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#Brazil 🇧🇷: Ultras and gang members celebrating #Flamengo Brazilian league “Série A” title win in #RiodeJaneiro with weapons and fireworks 🎆.
Gunmen are armed with AKS-47 platform rifles AR-15 carbines —notably some fitted with long-range COTS scopes and drum magazines.
Gunmen are armed with AKS-47 platform rifles AR-15 carbines —notably some fitted with long-range COTS scopes and drum magazines.
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
#Brazil 🇧🇷: Ultras and gang members celebrating #Flamengo Brazilian league “Série A” title win in #RiodeJaneiro with weapons and fireworks 🎆.
Gunmen are armed with AKS-47 platform rifles AR-15 carbines —notably some fitted with long-range COTS scopes and drum magazines.
Gunmen are armed with AKS-47 platform rifles AR-15 carbines —notably some fitted with long-range COTS scopes and drum magazines.
#Nigeria 🇳🇬: Al-Qaeda "Jama'at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin" ( #JNIM ) attacked Nigerian Forces and killed several soldiers in #Karunji (Duruma), #Kwara State.
Militants captured #Belgium made 🇧🇪 FN FAL Para 50.63 rifles, #China made 🇨🇳 Type 80 machine gun and misc materials.
Militants captured #Belgium made 🇧🇪 FN FAL Para 50.63 rifles, #China made 🇨🇳 Type 80 machine gun and misc materials.
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Cárteles Unidos" ('R5' Cartel) Drone-bombed "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) members in #Michoacán / #Jalisco.
The United Cartel members seemingly used possible DJI Mavic/Matrice Drones carrying Air-Dropped Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
The United Cartel members seemingly used possible DJI Mavic/Matrice Drones carrying Air-Dropped Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Cárteles Unidos" ('R5' Cartel) Drone-bombed "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) members in #Michoacán / #Jalisco.
The United Cartel members seemingly used possible DJI Mavic/Matrice Drones carrying Air-Dropped Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
The United Cartel members seemingly used possible DJI Mavic/Matrice Drones carrying Air-Dropped Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
#Syria / #Tajikistan 🇸🇾🇹🇯: A new video posted by Tajik member of the Syrian Army (formerly #HTS) in the city of #Idlib:
Tajik gunman is carrying a very rare #Italy made 🇮🇹 Beretta ARX160 A3 assault rifle with 16" barrel and Beretta PMX submachine gun.
Tajik gunman is carrying a very rare #Italy made 🇮🇹 Beretta ARX160 A3 assault rifle with 16" barrel and Beretta PMX submachine gun.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#Syria / #Tajikistan 🇸🇾🇹🇯: A new video posted by Tajik member of the Syrian Army (formerly #HTS) in the city of #Idlib:
Tajik gunman is carrying a very rare #Italy made 🇮🇹 Beretta ARX160 A3 assault rifle with 16" barrel and Beretta PMX submachine gun.
Tajik gunman is carrying a very rare #Italy made 🇮🇹 Beretta ARX160 A3 assault rifle with 16" barrel and Beretta PMX submachine gun.
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Knights Templar Cartel" (Los Caballeros Templarios) drone-bombed "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) members in #Michoacán.
Templar Cartel members seemingly used common DJI Mavic/Matrice COTS Drones armed with a couple of Improvised High-explosive Bombs (IED).
Templar Cartel members seemingly used common DJI Mavic/Matrice COTS Drones armed with a couple of Improvised High-explosive Bombs (IED).
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Knights Templar Cartel" (Los Caballeros Templarios) drone-bombed "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) members in #Michoacán.
Templar Cartel members seemingly used common DJI Mavic/Matrice COTS Drones armed with a couple of Improvised High-explosive Bombs (IED).
Templar Cartel members seemingly used common DJI Mavic/Matrice COTS Drones armed with a couple of Improvised High-explosive Bombs (IED).
#Russia / #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: A foreign Combatant of #Ukrainian Forces (from #Estonia 🇪🇪) preparing FPV Kamikaze Drones on the frontline.
The FPV Drones are seemingly armed with numerous TNT Blocks (Тротиловая Шашка) and at least one PG-7L Anti-Tank RPG warhead.
#RussiaUkraineWar
The FPV Drones are seemingly armed with numerous TNT Blocks (Тротиловая Шашка) and at least one PG-7L Anti-Tank RPG warhead.
#RussiaUkraineWar
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#Russia / #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: A foreign Combatant of #Ukrainian Forces (from #Estonia 🇪🇪) preparing FPV Kamikaze Drones on the frontline.
The FPV Drones are seemingly armed with numerous TNT Blocks (Тротиловая Шашка) and at least one PG-7L Anti-Tank RPG warhead.
#RussiaUkraineWar
The FPV Drones are seemingly armed with numerous TNT Blocks (Тротиловая Шашка) and at least one PG-7L Anti-Tank RPG warhead.
#RussiaUkraineWar
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) drone-bombed "Knights Templar Cartel" (Los Caballeros Templarios) members in #Michoacán.
The CJNG members apparently used a DJI Mavic/Matrice Drone armed with an Improvised High-explosive Bomb (IED).
The CJNG members apparently used a DJI Mavic/Matrice Drone armed with an Improvised High-explosive Bomb (IED).
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) drone-bombed "Knights Templar Cartel" (Los Caballeros Templarios) members in #Michoacán.
The CJNG members apparently used a DJI Mavic/Matrice Drone armed with an Improvised High-explosive Bomb (IED).
