The Iron Duke
@iron-duke.bsky.social
Never not talking about geopolitics and military affairs | OSINT-watcher | History & astronomy enthousiast | posts in Dutch & English
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In Novosibirsk in Russia, what is reported as army supply warehouses are on fire. The blaze has spread to 7,000 square meters.
December 12, 2024 at 6:18 PM
In Novosibirsk in Russia, what is reported as army supply warehouses are on fire. The blaze has spread to 7,000 square meters.
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⚡️White House announces new weapons package for Kyiv.
The latest package will provide "additional air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Dec. 12.
The latest package will provide "additional air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Dec. 12.
White House announces new weapons package for Kyiv
"Today, the president approved a new security assistance package for Ukraine that will provide them with additional air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles," U.S. National Security Counc...
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:02 PM
⚡️White House announces new weapons package for Kyiv.
The latest package will provide "additional air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Dec. 12.
The latest package will provide "additional air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Dec. 12.
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US intelligence had warned that Russia may fire a second "Oreshnik" ballistic missile at Ukraine in the near future, likely in a continued effort to dissuade the West from providing further military assistance to Ukraine. 🧵(1/5)
December 12, 2024 at 2:49 AM
US intelligence had warned that Russia may fire a second "Oreshnik" ballistic missile at Ukraine in the near future, likely in a continued effort to dissuade the West from providing further military assistance to Ukraine. 🧵(1/5)
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‘Nederland, België en Luxemburg gaan effectiever en efficiënter gebruikmaken van elkaars militaire mobiliteit. Denk hierbij aan het delen van vliegtuigen, treinen, schepen en vrachtwagens.’ www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieu... #Benelux
Beneluxlanden liften mee op elkaars transportmiddelen
Nederland, België en Luxemburg gaan effectiever en efficiënter gebruikmaken van elkaars militaire mobiliteit. Denk hierbij aan het delen van vliegtuigen, treinen, schepen en vrachtwagens.
www.defensie.nl
December 11, 2024 at 7:22 AM
‘Nederland, België en Luxemburg gaan effectiever en efficiënter gebruikmaken van elkaars militaire mobiliteit. Denk hierbij aan het delen van vliegtuigen, treinen, schepen en vrachtwagens.’ www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieu... #Benelux
Last week, the first Belgian #F-35A arrived at Luke Air Force Base in the USA! Belgian pilots are already there to start training our first new fighter squadron. More F-35s are scheduled to arrive over the next few months.
December 11, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Last week, the first Belgian #F-35A arrived at Luke Air Force Base in the USA! Belgian pilots are already there to start training our first new fighter squadron. More F-35s are scheduled to arrive over the next few months.
A third of #Russia 's 2025-2027 national budget goes to defense spending. Mounting economic pressure, widespread corruption, labor shortages & an inefficient defense industry makes the cost of war even greater and unsustainable.
Russia continues to face staggering costs required to maintain its war effort against Ukraine, with mounting economic strain, labor shortages, and systemic corruption threatening the sustainability of the Russian defense industrial base (DIB). isw.pub/UkrWar120924
December 10, 2024 at 7:39 AM
A third of #Russia 's 2025-2027 national budget goes to defense spending. Mounting economic pressure, widespread corruption, labor shortages & an inefficient defense industry makes the cost of war even greater and unsustainable.
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Told Assad I am not mad and to prove it I've given him apartment with large windows & scenic views.
December 9, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Told Assad I am not mad and to prove it I've given him apartment with large windows & scenic views.
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Zelensky rejects Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire, stating: "A ceasefire without guarantees can be reignited at any moment, as Putin has already done. War can’t be ended with just a piece of paper and a few signatures. We must guarantee reliable peace and not ignore occupation."
December 8, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Zelensky rejects Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire, stating: "A ceasefire without guarantees can be reignited at any moment, as Putin has already done. War can’t be ended with just a piece of paper and a few signatures. We must guarantee reliable peace and not ignore occupation."
