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WEB5 days ago · FDD's Long War Journal covers the latest developments and trends in the global jihadist movement, with a focus on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Israel. Read news, analysis, and podcasts on topics such as the Taliban, Hamas, Hezbollah, and more.
Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBThis web page shows an interactive map of Afghanistan's districts and provinces, indicating the level of Taliban control based on open-source information and Resolute Support assessments. It also provides time lapse videos of the Taliban's advance and the security situation since 2014.
Army releases report on battle at Combat Outpost Keating
WEBFeb 6, 2010 · The report details the battle that nearly overran COP Keating in Nuristan Province in October 2009, where US forces killed 150 enemy fighters and suffered eight casualties. It also analyzes the factors that contributed to the attack, such as the delayed closure of the outpost, the limited intelligence, and the enemy's tactics.
UN report on Taliban controlled and contested districts tracks with …
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Much has happened in Afghanistan since April, and the security situation has worsened. For instance, on Thursday, the Taliban overran Gizab district in Uruzgan (this update will be reflected in LWJ’s map on June 4 as the map updates overnight.) The status of Gizab and other districts which have become contested or fell under Taliban control since April are not reflected in the UN report.
The battle for Sirte, Libya continues | FDD's Long War Journal
WEBAug 18, 2016 · US Africa Command announced today that the US has carried out 62 “precision” airstrikes since Aug. 1 in support of “Operation Odyssey Lightning,” which seeks to dislodge the Islamic State from its stronghold in Sirte, Libya. On Aug. 17, the US bombed 13 “enemy fighting positions” and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). Al Bunyan Al Marsoos (“Solid Structure ...
Harakat al Nujaba | FDD's Long War Journal
WEBOct 10, 2023 · The US Department of State added Harakat al Nujaba, an Iranian-supported Shiite militia which operates in both Iraq and Syria, and its leader, Akram ‘Abbas al Kaabi to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Kaabi has pledged loyalty to Iran’s Supreme Leader and has said he would overthrow the Iraqi government if ordered to do so.
Ghazni City falls to the Taliban | FDD's Long War Journal
WEBAug 12, 2021 · The Taliban now effectively controls Ghazni province, as it has captured all but three districts, which are contested, according to an ongoing assessment of the security situation by FDD’s Long War Journal. Ghazni province, which straddles both the south and east of Afghanistan is the first province in the region to fall to the Taliban.
Analysis: Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Hurras al-Din reach a new accord
WEBFeb 15, 2019 · On Feb. 10, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Hurras al-Din (HAD) reached a new accord. The agreement was forged after nearly two weeks of vitriolic debate — the latest in a series of disagreements between HTS and a group of al Qaeda veterans. The latter camp is trying to undermine the authority of HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani and his lieutenants, but there are also deeper issues ...
Green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan: the data - Long War Journal
WEBAug 23, 2012 · This web page provides a comprehensive analysis of the attacks by Afghan forces on Coalition forces in Afghanistan, also known as green-on-blue attacks. It covers the causes, trends, responses, and Taliban claims of these attacks, as well as a timeline of incidents from 2008 to 2015.
Estimating Russia’s Kh-101 Production Capacity - Long War Journal
WEBDec 16, 2022 · The web page analyzes data from downed Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles to estimate how many of them Russia has produced and used in its strikes against Ukraine. It also discusses the challenges and strategies of Western export controls and Russian covert procurement of Western components for the missile.
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