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southfront--2020-05-05--Satellite Image: Impact Of Explosion At Warehouse In Syria’s Homs On May 1

According to SANA itself and several other sources a lot of things are hit .
This might be fake , @ @ @ @ @ .
maybee someone should agrre in letting goofgle earth take new pictures .
In Denmark @ @ @ @ @ taken from all sides of every objekt ( almosy ) That woud be a great @ @

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On May 1, a large explosion erupted at the Syrian Army’s warehouse in the Ibn al-Haytham Barracks area near the city of Homs. Shrapnel and debris from the ammunition explosions fell on populated areas in Homs’ city center. MORE HERE
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southfront--2020-05-05--Military Situation In Afghanistan On May 5, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • The Ministry of @ @ @ @ @ of the Taliban attacks in the past 24 hours .
The clashes erupted in the @ @ @ @ @ Nuristan , Nangarhar , Maidan Wardak , Paktia , Paktika , Logar , Kandahar , @ @ @ @ @ , Balkh , Helmand , Nimroz , Badakhshan , Baghlan , Takhar , Kunduz ; @ @ @ @ @ 37 goverment fighters had defected and joined the group Balkh and Badakhshan provinces .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
The Ministry of Defense reported ‘scores’ of the Taliban attacks in the past 24 hours. The clashes erupted in the following provinces: Kunar, Nuristan, Nangarhar, Maidan Wardak, Paktia, Paktika, Logar, Kandahar, Badghis, Farah, Faryab, Balkh, Helmand, Nimroz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar, Kunduz;
The Taliban announced that 37 goverment fighters had defected and joined the group Balkh and Badakhshan provinces.
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southfront--2020-05-05--Government Of National Accord Begins Massive Push On LNA-Controlled Al-Watiya Airbase

On May 5th , the Government of National Accord ’ s ( GNA ) Turkish-backed forces began a renewed push for al-Watiya airbase , southwest of Tripoli .
The fighting for Tripoli is currently simmering , with very little activity , and it appears that the fighting is currently focused on al-Watiya .
A Turkish drone strike reportedly killed a LNA commander – Osama Amsek , he was the commander of the al-Watiya airbase .
There ’ s a large number of videos and photographs showing the GNA ’ s forces approaching al-Watiya .
The clashes began several kilometers away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Army withdrew inside the base , and the GNA began shelling positions while approaching .
In response Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar ’ s forces responded by shelling and airstriking the GNA column moving towards the airbase .
The GNA reportedly captured the entrance point to al-Watiya airbase , with the LNA targeting GNA vehicles in the vicinity of the base .
The heavy clashes , shelling for both sides , Turkish UAVs carrying out strikes , and still the LNA held .
The GNA forces withdrew , likely temporary before they renew the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Libya announced that they were cutting ties with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and joining the side of the GNA .
MORE ON THE TOPIC : • About 2,000 Syrian Militants Deployed By Turkey In Libya Fled To Europe : Report

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On May 5th, the Government of National Accord’s (GNA) Turkish-backed forces began a renewed push for al-Watiya airbase, southwest of Tripoli.
The fighting for Tripoli is currently simmering, with very little activity, and it appears that the fighting is currently focused on al-Watiya.
A Turkish drone strike reportedly killed a LNA commander – Osama Amsek, he was the commander of the al-Watiya airbase.
Libye: Oussama Amsek, le commandant pro-Haftar de la base aérienne de Watiyah a été tué par une frappe de drone TB-2. pic.twitter.com/7tR9msbLo5 — Restitutor Orientis (@RestitutorOrien) May 5, 2020
Libya: Turkey back GNA force Toward Al-Watiyah pic.twitter.com/vU3CJLTh7i — Gohar Nawaz Khan (@goharkhan47) May 5, 2020
There’s a large number of videos and photographs showing the GNA’s forces approaching al-Watiya.
Libya: Turkey back GNA fighters around Al Watiyah pic.twitter.com/XwNUj8NPd4 — Gohar Nawaz Khan (@goharkhan47) May 5, 2020
The clashes began several kilometers away from al-Watiya, but the Libyan National Army withdrew inside the base, and the GNA began shelling positions while approaching.
#عااااااجل | قصف صاروخي للجيش على مواقع بقاعدة الوطية الجوية وقواتنا الان تبعد على قاعدة الوطية الجوية 10km.#البركان_ينتصر — عماد فتحي E.Fathi (@emad_badish) May 5, 2020
In response Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s forces responded by shelling and airstriking the GNA column moving towards the airbase.
مقاتلات سلاح الجو تشن #أكثر من #10غارات قوية حتى #الآن بددت فيها بعض قوات معاتيه أنقرة #المهاجمة على الوطية ومثلها قوة في أبوقرين .??? — غصة الخوارج (@LiBya_73) May 5, 2020
The GNA reportedly captured the entrance point to al-Watiya airbase, with the LNA targeting GNA vehicles in the vicinity of the base.
أثناء فرار مليشيات السراج من محيط قاعدة الوطية تحت ضربات سلاح الجو ومدفعية الجيش الليبي وتدمير عدد من الآليات .#ليبيا #libya pic.twitter.com/G6mSgi9Ihg — محمد الجالي (@hamoalgali) May 5, 2020
The heavy clashes, shelling for both sides, Turkish UAVs carrying out strikes, and still the LNA held.
The GNA forces withdrew, likely temporary before they renew the push.
After a big, multi-hour attack by the #GNA ground forces & #Turkish drones was attempted on #Wattiyah Airbase, the #GNA stepped back (probably temporarily). The event above being immediately conveyed by #Emirati media attests to the strategic & symbolic importance of the airbase https://t.co/8k44B8FKTV — Jalel Harchaoui (@JMJalel_H) May 5, 2020
Meanwhile, several locations around Libya announced that they were cutting ties with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and joining the side of the GNA.
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southfront--2020-05-05--UPDATED: Trump Bodyguard Arrested By Venezuelan Authorities

