HM Intelligence Updates

Finland has released video footage showing its forces boarding and seizing the Russian “shadow fleet” vessel Fitburg days after the ship was accused of damaging undersea cables connecting Finland and Estonia, an incident that heightened regional security concerns. #hm #hmintelligence

Images of interest

A video of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro entering the Drug Enforcement Administration building in New York City, where he briefly acknowledges bystanders by saying “Goodnight” and wishing them a “Happy New Year.” #hm #hmintelligence

This unconfirmed photo is circulating of Maduro detained by US forces. #hm #hmintelligence

Posters of President Nicolás Maduro are being torn down across Venezuela. #hm #hmintelligence

Unconfirmed reports of individuals in civilian clothes roaming around Caracas, Venezuela. It is unclear if this is criminal or military activity but it shows the levels of chaos that will sadly be experienced by the Venezuelan people over the coming days. #hm #hmintelligence

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The Venezuelan opposition has reportedly already mobilized to secure government buildings and work toward establishing a legitimate administration. Please note this is currently UNCONFIRMED so take it with a grain of salt. If true then it is likely they were somewhat aware of this happening. #hm #hmintelligence

U.S. President Donald J. Trump announces the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation tonight in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas. I found this out live whilst filming a podcast update on the situation.... CRAZY! #hm #hmintelligence

Reports and video claim that U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters are conducting strikes on Fort Tiuna in Caracas, a major military installation in Venezuela. The information is based on early claims and circulating footage, and there has been no official confirmation. #hm #hmintelligence

Reports and footage claim that nine U.S. AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters were seen flying over Caracas, with observers noting that the Venezuela military does not operate Chinooks. Based on this, some commentators have speculated that the United States may be conducting a military operation or invasion, though there is no official confirmation and the claims remain unverified. #hm #hmintelligence

Footage from Higuerote Airport in northern Venezuela shows a powerful explosion followed by secondary blasts and an intense fire, indicating that a military asset was likely hit. The pattern of the explosions has led analysts to suggest the incident may have involved a strike on a surface-to-air missile launcher operated by the Venezuelan Air Force, though no official confirmation has been provided. #hm #hmintelligence

Crazy story! Ukrainian military intelligence reported that Denis Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), is alive after a month-long counterintelligence operation that thwarted an alleged assassination ordered by Russian special services. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (GUR), Russia had allocated roughly $500,000 for Kapustin’s elimination, but the plot was uncovered, the perpetrators identified, and the funds ultimately diverted to support Ukraine’s special forces. During a briefing, GUR chief Kirill Budanov congratulated Kapustin and the unit involved, calling the operation a humiliation for Russian intelligence. Kapustin, also known as White Rex, confirmed he is now in Ukraine and ready to resume command of the RVC, stating that his temporary absence did not affect the unit’s combat effectiveness. Budanov praised the Timur Special Forces team for successfully executing the operation and reinforcing Ukraine’s ongoing efforts. #hm #hmintelligence

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone went down in central Afghanistan’s Maidan Wardak Province. Officials have not confirmed whether the crash resulted from enemy fire or technical failure. #hm #hmintelligence

Thousands of people have staged a second day of protests in Tehran, as anger grows over Iran’s worsening economic crisis. Merchants and shop owners blocked streets, shut businesses, and called for a nationwide strike, according to eyewitnesses cited by the Associated Press. The demonstrations have been driven largely by the collapse of Iran’s currency, with the rial hitting a record low of 1.42 million to the U.S. dollar on December 28, alongside soaring inflation that has pushed food prices up 72% and medicine prices up 50% over the past year. Protesters reportedly chanted slogans calling for the return of the shah, while parts of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar joined the strike. Security forces responded with tear gas and water cannons, as officials sought to downplay the crisis. Deputy Interior Minister Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian blamed the currency collapse on psychological factors and warned against “enemy incitement,” while authorities cautioned that protesters would face prosecution. #hm #hmintelligence

President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out its first-ever land strike against Venezuela, saying the military targeted a drug facility that was destroyed in a massive explosion. #hm #hmintelligence