 15:45 ☢️ Mega Strike Expected TONIGHT: Russia to Split Ukraine in Two? 17:39 🪖 Kharkiv Direction: Russian Buildup South of Velykyi Burluk — 11 km and Closing 19:59 🌫️ Fog of War: Hundreds of Troops Mass for Mechanized Assault Near Dobropillia 21:59 ⚔️ The Buildup Strategy: Konstantinovka "Humanitarian Operation" as Cover 22:19 🌊 Kherson Next: Offensive on Southern Micro-Districts Expected Any Day 22:37 🐢 Zaporizhzhia Slowdown: Why Russia Won’t Rush Without a Pretext Marketing: marketing@militarysummary.com Android Military Summary Map Application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.militarysummary.app&pli=1 iOS Military…

Four years after the Air Force began plans to phase out aging F-15C and F-15D fighter jets at Kadena Air Base, the first permanently stationed F-15EX Eagle II has arrived in Japan. On Sunday, the 18th Wing said that the first F-15EX, with new electronic warfare systems, was delivered to the base. Kadena is the first overseas U.S. base to get the fighter jet. The new fighter jets are operated by the 67th Fighter Squadron. Crews trained and qualified on the F-15EXs in the United States ahead of the fighters’ arrival.  “Getting the F-15EX to Kadena is just the beginning,” Lt. Col. Ajay Dua, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, said in the Air Force’s announcement. “Now our focus shifts to integrating the aircraft into our flying operations, building experience as a squadron, and learning how to get the most out of its capabilities. It’s an exciting time to be part of the 67th Fighter Squadron.” News Navy relieves commander of destroyer USS Michael Murphy By David Roza, Nicholas Slayton News Entire command team of USS South Dakota relieved following grounding incident By Nicholas Slayton News Blue Angels aviator removed from team before homecoming show By Nicholas Slayton Kadena had been home…

This month marks 20 years since President George W. Bush stood in the shadow of the National Museum of the Marine Corps before a crowd of thousands. Flanking the president were Marine Corps leaders and legends, assembled to officially dedicate the museum. Among the mass audience were veterans going back as far as World War II and Korea. Some were then aided by canes and wheelchairs, but all had resolved to see the museum built in tribute to their fellow Marines.Also Read: James Capers never gave up on his Marines. Marine Corps veterans never gave up on him.The president opened his remarks, declaring the mission of the new museum. “For too long, the only people to have direct experience of the Marine Corps have been the Marines themselves and the enemy who’s made the mistake of taking them on. The National Museum of the Marine Corps fixes this problem… by putting you in the boots of a Marine, this museum will leave you with an appreciation of the rich history of the Corps and the pride that comes with earning the title United States Marine.”For many, the image that comes to mind when they hear the word “museum” does not do…

US Ally Bahrain Attacked Again by Iran: Iran has again attacked Bahrain amid an ongoing negotiation stalemate between the Islamic Republic and the US, Israel, and their Middle Eastern allies. The strikes targeted US military installations. Sunday Morning Explosions Early Sunday morning, November 15, Tehran launched an attack on Bahrain. People on the ground in the Bahraini capital of Manama said they heard the early-morning blasts and air raid sirens at approximately 4:00 AM. A second series of blasts was heard at 6:30 AM, but it was not immediately clear whether the attack caused any damage to the city. The F-15EX, the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft, arrives to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida March 11. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end through combined developmental and operational tests. The 40th Flight Test Squadron and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron personnel are responsible for testing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole) A F-15 Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, for refueling over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. A multi-mission avionics system sets…

Trump Faces Backlash Over FAA Shutdown Silence – Until Now: President Donald Trump is facing criticism over his response, or lack thereof, to the nationwide shutdown of American air travel that occurred on Friday, November 13 — having spoken out about the issue only days after the news broke. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all flights for more than four hours after a major communications failure. It was an unprecedented decision that left thousands of passengers stranded across the country, but during that period, the president made no public appearance to address the emergency. President Donald J. Trump boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, October 5, 2026, en route Joint Base Andrews for a trip to Nebraska. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and boards Air Force One en route Campbell Army Airfield in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley) Instead, the president posted on social media about the entertainment industry and other political issues. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, in the absence of the president…

Following widespread GOP losses in the midterm elections on November 3, with many voters citing the Iran war as the number one reason turning them away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, Trump can’t seem to choose between calling for a full-scale resumption of force and a middle way of continued economic pressure to end the war. And, of course, a deal is still possible. What happens next? What will Trump decide? Locked and Loaded Donald Trump Black in White Photo 2024. Creative Commons Photo. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) Just a week before the midterms, US officials were warning allies in the Middle East to be prepared for more military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran after the elections and potential retaliation. The massive losses Republicans have experienced have now changed his tune. In a recent post published on Truth Social on November 9, Trump says US military forces remain “locked and loaded,” but that it was unlikely more force would be necessary to end the war. One unspoken reason the Commander in…

