URGENT – Black Sea: A Panama-flagged cargo ship has been hit by a sea mine, causing a fire onboard, injuring 2 people, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has begun sea trials of its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing major modifications of the vessel to operate the F-35B fighter jets.

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Up to two million Ukrainian officials may remain without salaries if Ukraine does not receive financial assistance from partners, - El Pais.

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German Foreign Ministry spokesman Wagner said Germany will provide military support for Ukraine worth €8 billion in 2024 and Berlin will continue to "campaign vigorously" for the adoption of EU aid package worth €50 billion in 2024.

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IRAN is developing new Qaem-105 ICBM - Details

📂 Al In Media News...

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Russia's War Industry is in full swing, Uralvagonzavod has delivered all contracted T-90M and T-72B3M battle tanks to troops this year.

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UKRAINE ⚔️ BATTLEFIELD – Kupyansky direction, Synkivka village district

Ukrainian Army repelling the mechanized assault of the Russians Army with coordinated, joint work of soldiers
of the 30th and 14th OMBr

Source: Donbas Operational

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UKRAINE ⚔️ BATTLEFIELD – Destroyed Swedish tanks in the eastern Ukraine.

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NEW – US: The SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch vehicle launched the Pentagon's secret X-37B spacecraft into orbit

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American military US bases in the Middle East in 2023.

The total number of American troops in the region is ~58 thousand.

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REPORT: American Troops in the Middle East

There are about 45,400 American troops stationed in the Middle East:

Kuwait: 13,500
Bahrain: 9,000
Qatar: 8,000
UAE: 3,500
Jordan: 2,900
Saudi Arabia: 2,700
Iraq: 2,500
Turkey: 1,000
Syria: 900
Oman:100s

So if you ever wonder what influence the U.S. has in the Arab world, above is your answer.

Source: Axios and Global Affairs

🔗 Mario Nawfal

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Successful launch of Long March 11 space rocket by China

On the morning of Tuesday, December 26 (December 5), China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center successfully launched the C-24 experimental satellite into space using the Long March 11 space rocket at sea near Yangjiang, Guangdong Province. These three satellites have successfully entered the designated orbit.

C-24 experimental satellite is used in space science and technology experiments.

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UKRAINE – The facilities of the 115th radio technical battalion of the 138th air defense brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the city of Smela, Cherkasy region, were hit as a result of a missile attack.

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URGENT – Russia: The air defense system shot down an air target on approach to Belgorod, according to preliminary data, there were no casualties or destruction - official

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the end of the autumn conscription for military service, 130 thousand people were called up.

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LEAKED – Syria-US: The Kurdish "Syrian Democratic Council", which is associated with the PYD/YPG, the Syrian extension of the Kurdish Workers' Party PKK, signed a 6-month lobbying contract with a US-based public relations firm to carry out lobbying activities in Washington.

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China will firmly defend its sovereignty and maritime rights regarding the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea - Chinese Foreign Ministry

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