A short while ago, a prisoner exchange deal was conducted. 150 Russian POWs were exchanged for 150 Ukrainian POWs. Currently all Russian personnel are in Belarus. Presumably, the Ukrainian personnel are in Ukraine.

This deal was mediated by the UAE.

Ballistic missile from Belgorod Oblast in the direction of Sumy.

A second missile was launched.

Both missiles disappeared from the radar.

It appears that Russia has restarted assault operations in the direction of the Pokrovsk - Kostyantynivka highway. So far, they have entered the village of Vozdvyzhenka and expanded their eastern flank.

Strong explosions were reported in Sevastopol. A large scale Ukrainian drone attack is underway.

At least 6 Ballistic missiles were launched at Kyiv around 15 minutes ago. Strong explosions were reported in the Oblast, specifically in the Vasylkiv area (which hosts an air base).

Don’t expect many, if any civilian videos of the aftermath from Kyiv Oblast. The Ukrainian government has heavily cracked down on freedom of press. Censorship is at an all time high.

Photo from Sevastopol last night. Apparently it was a Ukrainian sea drone strike.

An explosion in Oryol, Russia as a result of a likely Ukrainian drone strike.

Considering the recent intensified Israeli airstrikes on Yemen, I and others expect that we will begin to see targeted assassinations on top Houthi leaders. The houthis have also been increasingly targeting Israel with long range ballistic missiles, which Israel could use as a reason to assassinate officials.

It’s possible that this will coincide with an offensive by the southern transitional government forces in Yemen, who are currently fighting the Houthis on the ground in a civil war. Already there have been reports of intensified fighting there, especially in the contested city of Taizz.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia is sort of like the Turkey of Yemen, and there were reports of Saudi artillery shelling targeting Houthi positions in the northern part of the country a few days ago. It’s always possible that Saudi Arabia will help the southern transitional government and other forces in an offensive against the Houthis while still maintaining distance from Israel - although there are reports of the beginning of normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but probably not to the point where Saudi Arabia would publicly support Israel in their bombing of Yemen.

Then there’s the fact of the joint American-British airstrikes on Yemen, which could also play a part in a potential offensive. This will continue to upturn relations in the Middle East and create further tensions between NATO and Iran.

While I doubt we will see another Syria situation in Yemen, I wouldn’t be surprised if this part of the Middle East heats up in the future.

Would you guys like me to make a more detailed thread on this on Twitter?

Russian fiber-optic drones are freely roaming in Pokrovsk.