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Zelensky Says Joining NATO May Be Possible in Exchange for Donbas – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that Trump administration negotiators are floating the idea that Ukrainian forces should withdraw from the eastern part of Donbas as a condition to be accepted into NATO. US Envoys Meet With Both Sides British soldiers with the Queen’s Royal Hussars move a Challenger II main battle tank down range during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach) A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II participating in NATO exercise Ramstein Flag 24 flies over the west coast of Greece, Oct. 4, 2024. Over 130 fighter and enabler aircraft from Greece, Canada, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States are training side by side to improve tactics and foster more robust integration, demonstrating NATO’s resolve, commitment…

Our world wears a flight suit. It’s in the boots by our front door, it lives in the hug-a-hero dolls my kids hold tight each night, and it fills the deployment countdown jar currently sitting on our kitchen counter.To my family, these are not abstract artifacts; to those in power dictating our lives, they’re “small potatoes.”Also Read: The 9 worst creations Americans called food during World War IIAs military spouses, we are loyal as hell to the people we married in uniform, and with that fierce loyalty comes honor, pride, and a full commitment. I didn’t sign an NDA to the institution that signs my husband’s paychecks, but you can find my signature right next to his on our marriage certificate—and that means more than any gag order or threats coming from within base gates.For over a decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to the quiet expectations placed upon us. You can find them at the squadron morale events, in the local spouse Facebook pages, and in the comment sections of any article daring to speak the truth. For some, we’re simply too loud. For others, our opinions as spouses are irrelevant; yet apparently dangerous enough to threaten our service…

In the wake of utterly disastrous losses suffered by the Republican Party in the November 2026 midterm elections, thanks in no small part to the Iran War—aka Operation Epic Fury in the United States and Operation Roaring Lion in Israel—U.S. President Donald John Trump has declared that “Iran militarily is effectively over.” However, that doesn’t mean Mr. Trump is ending the naval blockade of Iran. Indeed, the latest reports indicate that he may be doubling down, or indeed tripling down, on the blockade, to the tune of three U.S. Navy aircraft carriers being ready for action in the region. (Feb. 15, 2023) U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) flies the battle ensign during expeditionary strike force operations with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group including the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting combined ESF operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S.…

The British Army’s recce-strike concept aims to speed up the kill chain, finding and destroying enemy targets within minutes. Using AI-assisted targeting and different types of drones in combination with long-range precision weapons💥 Watch 1 LANCS in Kenya to see how they’re getting ready for Nato’s frontline in Estonia👀 More💻: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/why-army-preparing-possible-war-europe-thousands-miles-away-kenya #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #military #soldier #kenya #drone #nato

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 15th of November 2026 0:00 👋 Introduction: Overnight Strikes Across Ukraine 0:46 🌉 Why Zaporizhzhia? The Bridge Campaign Explained 1:25 🎯 Geolocated: Strikes Hit Khortytsia Island and City Bridges 2:14 📹 Video: Explosions Near the Power Towers Connecting River Banks 2:42 💣 The Key Difference — Russia Uses BOMBS, Not Just Drones 3:29 🔥 Kremenchuk Oil Refinery Ablaze, Oil Tanks Destroyed 4:47 🛤️ Railway War: Zolochiv Warehouse Wiped Out on the Kharkiv–Zaporizhzhia Line 6:22 📊 32 Drones vs Bombs: Russia Changes Its Strike Tactics 7:21 🚀 Ukraine’s Reply: 533 Drones Into Russia — What Actually Got Through 7:49 ⛽ Nizhnekamsk Refinery Hit AGAIN — Day 16 of the Energy Campaign 9:00 ✈️ Akhtubinsk Air Base Struck — Possible Strategic Aviation Missile Depot Detonated 9:33 🌉 Key Southern Logistics Bridge Between Andriivka and Mykilske DESTROYED 10:20 🗺️ Zaporizhzhia Front: Russia’s Bridge Task "Almost Complete" 10:52 🌫️ Fog of War: Russia Launches Massive ARMORED Assaults for the First Time This Year 11:47 🚩 Encirclement Advances: Russian Gains North of Bilozerske and Toward Kramatorsk 12:34 🏰 Reinforcing Dobropillya: 200–300 Ukrainian Soldiers Still Holding Out 13:09 📢 Forced Mobilization Intensified in Sloviansk & Kramatorsk…

