Metis Analytics- OSINT Recon Center (Cyber, GEO)

The war in Ukraine escalates with continued long-range drone and missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine. The assassination of Lieutenant General Kirillov on December 17th marks the highest-profile killing of the conflict. In the U.S., a tragic shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, left 3 dead and 7 injured. Meanwhile, Türkiye resumed its military operations against Kurdish forces in northern Iraq, and Israel launched its second direct strike on Yemen to target Ansar Allah facilities. #UkraineWar #MiddleEastConflict #SecurityUpdates #GlobalNews #MilitaryOperations #Israel #Türkiye #Yemen #MadisonShooting #Geopolitics

Russia is increasing Oreshnik missile production and may deploy some in Belarus. Meanwhile, Syria's government under Assad has collapsed, sparking internal conflict, and enabling Turkey and Israel to expand their influence in the region. #Russia #OreshnikMissiles #Belarus #Syria #Assad #TurkeyInSyria #IsraelInSyria #Geopolitics

Russia escalates tensions, confirming the use of a new IRBM against Ukraine. South Sudan sees brief clashes between government forces and loyalists of the former intelligence chief. Iran announces activation of new centrifuges, raising concerns over nuclear capabilities. Israel & Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement, temporarily halting the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Syria experiences its first major military offensive in Aleppo since 2020, intensifying the ongoing civil war. #GlobalNews #RussiaUkraine #SouthSudan #Iran #NuclearTech #IsraelLebanonCeasefire #SyriaConflict #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Security #InternationalRelations 4o mini

Russia launched air raids on Ukraine this week; Ukraine retaliated using ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles after receiving clearance to target Russian territory. Undersea cables in the Baltic were severed, and investigations are underway. A hostage situation in France was successfully resolved without casualties. Muhammad Afif, the spokesperson for Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Israel also targeted Syrian government positions near Palmyra. North Korea acquired suicide drones, enhancing its military strength. A knife attack at a vocational school in Yixing, China left authorities investigating the incident. #UkraineWar #RussiaAirstrikes #ATACMSMissiles #StormShadow #BalticCables #HostageCrisis #HezbollahSpokesman #IsraelSyria #NorthKoreaDrones #ChinaKnifeAttack #SecurityUpdate

Iranian Assassination Plot: Three individuals were charged in connection to a plot to assassinate President-elect Trump, allegedly orchestrated by Iranian operatives. Brazil Attacks: Brazil faced two major incidents: a gang-related targeted killing and a bomb attack by a mentally ill individual. Colombia Kidnapping: Over 100 Colombian soldiers were kidnapped by FARC rebels in a violent confrontation. Amsterdam Attack: Jewish fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. were attacked by Nafri mobs after a soccer match against AFC Ajax in Amsterdam. US Ship Attack: Ansar Allah claimed responsibility for attacking US ships, a claim which was confirmed by CENTCOM, though no damage was reported. #IranPlot #TrumpAssassination #BrazilAttacks #ColombiaKidnapping #FARC #AmsterdamAttack #MaccabiTelAviv #JewishFans #NafriMobs #USShipAttack #AnsarAllah #CENTCOM #GlobalViolence

Protesters in Bolivia have seized a military barracks in the Cochabamba region amid escalating unrest. In France, a gang shootout left five injured, with hundreds involved. Israel conducted two covert raids targeting Hezbollah and Iran-linked individuals, while Hezbollah continues rocket attacks, with a significant strike near Ben Gurion Airport on the 7th. #BoliviaProtests #Cochabamba #GangViolence #FranceShootout #IsraelHezbollah #MiddleEastConflict #CovertRaids #BenGurionAttack

Ukraine reportedly targeted a Russian training university in Chechnya. A Peruvian drug trafficker was intercepted by the Brazilian Air Force but managed to escape after landing. Israel initiated a significant response to Iran's October missile attack, while Jaish al-Adl poses ongoing security challenges in southern Iran. North Korea set new milestones with its latest ICBM test. Stay tuned for the impacts of these evolving dynamics on global security. #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #UkraineRussiaConflict #MiddleEast #NorthKorea #ICBM #InternationalRelations

Violence continues in South America, with clashes between militias, gangs, and police in Rio de Janeiro and incidents involving students in Chile. In Gaza, key figures of Hamas and Hezbollah were killed, and Israel targeted financial institutions in Lebanon. Turkey faced a terrorist attack linked to the PKK, while M23 rebels advanced in eastern Congo. Additionally, an attack on Japan's Liberal-Democratic Party was successfully thwarted. #GlobalNews #ConflictUpdate #MiddleEast #SouthAmerica #Terrorism #PublicSafety #InternationalRelations #CrisisManagement #Geopolitics

Tren de Aragua is confirmed to be operating in San Antonio, Texas.

Russia captured the small fortress of Vugledar. A shootout between gang members and Mexican police result in reportedly only gang casualties. The conflict in the Middle East escalates significantly from the assassination of Hezbollah's leader to the start of a ground operation unofficially called the 'Third Lebanon War' to Iran launching their long awaited retaliation. Hamas, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, and Ansar Allah did not idly sit around either with all three launching their own attacks against Israel. In addition, Israeli Embassies are being targeted likely in support of the Axis of Resistance. Sudanese forces managed to counterattack in Omdurman and gained a foothold in the city.  The Wall Street Journal claimed that China lost a prototype nuclear submarine in May. #conflict #china #Iraq #Sudan #Hezbolla #Nuclear #russia