UPDATE : It appears that one of the people arrested by Venezuelan authorities was Luke Denman , a mercenaries with American citizenship .
Footage shows that Denman , along with his boss and former colleague Jordan Goodro ensured the safety of US President Donald Trump at a political event .
The photographs can be seen below : After the photos began to appear in the media of SilverCorp PMC ’ s Director Jordan Goodro and his activities to ensure the safety of US President Donald Trump , the ambiguous photos disappeared from the company ’ s accounts on social networks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the White House recent events in Venezuela .
On May 4th , the Venezuelan authorities foiled a second “ terrorist infiltration ” attempt , capturing 8 suspects .
Local fishermen detected the armed incursion and alerted the Venezuelan armed forces .
According to Aragua ’ s Governor Rodolfo Marco , through local intelligence units and the joint civic-military unity the apprehension of these perpetrators was made possible .
The Venezuelan authorities reported that the eight “ terrorists ” were arrested inside the town of Chuao in the Aragua state ; they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harm to the South American nation .
Among the detained is Antonio Jose Sequea , who was photographed on April 30th , 2019 , alongside Leopoldo Lopez during the failed coup attempt in Caracas .
Also , Adolfo Baduel , son of retired general Raul Baduel former Defense Minister to Hugo Chavez ; and two alleged and currently named U.S. citizens .
This is the second alleged plot foiled in two days .
On May 3rd , the Venezuelan authorities reportedly killed nine mercenaries and detained two others , who were part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They also seized 10 rifles , a Glock 9mm pistol , two AFAG machine guns that were part of the Federal Legislative Palace ’ s weapons park stolen by seditious groups in the April 2019 coup attempt .
Allegedly , the entire plot was orchestrated by a former US special forces operative – Jordan Goudreau .
There is a video of Goudreau speaking on the matter : According to Goudreau , his plan had been coordinated with Guaido who signed a contract on Oct. 16 , 2019 , for US $ 212 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poleo published the document Sunday evening , which she purported to be a copy of the original contract .
Poleo interviewed Goudreau , who asserted that Silvercorp was hired to provide services , including “ strategic planning , ” “ equipment procuring ” and “ project execution advisement , ” by none other than Guaido , who despite the evidence has denied it .
Also , several audio recordings of an alleged conference call between Guiado , Goudreau , and senior Guaido envoy Sergio Vergara , in which they agreed to sign the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone public arguing he only got US $ 50,000 through political consultant Juan Jose Rendon and the opposition kept promising to get him the rest but didn ’ t deliver .
The presumed “ Operation Gedeon ” is a thorough conspiracy , with Venezuelan media even providing an infographic : On May 3rd , after the first attack was stopped Silvercorp ’ s account tweeted “ strikeforce incursion into Venezuela .
60 Venezuelan , 2 American ex-Green Beret.
” Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said the government has evidence linking the attacks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC : • A New Frustrated Chapter in the Violent War Against Venezuela • China Purchases More Venezuelan Oil In Push For Geopolitical Influence • Venezuelan Forces Neutralized Group Of Mercenaries That Landed Near Capital ( Videos , Photos ) • Ex-Green Beret Was Behind Failed Attempt At ‘ Armed Invasion ’ Of Venezuela Funded By US Billionaires

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UPDATE: It appears that one of the people arrested by Venezuelan authorities was Luke Denman, a mercenaries with American citizenship. Footage shows that Denman, along with his boss and former colleague Jordan Goodro ensured the safety of US President Donald Trump at a political event. The photographs can be seen below:
After the photos began to appear in the media of SilverCorp PMC’s Director Jordan Goodro and his activities to ensure the safety of US President Donald Trump, the ambiguous photos disappeared from the company’s accounts on social networks.
Donald Trump himself denies any connection with the White House recent events in Venezuela.
On May 4th, the Venezuelan authorities foiled a second “terrorist infiltration” attempt, capturing 8 suspects.
Local fishermen detected the armed incursion and alerted the Venezuelan armed forces.
According to Aragua’s Governor Rodolfo Marco, through local intelligence units and the joint civic-military unity the apprehension of these perpetrators was made possible.
The Venezuelan authorities reported that the eight “terrorists” were arrested inside the town of Chuao in the Aragua state; they were armed and attempting to infiltrate to cause harm to the South American nation.
“We continue in Popular Victory, how great we are! #BolivarianFury operation is proving its efficiency. Mercenaries who step on our homeland’s soil will be exposed to the people’s dignity,” the President Constituent Assembly Diosdado Cabello said shortly after the apprehension of the suspects.
1. Este es uno de los 2 gringos detenidos en #Chuao, el hijo de Baduel confirmó que trabajan para la seguridad de @realDonaldTrump. Esta historia pica y se extiende pic.twitter.com/naXuwmpdld — Madelein Garcia (@madeleintlSUR) May 4, 2020
“This is one of the two U.S. nationals captured in Chuao, Baduel’s son confirmed that they work for the security of Donald Trump.”
Among the detained is Antonio Jose Sequea, who was photographed on April 30th, 2019, alongside Leopoldo Lopez during the failed coup attempt in Caracas.
Also, Adolfo Baduel, son of retired general Raul Baduel former Defense Minister to Hugo Chavez; and two alleged and currently named U.S. citizens.
This is the second alleged plot foiled in two days. On May 3rd, the Venezuelan authorities reportedly killed nine mercenaries and detained two others, who were part of what they called “Operation Gideon”.
They also seized 10 rifles, a Glock 9mm pistol, two AFAG machine guns that were part of the Federal Legislative Palace’s weapons park stolen by seditious groups in the April 2019 coup attempt.
Allegedly, the entire plot was orchestrated by a former US special forces operative – Jordan Goudreau.
#LIVE |@NicolasMaduro: “Venezuelan opposition is so decomposed that they are privatizing the complot now, hiring a terrorist mercenary and then letting him down. But this person called Jordan Goudreau, ex-U.S. soldier, has proven there is a contract signed between him and Guaido” pic.twitter.com/LDI2Z9a5bF — teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) May 5, 2020
There is a video of Goudreau speaking on the matter:
According to Goudreau, his plan had been coordinated with Guaido who signed a contract on Oct. 16, 2019, for US$212 million. Miami-based opposition Venezuelan journalist Patricia Poleo published the document Sunday evening, which she purported to be a copy of the original contract. Poleo interviewed Goudreau, who asserted that Silvercorp was hired to provide services, including “strategic planning,” “equipment procuring” and “project execution advisement,” by none other than Guaido, who despite the evidence has denied it. Also, several audio recordings of an alleged conference call between Guiado, Goudreau, and senior Guaido envoy Sergio Vergara, in which they agreed to sign the contract were released. Now he has gone public arguing he only got US$50,000 through political consultant Juan Jose Rendon and the opposition kept promising to get him the rest but didn’t deliver.
The presumed “Operation Gedeon” is a thorough conspiracy, with Venezuelan media even providing an infographic:
On May 3rd, after the first attack was stopped Silvercorp’s account tweeted “strikeforce incursion into Venezuela. 60 Venezuelan, 2 American ex-Green Beret.” Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said the government has evidence linking the attacks to the U.S. and Colombia.
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southfront--2020-05-06--New Daraa Attack Claims Lives Of Several Syrian Service Members