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Military leaders had a tough challenge in World War II. They needed to build large armies of strong men who were willing to thrust hard, drive deep, and bust through. But then they had to convince all those same hard-charging men not to do those same things with their penile appendages (I’m not allowed to say “p*nis”).Also Read: The Army’s desperate World War I fight for privates’ partsBut Allied soldiers adept with rifles, carbines, and submachine guns have a tendency to shoot their shot regardless of the weapon caliber they’re packing. Eventually, that leads to all sorts of malfunctions, like weapons that leak liquids that definitely are not Cleaner, Lubricant, and Protectant.The officers, whether they partook in the unholy communion themselves or not, had to try and limit the damage. At multiple points in World War II, venereal disease caused more casualties than combat. If a commander wanted their whole unit upright and ready to rumble, they had to mitigate this kind of damage. Since different armies had different cultural norms and different regulations, VD disruption in the ranks sometimes led to disruption between the armies’ leaders.Like when U.S. Army Lt. Gen. George S. Patton and British Gen. Bernard Montgomery…

New footage released on November 14 has shown two Algerian Air Force Su-57 fifth generation fighters operating over the country, a year after the first deliveries were reported in November 2025. Algeria became the first foreign customer for the Su-57, which represented the first ever export of a fifth generation fighter type other than the U.S. F-35. The appearance of two fighters together may suggest that the program is moving beyond the initial delivery of individual aircraft towards establishing a sustained operational presence. The development also represents a major milestone for Russia’s defence export industry, which has sought to secure international customers for the Su-57, and is reported to have already secured orders from two other clients. The Su-57 is expected to provide a substantial improvement over some of the older aircraft previously operated by the Algerian Air Force, particularly its MiG-25PD interceptors. The MiG-25 was he fastest operational combat aircraft ever developed, but its design originated in the 1960s and was increasingly limited by the age of its avionics, sensors and weapons integration. The Su-57 offers a much more sophisticated combination of reduced radar observability, electronically scanned radar, electro-optical sensors, electronic warfare systems and internal weapons carriage. Although significantly higher…

It has been nine months since US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a coordinated assault on Iran, and Trump’s options to end the conflict seem to be dwindling. Trump still claims that there is “positive momentum” toward ending it, however. Airman Brandon Kempf, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, watches as an aircraft taxis into position after landing May 9, 2013 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Upon landing, the A-10 Thunderbolt receives numerous post-flight checks and maintenance including strut servicing and ammunition downloads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz) Trump Dismisses Deal Prospects On Thursday, November 12, Trump dismissed the idea of striking a deal with Iran as unnecessary, citing billions of dollars belonging to Iran that remain frozen in accounts overseas. The president said the days of needing to reach a deal “have long since passed,” gloating that the US has “got their money” now and implying this would be all the leverage necessary for Iran to come to the table to surrender. Trump also said the US has “got their Strait,” referring to the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway remains heavily contested, and…

Ukrainian forces have reportedly inflicted serious damage on a Russian warship operating in the Gulf of Finland. The strikes mark a significant expansion of Kyiv’s campaign of long-range strikes against Russian military and energy infrastructure, including in the Baltic Sea. Su-34 Fullback Fighter-Bomber. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Sukhoi Su-34 Heading Into the Sky. Image Credit: Creative Commons. The vessel was identified as the Naro-Fominsk, and it was struck by multiple drones on Wednesday, November 11. The attack occurred during a large Ukrainian strike operation that targeted the Ust-Luga oil export port. The attack was first confirmed by Finnish defense officials, who reported that they detected a strike against a Russian vessel, but declined to provide details about the damage. However, a briefing from Estonian military officials later revealed that the ship had sustained multiple impacts and that the strike caused casualties. The update also revealed that the ship was unable to continue sailing independently. The news comes as Ukraine intensifies its strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, now targeting Baltic ports responsible for exporting Russian petroleum products, and as Russia bombards Ukrainian cities with overnight strikes that often extend into the following morning and afternoon. What Estonia Confirmed On Friday, November…

It’s official: Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, one of the most loyal and outspoken supporters of President Donald Trump, has lost her re-election bid in Colorado following the Republican Party’s historic defeat in the November 3 midterm elections. The Associated Press called the race on Friday, November 13, and confirmed that Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, had defeated the three-term congresswoman. Lauren Boebert Giving A Speech. Creative Commons Photo. The defeat is particularly stunning as the district was one of the most conservative in Colorado. It is also newsworthy given that President Donald Trump carried the 4th Congressional District by more than 18 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election. Boebert moved to the district that year after she only narrowly won re-election in her previous district in 2022. But even that Republican stronghold couldn’t protect her from what has been dubbed the 2026 “Blue Wave” or “Blue Tsunami.” As Republicans and commentators wonder whether the Make America Great Again movement is dead, Congress just lost another of its most recognizable MAGA figures. Lauren Boebert Concedes Defeat The Associated Press called the race for Laubacher at 12:53 pm local time, with the Democratic candidate leading 48.8%…