The CJNG members apparently used a DJI Mavic/Matrice Drone armed with an Improvised High-explosive Bomb (IED).
#France 🇫🇷: A gang member is selling a batch of 7.62x39mm "Kalashnikov" assault rifles on the French black market:
Several #Yugoslavia made Zastava M70AB2 rifles, M72B1 Light Machine Gun and #Albania made 🇦🇱 ASh-78 Tip-1 rifles can be seen —some with chopped barrels.
Several #Yugoslavia made Zastava M70AB2 rifles, M72B1 Light Machine Gun and #Albania made 🇦🇱 ASh-78 Tip-1 rifles can be seen —some with chopped barrels.
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#France 🇫🇷: A gang member is selling a batch of 7.62x39mm "Kalashnikov" assault rifles on the French black market:
Several #Yugoslavia made Zastava M70AB2 rifles, M72B1 Light Machine Gun and #Albania made 🇦🇱 ASh-78 Tip-1 rifles can be seen —some with chopped barrels.
Several #Yugoslavia made Zastava M70AB2 rifles, M72B1 Light Machine Gun and #Albania made 🇦🇱 ASh-78 Tip-1 rifles can be seen —some with chopped barrels.
#Palestine / #Israel 🇵🇸🇮🇱: Militias led by Israeli-backed "Yasser Abu Shabab" announced they will conduct operations with #IDF in #Rafah, #Gaza.
The militias in the video are armed with an AK-103-2 assault rifle (from #Libya 🇱🇾) and common AKM(S) / Type 56(-1) assault rifles.
The militias in the video are armed with an AK-103-2 assault rifle (from #Libya 🇱🇾) and common AKM(S) / Type 56(-1) assault rifles.
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#France 🇫🇷: A gang member is selling a rather interesting domestically made pocket pistol on the French black market.
A 6.35x16mmSR (.25 Auto) Unique Modèle 1919 pistol with DIY threaded barrel and silencer (suppressor) is on sale for €600.
A 6.35x16mmSR (.25 Auto) Unique Modèle 1919 pistol with DIY threaded barrel and silencer (suppressor) is on sale for €600.
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#France 🇫🇷: A gang member is selling a rather interesting domestically made pocket pistol on the French black market.
A 6.35x16mmSR (.25 Auto) Unique Modèle 1919 pistol with DIY threaded barrel and silencer (suppressor) is on sale for €600.
A 6.35x16mmSR (.25 Auto) Unique Modèle 1919 pistol with DIY threaded barrel and silencer (suppressor) is on sale for €600.
#Haiti 🇭🇹: "Lanmò2Jou" Gang seized wreckage of a helicopter used by National Police ( #PNH ) and malfunctioned in Port-au-Prince ( #Pòtoprens ).
Some gang members are seemingly carrying a rare #Israel made 🇮🇱 IWI Galil ACE 21 carbine (captured from PNH) and #USA made 🇺🇸 M14 rifle.
Some gang members are seemingly carrying a rare #Israel made 🇮🇱 IWI Galil ACE 21 carbine (captured from PNH) and #USA made 🇺🇸 M14 rifle.
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 AM
#Haiti 🇭🇹: "Lanmò2Jou" Gang seized wreckage of a helicopter used by National Police ( #PNH ) and malfunctioned in Port-au-Prince ( #Pòtoprens ).
Some gang members are seemingly carrying a rare #Israel made 🇮🇱 IWI Galil ACE 21 carbine (captured from PNH) and #USA made 🇺🇸 M14 rifle.
Some gang members are seemingly carrying a rare #Israel made 🇮🇱 IWI Galil ACE 21 carbine (captured from PNH) and #USA made 🇺🇸 M14 rifle.
#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" ( #CJNG ) allegedly burned a member of the "MF" Cartel with a Flamethrower in #Sinaloa.
CJNG member is using a possible FN SCAR 16S rifle fitted with Exothermic Tech "Pulsefire UBF" Underbarrel Flamethrower smuggled from #USA 🇺🇸.
CJNG member is using a possible FN SCAR 16S rifle fitted with Exothermic Tech "Pulsefire UBF" Underbarrel Flamethrower smuggled from #USA 🇺🇸.
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#Guatemala 🇬🇹: Gunmen ambushed and killed Elías Ramírez Andrés; Businessman and Former Mayoral Candidate in El Tejar.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
#Guatemala 🇬🇹: Gunmen ambushed and killed Elías Ramírez Andrés; Businessman and Former Mayoral Candidate in El Tejar.
#Venezuela 🇻🇪: Bolivarian Militia Forces and Venezuelan Army conducted military drills amid the rising tension with #USA 🇺🇸.
Militias apparently were armed with a notable modern #Russia made 🇷🇺 9K338 "Igla-S" MANPADS, FANB-issue AK-103 assault rifles and FN FAL 50.00 rifles.
Militias apparently were armed with a notable modern #Russia made 🇷🇺 9K338 "Igla-S" MANPADS, FANB-issue AK-103 assault rifles and FN FAL 50.00 rifles.
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#Venezuela 🇻🇪: Bolivarian Militia Forces and Venezuelan Army conducted military drills amid the rising tension with #USA 🇺🇸.
Militias apparently were armed with a notable modern #Russia made 🇷🇺 9K338 "Igla-S" MANPADS, FANB-issue AK-103 assault rifles and FN FAL 50.00 rifles.
Militias apparently were armed with a notable modern #Russia made 🇷🇺 9K338 "Igla-S" MANPADS, FANB-issue AK-103 assault rifles and FN FAL 50.00 rifles.