On May 6 , two Syrian service members were killed and three others were injured in an attack on their check point in the southern governorate of Daraa .
According to pro-government sources , the attack targeted a Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) checkpoint in the town of Mleihat Gharbiyyeh in the eastern Daraa countryside .
The attack was the second largest in Daraa this week .
Two days ago , gunmen attacked and killed nine policemen in the town of Muzayrib in northwest Daraa .
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack , yet .
In response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SAA placed its forces in Daraa on high-alert .
Large reinforcements were also dispatched to different parts of the southern governorate , according to opposition sources .
Dozens of Syrian service members , including intelligence personnel , were killed in Daraa over the last few weeks .
The SAA and security forces may be preparing to launch a series of operations in order to secure the governorate .
MORE ON THIS TOPIC : • Russia And Turkey Hold 8th Joint Patrol In Southern Idlib .
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On May 6, two Syrian service members were killed and three others were injured in an attack on their check point in the southern governorate of Daraa.
According to pro-government sources, the attack targeted a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) checkpoint in the town of Mleihat Gharbiyyeh in the eastern Daraa countryside.
The attack was the second largest in Daraa this week. Two days ago, gunmen attacked and killed nine policemen in the town of Muzayrib in northwest Daraa. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, yet.
In response to the recent wave of attacks, the SAA placed its forces in Daraa on high-alert. Large reinforcements were also dispatched to different parts of the southern governorate, according to opposition sources.
Dozens of Syrian service members, including intelligence personnel, were killed in Daraa over the last few weeks. The SAA and security forces may be preparing to launch a series of operations in order to secure the governorate.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Map Update: Reported Route Of Extended Russian-Turkish Patrol On M4 Highway

They…Putin , macron , trump , merkel , johnson etc.. are all in 1 boat…Fighting against us 99 % ….udumm99 @ @ @ @ @ the same DREAM total Digital Nanotechnology Population control trump could not care less for the @ @ @ @ @ care less for the average russian Merkel could not care less for the average german @ @ @ @ @ for the average french Johnson could not care less for the average british

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This map provides a general look at the reported route of the 8th joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 highway in southern Idlib, which took place on May 5. MORE HERE
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southfront--2020-05-06--Russia’s 75th Victory Day Parade To Only Feature Air Show