Iran recently told a United Nations (UN) watchdog that it will not participate in any discussions about monitoring its nuclear programs as long as the nation remains under threat of military strikes from US and Israeli forces. No More Nuclear Monitoring A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 15, 2021. The aircraft was featured at the Cocoa Beach Air Show April 17 – 18. The B-52 is is a long-range, heavy bomber capable of flying at up to 50,000 feet. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman) B-52 bomber. Image Credit: Creative Commons/USAF. On Friday, November 13, a confidential report published by the watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), circulated among UN member states. According to the Associated Press, which saw the memo, Iran cited threats from US President Donald Trump as the reason it would not entertain discussions to resume inspections. Iran described Trump’s threats as “persistent, explicit, and public,” noting that the US president has Iranian nuclear facilities “particularly” in his sights as targets. Iran said there can be no resolution until “root causes… are addressed” and “normal safeguards” return, which the report says are “essential requirements.” In June 2025, several…

One of the most impacted regions on the frontlines of Ukraine is Zaporizhzhia Oblast, which was hit 972 times across 52 settlements between November 12 and 13. According to Ivan Fedorov, the regional governor, dozens were injured and a 17-year-old perished between Thursday and Friday’s strikes. 50 Injured In Recent Strike T-90 Tank from Ukraine War. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Image Credit: Office the the President, Ukraine. Among the most recent strikes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was one in one of its southeastern cities, Zaporizhzhia, causing at least 50 injuries, among them eight children. The strike damaged multiple residential structures. In the Kosmichnyi district, one of the residential buildings hit was damaged on at least three floors. The second and third floors of the multi-story residence caught fire, according to the acting leader of Zaporizhzhia Oblast’s Military Administration, Mykhailo Semikin. Russian Drones Hit Kyiv Once Again Russian unmanned aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital city overnight into November 13, setting fire to a hospital. The attack formed part of an overnight bombardment that left 9 people dead. Of the 117 drones Russia launched, 63 were jet-powered, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The attack happened early…

New footage has shown newly delivered J-20A fifth generation fighters operating under the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s elite 1st Air Brigade, with four of the aircraft flying in formation with support from a Y-20B aerial tanker. Based at Anshan Air Base in Liaoning Province, the brigade was confirmed in July to have been re-equipped with the J-20A, while older J-20s that had become operational at the facility in 2021 were reallocated to another lower priority unit. The J-20A’s improved design is thought to be more aerodynamic and have a higher fuel capacity, which combined with the benefits of integrating WS-15 next generation engines provides a greatly improved range. The J-20A is estimated to have by far the widest combat radius of any fighter type of its generation, more than double those of the U.S. F-22 and F-35, which combined with its very high cruising speed allows the 1st Air Brigade to respond to contingencies across multiple potential hotspots. The growing availability of aerial refuelling support due to the large scale procurements of Y-20s has further complemented improvements to the J-20’s own range, with the Y-20B seen supporting the aircraft having been operating under 13th Transport Division, 37th Air Regiment…

An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force missile operator has described how personnel continued launching missiles from underground facilities throughout operations against the U.S. in both 2025 and 2026. He observed that Iran’s underground missile complexes remained fully stocked and operational throughout both conflicts, allowing crews to sustain launches despite repeated attempts by U.S. and supporting Israeli forces to destroy the facilities. His account provides an unusually personal perspective on the operational demands placed on Iranian missile personnel during the fighting, as underground ‘missile cities,’ as local media has referred to them, have played a particularly central role in the conflict. According to the operator, some personnel remained inside underground facilities for as long as 25 consecutive days, carrying out repeated launches with very limited opportunities for rest. Missile crews were reportedly required to maintain a continuous operational tempo, preparing and firing weapons while remaining ready to respond to further targeting attempts. Some personnel were killed at launch sites, while others continued operating from nearby positions only minutes after American or Israeli strikes had hit other launch facilities. The account suggests that Iran sought to maintain the continuity of its missile operations through the distribution of launch infrastructure and personnel…

Soldiers serving under V Corps in Europe are directed to not visit bars, strip clubs, night clubs as a whole as well as karaoke or hookah lounges, the formation’s leadership said this month.  The Army’s V Corps announced the expanded rules earlier in November, as part of an update to orders covering a sweeping range of prohibitions for soldiers. The directives, which also include rules against buying electronic cigarettes from unauthorized vendors and orders not to disturb wildlife, were done to preserve “good order, discipline, and the safety of our personnel,” a V Corps spokesperson told Task & Purpose. The new order, issued Nov. 5 and effective immediately, replaces an existing version issued August 2024. It was signed by Lt. Gen. Thomas Feltey, who took over command of V Corps this fall. The order applies to soldiers under V Corps, not just in Poland but those assigned to 15 other European nations. Feltey’s order notes that “common sense and good judgment” should be used when evaluating if an establishment is considered off limits. If they aren’t sure, soldiers have a “duty” to get clarity from their leaders. The order takes the time to differentiate each type of establishment. Top Stories…

