DaveT
@davet2024mtn.bsky.social
An ex Navy Intel guy turned teacher. International Affairs. Educator. Explorer. Big into learning about other cultures, including ancient cultures. Pro Ukrainian, Kurdish, SDF in NE Syria, Canada, Greenland, and kids with autism.
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U.S. special operations troops and Puntland Counter-Terrorism Forces carried out a pre-dawn assault on ISIS-Somalia hideouts in the Baalade Valley. More than 100 American SOF arrived by MH-60 helicopters with MQ-9 Reapers overhead, striking cave positions held by ISIS fighters.
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
U.S. special operations troops and Puntland Counter-Terrorism Forces carried out a pre-dawn assault on ISIS-Somalia hideouts in the Baalade Valley. More than 100 American SOF arrived by MH-60 helicopters with MQ-9 Reapers overhead, striking cave positions held by ISIS fighters.
Currently, SDF forces are firing missiles at positions belonging to HTS and SNA forces, who are bombing civilian areas.
Clashes continue in the region.
There are dead and wounded HTS/SNA forces..
It's going to be a long night..
Clashes continue in the region.
There are dead and wounded HTS/SNA forces..
It's going to be a long night..
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Currently, SDF forces are firing missiles at positions belonging to HTS and SNA forces, who are bombing civilian areas.
Clashes continue in the region.
There are dead and wounded HTS/SNA forces..
It's going to be a long night..
Clashes continue in the region.
There are dead and wounded HTS/SNA forces..
It's going to be a long night..
Indonesia sank 31 Chinese fishing boats into underwater scrap metal.
Chinese fishing fleets circle the world illegally fishing in other countries zones. Most countries have small navies and are unable to stop these fleets. They over fish the areas and move on. just completely destroy local areas.
Chinese fishing fleets circle the world illegally fishing in other countries zones. Most countries have small navies and are unable to stop these fleets. They over fish the areas and move on. just completely destroy local areas.
November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Indonesia sank 31 Chinese fishing boats into underwater scrap metal.
Chinese fishing fleets circle the world illegally fishing in other countries zones. Most countries have small navies and are unable to stop these fleets. They over fish the areas and move on. just completely destroy local areas.
Chinese fishing fleets circle the world illegally fishing in other countries zones. Most countries have small navies and are unable to stop these fleets. They over fish the areas and move on. just completely destroy local areas.
There had been numerous armed clashes between Syrian HTS forces and US backed SDF forced south of Raqqa.
Syrian Army renewed heavy weapons fire on SDF positions near Madaan. taking several SDF positions along hwy 4.
Soon afterwards US helicopters began circling the area.
Syrian Army renewed heavy weapons fire on SDF positions near Madaan. taking several SDF positions along hwy 4.
Soon afterwards US helicopters began circling the area.
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
There had been numerous armed clashes between Syrian HTS forces and US backed SDF forced south of Raqqa.
Syrian Army renewed heavy weapons fire on SDF positions near Madaan. taking several SDF positions along hwy 4.
Soon afterwards US helicopters began circling the area.
Syrian Army renewed heavy weapons fire on SDF positions near Madaan. taking several SDF positions along hwy 4.
Soon afterwards US helicopters began circling the area.
For the first time ever in human history, Christmas is on 25/25/25.
This phenomenon will never happen again.
This phenomenon will never happen again.
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
For the first time ever in human history, Christmas is on 25/25/25.
This phenomenon will never happen again.
This phenomenon will never happen again.
HTS and SNA forces violating ceasefire everywhere!
Damascus and Turkish forces attempted to attack SDF positions around the village of Khanim al-Ali, east of Raqqa, today. The SDF retaliated harshly.
SDF forces have captured large groups Of HTS terrorists trying to infiltrate the Raqqa area.
Damascus and Turkish forces attempted to attack SDF positions around the village of Khanim al-Ali, east of Raqqa, today. The SDF retaliated harshly.
SDF forces have captured large groups Of HTS terrorists trying to infiltrate the Raqqa area.
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
HTS and SNA forces violating ceasefire everywhere!
Damascus and Turkish forces attempted to attack SDF positions around the village of Khanim al-Ali, east of Raqqa, today. The SDF retaliated harshly.
SDF forces have captured large groups Of HTS terrorists trying to infiltrate the Raqqa area.
Damascus and Turkish forces attempted to attack SDF positions around the village of Khanim al-Ali, east of Raqqa, today. The SDF retaliated harshly.
SDF forces have captured large groups Of HTS terrorists trying to infiltrate the Raqqa area.
Update about Africa
The Islamic State ISIS and JAS (Boko Haram) are chasing each other down in boats on Lake Chad and engaging in huge gunfights. Hundreds of casualties between the two Islamist groups as they fight for control.
The Islamic State ISIS and JAS (Boko Haram) are chasing each other down in boats on Lake Chad and engaging in huge gunfights. Hundreds of casualties between the two Islamist groups as they fight for control.