On the morning of May 9th , 75 helicopters and aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces will take off from 8 airfields scattered around Russia to commemorate the 75th anniversary Victory Day parade .
Then they , at exactly the appointed time , will gather in a given air district of the near Moscow region in order to pass over the Red Square in a single formation .
The first combat vehicle should appear at 10 in the morning .
The air parade will be opened by a group of the world ’ s largest transport helicopter Mi-26 and four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group is Lieutenant Colonel Sergey Polyakov , “ Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation ” , a sniper pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of 5700 hours , and was awarded the Nesterov and “ For Courage ” medals .
The group of five strike transport helicopters Mi-35m will continue the parade formation .
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Golyakov , a sniper pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of 3,500 hours , was awarded the Order of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will appear in the sky .
The leader of the group is Colonel Vasily Kleschenko , a sniper pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of more than 2000 hours , was awarded the medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland , II degree with swords .
The next in the air formation will be the “ Golden Eagles ” aerobatic team on Mi-28n “ Night Hunter ” helicopters .
The leader of the group is Colonel Andrei Popov , “ Honored Military Pilot of the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a war veteran , has a total flying time of 3600 hours , and was awarded the Order of Courage .
Then over Moscow will appear the radar patrol and guidance complex – A-50u , capable of simultaneously tracking more than 50 enemy targets .
At the helm of the aircraft is Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Levchenko , a 2nd class pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of 2,300 hours .
Following is a link of three heavy long-range military transport aircraft – IL-76md , capable of delivering more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world .
Major Sergey Melnikov , 1st class pilot , a war veteran , leads the group , has a total flying time of more than 3,000 hours , and is awarded the Nesterov Medal .
Following that are three Tu-95MS strategic bombers .
The aircraft is an integral part of nuclear deterrence forces .
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Sergey Ilyin , a 1st-class pilot , has a total flight time of 3100 hours , and was awarded the Nesterov Medal .
Following that are the Tu-160 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tu-22m3 long-range bomber .
The group will be headed by Major Alexei Volyansky , a 2nd-class pilot , with a total flying time of more than 800 hours .
Pilots of the Aerospace Forces will show in the sky over Moscow the fulfillment of the most difficult piloting “ trick ” – refueling the Tu-160 strategic missile carrier in the air .
Following that , four modernized MiG-29smt fighter jets will pass above Moscow .
The group is headed by Lieutenant Colonel George Dedio , a 1st-class pilot , a war veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than one thousand hours , and was awarded the medal “ For Military Distinctions ” .
The next group of aircraft – four front-line bombers – Su-24m .
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel German Anakhov , a sniper pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of 1860 hours , was awarded the Order of Courage , a medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland , II degree with swords , medals “ For Courage ” and Nesterov .
Following that comes the turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They also carry the Kinzhal hypersonic missile .
The leader of the group is Major Yevgeny Shalagin , a 1st-class pilot , test pilot , participant in the testing of advanced aircraft and weapons , has a total flight time of more than 1000 hours .
Then , the newer aircraft ’ s turn will come – Su-57 fighter jets .
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Vladimir Volotskov , a test pilot of the 1st class , a war veteran , mastered the latest aviation equipment and new methods of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 1900 hours , and was awarded the medals “ For Military Valor ” and “ For Strengthening the Military Commonwealth ” .
The tactical aviation follows the fighter jets – it consists of Su-34 bombers , Su-30cm and Su-35s fighters .
The leader of the group is Colonel Yuri Gritsaenko , “ Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation ” , a sniper pilot with experience in combat operations with a total flying time of more than 2000 hours , awarded the Order of Merit to the Fatherland Medal of the II @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s medal .
Then , unique aerobatic teams “ Russian Knights ” and “ Swifts ” will appear in the sky on Su-30cm and MiG-29 fighters .
The group is headed by Colonel Andrei Alekseev , “ Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation ” , a sniper pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of 2810 hours , was awarded the Order for Military Merit , and the Nesterov Medal .
By tradition , the parade system of the Russian Aerospace Forces will be closed by six Su-25cm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capital with the colors of the State Flag of the Russian Federation .
The group is headed by Colonel Alexander Kotov , “ Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation ” , a sniper pilot , a war veteran , has a total flying time of more than 2000 hours , was awarded the Order for Military Merit , the medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland , II degree , with swords .
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On the morning of May 9th, 75 helicopters and aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces will take off from 8 airfields scattered around Russia to commemorate the 75th anniversary Victory Day parade.
Then they, at exactly the appointed time, will gather in a given air district of the near Moscow region in order to pass over the Red Square in a single formation. The first combat vehicle should appear at 10 in the morning.
The air parade will be opened by a group of the world’s largest transport helicopter Mi-26 and four helicopters Mi-8.
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Sergey Polyakov, “Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation”, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of 5700 hours, and was awarded the Nesterov and “For Courage” medals.
The group of five strike transport helicopters Mi-35m will continue the parade formation.
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Golyakov, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of 3,500 hours, was awarded the Order of Courage.
Then the Ka-52 Alligator helicopters will appear in the sky.
The leader of the group is Colonel Vasily Kleschenko, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of more than 2000 hours, was awarded the medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland, II degree with swords.
The next in the air formation will be the “Golden Eagles” aerobatic team on Mi-28n “Night Hunter” helicopters.
The leader of the group is Colonel Andrei Popov, “Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation”, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of 3600 hours, and was awarded the Order of Courage.
Then over Moscow will appear the radar patrol and guidance complex – A-50u, capable of simultaneously tracking more than 50 enemy targets.
At the helm of the aircraft is Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Levchenko, a 2nd class pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of 2,300 hours.
Following is a link of three heavy long-range military transport aircraft – IL-76md, capable of delivering more than 40 tons of cargo to anywhere in the world.
Major Sergey Melnikov, 1st class pilot, a war veteran, leads the group, has a total flying time of more than 3,000 hours, and is awarded the Nesterov Medal.
Following that are three Tu-95MS strategic bombers. The aircraft is an integral part of nuclear deterrence forces. The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Sergey Ilyin, a 1st-class pilot, has a total flight time of 3100 hours, and was awarded the Nesterov Medal.
Following that are the Tu-160 strategic missile bomber, as well as the Tu-22m3 long-range bomber. The group will be headed by Major Alexei Volyansky, a 2nd-class pilot, with a total flying time of more than 800 hours.
Pilots of the Aerospace Forces will show in the sky over Moscow the fulfillment of the most difficult piloting “trick” – refueling the Tu-160 strategic missile carrier in the air.
Following that, four modernized MiG-29smt fighter jets will pass above Moscow.
The group is headed by Lieutenant Colonel George Dedio, a 1st-class pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of more than one thousand hours, and was awarded the medal “For Military Distinctions”.
The next group of aircraft – four front-line bombers – Su-24m.
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel German Anakhov, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of 1860 hours, was awarded the Order of Courage, a medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree with swords, medals “For Courage” and Nesterov.
Following that comes the turn of a group of MiG-31K fighter-interceptors. They also carry the Kinzhal hypersonic missile.
The leader of the group is Major Yevgeny Shalagin, a 1st-class pilot, test pilot, participant in the testing of advanced aircraft and weapons, has a total flight time of more than 1000 hours.
Then, the newer aircraft’s turn will come – Su-57 fighter jets.
The leader of the group is Lieutenant Colonel Vladimir Volotskov, a test pilot of the 1st class, a war veteran, mastered the latest aviation equipment and new methods of warfare, has a total flying time of 1900 hours, and was awarded the medals “For Military Valor” and “For Strengthening the Military Commonwealth”.
The tactical aviation follows the fighter jets – it consists of Su-34 bombers, Su-30cm and Su-35s fighters.
The leader of the group is Colonel Yuri Gritsaenko, “Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation”, a sniper pilot with experience in combat operations with a total flying time of more than 2000 hours, awarded the Order of Merit to the Fatherland Medal of the II degree, with swords, Nesterov’s medal.
Then, unique aerobatic teams “Russian Knights” and “Swifts” will appear in the sky on Su-30cm and MiG-29 fighters.
The group is headed by Colonel Andrei Alekseev, “Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation”, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of 2810 hours, was awarded the Order for Military Merit, and the Nesterov Medal.
By tradition, the parade system of the Russian Aerospace Forces will be closed by six Su-25cm attack aircraft, coloring the sky of the capital with the colors of the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
The group is headed by Colonel Alexander Kotov, “Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation”, a sniper pilot, a war veteran, has a total flying time of more than 2000 hours, was awarded the Order for Military Merit, the medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland, II degree, with swords.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Military Situation In Afghanistan On May 6, 2020 (Map Update)

Try to use ‘ ISIL ’ to refer to the terrorist group .
Isis is a Goddess still venerated to @ @ @ @ @ women named after her .
By using the acronym ‘ ISIS ’ you play into @ @ @ @ @ controlled intelligence services .
It would be like using ‘ Virgin Mary ’ ( which @ @ @ @ @ theology to Isis ) .

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A brief overivew of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
At least 5 ISIS members were killed in a special operation by government forces in the Shakardara district, Kabul province;
The Taliban claims that 15 government troops switched the side to the group in the Raghistan district of Badakhshan province;
A governemnt fighter deffected to the Taliban in the Mohammad Nirkh district of Wardak province;
Pro-Taliban sources say that there is no ceasefire with government forces because the Kabul government is not a part of the US-Taliban deal.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Military Situation In Syria On May 6, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • On May 5 @ @ @ @ @ took place in southern Idlib .
The length of the patrol was extended ; • @ @ @ @ @ buldozers of the Turkish Army with anti-tank guided missiles near Afis ; • The Syrian @ @ @ @ @ cells west of al-Mayadeen ; MORE ON THE TOPIC : • Military Situation In Syria @ @ @ @ @ ( Map Update )

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southfront--2020-05-06--Russia And Turkey Hold 8th Joint Patrol In Southern Idlib. It’s 2 Times Longer Than Previous Ones (P

Russia And Turkey Hold 8th Joint Patrol In Southern Idlib. It’s 2 Times Longer Than Previous Ones (Photos, Videos)

Russia and Turkey seem to be achieving some progress in the implementation of the southern Idlib de-escalation agreement .
On May 5 , the Russian Military Police and the Turkish Army hold a 8th joint patrol along the M4 highway , west of Saraqib .
The length of the patrol was 2 times bigger than the length of the previous ones .
Russian forces forces for the first time reached the militant-held town of Nayrab , located near the M4 highway .
This development marked a small but importrant breakthrough in the impelentation of the de-escalation deal .
All the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ east of Nayrab and the patrols were not able to reach it .
Despite this , there are still a lot of work to implement the deal .
Russia and Turkey agreed to establish an extensive security zone along the M4 hgihway .
Most of the area still remains in the hands of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other al-Qaeda-linked groups .
Furthermore , recently a local military incident happened between the Syrian Army and the Turkish Army near Afis .
MORE ON THE TOPIC : • In Video : Syrians Destroyed 2 Buldozers @ @ @ @ @ @

