Articles and Videos:

Kyle Glen on X: “Yesterday, Ukraine’s SBS units struck an alleged FSB HQ in a former hotel in the centre of Donetsk with 8 FP-2 drones. All drones hit the same spot in the tower. An outstanding example of intelligence and drone accuracy.

U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K charged for betting on Maduro’s removal before raid was reported - CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-special-forces-won-409k-bet-maduro-removal-venezuela/

Minnesota DFL senator facing backlash after betting on his own political race - CBS Minnesota - https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/dfl-senator-matt-klein-prediction-market-bet-political-race/?intcid=CNR-01-0623

ThePatrioticBlonde™🇺🇸 on X: “Retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson: Trump tried to used nuclear codes against Iran during White House “emergency meeting” on Saturday. Trump was halted by Air Force General Dan Cain who used military privilege to stop him.

WarTranslated on X: “Always wondered what the WW1 dogfights looked like. Now I know.” / X -

1991 Yak-52 - POV TEST FLIGHT - YouTube -

My guest today is Dr. Francis Park. Francis is a retired Army strategic plans and policy officer. He served over two decades as a strategist from army division to the national level. Today, we talk about the war in Afghanistan and what it means for America’s future security.

Article:

How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.CL45.nc6HNuHUp_s3&smid=url-share

1. Bruce Lee VS Chuck Norris Full Fight 🌀 4K - YouTube -

2. Strikes Deliver Another Blow to Iran’s Domestic Energy Sites - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/middleeast/iran-war-israel-strikes-energy-gas-sites.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.I0K-.6VBcHniTElSB&smid=url-share

3. As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/business/iran-war-boats-russian-oil.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.0nfX.z3PSveRRNvtz&smid=url-share

4. Phillips O’Brien on Iran - Paul Krugman - https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/phillips-obrien-on-iran

5. European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait - https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/03/17/european-allies-tell-trump-nein-non-and-no-on-help-to-force-open-hormuz-strait/

6. dd24a73f-4270-46c5-9c40-bcc9df4f1672-KPB2023_EN.pdf - https://www.kielinstitut.de/fileadmin/Dateiverwaltung/IfW-Publications/fis-import/dd24a73f-4270-46c5-9c40-bcc9df4f1672-KPB2023_EN.pdf

7. Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips ceremony, takes train to Ukraine | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/oscar-winner-sean-penn-skips-ceremony-takes-train-ukraine-2026-03-16/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

8. Sean Penn - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000576/mediaviewer/rm766617602/?ref_=nmmi_mi_2

9. March 13 2026 (Friday), Day 1478a - Return of the Assault Infantry, Drone Cascade, Casualty Counts - https://stefankorshak.substack.com/p/march-13-2026-friday-day-1478a-return?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=849275&post_id=191224869&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1n9gs4&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

10. Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker is reported sunk in Mediterranean - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5ll27z52do

11. An Abandoned Russian Tanker Is Drifting at Sea. Will Anyone Stop It? - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/europe/abandoned-russian-tanker-mediterranean-sea.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UVA.4iYL.AIYUkE3hDmR8&smid=url-share

12. FPV Drone - YouTube -

13. Magyar’s Birds on X: “An enemy Ka-52 and its crew, who attempted to evacuate, were destroyed by USF birds in Donetsk region. The enemy helicopter was hunted down using a fiber-optic FPV drone by the “Baltyka” crew of the 1st battalion “Predators of the Heights,” 59 Brigade of the @usf_army, in the

John Spencer is a retired U.S. Army officer and one of the leading contemporary experts on urban warfare. He served for 25 years as an infantry officer, including combat tours in Iraq, and later became the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at the United States Military Academy.

We discuss the difficulties in defending our bases in the Middle East and who, if anyone, should be held responsible for the US’s inability to protect those bases from these drones.

1. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare on X: “Incoming!!!!!!

2. Senior Russian general is shot and wounded in Moscow | AP News — https://apnews.com/article/russia-military-intelligence-officer-shot-moscow-82f1878b3ad7236b1d29279b522c2a2c

3. Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/world/europe/ukraine-war-zaporizhzhia-huliaipole.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I1A.oR4V.PYbMuGv2Pbr3&smid=url-share

4. At Ukraine’s Request, Starlink Denies Internet Access to Russian Troops - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/europe/starlink-blocks-russian-troops-access.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.4Zx8.m9lirIdJk971&smid=url-share

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6. Robbery of a security van in southern Italy, a few hours ago : https://www.reddit.com/r/TerrifyingAsFuck/comments/1r01x3t/robbery_of_a_security_van_in_southern_italy_a_few/

7. WarTranslated on X: “The 225th Assault Battalion recorded the most expensive elimination of an occupier yet. It took 12 FPV drones and an artillery shell to finally finish off the unusually resilient occupier.