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Update about Africa
The Islamic State ISIS and JAS (Boko Haram) are chasing each other down in boats on Lake Chad and engaging in huge gunfights. Hundreds of casualties between the two Islamist groups as they fight for control.
The Islamic State ISIS and JAS (Boko Haram) are chasing each other down in boats on Lake Chad and engaging in huge gunfights. Hundreds of casualties between the two Islamist groups as they fight for control.
Sad to see 8 Democrat Senators break. If you live in those states. please call them and let them know how disappointed you are.
This will start all over again in January. it was only a short stint.
Still missing is House of Rep Dem fm Arizona to sworn in
Texas has to vote for a new Dem person
This will start all over again in January. it was only a short stint.
Still missing is House of Rep Dem fm Arizona to sworn in
Texas has to vote for a new Dem person
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Sad to see 8 Democrat Senators break. If you live in those states. please call them and let them know how disappointed you are.
This will start all over again in January. it was only a short stint.
Still missing is House of Rep Dem fm Arizona to sworn in
Texas has to vote for a new Dem person
This will start all over again in January. it was only a short stint.
Still missing is House of Rep Dem fm Arizona to sworn in
Texas has to vote for a new Dem person
Two oversea military actions that I saw that were not covered.
1.Taliban forces began firing on Afghan civilians in Spin Bokdik. killing 20 injuring over 200. Pakistani Airforce struck Taliban targets stopping the attack on civilians.
2. Sudan RSF rebels shot down a huge Russian IL76 cargo plane
1.Taliban forces began firing on Afghan civilians in Spin Bokdik. killing 20 injuring over 200. Pakistani Airforce struck Taliban targets stopping the attack on civilians.
2. Sudan RSF rebels shot down a huge Russian IL76 cargo plane
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Two oversea military actions that I saw that were not covered.
1.Taliban forces began firing on Afghan civilians in Spin Bokdik. killing 20 injuring over 200. Pakistani Airforce struck Taliban targets stopping the attack on civilians.
2. Sudan RSF rebels shot down a huge Russian IL76 cargo plane
1.Taliban forces began firing on Afghan civilians in Spin Bokdik. killing 20 injuring over 200. Pakistani Airforce struck Taliban targets stopping the attack on civilians.
2. Sudan RSF rebels shot down a huge Russian IL76 cargo plane
As we continue to breath better after seeing the Positive voting results from last Tuesday.
I'm still seeing a hard core group of Republicans continue voting like they are brain washed and refuse to see the danger of the loss of Democracy and not follow the US Constitution.
We must be Vigilant!
I'm still seeing a hard core group of Republicans continue voting like they are brain washed and refuse to see the danger of the loss of Democracy and not follow the US Constitution.
We must be Vigilant!
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
As we continue to breath better after seeing the Positive voting results from last Tuesday.
I'm still seeing a hard core group of Republicans continue voting like they are brain washed and refuse to see the danger of the loss of Democracy and not follow the US Constitution.
We must be Vigilant!
I'm still seeing a hard core group of Republicans continue voting like they are brain washed and refuse to see the danger of the loss of Democracy and not follow the US Constitution.
We must be Vigilant!
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October 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Horrrific scenes from El Fasher, Sudan. After 18 months of siege and warnings, the Islamist RSF, backed by UAE, finally broke through. They did exactly what everyone feared, massacred almost all the civilians.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Horrrific scenes from El Fasher, Sudan. After 18 months of siege and warnings, the Islamist RSF, backed by UAE, finally broke through. They did exactly what everyone feared, massacred almost all the civilians.
There has been a long ongoing conflict in Sudan these days.
I've not been covering this conflict. UAE backs RSF forces while Turkey backs the main Sudanese Army.
it's not a real civil war. more like 2 Armed groups going at each other.
Reports today show UAE RSF forces killing lots of civilians.
I've not been covering this conflict. UAE backs RSF forces while Turkey backs the main Sudanese Army.
it's not a real civil war. more like 2 Armed groups going at each other.
Reports today show UAE RSF forces killing lots of civilians.
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
There has been a long ongoing conflict in Sudan these days.
I've not been covering this conflict. UAE backs RSF forces while Turkey backs the main Sudanese Army.
it's not a real civil war. more like 2 Armed groups going at each other.
Reports today show UAE RSF forces killing lots of civilians.
I've not been covering this conflict. UAE backs RSF forces while Turkey backs the main Sudanese Army.
it's not a real civil war. more like 2 Armed groups going at each other.
Reports today show UAE RSF forces killing lots of civilians.
Russia has sent an large IL76 cargo plane to Venezuela. The plane made several stops in Africa where Wagner Russian Mercenaries are stationed. So it's looking like about 100 combat experienced Wagner forces have arrived in Venezuela.
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Russia has sent an large IL76 cargo plane to Venezuela. The plane made several stops in Africa where Wagner Russian Mercenaries are stationed. So it's looking like about 100 combat experienced Wagner forces have arrived in Venezuela.
