French Gazelle SA.342L helicopter with HOT ATGM has been successfully flown by the new Syrian forces from the Istamo airbase in Latakia.

IDF reveals that over 100 elite commandos from the Shaldag Unit carried out a raid on September 8, 2024, targeting an underground precision missile production site near Masyaf, deep in Syrian territory.

This was before Assad’s downfall.

According to the IDF, the site, funded and supported by Iran, was a key facility for producing long-range precision missiles and rockets intended for Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies.

The facility included advanced production lines, equipment like a planetary mixer, weapons, and intelligence documents, which were seized during the raid.

The forces, transported by helicopters with air and naval support, successfully neutralized the critical infrastructure and returned safely.

Iranian President Pezeshkian:

I pray for a martyrdom like that of Soleimani.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

Without our missile capabilities, no one would negotiate with us.

If they could destroy our nuclear facilities, why have they been negotiating with us for over two years?

Brutal hand-to-hand fight between a Ukrainian and a Russian soldier ends with the Russian soldier overpowering his opponent.

The footage was captured by the Ukrainian soldier’s helmet camera.

“Wait! Let me die in peace. Let me catch my breath. Don’t touch me, that’s all. I want to die on my own. Please step back. You were the best warrior in the world! Goodbye.”

“Goodbye.”

These were the final words exchanged between the two soldiers.

NEW: Yemen's Houthis fired a ballistic missile at Israel. The missile fell near the central Israeli town of Modi'in. Israeli sources said the missile was intercepted, but interception debris hit the ground and exploded.

Ukrainian military announced a high-precision attack on a Russian command center in Ivanovskoye, north of Marino in the Kursk region. Ukrainian sources reported that an award ceremony for the Russian Navy's 810th Marine Brigade was being held inside the building.

Russian army said that air defense units shot down four Ukrainian missiles in the area, while the governor of the region said the attacks damaged a high-rise apartment building.

BREAKING: The French and German Foreign Ministers arrived in Damascus.

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French Foreign Ministry:

Talks in Damascus will focus on helping to achieve a peaceful transition of power that guarantees the rights of all Syrians.

NEW: South Korea's military is blocking investigators from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence.

Yoon’s lawyer called the arrest warrant “illegal and invalid,” threatening legal action against attempts to detain him.

Approximately 2,700 police officers have been deployed to maintain order around the residence.

Investigators have reportedly suspended enforcement of the warrant, citing "practical difficulties."

Biden discussed possible strike on Iran’s nuclear sites

Axios reports that President Biden, in December, reviewed military options for striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, as presented by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

The discussions, kept confidential until now, were prompted by concerns over Iran potentially escalating its nuclear activities ahead of a possible Trump return to office.

No strikes have been authorized, and there are no active plans.

The administration is prioritizing contingency planning over immediate action, though some advisors view Iran’s current vulnerabilities as an opportunity for a strike.

French Foreign Minister:

France and Germany stand together with the Syrian people in all their diversity. We want to promote a peaceful transition in Syria that serves Syrians and regional stability.

Since October 7, 2023, the U.S. has provided Israel with $22 billion in military aid, supporting invasions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.

Over 50,000 tons of weapons were delivered by August 2024, including $2.4 billion worth of equipment transported by hundreds of aircraft and ships by December 2023.

Between 2019 and 2023, the U.S. supplied 69% of Israel’s arms, rising to 78% after October 2023.

The aid included missiles, precision bombs, attack helicopters, and armored vehicles, reflecting increased reliance on American military support.

North Korean soldier in Russia admires a makeshift anti-drone device, saying it could help conquer the U.S. if North Korea had such technology.

Japan prepares for World War III.

Japan has secured U.S. approval to purchase up to 1,200 AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, including AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 variants, in a $3.64 billion deal.

Talks are ongoing about co-producing the missiles in Japan.

Ukraine is reportedly preparing to lower the mobilization age to 18, with an official decision expected soon, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).

SVR claims Washington pressured Ukrainian President Zelensky to implement the change, prompting neighboring Eastern European countries to brace for a potential influx of Ukrainian refugees.

Israeli women were asked if they were aware of the number of children killed in Gaza:

"Who gives a shit? Children grow up to be Arabs."

"There's no one innocent there."

"I don't care."

5 years ago today: Qasem Soleimani, Iran's Quds Force Commander, was killed by U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport.

German Foreign Minister:

It’s time for Russia to leave its military bases in Syria.