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Russia and Turkey seem to be achieving some progress in the implementation of the southern Idlib de-escalation agreement.
On May 5, the Russian Military Police and the Turkish Army hold a 8th joint patrol along the M4 highway, west of Saraqib. The length of the patrol was 2 times bigger than the length of the previous ones. Russian forces forces for the first time reached the militant-held town of Nayrab, located near the M4 highway.
This development marked a small but importrant breakthrough in the impelentation of the de-escalation deal. All the previous patrols were blocked by Idlib radicals east of Nayrab and the patrols were not able to reach it.
Despite this, there are still a lot of work to implement the deal. Russia and Turkey agreed to establish an extensive security zone along the M4 hgihway. Most of the area still remains in the hands of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other al-Qaeda-linked groups. Furthermore, recently a local military incident happened between the Syrian Army and the Turkish Army near Afis.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Military Situation In Yemen On May 5, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : MORE ON THE TOPIC @ @ @ @ @ Yemen On May 4 , 2020 ( Map Update )

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Ceasefire violations were reported in al-Hudaydah;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Wadi Jarah 4 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Majzar area 5 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplane struck the Nihm area;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck targets in Sanaa province 3 times.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Crude Oil Price Recovers Slightly, But There’s Little Hope Of Avoiding Recession

On May 5th , Brent crude oil price went up by 13 % up to $ 30 per barrel , but this isn ’ t a sign that the economic downturn is being reversed for the better .
The price of Brent is a week-long increase , returning from below $ 20 per barrel .
Stock markets also made gains , despite a decision by the German constitutional court that appeared to undermine efforts by the European Central Bank ( ECB ) to orchestrate a eurozone-wide stimulus plan .
Analysts said while the better news from China had improved the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still a glut of oil on world markets and prices were likely to stay low for the rest of the year .
Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast for 2021 to $ 55.63 per barrel , from $ 52.50 per barrel earlier .
The bank also increased the value of US WTI oil from $ 48.50 per barrel to $ 51.38 .
Oil production within the OPEC alliance began to decline rapidly due to the reduction in the scale of operations , the closure of enterprises and the operation of the agreement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recover from low indicators , which is associated with the recovery of the Chinese economy and the growth of transport demand in countries with developed market economies , the bank said .
Global stocks are now 24 % above their March lows , mostly after investors piled into internet and IT stocks , including Facebook , Amazon and Microsoft .
In Europe , Italy and Spain are suffering in an economic slump , with jobs being cut at the fastest pace in 22 years .
Prospects for the next 12 months are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the many weeks of restrictions have inflicted long-term damage on the economy .
The figures come after data showed January-March economic output fell about 5 % in Italy and Spain , and only slightly less in the 19-nation euro zone .
The European Central Bank has warned GDP in the bloc could decline as much as 15 % in the second quarter , telling governments “ joint and coordinated policy action ” is needed to underpin an eventual recovery .
“ Observing the sheer scale of the drop in many survey indicators lays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having on Spain ’ s economy , ” said Paul Smith , IHS Markit ’ s economics director .
“ We estimate the economy is currently contracting at a quarterly rate of around 7 % .
” “ With the gradual easing of restrictions planned to begin in early May , next month ’ s data will give the first indication on how fast we can expect activity to recover in the short term , ” said Lewis Cooper , an economist at the London-based firm .
Even in the best scenario , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The International Monetary Fund predicts a euro-area slump of 7.5 % this year , followed by growth of 4.7 % and 1.4 % in the subsequent two years .
The US could potentially fall into an even deeper slump , with the US Treasury planning to borrow $ 3 trillion to battle the fallout with the COVID-19 pandemic , the lower price of crude oil and the lack of storage space .
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On May 5th, Brent crude oil price went up by 13% up to $30 per barrel, but this isn’t a sign that the economic downturn is being reversed for the better.
The price of Brent is a week-long increase, returning from below $20 per barrel.
Stock markets also made gains, despite a decision by the German constitutional court that appeared to undermine efforts by the European Central Bank (ECB) to orchestrate a eurozone-wide stimulus plan.
Analysts said while the better news from China had improved the outlook for oil consumption, there was still a glut of oil on world markets and prices were likely to stay low for the rest of the year.
Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast for 2021 to $55.63 per barrel, from $52.50 per barrel earlier. The bank also increased the value of US WTI oil from $48.50 per barrel to $51.38.
Oil production within the OPEC alliance began to decline rapidly due to the reduction in the scale of operations, the closure of enterprises and the operation of the agreement to reduce production. Demand is also starting to recover from low indicators, which is associated with the recovery of the Chinese economy and the growth of transport demand in countries with developed market economies, the bank said.
Global stocks are now 24% above their March lows, mostly after investors piled into internet and IT stocks, including Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft.
In Europe, Italy and Spain are suffering in an economic slump, with jobs being cut at the fastest pace in 22 years.
Prospects for the next 12 months are equally dire, fueled by concerns that the many weeks of restrictions have inflicted long-term damage on the economy.
The figures come after data showed January-March economic output fell about 5% in Italy and Spain, and only slightly less in the 19-nation euro zone.
The European Central Bank has warned GDP in the bloc could decline as much as 15% in the second quarter, telling governments “joint and coordinated policy action” is needed to underpin an eventual recovery.
“Observing the sheer scale of the drop in many survey indicators lays bare the impact that the pandemic is having on Spain’s economy,” said Paul Smith, IHS Markit’s economics director. “We estimate the economy is currently contracting at a quarterly rate of around 7%.” “With the gradual easing of restrictions planned to begin in early May, next month’s data will give the first indication on how fast we can expect activity to recover in the short term,” said Lewis Cooper, an economist at the London-based firm.
Even in the best scenario, rebuilding the economy will take time. The International Monetary Fund predicts a euro-area slump of 7.5% this year, followed by growth of 4.7% and 1.4% in the subsequent two years.
The US could potentially fall into an even deeper slump, with the US Treasury planning to borrow $3 trillion to battle the fallout with the COVID-19 pandemic, the lower price of crude oil and the lack of storage space.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Boeing Presents First Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aerial Vehicle To Australian Air Force

