HM Intelligence Updates

Israel has approved new military plans for the Gaza conflict. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the primary objective is to secure the return of all hostages. He warned that if Hamas continues to resist, it will face escalating consequences, including territorial losses, the elimination of its operatives, and the destruction of its infrastructure until it is fully defeated. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukraine's defenders turned a russian Buk-M1 air defense system into a spectacular firework show. #HM #HMIntelligence

U.S. airstrikes targeted Houthi rebel positions in Yemen for the tenth consecutive day, killing at least two and wounding over a dozen in Sanaa. The strikes are part of Trump's effort to weaken Houthi capabilities and pressure Iran. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that key Houthi leaders, including their top missile expert, were hit, though the Houthis have not confirmed this. Despite the attacks, the Houthis continue to threaten Red Sea shipping and Israel. #HM #HMIntelligence

Alexander Lukashenko has officially begun his seventh consecutive term as President of Belarus, continuing his tenure as the only leader the country has had since gaining independence. #HM #HMIntelligence

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala stated that France and the United Kingdom, despite the latter no longer being part of the EU, have become Europe's primary hard power leaders. He emphasized that in the current geopolitical climate, stronger states with tangible military capabilities, such as France and the UK—Europe's nuclear powers—must take on a greater leadership role. #HM #HMIntelligence

In today's brief we cover the UN warning about a rise in AIDS related deaths, Russia and the US hold talks, and tons of arrests in Istanbul. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XyhmvCQ3bWREIteFoBwVs?si=H51aOOD4QuewY9oG7xFkTw

The Trump administration accidentally dropped The Atlantic’s editor into a Signal group chat—then Pete Hegseth casually sent him classified info about U.S. strikes on Yemen hours before they happened… including exact weapons, targets, and timing. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukrainian sappers are deploying a TM-62M anti-tank mine over a concealed MS-3 anti-lift device. The MS-3 functions inversely to a typical PMN landmine, detonating upon pressure release—similar to the way landmines are often depicted in movies. #HM #HMIntelligence

A U.S. delegation, including Congressman Mike Waltz, the Secretary of Energy, and J.D. Vance’s wife, has arrived in Greenland, reportedly aiming to present an irresistible offer to the island’s residents. In response to J.D. Vance’s territorial claims, Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov reaffirmed that Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1380, with its residents holding Danish citizenship. He highlighted that only 6% of Greenlanders prefer U.S. affiliation, no elected officials support joining the U.S., and the only pro-Trump party received just 1% of the vote. Jarlov also dismissed the notion of a Chinese threat in Greenland, instead pointing to growing U.S. pressure, and reiterated that Denmark will neither sell Greenland nor tolerate bribery attempts, despite American threats. #HMIntelligence #HM

The Syrian Interim Government has granted Türkiye a sovereign military base in Palmyra, reportedly comparable in size to the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Ankara has notified major global powers, including the UN, emphasizing that any attack on the base will be met with force. #HM #HMIntelligence

Russian Telegram channels are reporting explosions and a massive fire in Moscow, though the cause remains unclear at this time. #HMIntelligence #HM

On the night of March 23, hundreds of thousands of anti-Erdogan protesters took to the streets of Istanbul, demonstrating against his government. #HMIntelligence #HM

The Ukrainian Rarog unit targets Russian infantry under the cover of darkness, utilizing FPV drones equipped with thermal imaging. This video demonstrates how these drones are highly effective at night, potentially crippling the enemy's ability to operate at night. #HM #HMIntelligence

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza yesterday killed Ismail Barhoum, a member of Hamas' Politburo, while he was receiving treatment at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The attack also reportedly claimed the lives of four others, including a 16-year-old. #HMIntelligence #HM

Just published a YouTube video on Russian grey zone operations in Europe 🤙 As always please let me know if you have any feedback 🫡 https://youtu.be/cUTbjj7RmeQ?si=ykf9-p5T4hYfk6JC

China has unveiled a compact deep-sea cable-cutting device capable of severing even the most fortified underwater communication or power lines at depths of up to 4,000 meters—twice the operational range of existing subsea infrastructure. Designed for integration with China's advanced crewed and uncrewed submersibles like the Striver and Haidou series, the device was developed by the China Ship Scientific Research Centre (CSSRC) and its State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles. It specifically targets armored cables that support 95% of global data transmission, which are reinforced with steel, rubber, and polymer sheaths. While officially designed for civilian uses like salvage and seabed mining, its dual-use potential raises concerns, as it could also be employed to cut critical cables near strategic locations such as Guam. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukrainian forces have advanced to the village of Prilesye in Belgorod Oblast, where they are working to secure positions and carrying out reconnaissance-in-force operations. #HMIntelligence #HM

New satellite imagery from Maxar reveals visible battle damage at Russia's Engels air base following a Ukrainian strike. Located over 600 kilometers from Ukrainian controlled territory, the base has been a repeated target since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. #HM #HMIntelligence

Thousands of anti-Erdogan protesters have taken to the streets in Eskişehir, a city southeast of Istanbul. #HM #HMIntelligence

It seems likely that the reported fire near the Ukraine–Transnistria border was just a large vegetation fire, as Pro TV Chișinău reported a similar incident in Transnistria covering nearly 100 hectares. Firefighters have since brought it under control, suggesting there’s nothing unusual about the event despite initial concerns. #HM #HMIntelligence