Open Source Intel
The European Union issued a formal condemnation of the treatment of flotilla activists seen in a video shared by Minister Ben Gvir, calling it "completely unacceptable." The EU called on Israel to ensure the protection and respectful treatment of all detainees, including EU citizens, and demanded their swift release.
tweet

Open Source Intel
Michael Bay is developing a film based on the two U.S. pilots rescued after being shot down during Operation Epic Fury in Iran. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057184288592757074/photo/1
tweet

Visioner
❗🇬🇧🇷🇺 A Russian military aircraft intercepted a British RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over the Black Sea, flying within six metres of the surveillance aircraft and triggering its onboard emergency systems, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

The British, naturally, described it as "dangerous and reckless" while also confirming the crew "completed their mission safely, the plane landed without incident, and nobody was hurt."

The MoD also helpfully reminded everyone that the Rivet Joint is a "specialist reconnaissance aircraft equipped with advanced electronic surveillance sensors" - essentially admitting they were running an intelligence collection operation on Russia's doorstep and are upset Russia reacted.
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @SecScottBessent: I enjoyed meeting with His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari @MoF_Qatar in Paris. We discussed Doha’s tremendous resilience in the face of Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on its neighbors and the need for allies to continue to pressure Iran now to end its threats.
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @StateDept: PRESIDENT TRUMP on CUBA: It’s a failing nation, but we’re there to help the families and the people. https://twitter.com/StateDept/status/2057179081733779691/video/1
tweet

OSINTdefender
According to a release from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), USS Gridley (DDG 101), and USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) have now arrived in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR).

Context:
Amidst rising U.S.-Cuba tensions it’s important to note that the deployment of the Nimitz aircraft carrier was previously announced in late March, as she and her accompanying vessels are set to take part in the latest iteration of the Southern Seas 2026 passing exercises with a number of South American and Caribbean nations, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Uruguay. Per a SOUTHCOM release from March 23, 2026, she will also make port visits in Brazil, Chile, Panama, and Jamaica, as she circumnavigates the continent of South America.
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @RapidResponse47: "Should we expect any escalation here [with Cuba]?"

@POTUS: "No. There won't be escalation. I don't think there needs to be. Look, the place is falling apart. It's a mess, and they've sort of lost control." https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2057172992438718580/video/1
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @USAmbNATO: Under President Trump, our mission in Brussels has been clear: transitioning the conventional defense of Europe to our Allies. The U.S. remains a committed partner, but Allies must step up and take over. https://twitter.com/USAmbNATO/status/2057158053292552583/video/1
tweet

Open Source Intel
Former UAE official Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi on i24NEWS:

"Iran knows the UAE will not tolerate anymore this non-sense, this problem started in 1979. They need to change their constitution as it talks about exporting a revolution." https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057188956735766771/video/1
tweet

Open Source Intel
A targeted strike on Gaza tonight. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057189871681229120/video/1
tweet

Open Source Intel
US Ambassador to NATO Whitaker:

Under President Trump, our mission in Brussels has been clear: transitioning the conventional defense of Europe to our Allies. The U.S. remains a committed partner, but Allies must step up and take over. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057190812174184473/video/1
tweet

Open Source Intel
Navy Football shared footage of the Blue Angels in tight formation over Annapolis waters. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057192787460730896/video/1
tweet

Open Source Intel
Cyprus Foreign Ministry: Ben Gvir's actions toward flotilla detainees "completely unacceptable" and inconsistent with democratic norms. Corrective steps must be taken immediately.
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
Virtually ​all major oil refineries in central Russia have been forced to ‌halt or scale back fuel output following Ukrainian drone attacks in recent days, Reuters reports.

The combined capacity of refineries that have fully ​or partially halted operations exceeds 83 million metric tons per year, ⁠or around 238,000 tons per day. That accounts for around one ​quarter of Russia's total refining capacity, according to data and sources who spoke ​on condition of anonymity.
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @BarakRavid: 🚨Trump told Netanyahu that the mediators were working on a "letter of intent" that both the U.S. and Iran would sign to formally end the war and launch a 30-day period of negotiations on issues like Iran's nuclear program and opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. source said

🚨🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷New: Trump and Netanyahu held "tough" call on new Iran peace proposal. My story on @axios
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/20/trump-netanyahu-call-iran-peace-plan - Barak Ravid
tweet

Open Source Intel
WATCH IN FULL: Trump speaks to reporters after returning to Joint Base Andrews. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057194841226793066/video/1
tweet

Visioner
🇮🇷🇦🇪 Persian Gulf Strait Authority:
The Islamic Republic of Iran has defined the supervisory area of ​​the Strait of Hormuz Authority as follows: “The line connecting Mount Mubarak in Iran and south of Fujairah in the UAE in the east of the strait to the line connecting the end of Qeshm Island in Iran and Umm Al Quwain in the UAE in the west of the strait.”

Traffic in this area to pass through the Strait of Hormuz requires coordination with the Persian Gulf Waterways Authority and permission from this body.
tweet

Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @avivector: At the end of April 2026, construction of four aircraft hangars began at Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base.

The hangars will have an arched interior space and square end walls enclosing them, and will be similar to those constructed at other air bases across mainland Russia. https://twitter.com/avivector/status/2057124558260289543/photo/1
tweet

WarTranslated
RT @AndrewPerpetua: Every small donation helps a lot. In fact, if everyone who sees this tweet donates $1, it would probably finish the fundraiser within minutes 😃

We are fundraising to provide Khartiia with critical transport vans. Logistics keeps the front moving. Please support the mission below.

You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=RJR9RTMJSAULN

Vehicles are a commodity. We've tracked vehicle losses in Ukraine for years, including light-skinned vehicles such as vans and pickup trucks. Those who follow us know and understand the attrition rates.

The scale is immense. In the first 22 days of April alone, we tracked 931 losses in this category (cars, pickups, SUVs, and vans, combined).

As our followers know, video analysis captures only a fraction of the total losses. While some of these vehicles are ultimately recovered and repaired, many are abandoned, stripped for parts, or destroyed. This is the reality of war.

Support for Ukraine means funding and supplying these vehicles.

Why Vans? Cargo In → Casualties Out
Inbound: Vans protect sensitive cargo, such as electronics, from dust, mud, and rain.

Outbound: Once goods are delivered, these vehicles provide a protected, enclosed space to evacuate the wounded for treatment.

The Goal: $100,000
We are raising funds to purchase, repair, and prep vans for Khartiia and another secret special unit.

The budget covers the purchase price, mud tires, spare parts, and technical preparation required for front-line deployment.

This is the first fundraiser spearheaded by my data collection and mapping project, Ukraine Daily Update, in association with volunteers at Tochnyi. To ensure total transparency and professional logistics, we are partnering with Liberty Ukraine, which will handle the backend and 501(c)(3) status.

We know our audience understands the scale of this need. We hope those who are able will donate to help us get these vans to the front as promptly as possible.

The fundraiser page is here, with alternative ways to donate:
https://www.libertyukraine.org/from-screens-to-the-frontline - Andrew Perpetua
tweet

Open Source Intel
Russian MOD releases footage of a Lancet drone hitting a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel near Snake Island in the Black Sea. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2057197026731770334/video/1
tweet