On May 5th , an Australian team part of Boeing presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force .
This is “ a historic milestone for the company and the Commonwealth , ” according to Boeing ’ s press release .
It was developed under the Loyal Wingman Advanced Development Program in the interests of the Royal Australian Air Force and designed to interact with manned combat aircraft .
The aircraft , which reportedly utilizes artificial intelligence to cooperate with both manned and unmanned platforms is the first to be designed , engineered and manufactured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is Boeing ’ s largest project related to UAVs outside the US .
The presented is the first of three prototypes to be rolled out for the Royal Australian Air Force .
The aircraft also serves as the foundation for the Boeing Airpower Teaming System ( ATS ) being developed for the global defense market .
Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld , Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force , said the rollout of the first aircraft was a significant milestone in the Boeing Loyal Wingman project .
The aircraft was engineered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structures , systems , capabilities and full life-cycle requirements ; manufactured with Boeing ’ s largest-ever resin-infused single composite piece ; and assembled using proven advanced manufacturing processes .
“ We are proud to take this significant step forward with the Royal Australian Air Force and show the potential for smart unmanned teaming to serve as a force multiplier , ” said Kristin Robertson , vice president and general manager of Autonomous Systems for Boeing Defense , Space & Security .
“ We look forward to getting the aircraft into flight testing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We see global allies with those same mission needs , which is why this program is so important to advancing the development of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System.
” The Loyal Wingman , as part of the Royal Australian Air Force should be controlled from Lockheed Martin ’ s F-35A fighter jet , Boeing F/A-18F fighter jets , Boeing EA-18G EW aircraft , Boeing P-8A base patrol aircraft and Boeing E-7A Wedgetail control aircraft , and be used for reconnaissance and strike missions , jamming , used as a false target and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the system as a whole is Boeing ’ s Phantom Works division of prospective and secret operations , but UAV production is almost entirely carried out in Australia , which gives reason to call Loyal Wingman “ the first aircraft created in Australia in more than 50 years.
” In the future , Boeing hopes that the production of UAVs in Australia will facilitate its export to third countries , minimizing the impact of strict US export restrictions .
Flight tests of the first Loyal Wingman prototype are scheduled to begin by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design and published characteristics of the Loyal Wingman UAV are still very scarce .
It is known that this is a subsonic subtle all-composite jet aircraft with a length of about 11.7 m , equipped with one engine .
The flight range is declared at 3700 km .
The aircraft is equipped with a 2.6 m long bow compartment to accommodate the modular target load .
In the future , it is possible to equip the UAV with weapons , however , apparently , on an external sling .
It should be noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator ( LCASD ) pilot program similar in concept to the “ loyal wingman ” , in which the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie UAV was developed , and which made its first flight in March 2019 .
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On May 5th, an Australian team part of Boeing presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force.
This is “a historic milestone for the company and the Commonwealth,” according to Boeing’s press release.
It was developed under the Loyal Wingman Advanced Development Program in the interests of the Royal Australian Air Force and designed to interact with manned combat aircraft.
The aircraft, which reportedly utilizes artificial intelligence to cooperate with both manned and unmanned platforms is the first to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years.
It is Boeing’s largest project related to UAVs outside the US.
The presented is the first of three prototypes to be rolled out for the Royal Australian Air Force. The aircraft also serves as the foundation for the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) being developed for the global defense market.
“This is a truly historic moment for our country and for Australian defence innovation,” said the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia. “The Loyal Wingman will be pivotal to exploring the critical capabilities our Air Force needs to protect our nation and its allies into the future.”
Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force, said the rollout of the first aircraft was a significant milestone in the Boeing Loyal Wingman project.
“This project is an excellent example of innovation through collaboration and what can be achieved working together with defence industry,” said Air Marshal Hupfeld. “This demonstrates the importance of the relationship Air Force has with Boeing Australia and defence industry more broadly. I look forward to exploring the capabilities this aircraft may bring to our existing fleet in the future.”
The aircraft was engineered using a digital twin to model its structures, systems, capabilities and full life-cycle requirements; manufactured with Boeing’s largest-ever resin-infused single composite piece; and assembled using proven advanced manufacturing processes.
“We are proud to take this significant step forward with the Royal Australian Air Force and show the potential for smart unmanned teaming to serve as a force multiplier,” said Kristin Robertson, vice president and general manager of Autonomous Systems for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “We look forward to getting the aircraft into flight testing and proving out the unmanned teaming concept. We see global allies with those same mission needs, which is why this program is so important to advancing the development of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System.”
The Loyal Wingman, as part of the Royal Australian Air Force should be controlled from Lockheed Martin’s F-35A fighter jet, Boeing F/A-18F fighter jets, Boeing EA-18G EW aircraft, Boeing P-8A base patrol aircraft and Boeing E-7A Wedgetail control aircraft, and be used for reconnaissance and strike missions, jamming, used as a false target and more.
The developer of the UAV and the system as a whole is Boeing’s Phantom Works division of prospective and secret operations, but UAV production is almost entirely carried out in Australia, which gives reason to call Loyal Wingman “the first aircraft created in Australia in more than 50 years.”
In the future, Boeing hopes that the production of UAVs in Australia will facilitate its export to third countries, minimizing the impact of strict US export restrictions.
Flight tests of the first Loyal Wingman prototype are scheduled to begin by the end of 2020.
Details of the design and published characteristics of the Loyal Wingman UAV are still very scarce.
It is known that this is a subsonic subtle all-composite jet aircraft with a length of about 11.7 m, equipped with one engine. The flight range is declared at 3700 km.
The aircraft is equipped with a 2.6 m long bow compartment to accommodate the modular target load.
In the future, it is possible to equip the UAV with weapons, however, apparently, on an external sling.
It should be noted that the US Air Force is implementing the Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator (LCASD) pilot program similar in concept to the “loyal wingman”, in which the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie UAV was developed, and which made its first flight in March 2019.
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southfront--2020-05-06--An Overview of NATO Efforts To Remotely Embed Malware