US Coalition continues to bring in major supplies and reinforcements into NE Syria from Kurdishstan Iraq.
Although the US has cut troop levels from 2000 to 1500. There goal is to equip the SDF forces to be an effective force against ISIS.
ISIS has increased attacks against SDF forces.
Although the US has cut troop levels from 2000 to 1500. There goal is to equip the SDF forces to be an effective force against ISIS.
ISIS has increased attacks against SDF forces.
October 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
US Coalition continues to bring in major supplies and reinforcements into NE Syria from Kurdishstan Iraq.
Although the US has cut troop levels from 2000 to 1500. There goal is to equip the SDF forces to be an effective force against ISIS.
ISIS has increased attacks against SDF forces.
Although the US has cut troop levels from 2000 to 1500. There goal is to equip the SDF forces to be an effective force against ISIS.
ISIS has increased attacks against SDF forces.
Another Anti Taliban group emerges to fight the Taliban.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) attacked a Taliban checkpoint in the Lashkargah square area, Kandahar province, killing two Taliban terrorists and wounding another. The military vehicle carrying the Taliban was also destroyed
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) attacked a Taliban checkpoint in the Lashkargah square area, Kandahar province, killing two Taliban terrorists and wounding another. The military vehicle carrying the Taliban was also destroyed
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Another Anti Taliban group emerges to fight the Taliban.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) attacked a Taliban checkpoint in the Lashkargah square area, Kandahar province, killing two Taliban terrorists and wounding another. The military vehicle carrying the Taliban was also destroyed
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) attacked a Taliban checkpoint in the Lashkargah square area, Kandahar province, killing two Taliban terrorists and wounding another. The military vehicle carrying the Taliban was also destroyed
US A-10 Warthogs aircraft are supporting SDF anti terrorists unit called HAT as they engage ISIS hideouts near Deir Ez Zor
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
US A-10 Warthogs aircraft are supporting SDF anti terrorists unit called HAT as they engage ISIS hideouts near Deir Ez Zor
The number of osprey and ch53 airborne aircraft flying towards Venezuela was huge. like 50 to 70 aircraft. support with Blackhawks and cobras
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The number of osprey and ch53 airborne aircraft flying towards Venezuela was huge. like 50 to 70 aircraft. support with Blackhawks and cobras
B-1 and B52 bombers are airborne and moving into striking distance of Venezuela.
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
B-1 and B52 bombers are airborne and moving into striking distance of Venezuela.
The US secret service has now shut down the park with access views of the White House being demolished. US secret service says that it's a security risk area. but the area was mainly photographers recording the destruction of the historic east wing.
October 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The US secret service has now shut down the park with access views of the White House being demolished. US secret service says that it's a security risk area. but the area was mainly photographers recording the destruction of the historic east wing.
US military command aircraft are up. Osprey helicopters airborne. US Marines loaded on assault ships for landing.
High level of engagement possible with Venezuela in next 48 hours
High level of engagement possible with Venezuela in next 48 hours
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
US military command aircraft are up. Osprey helicopters airborne. US Marines loaded on assault ships for landing.
High level of engagement possible with Venezuela in next 48 hours
High level of engagement possible with Venezuela in next 48 hours
SDF special forces, with direct support from the US-led International Coalition helicopters, carried out two simultaneous airdrops this morning in the villages of Takhihi and Al-Atal in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside to move on suspected ISIS hideouts.
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
SDF special forces, with direct support from the US-led International Coalition helicopters, carried out two simultaneous airdrops this morning in the villages of Takhihi and Al-Atal in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside to move on suspected ISIS hideouts.
In a highly unusual attack. US military aircraft carried out several airstrikes against possible ISIS targets in the desert. south of Raqqa in an area controlled by SDF
October 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In a highly unusual attack. US military aircraft carried out several airstrikes against possible ISIS targets in the desert. south of Raqqa in an area controlled by SDF
8 years ago. Raqqa was liberated.
YPG Intrnl Platoon fighting alongside Kurdish, Arab and US Coalition forces to drive out ISIS.
Few moments in history where freedom was won kinetically.
To build something fragile but real.
not for recognition but for others could choose their own future.
YPG Intrnl Platoon fighting alongside Kurdish, Arab and US Coalition forces to drive out ISIS.
Few moments in history where freedom was won kinetically.
To build something fragile but real.
not for recognition but for others could choose their own future.
October 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
8 years ago. Raqqa was liberated.
YPG Intrnl Platoon fighting alongside Kurdish, Arab and US Coalition forces to drive out ISIS.
Few moments in history where freedom was won kinetically.
To build something fragile but real.
not for recognition but for others could choose their own future.
YPG Intrnl Platoon fighting alongside Kurdish, Arab and US Coalition forces to drive out ISIS.
Few moments in history where freedom was won kinetically.
To build something fragile but real.
not for recognition but for others could choose their own future.