Capturing a president: CNN analysis reveals extraordinary risks taken to seize Maduro | CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/americas/venezuela-maduro-fort-tiuna-compound-operation-reconstruction-intl-invs

1. Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault? - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/blast-brain-injury-green-beret-shooting-duke-webb.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EFA.yfFd.V2oJl-gDjHEk&smid=nytcore-ios-share

2. A Stranger Shattered Their Lives. At First, They Didn’t Know Why. - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/us/phillip-adams-cte.html?unlocked_article_code=1.GFA.LGEk.aFPwLhg9Et7B&smid=url-share

3. DVIDS - News - Panel Says Perstempo, Marital Discord Contributed to Bragg Murders — https://www.dvidshub.net/news/528677/panel-says-perstempo-marital-discord-contributed-bragg-murders?utm_source=chatgpt.com

00:00 Venezuela and U.S. Military Actions

09:18 Russia’s Military Failures in Venezuela

15:52 The Military-Industrial Complex and Accountability

22:37 The Military-Industrial Complex: Monopoly and Monopsony

29:47 Venezuela’s Oil Industry: Challenges and Corruption

37:45 Political Sycophancy: The Absurdity of Power Dynamics

46:44 Combat Tourism and Guilt

47:55 The Dire Winter Conditions in Ukraine

52:07 Strategic Military Actions Against Russia

59:02 The Political Landscape and Military Support

01:04:38 Addressing PTSD in Veterans

01:05:58 Understanding Russian Prisoners of War

01:10:21 Innovations in Drone Warfare

Content:

01:23 Venezuela’s Political Landscape

03:42 Operation Absolute Resolve Overview

06:26 Intelligence and Tactical Operations

09:38 Military Equipment and Capabilities

12:32 Cyber Warfare and Its Impact

15:28 Tactical Insights from a Special Operator

17:57 Guest Insights from a Chinook Pilot

20:07 The Chinook Helicopter: A Versatile Beast

24:31 Pilot Perspectives: Challenges in Combat Operations

29:33 The Importance of Speed in Tactical Raids

35:55 Historical Parallels: Lessons from Past Operations

47:38 Reflections on Modern Military Operations

49:49 The Nature of Military Engagements

50:34 Geopolitical Implications of Military Actions

52:27 The Message to Global Opponents

54:01 The Reality of Regime Change

55:20 U.S. Policy and Its Impact on Latin America

57:19 Cuba’s Vulnerability in Geopolitical Landscape

59:19 Iran’s Internal Struggles and U.S. Response

01:01:55 Russia’s Military Weakness and Ukraine’s Resilience

01:05:36 The Future of Military Operations and Technology

00:00 Venezuela’s Oil Crisis and U.S. Military Presence

03:21 Trump’s Ignorance and Military Leadership

06:20 Operation Southern Spear and Venezuelan Naval Escorts

09:06 The Real Reasons Behind U.S. Actions in Venezuela

12:04 U.S. Reputation in Latin America

15:04 Ukraine’s Strategic Military Developments

18:02 European Support for Ukraine

20:41 Ukraine’s Military Innovations and Challenges

23:34 Recent Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Assets

38:39 Analyzing Drone Warfare and Air Defense Systems

44:30 The CIA’s Lost Nuclear Device

50:41 The Search for the Missing Nuclear Device

53:36 The Goofy Space Force and Military Innovations

59:15 Graphic Videos and the Absurdity of War

Articles and Videos:

1. Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/us/politics/trump-blockade-venezuela-oil-tankers.html?searchResultPosition=1

2. Inside Congress Live — https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/12/17/congress/house-gop-narrowly-defeats-boat-strike-limits-00696784

3. With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-frozen-assets-loan.html

4. Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/world/europe/ukraine-security-guarantees-talks.html?searchResultPosition=1

5. Ukraine ‘blows up £300m Russian submarine’ with underwater drones — https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/15/ukraine-blows-up-300m-russian-submarine-underwater-drones/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

6. Satellite Pix: Russian Missile Sub Hit by Ukraine Undersea Drone Is Stationary, Leaking Oil — https://www.kyivpost.com/post/66611

7. Strike in Belgorod Region Eliminates Two russian S-400 Air Defense Systems (Video) | Defense Express — https://en.defence-ua.com/news/strike_in_belgorod_region_eliminates_two_russian_s_400_air_defense_systems_video-16865.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

8. How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas? - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/13/world/asia/cia-nuclear-device-himalayas-nanda-devi.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

9. Space Force unveils new themes for weapon systems to boost identity — https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/12/12/space-force-unveils-new-themes-for-weapon-systems-to-boost-identity/

10. DVIDS - Video - Chief of Space Operations Guardian Motion Graphics — https://www.dvidshub.net/video/989521/chief-space-operations-guardian-motion-graphics

11. PATINA RESEARCH on X: “The Dillon Aero Convoy Escort Vehicle CEV offers VIP protection with CNC machined, aerospace grade components, including a concealed Dillon Aero M134D housed within the cabin. While the M134 remains completely undetectable, the system can be fully deployed in under three seconds

12. MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 on X: “🔥 Impressive fire show! Two Russian “camels” carrying fuel to positions were destroyed using an FPV drone of the operator of the 414th brigade “Birds of Magyar”. Pokrovsk direction, Donetsk region.