HM Intelligence Updates

The Royal Thai Army released footage of an operation against the Cambodian Army in Phu Makhuea, showing Thai forces equipped with modern weaponry including Colt M5 rifles, RPG-7 launchers with PG-7V rockets, armed drones carrying IEDs or mortar bombs, FN MAG machine guns, and an M40 recoilless gun. So what The difference in equipment and equipment is very clear and was likely a significant factor in the recent conflict. However, due to this over match it is highly likely Thailand does not wish to take territory from Cambodia, only to retain it's currently controlled areas. #hm #hmintelligence

A bomb exploded at Moscow’s Children’s World toy store near FSB HQ, severely injuring senior FSB officer Aleksey Titov, who is now in a coma. The Kremlin blamed a helium balloon tank, but the explanation is widely doubted. The explosion near FSB Headquarters was likely a targeted attack possibly aimed at any departing officer, not a specific individual. The incident will possibly lead to heighten fear among FSB personnel, weaken confidence in their security, and trigger an urgent internal response. #hm #hmintelligence

Footage from Yerevan shows a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet that accidentally detached during transport and began rolling freely. In a dramatic moment, one man attempted to stop the 12-ton aircraft by pulling on its separated tow hitch. #hm #hmintelligence

Check out this weeks video 🤙 I took a deep dive into Chinese ship building, how it compares to the US and UK, and what this means for geopolitics. BLUF: the numbers are staggering and we are in trouble 🫠

Ukraine has placed kinetic sanctions on Russia’s Novoshakhtyn Oil Refinery. #hm #hmintelligence

This morning, drones targeted Russia’s Ust-Luga port in the Leningrad region, where debris reportedly fell on the NOVATEK terminal, according to the regional governor. In addition, the Syzran refinery was also attacked, though the extent of the damage is still being assessed. #hm #hmintelligence

The US will supply Ukraine with 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles, starting deliveries in the coming weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal. These low-cost cruise missiles feature a range of up to 250 miles, a warhead weighing 500 pounds, and high precision with a circular error probable (CEP) of under 10 meters. #hm #hmintelligence

North Korea has, for the first time, released footage showing its soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. It is pretty crazy that NK soldiers came and fought in Europe with very little consequences. #hm #hmintelligence

Caught up with Cole from Alcon and chatted about a bunch of stuff, make sure you check it out 🤙 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C0TY0TTeUcpwkH390hRZ0?si=nU3M3C3VSsC0dqNYYRW74A

Donald Trump responded to news of the FBI raid on John Bolton’s home by distancing himself from the situation, saying he had only just learned about it that morning. He criticized Bolton as “not a smart guy” and suggested he “could be a very unpatriotic guy,” while emphasizing that he knew nothing further about the raid. #hm #hmintelligence

Newly released footage shows Ukraine testing its FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missiles, with video capturing the launches during trials. #hm #hmintelligence

A truck bomb exploded outside an Air Force base in Columbia, killing six civilians, including a child, and injuring 71 others while damaging nearby shops. President Gustavo Petro blamed the FARC dissidents’ 36th Front, describing the attack as terrorism by groups rejecting the 2016 peace deal. The incident has heightened concerns that Colombia may be slipping back into the violence of its turbulent past. #hm #hmintelligence

Things continue to escalate in Serbia Serbian riot police, transported in special trucks carrying about 50 officers each, smashed through a small street barricade as they advanced toward anti-Vučić protesters. #hm #hmintelligence

The 45mm (1.77in) 3D-printed nano drone, developed by Multiboard3D, can reach speeds of up to 40 mph and costs approximately $280 to build. Being such a light weight and extremely mobile will likely make drones similar to this extremely effective for tactical level reconnaissance. #hm #hmintelligence

Footage shows Russia-backed African Corps mercenaries patrolling in Mali. The Africa Corps, a Russian state-backed paramilitary force formed after Wagner’s dissolution and controlled by the Ministry of Defense, serves as Moscow’s main instrument for influence in Africa by providing security, combat support, and regime protection in exchange for resources and political alignment. In Mali, it supports the ruling junta against jihadist insurgencies, replaces Western, especially French, military presence, and conducts patrols, base security, and counterinsurgency operations to strengthen the regime and expand Russia’s foothold in the Sahel. #hm #hmintelligence

Bloomberg reports that following his meeting with Zelensky and EU leaders, Donald Trump phoned Viktor Orban and, in a firm and sometimes harsh tone, demanded he drop any veto against EU-Ukraine negotiations, while also pressing him on his obstruction of Ukraine’s EU membership talks. #hm #hmintelligence

Russian fuel supplies are under severe strain as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries trigger widespread shortages, leading to massive lines at gas stations. In Primorsky Krai, queues stretch for kilometers, while in Zabaikalsky fuel is rationed through coupons, and even Crimea is experiencing dwindling reserves. #hm #hmintelligence