During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was created as a civilian intelligence agency of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to coordinate espionage activities behind enemy lines for all branches of the U.S. military. Dissolved after the war, OSS operations were later taken up by the Central Intelligence Group which became the modern Central Intelligence Agency. Now, though the CIA isn’t going anywhere, the OSS is back.Also Read: The difference between Special Forces and special operationsOn Nov. 12, 2026, the Department of War publicly announced that the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (ASW SO/LIC) would be elevated to equal footing with the Military Department Secretaries. Along with this, the secretariat has been renamed the Assistant Secretary of War for the Office of Strategic Services (ASW(OSS)) to honor the office’s special operations heritage.The Department press release notes that “active legislative proposals [are] underway to establish a permanent Under Secretary of Strategic Services.” While conventional forces fought on the frontlines of World War II, the OSS operated behind enemy lines. (National Archives) In addition to the press release, the War Department publicly shared the memo directing the action. Dated November 2, 2026, it calls…

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 14th of November 2026 0:00 👋 Introduction: Key Developments of November 14, 2026 1:46 ☠️ BOMBSHELL: Pro-Government Media Report Russia "Lifted Ban" on Eliminating Zelensky 3:21 🏛️ Putin Convenes Security Council After Witkoff–Kushner Talks 3:57 🕵️ Where Is Zelensky? President Reportedly Afraid to Return to Ukraine 4:46 🪤 The TRAP Revealed: Why the US Asked About Donbas-for-NATO 7:27 🚫 Zelensky’s Evasive Answer Exposed — Washington Gets the Real Picture 8:00 📞 Peskov: US Has NOT Shared Zelensky’s Dublin Answer With Moscow 9:12 🚨 US Intel: Massive Russian Missile Strike EXPECTED Within 48 Hours 9:46 🎯 Iskander Accuracy Increased to METERS — Ukraine’s Bridges in Crosshairs 10:21 🛡️ FREYJA vs Iskander: The Duel That Will Decide the Fate of Dnieper Bridges 11:19 🇪🇺 Ex-NATO Chief Demands European Troops Deploy to Ukraine NOW 11:50 💥 Kremenchuk Refinery Down, Oil Tanks Wiped Out in Bandurka 12:58 🚢 Sea Drones Strike 5 Cargo Vessels — One Hit in ROMANIAN Territorial Waters 13:43 🔥 Lozova Hit: Russia Targets Ukraine’s Key Railway Logistics Hub 14:22 🗺️ Map Update: Tersyanka Claimed, Russian Zaporozhye Offensive Continues 15:28 ⚔️ Ukrainian Counterattack: Multiple Villages Recaptured Near Komar 17:19 🔻 Druzhkovka…

SAS troopers of the 2nd SAS Regiment on detachment in Italy, 1944. Photo: Imperial War Museum via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Originally published at Zero Hedge. Britain’s Special Air Service soldiers are shying away from missions where they may have to kill, serving SAS officers say, because they fear being accused of war crimes later by a public inquiry that has hung over the regiment for nearly four years. The officers told the Telegraph that there have been no outright refusals to deploy. But some serving members are now “less inclined” to volunteer for dangerous operations they could be investigated over. Asked what kind of operations, one officer answered: “Jobs where you might end up shooting people.” Serving SAS officers almost never speak to the press, even anonymously. The one quoted by the paper said the regiment feels “permanently and constantly scrutinised, without reprieve” and called it the worst part of the job. The officer still expects troops to act “correctly” on operations and not “hesitate” when they have to shoot. The inquiry in question is the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan, chaired by Lord Justice Sir Charles Haddon-Cave. It is examining allegations that SAS soldiers executed detained men…

The Navy is doing away with its iconic peacoat next year, as part of an overhaul of the uniform items issued to sailors in seabags. The revised uniform options were confirmed in an administrative message released on Friday. Alongside previously announced changes to PT uniforms, the biggest overhaul is the Navy fully getting rid of the peacoat after years of trying. The coat, also known as a “reefer,” is currently authorized an optional item, but that is going away effective Oct. 1, 2027.  The outwear, described by the Navy as a “double-breasted, hip length coat made of dark blue 100% melton wool fabric with a convertible collar,” The Lone Sailor statues, including the original at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and others around the country, show a sailor with his hands tucked into his peacoat’s pockets. News Navy relieves commander of destroyer USS Michael Murphy By David Roza, Nicholas Slayton News Entire command team of USS South Dakota relieved following grounding incident By Nicholas Slayton News Blue Angels aviator removed from team before homecoming show By Nicholas Slayton The Navy reformed its uniform board last year with the intent of reviewing and revising the list of mandatory…