Today , one of the top priority dimensions of raising capabilities of cyberoperations is the creation of special hardware and software appliances and information technologies to carry out intelligence-gathering and offensive operations .
It involves active development of so-called information weapons , a category that encompasses the whole range of means of attacking the adversary ’ s information resources .
This type of attack mainly affects computer and telecommunications systems , including software , databases , computing and data processing , and also communications networks .
Of particular importance is the establishment of dedicated offensive technologies that can be applied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to disrupt the orderly functioning of their key components , and to seize control over them .
Intellligence-gather cyber tools are intended to collect information about adversary , including structure , functioning , and vulnerabilities of its command systems .
To achieve that , automated workstations will have malware inserted in order to establish a distributed , remotely controlled , intelligence gathering network .
It may include thousands of computers in government and military facilities in various countries .
The definition of malware includes external or internal programming code possessing various destructive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or changing software , destroying or corrupting data after a certain condition is met ( “ logic bombs ” ) ; • exceeding the user ’ s authority in order to copy confidential information or to make such copying possible ( “ trojan horses ” ) ; • corrupting protection systems or making it possible to bypass them ; • self-replication , associating with other software and/or embedding own fragments into other operating or external memory not originally targeted by the malware ; • corruption , blocking , or supplanting data created by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ external memory .
Overall , there are three main types of destructive functions that may be performed by malware : • Preserving or collection of fragments of data created by user , applications , uploading and downloading data , in external memory ( local or remote ) in the net or a stand-alone computer , including passwords , keys , and other access credentials , confidential documents in electronic form , or simply general corruption of fragments of sensitive data ; • Changing application algorithms ( deliberate action against external or operating memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basic logic of their functioning ; • imposing a specific work regime or changing data being recorded by data produced by malware .
Overall , the use of malware assumes the existence of an internal distribution mechanism to spread it to global or local networks , including the internet , to carry out specific tasks .
These may include : • launching own copies of malware on the infected computer ; • possible further penetration of all available networks .
Such malware is mainly distributed as files attached to emails and electronic messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This type of attack is distinguished by its scale and high speed of infection .
Internet sites engaged in spreading malware increase by a factor of two every year .
These sites attract attention of internet users by posting current informational content : news , analysis , overview of information technologies , and also commercial and entertainment articles .
More than 20 % of sites are specifically intended for malware distribution .
Other means of using malware include : • distributed denial of service ( DDOS ) attacks by generating intense traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impossible for actual users to gain access to the network or servers ; • dissemination of malware through USB memory devices , the most efficient means of doing so ; At the same time , many NATO countries have established military units for cyber-operations , and also pursue the development of scientific and technical infrastructure to develop special information technologies for offensive use , including self-multiplying and self-distributing malware , and developing doctrines for their use .
Moreover , there is the so-called file-less ( packet ) malware distributed as net packets and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holes in applications .
In order to embed malware remotely , one can use social engineering or weaknesses in organizational network administration , such as unprotected local disks .
The most widespread means of embedding malware is the Internet .
Offensive malware targets both individual computers and networks .
It accomplishes penetration using known and newly discovered weaknesses of both software and hardware developed by the potential adversary , but also in devices and programs developed by the world ’ s leading IT firms , most of which are based in the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : agents , remote technical means including peripheral appliances of the system being attacked , combined attacks , etc .
Malware developers focus on the ability to maintain stealthy presence amidst the target ’ s software and remain there even after an upgrade or software renewal .
• Pretending to be ordinary software .
This approach assumes embedding malware using the process of installing a new application .
It may be embedded in graphic or text editors , system utilities , screensaver , etc .
Its existence is not concealed after installation ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expanding the computing environment .
It ’ s a frequent variation on the previous one , and uses access to the ability to expand environments .
For example , for Microsoft Windows OS such modules may include DLL modules and drivers , potentially containing malware ; • Malware replacing one of several application modules of the attacked environment .
This method consists of choosing one or several modules for replacement with malware-infected modules in order to carry out the intended tasks .
Such malware should externally be able to carry out the normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Direct association .
This method consists of associating malware with executable files of one or several legal programs in the system .
This is the simplest method for single-task , single-user systems ; • Indirect association .
It consists of associating malware with the code of a software module loaded into operating memory .
In this instance the executable file remains unchanged , which makes malware detection harder .
It ’ s also necessary to ensure the installable part of the virus already is present in the system .
The most potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including through global networks , in order to gain covert access to enemy networks are : IRATEMONK allows embedding of malware in order to conduct surveillance on desktop and portable computers through recording onto the hard-drive BIOS , giving it the ability to implement its code by replacing the MBR .
It works on various types of hard drives , including Western Digital , Seagate , Maxtor , and Samsung .
It supports FAT , NTFS , EXT3 , and UFS file systems , but systems with RAID are not .
After embedding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the target computer is turned on .
SWAP allows embedding malware for espionage by using motherboard BIOS and HPA domain of the hard drive by running the OC launch code .
This program allows remote access to various operating systems ( Windows , FreeBSD , Linux , Solans ) with various file systems ( FAT32 , NTFS , EXT2 , EXT3 , UFS 1.0 ) .
Two utilities are used for installation : ARKSTREAM ( it spoofs the BIOS ) and TWISTEDKILT ( it writes SWAP protocol and the malware payload to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is used mainly against cell phones ) .
COTTONMOUTH is a USB device insert providing a wireless bridge to the target network and also for loading exploits to the target system .
It may open a covert channel to send commands and data .
Built-in radio transmitter allows it to collaborate with other COTTONMOUTH .
It ’ s based on TRINITY component base , with HOWLERMONKEY used as the transmitter .
There ’ s also a version called MOCCASIN , which is inserted into a USB keyboard ’ s commutation matrix .
FIREWALK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gigabit Ethernet traffic , and to embed malware into Ethernet packets .
It can create a VPN tunnel between the targeted network and the center .
It ’ s possible to establish wireless communications with other HOWLERMONKEY-compatible devices .
This insert is similar in execution to COTTONMOUTH .
It uses TRINITY component base , and HOWLERMONKEY as transmitter .
NIGHTSTAND is a mobile system for active attacks on Wi-Fi nets , with the target being Windows machines when direct access is not possible .
The system is based on a notebook-type portable computer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
External amplifiers and antennas give it range of up to 13km .
DEITYBOUNCE delivers programming access to Dell PowerEdge servers with the help of motherboard BIOS and the use of the SMM regime to obtain the ability to launch itself before the system is launched .
After set-up , it will run every time the system is switched on .
FEEDTROUGH is equipment for installing two types of malware , BANANAGLEE and ZESTYLEAK , used to overcome network firewalls .
This method is used when the firewall is launch .
Malware ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is present in the database , otherwise it is installed normally .
FEEDTROUGH remains in place when the firewall operating system is updated .
CTX4000 is a portable continuous emitter .