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Syrian rebel forces have officially declared the capture of Damascus and victory in Syria.
HTS's Administration for Military Operations in a statement moments ago: "We announce today, 12-8-2024, the end of this dark era and the beginning of a new era for Syria"
HTS's Administration for Military Operations in a statement moments ago: "We announce today, 12-8-2024, the end of this dark era and the beginning of a new era for Syria"
December 8, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Syrian rebel forces have officially declared the capture of Damascus and victory in Syria.
HTS's Administration for Military Operations in a statement moments ago: "We announce today, 12-8-2024, the end of this dark era and the beginning of a new era for Syria"
HTS's Administration for Military Operations in a statement moments ago: "We announce today, 12-8-2024, the end of this dark era and the beginning of a new era for Syria"
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Rebel forces in Syria have declared Damascus “free" and claim that Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital.
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3Zu1KoW
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3Zu1KoW
Syria rebels declare Damascus ‘free,’ claim Assad has fled the capital | CNN
Syria’s rebel alliance is edging closer to the capital Damascus, after anti-regime forces swept across the country in a lightning offensive. Follow the latest live news updates here.
cnn.it
December 8, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Rebel forces in Syria have declared Damascus “free" and claim that Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital.
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3Zu1KoW
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3Zu1KoW
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I'm sure Assad will be fine. After all, over 95% of Syrians voted for him barely 6 months ago....
December 7, 2024 at 11:41 AM
I'm sure Assad will be fine. After all, over 95% of Syrians voted for him barely 6 months ago....
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🚨 BREAKING: Romania’s top constitutional court has annulled the country’s presidential election, after security services warned the vote had been distorted by a mass Russian influence campaign to favor a far-right candidate.
Romanian court cancels presidential election amid Russian influence fears
Constitutional court throws Romanian politics into turmoil, 2 days before runoff vote was due to take place.
www.politico.eu
December 6, 2024 at 1:36 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Romania’s top constitutional court has annulled the country’s presidential election, after security services warned the vote had been distorted by a mass Russian influence campaign to favor a far-right candidate.
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Important: According to AFP, Syrian troops have withdrawn from the key city of Homs. Losing Homs would mean naval cities like Tartous and Latakia are basically cut off from Damascus.
December 6, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Important: According to AFP, Syrian troops have withdrawn from the key city of Homs. Losing Homs would mean naval cities like Tartous and Latakia are basically cut off from Damascus.
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Rebel forces are now pulling into Hama.
December 5, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Rebel forces are now pulling into Hama.
A flagrant human rights violation in #Georgia as an important opposition leader was supposedly knocked unconscious and detained by law enforcement during a search in the party headquarters in #Tbilisi.
The leader of one of Georgia's four main opposition parties has been detained by police in the capital Tbilisi after being knocked to the ground and falling unconscious, his party said reut.rs/4f3nNc3
Georgian opposition leader violently detained by police, his party says
The leader of one of Georgia's four main opposition parties has been detained by police in the capital Tbilisi after being knocked to the ground and falling unconscious, his party said on Wednesday.
reut.rs
December 4, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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The crew of a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea fired signalling ammunition at a Bundeswehr helicopter, which was conducting a reconnaissance mission, according to German press.
Baltic Sea: Russian ship fires signalling rounds at German helicopter
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced increased surveillance in the Baltic Sea after a Russian ship fired at a Bundeswehr helicopter during a mission. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:13 PM
The crew of a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea fired signalling ammunition at a Bundeswehr helicopter, which was conducting a reconnaissance mission, according to German press.
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OTD in 2009 Russia re-affirmed our commitment to 1994 Budapest Memorandum guaranteeing Ukraine's territorial integrity signed in exchange for their nukes, associated delivery systems,
44 heavy bombers (Tu-22) and 1,068 Kh-55 cruise missiles
Which have been fired at Ukraine in this war.