Respiratory illness season. Image: ZeroHedge Originally published at Zero Hedge. Summer is in our rearview mirror and fall is here. Shorter days, cooler temperatures, leaves changing, football back on tv, there is a lot to love about fall. Unfortunately, sweater weather means more than pumpkin spice lattes and the NFL on Sundays, it also means the beginning of respiratory illness season. Unfortunately, it appears this year’s respiratory illness season is off to an early start: Common respiratory illnesses tend to go hand in hand with the end of summer and start of fall, when students are back in the classroom and germs spread from kids to families and colleagues. Before you know it, everyone in your circle is reaching for a tissue. The traditional start of the season for the common cold, influenza and RSV is on the horizon, but cases of COVID-19 are ticking upward. This uptick in COVID cases is the first rise since spring: For the first time since March, cases of coronavirus have seen increases in every state, with the sharpest rises in the South and West, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s National Respiratory and Enteric…

Is MAGA Dead? Republicans Begin to Turn On Trump: President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again movement has been a permanent fixture in American politics since 2015, but after the Republican Party’s historic defeat in the November 3 midterms, those days may finally be ending. Longtime supporters are beginning to question whether the president has become a liability for the conservative movement and the Republican Party. With the GOP preparing to surrender control of Congress to the Democrats in January, the party is now being forced to face questions about its political future, and whether anyone can rebuild the coalition Trump formed to win the White House in 2024—or, indeed, build an entirely new coalition. President Donald J. Trump hosts a Rose Garden Dinner for America’s hunters and fishermen while announcing new Executive Orders, Thursday, September 17, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final soccer match between Chelsea Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) A Washington Post report published on Friday, November 13, also revealed growing…

According to Tehran, at least five tankers have reportedly been struck by Iranian naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, with the latest explosion taking place on Friday, November 13. While such reports are nearly impossible to confirm coming out of Iran, we do know that whatever is happening for sure is having a negative impact on the environment. (Oct. 17, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Arabian Gulf, Oct 17, 2017. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Claypool/Released) U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 25, 2025) The executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) renders honors to the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) aboard the USS Truxtun, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) The Environment Is a Casualty in the Iran War The attacks come as new satellite imagery reveals…

Stymied on the battlefield and suffering enormous losses for little to no gain in Ukraine, the Kremlin hopes to find allies in unlikely places: throughout Europe’s capital cities. With several important European elections on the horizon, Russian strongman Vladimir Putin is betting that war fatigue among European voters and strong backlash against some of the ruling parties at the heart of Europe’s aid to Ukraine will shift support away from Kyiv as the continent turns inward. Putin On June 18, 2023 Russian Federation Photo Putin in 2023. Russian Federation Photo. Peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow, mediated by representatives from Washington and held earlier this week in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, underscored how difficult it would be to forge a peace deal out of the two countries’ incredibly disparate positions. Overtures to Russia to curb its war aims — that is, the complete subjugation of Ukraine — were seemingly unsuccessful. But ensconced inside the Kremlin, Putin thinks he can outlast Ukraine’s supporters in Europe, who, unlike him, face precarious election cycles — and this next cycle could be particularly perilous for Ukraine. Scope of Russian Losses Revealed A recent breach of Russia’s state statistics agency,…

Ukrainian forces struck one of Russia’s major oil refineries in Volgograd, as well as a processing facility in Rostov-on-Don, in another round of strikes on Russian oil and gas refining facilities well inside the Russian heartland. In a social media post, Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed the strikes. “The Volgograd oil refinery is one of the Russian army’s key “fuel stations” in the south. From here, fuel is sent to the front lines and to airfields from which planes take off to carry out strikes against Ukraine,” the General Staff wrote, adding that the refinery “has a capacity of about 15 million metric tons of crude oil per year.” Putin in a Meeting. Russian Federation Photo. Putin in March of 2025 Russian Federation Photo The facility, owned by Lukoil, the second-largest oil producer in Russia, was struck previously and suffered damage in early October following Ukrainian strikes. As a result of the strikes, fuel sales in some of Russia’s regions have been restricted, with Russian authorities rationing sales and forbidding the filling of fuel canisters. Other, similar restrictions have been instituted in Karelia and Buryatia, two of Russia’s republics, as well as Zabaykalsky Krai and Novosibirsk Oblast. “Every hour of downtime…

