HM Intelligence Updates

A video from July 2024, showing that Russian drone operators in occupied Donetsk, Ukraine, have been using the Discord platform to stream live drone video feeds. #HM #HMIntelligence

Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan, forming a new sovereign state. The Baloch, an Iranian ethnic group split between Iran and Pakistan, have a long history of armed resistance against central governments. This declaration comes amid heightened tensions in the Pakistan-India conflict and could significantly escalate the situation. The Baloch have appealed to India for recognition, and if granted, Pakistan may perceive it as direct interference, potentially intensifying the standoff between the two nuclear-armed nations. #HM #HMIntelligence

Federal prosecutors have uncovered a $50 million Chinese money-laundering scheme that funneled cartel drug profits through major U.S. banks like Chase, Bank of America, and Citibank in Los Angeles. The operation involved Chinese brokers buying drug dollars cheaply from Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and reselling them at a premium to Chinese nationals, with couriers casually making massive deposits. Despite millions of suspicious activity reports, the scheme operated openly for years, revealing how U.S. financial institutions are vulnerable to exploitation and how international laundering networks fuel the profitability of drug trafficking. #HM #HMIntelligence

NASA scientists testing radar over Greenland accidentally rediscovered Camp Century, a long-buried U.S. Cold War nuclear base hidden under more than 100 feet of ice. Originally part of the secretive "Project Iceworm," the facility was intended to house 600 ballistic missiles beneath the Arctic. Equipped with a nuclear reactor and living quarters for 200 personnel, the base was abandoned in 1967. The discovery highlights Cold War ambitions frozen in time, resurfacing as political interest in Greenland rekindles—especially amid talk of a U.S. purchase, which has left Denmark uneasy despite existing U.S. base rights. #HM #HMIntelligence

Another day, another intelligence briefing 🫡 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YWAXaXB4vFtu0JYS8CCZd?si=hIjg_a50QAiQRX1VmU1_ug

FPV drone + grenade launcher = destruction #HM #HMIntelligence

This week's lesson is on the different uses of intelligence 🤙 https://youtu.be/u8Zyt5H9ONo?si=2hbhBNGsK-ZX0RMh

Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan, on behalf of ISIS. According to a criminal complaint, Said collaborated with undercover agents he believed were ISIS operatives, providing them with armor-piercing ammunition, conducting drone surveillance of the TACOM facility, and training them in firearms and explosives. Authorities arrested Said on May 13 as he launched a drone near the site on the planned day of the attack. He faces charges of attempting to support a foreign terrorist organization and distributing bomb-making information, with a maximum sentence of 20 years per count. #HM #HMIntelligence

Russia is reportedly seeking diplomatic assurances that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not resort to physical violence against President Vladimir Putin during potential face-to-face negotiations, suggesting that Putin harbors concerns about a possible personal confrontation. #HM #HMIntelligence

Minneapolis and state leaders are reportedly preparing for potential Derek Chauvin pardon. #HM #HMIntelligence

The Estonian Navy attempted to intercept the Gabon-flagged tanker JAGUAR in international waters of the Gulf of Finland, near Tallinn, while it was en route to the Russian port of Primorsk. #HM #HMIntelligence

A Stanford Review investigation alleges that Chinese Ministry of State Security agents are posing as students at Stanford University to steal sensitive AI and robotics research, often targeting female researchers through suspicious WeChat-only communication and fake identities like "Charles Chen." The report claims these agents use manipulation tactics, loyalty tests, and threats—pressuring Chinese international students to relay lab findings under fear of repercussions against their families. The CCP is accused of running a broad intelligence operation on campus, which Stanford says it is investigating amid concerns over millions in Chinese funding. The Chinese embassy denies the claims, calling them politically motivated. #HM #HMIntelligence

Hackers have reportedly stolen data from 89 million Steam users, according to XDA. The attackers are demanding $5,000 for access to the compromised database. Users who have not enabled two-factor authentication are urged to change their passwords immediately to protect their accounts. #HM #HMIntelligence

President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, where he encouraged Syria to normalize relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords, alongside countries like the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. During the visit, Trump also announced that the U.S. would lift all sanctions on Syria following the recent overthrow of the Assad regime. This move could pave the way for increased humanitarian aid and international involvement in Syria, which continues to struggle with the aftermath of a prolonged civil war and ongoing internal unrest. #HM #HMIntelligence

In central Paris, an armed gang attempted to kidnap the daughter and infant grandson of a prominent French crypto executive in a bold daylight attack. The assailants, masked and aggressive, tried to force the victims into a van in the 11th district, assaulting the woman’s partner in the process. She resisted fiercely, even grabbing and throwing a gun, prompting bystanders to intervene and forcing the attackers to flee. All involved sustained only minor injuries. This incident is part of a troubling trend, highlighting a surge in violent threats facing France’s crypto elite. #HM #HMIntelligence

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that all 155-mm Caesar self-propelled howitzers produced in 2025 will be delivered to Ukraine, highlighting France’s continued military support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. #HM #HMIntelligence

Palestinian media has reported a significant wave of Israeli airstrikes near the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The attacks reportedly targeted an underground Hamas command and control center, leading to the collapse of multiple tunnels in the area. #HM #HMIntelligence

Renewed civil war in Libya? Is Syria one of the good guys? And a Tsunami in Greece 🫡 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fdqpE7pfFkCax4LoKJ36m?si=yxlkIp4tTU6CZMZ5WEcFdg

Intense fighting has erupted in Tripoli, Libya, following the assassination of government-affiliated militia leader "Gheniwa," who played a crucial role in curbing illegal migration. His death raises fears of a renewed civil war—paused since 2020—and could potentially lead to a surge in mass migration to Europe via the Libyan route this summer. #HM #HMIntelligence

Trump and MBS finalized a massive $600 billion investment agreement in Riyadh, which included a $142 billion defense deal. #HM #HMIntelligence