44 heavy bombers (Tu-22) and 1,068 Kh-55 cruise missiles
Which have been fired at Ukraine in this war.
December 4, 2024 at 8:38 AM
OTD in 2009 Russia re-affirmed our commitment to 1994 Budapest Memorandum guaranteeing Ukraine's territorial integrity signed in exchange for their nukes, associated delivery systems,
44 heavy bombers (Tu-22) and 1,068 Kh-55 cruise missiles
Which have been fired at Ukraine in this war.
44 heavy bombers (Tu-22) and 1,068 Kh-55 cruise missiles
Which have been fired at Ukraine in this war.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate 'shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces' reut.rs/4eZaOYD
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces".
reut.rs
December 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate 'shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces' reut.rs/4eZaOYD
Ondertussen chirpen er krekels en rolt er wat tumbleweed voorbij in de Wetstraat.
Infographic: Nederlandse steun aan Oekraïne, 2022-2025. open.overheid.nl/documenten/9...
December 3, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Ondertussen chirpen er krekels en rolt er wat tumbleweed voorbij in de Wetstraat.
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Trots op dit trio-interview met @tomsimoens.bsky.social @generalmarc.bsky.social in De Morgen dit WE.
BLUF: we hebben 🇷🇺 jarenlang onderschat & staan nu voor een enorme inspanning om onze defensie weer op orde te krijgen. Dat vergt 📈 strategische realiteitszin en Navo-aandacht in ons nat'l debat.
BLUF: we hebben 🇷🇺 jarenlang onderschat & staan nu voor een enorme inspanning om onze defensie weer op orde te krijgen. Dat vergt 📈 strategische realiteitszin en Navo-aandacht in ons nat'l debat.
December 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Trots op dit trio-interview met @tomsimoens.bsky.social @generalmarc.bsky.social in De Morgen dit WE.
BLUF: we hebben 🇷🇺 jarenlang onderschat & staan nu voor een enorme inspanning om onze defensie weer op orde te krijgen. Dat vergt 📈 strategische realiteitszin en Navo-aandacht in ons nat'l debat.
BLUF: we hebben 🇷🇺 jarenlang onderschat & staan nu voor een enorme inspanning om onze defensie weer op orde te krijgen. Dat vergt 📈 strategische realiteitszin en Navo-aandacht in ons nat'l debat.
Een militair die op 18 jaar start bij #Defensie heeft er in het huidige systeem 38 jaar dienst opzitten. Dit is gerekend zonder overuren, nachten en weekends die ze werken tijdens operaties.
11 jaar erbij, dat is schuttersputjes graven tot je 67. Defensie als aantrekkelijke werkgever of whatever...
11 jaar erbij, dat is schuttersputjes graven tot je 67. Defensie als aantrekkelijke werkgever of whatever...
Ploegde door cijfers van Defensie over impact pensioenhervorming. Contra-intuïtief. Kost geld + netto verlies. ⬇️
Miljarden aan militair materieel, niemand om het te gebruiken: door pensioenhervorming dreigt nijpend personeelstekort bij Belgisch leger
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Miljarden aan militair materieel, niemand om het te gebruiken: door pensioenhervorming dreigt nijpend personeelstekort bij Belgisch leger
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Miljarden aan militair materieel, niemand om het te gebruiken: door pensioenhervorming dreigt nijpend personeelstekort bij Belgisch leger
www.vrt.be
December 3, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Een militair die op 18 jaar start bij #Defensie heeft er in het huidige systeem 38 jaar dienst opzitten. Dit is gerekend zonder overuren, nachten en weekends die ze werken tijdens operaties.
11 jaar erbij, dat is schuttersputjes graven tot je 67. Defensie als aantrekkelijke werkgever of whatever...
11 jaar erbij, dat is schuttersputjes graven tot je 67. Defensie als aantrekkelijke werkgever of whatever...