Trump Privately Signals He May Avoid Iran Strikes After All: President Donald Trump has reportedly told his senior advisers that he is considering avoiding further military strikes against Iran unless Tehran or its proxies launch new attacks against American interests and U.S.-linked infrastructure. The discussions, which reportedly took place over recent days, suggest that President Trump is seriously considering maintaining the existing naval blockade and economic sanctions rather than escalating the conflict again. Reuters reported on Saturday, November 14, that three people familiar with the discussions said that Trump had raised the possibility of refraining from launching new strikes following meetings with national security advisers. The president has not, however, made a final decision, and American forces are still preparing for possible new strikes. Trump Speaking at Turning Point USA Creative Commons President Donald J. Trump prepares to take the stage at Salute to America on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera) The revelations come as regional allies continue to urge Washington to avoid another major military confrontation, and as Israel continues to pressure the U.S. to take more aggressive action against Iran. The Trump administration, meanwhile, faces…

I grieve a life I will never get to live, at least not as a military spouse.Late at night, when the house is finally quiet and my brain has begun to downshift from running in a constant state of fight-or-flight mode all day after solo-parenting two wild toddlers while my oldest daughter is at school, I crash into a king-size bed next to a cold, empty spot and let the doomscrolling commence. Instagram lights up my screen like the toxic mirror she is, and suddenly everyone is overselling a reality I am certainly not living. My feed is flooded with hyper-curated kitchens, idyllic country homesteads, wrap-around porches, and lush perennial flower beds that took five uninterrupted years to bloom. It’s serene landscapes, slow morning coffee overlooking rolling acreage, and an effortless, insufferable domestic peace. They get to cultivate lifelong sanctuaries; we get base rentals where you don’t dare plant anything deeper than a potted patio plant because you’ll just have to uproot your entire life in 24 months.There’s Nara Smith making bubble gum and cereal from scratch in designer silk gowns. There’s Nabela Noor staging soft-lit “pockets of peace” across pristine marble countertops. Millionaire military spouse influencers are showing off sprawling,…

Army medics, soldiers and RAF aircrew came together on Exercise Venture Spirit to practise coordinated casualty evacuation and strengthen lifesaving procedures under pressure⛑️ More💻: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/saving-lives-army-and-raf-practise-coordinated-medical-evacuation-ex-venture-spirit #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #airforce #military #medic #chinook #aircraft

Sandra Roshonda Thomas , Small Wars Journal The Interconnected Crisis No One Is Naming

Minna Ålander While some allies are dubious about a separate Nordic ‘club’ within NATO, the region’s know-how is building defensive resilience and deterrence in the far north.

CDR Salamander, CDR Salamander A Harbinger of Things to Come

Daniel Darling, RealClearDefense Against a backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and uncertainty in its relationship with Washington, Europe is undergoing its most aggressive…

Ben Ollerenshaw, RealClearDefense On November 12, Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the country’s highest clerical body urged the Government to consider withdrawing from the Non Proliferation Treaty…

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 14th of November 2026 0:00 👋 Introduction: Key Events of the Last 12 Hours 1:21 📰 Bild Report: Russia’s Abu Dhabi Demands — Belarus Nukes, Finland Out of NATO 1:39 🗞️ NYT Reveals Russia’s Negotiation Terms for Ukraine Peace 3:06 🇩🇪 Merz: European Security Guaranteed by "Strong, United, European NATO" 3:54 🇫🇮 Finland Rejects Russian Demand to Leave NATO as "Absolutely Outrageous" 4:22 🤝 German Chancellor Ready to Talk — But "From a Position of Strength" 4:59 🗳️ Zelensky on US Proposal: Donbas Withdrawal in Exchange for NATO Membership 5:42 ⚡️ Energy Truce REJECTED, No Neutrality in Constitution, FREYJA Missile Ready 7:08 📉 Record Low: Ukraine Launched Just 29 Drones at Russia Overnight 8:07 ⛽ 13 Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Since Late October — Full List 9:13 🚨 US Intel Warns: Massive Russian Missile & Drone Strike Within 48 Hours 10:12 💣 Russian Glide Bombs Pound Zaporozhye, Dnieper HES Damaged, Bridges Blocked 11:28 🔥 Warehouses Destroyed Near Kyiv, Oil Tanks Wiped Out in Mykolaiv Region 14:13 🚩 Russia Claims Terenivka — Map Changes Analyzed 14:47 🎯 Russia’s Plan: How Moscow Intends to Take Zaporozhye by 2027 17:01 🌊 Kherson…

China’s aviation industry has reported significant advances in the use of 3D printing to manufacture aircraft structures, with work at the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s Design and Research Institute demonstrating the potential to produce lighter, more integrated and functionally complex components. The institute has been responsible for developing the J-35 fifth generation fighter that entered service in 2025, and is currently developing the lighter of two sixth generation fighters which was confirmed to have begun flight testing in December 2024. It has successfully produced a primary load-bearing structural component measuring more than five metres in length using additive manufacturing, highlighting the growing importance of advanced manufacturing technologies to China’s next-generation combat aircraft programs.The component is located in the central fuselage and is designed to bear and transfer structural loads. Its production through 3D printing allows a degree of design integration that is difficult to achieve through conventional manufacturing, which often requires multiple separately manufactured components to be assembled together. Reducing the number of individual parts and structural joints can potentially lower weight, simplify production and improve structural performance, although the specific weight savings and mechanical characteristics of the new component have not been disclosed. Additive manufacturing enables designs that would otherwise…

A new squadron. A new capability. A hybrid Navy⚓️ The Royal Navy has officially welcomed 1st Autonomous Squadron into its ranks, marking a major step towards integrating uncrewed vessels into frontline operations⚓️ More💻: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/navy/royal-navy-becoming-hybrid-1st-autonomous-squadron-welcomed-its-ranks #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #navy #military #technology #drone #autonomousvehicles

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported a successful strike on a U.S. early-warning radar installation in Bahrain, marking a renewed escalation in attacks on American military assets in the Persian Gulf. In a statement carried by Iranian state media on November 13, the Corps said its Aerospace Force had targeted the installation in retaliation for a U.S. airstrike on a telecommunications tower in Sirik, in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, on November 12. The Guards described the operation as a serious warning against further attacks on Iranian territory. Following the United States’ invitation of a large scale assault against Iran on February 28, Iranian retaliatory drone and missile strikes have taken a major toll on the American radar network across the Middle East. The Revolutionary Guard quickly achieved the destruction of $2.7 billion worth of high value radar systems, including the sole AN/FPS-132 radar based outside the U.S., which was located in Qatar, and two AN/TPY-2 radars in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Multiple lower value radars have also been destroyed at facilities across the region, such as AN/FPS-117 radars in Saudi Arabia. The destruction of radar systems has complemented successful strikes that have seriously hindered the U.S. Armed Forces’ ability to conduct…

An early-warning radar station in Bahrain belonging to the United States has allegedly been destroyed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on November 13. At least, if you believe Iran. Washington denies that the attack succeeded. A-10 Warthog. Image Credit: Creative Commons. U.S. Air Force Major Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies during the National Cherry Festival Air Show in Traverse City, Mich., June 29, 2024. It took a team of highly skilled individuals to keep the A-10 flying and make Johson’s demonstrations possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop) This incident marked the first publicly claimed Iranian attack against American military assets in a Persian Gulf country since early September. Iran Claims Retaliation Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, claims Sirik came under attack Thursday evening. The IRGC subsequently claimed that its Aerospace Force had destroyed the American radar installation. The Iranians claim the operation was a warning against further aerial attacks and unauthorized oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz (SoH). Tehran also threatened additional military action should such incidents continue. That precise radar system has not been officially identified. Bahrain’s government has not yet commented on the incident.…

Things in Iran remain in a holding pattern, with the U.S. not launching any type of major attack after the midterm elections, but no real progress has been made on peace talks either. However, on Thursday, there was a minor skirmish, although the two sides don’t appear to agree on exactly what happened. (Aug. 1, 2016) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) receives stores while conducting a vertical replenishment at sea, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder) ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis transits the Arabian sea with the Essex Amphibious Ready…

The IRGC claimed that it had struck and destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain in response to a recent American airstrike on a communications tower in Sirik, Iran. The incident marks the first direct attack that Iran has made on a U.S. military installation in several months. “This is a serious warning to the aggressor enemy to end its aerial mischief and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz,” the IRGC said to Iranian news outlet IRIB. “In the event of repeated violations and aggression, the IRGC aerospace force is on full alert to confront the enemy without constraint.” A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis to be disarmed after returning from a flight during Combat Archer UK at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2025. Combat Archer UK was one of six elements in the Combat Weapons Systems Evaluation Program, typically held in the U.S. By hosting Combat Archer UK in Europe, U.S. Air Forces Europe saved millions of dollars, allowing them to enhance the mission in other capacities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, refuels a Hellenic Air Force…

Air Force Special Warfare teams need a network of communications and command-and-control systems that can integrate with any vehicle rather than being custom-built for disparate platforms, according to a new document.  The request for information, published Thursday, is intended to inform the Mobile Communication System-Universal (MCS-U) program, envisioned as a mobile C2 node that can pass “critical voice, data, and video communications” between Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators while driving or parked. Industry replies are due Dec. 11.  “MCS-U is an evolution of mobile communications and command and control system capabilities in AFSPECWAR vehicles,” the RFI states. “Previous MCS capabilities were designed and customized for specific vehicles.” MCS-U systems would also tap into the Advanced Battle Management System, which builds the DAF Battle Network, the Air Force’s contribution to the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control effort.  The upgraded system would need to be able to mix and match between Air Force Special Warfare vehicles “as much as possible,” the document adds.  TACP operators call in airstrikes from the front lines while typically embedded with Army soldiers and Marines, according to an Air Force webpage. A draft system requirements document and draft request for proposals are tentatively slated to…