It is used to obtain data from inserts installed on targeted systems .
NIGHTWATCH is a PC-based system , used to process signals from the targeted monitor .
Signals may be obtained using data collection systems ( inserts in fiberoptic cables ) or from a general purpose receiver .
HOWLERMONKEY is a short- and medium-range radio transmitter .
It is a special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is used to collect data from inserts and enabling remote access to it .
Moreover , there are other methods of embedding malware , through transceivers installed in USB cables or devices , through Wi-Fi , Bluetooth , GSM devices and cables attached to the targeted computer .
One of the promising methods of remote malware placement is the unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) .
USAF specialists have developed the WASP ( Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform ) UAV on the basis of the FMQ-117B aerial target .
It ’ s main mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onboard equipment , it may break into detected Wi-Fi networks , intercept cell phone conversations .
WASP equipment includes HD-resolution camera , 11 antennas for various radio communications , GPS receiver , and onboard computer running Linux .
Its memory contains a malware arsenal to break into wireless networks and a dictionary with 340 thousand words for “ brute force ” attacks .
Obtained data and intercepted conversations are recorded in the onboard computer memory ( solid-state hard drive with 500 GB memory ) and may also be sent using internet channels to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ networks , or the compromised Wi-Fi hot-spots .
The UAV ’ s GPS allows it to operate autonomously along an assigned route , but it needs operator ’ s involvement for take-off and landing .
Each system costs about $ 6 thousand , not including the cost of the UAV .
Similar efforts are underway by US Army Cyber Command in order to interfere with automated command points at tactical and operational levels .
The Sun Eagle tactical reconnaissance UAV is being used to test equipment for remote malware insertion into Wi-Fi and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States and NATO are developing various methods and means for remote malware insertion .
They include various physical data processing and transmission , and also different environments for proliferation .
Countering such types of cyber weapons is a difficult and complex task , demanding considerable research efforts and financial expenditures .
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Today, one of the top priority dimensions of raising capabilities of cyberoperations is the creation of special hardware and software appliances and information technologies to carry out intelligence-gathering and offensive operations. It involves active development of so-called information weapons, a category that encompasses the whole range of means of attacking the adversary’s information resources. This type of attack mainly affects computer and telecommunications systems, including software, databases, computing and data processing, and also communications networks.
Of particular importance is the establishment of dedicated offensive technologies that can be applied covertly against command and control infrastructure in order to disrupt the orderly functioning of their key components, and to seize control over them.
Intellligence-gather cyber tools are intended to collect information about adversary, including structure, functioning, and vulnerabilities of its command systems. To achieve that, automated workstations will have malware inserted in order to establish a distributed, remotely controlled, intelligence gathering network. It may include thousands of computers in government and military facilities in various countries.
The definition of malware includes external or internal programming code possessing various destructive functions, such as:
destroying or changing software, destroying or corrupting data after a certain condition is met (“logic bombs”);
exceeding the user’s authority in order to copy confidential information or to make such copying possible (“trojan horses”);
corrupting protection systems or making it possible to bypass them;
intercepting user login credentials through phishing or keystroke logging;
intercepting data flowing within a distributed systems (monitors, sniffers);
concealing one’s presence;
self-replication, associating with other software and/or embedding own fragments into other operating or external memory not originally targeted by the malware;
destroying or corrupting software code in operating memory;
corruption, blocking, or supplanting data created by applications and entered into data links or external memory.
Overall, there are three main types of destructive functions that may be performed by malware:
Preserving or collection of fragments of data created by user, applications, uploading and downloading data, in external memory (local or remote) in the net or a stand-alone computer, including passwords, keys, and other access credentials, confidential documents in electronic form, or simply general corruption of fragments of sensitive data;
Changing application algorithms (deliberate action against external or operating memory), in order to change the basic logic of their functioning;
imposing a specific work regime or changing data being recorded by data produced by malware.
Overall, the use of malware assumes the existence of an internal distribution mechanism to spread it to global or local networks, including the internet, to carry out specific tasks. These may include:
penetrating remote computers to completely or partially seize control;
launching own copies of malware on the infected computer;
possible further penetration of all available networks.
Such malware is mainly distributed as files attached to emails and electronic messages, and also through specially placed hyperlinks. This type of attack is distinguished by its scale and high speed of infection. Internet sites engaged in spreading malware increase by a factor of two every year. These sites attract attention of internet users by posting current informational content: news, analysis, overview of information technologies, and also commercial and entertainment articles. More than 20% of sites are specifically intended for malware distribution.
Other means of using malware include:
distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks by generating intense traffic from false requests, which makes it impossible for actual users to gain access to the network or servers;
dissemination of malware through USB memory devices, the most efficient means of doing so;
embedding and activating code inserts.
At the same time, many NATO countries have established military units for cyber-operations, and also pursue the development of scientific and technical infrastructure to develop special information technologies for offensive use, including self-multiplying and self-distributing malware, and developing doctrines for their use.
Moreover, there is the so-called file-less (packet) malware distributed as net packets and penetrating computers through OS vulnerabilities or security holes in applications.
In order to embed malware remotely, one can use social engineering or weaknesses in organizational network administration, such as unprotected local disks.
The most widespread means of embedding malware is the Internet. Offensive malware targets both individual computers and networks. It accomplishes penetration using known and newly discovered weaknesses of both software and hardware developed by the potential adversary, but also in devices and programs developed by the world’s leading IT firms, most of which are based in the US.
Other means of embedding malware are: agents, remote technical means including peripheral appliances of the system being attacked, combined attacks, etc. Malware developers focus on the ability to maintain stealthy presence amidst the target’s software and remain there even after an upgrade or software renewal.
Main means of covert embedding of malware include:
Pretending to be ordinary software. This approach assumes embedding malware using the process of installing a new application. It may be embedded in graphic or text editors, system utilities, screensaver, etc. Its existence is not concealed after installation;
Pretending to be a module for expanding the computing environment. It’s a frequent variation on the previous one, and uses access to the ability to expand environments. For example, for Microsoft Windows OS such modules may include DLL modules and drivers, potentially containing malware;
Malware replacing one of several application modules of the attacked environment. This method consists of choosing one or several modules for replacement with malware-infected modules in order to carry out the intended tasks. Such malware should externally be able to carry out the normal functions of the software thus targeted;
Direct association. This method consists of associating malware with executable files of one or several legal programs in the system. This is the simplest method for single-task, single-user systems;
Indirect association. It consists of associating malware with the code of a software module loaded into operating memory. In this instance the executable file remains unchanged, which makes malware detection harder. It’s also necessary to ensure the installable part of the virus already is present in the system.
The most potentially useful means of embedding malware, not including through global networks, in order to gain covert access to enemy networks are:
IRATEMONK allows embedding of malware in order to conduct surveillance on desktop and portable computers through recording onto the hard-drive BIOS, giving it the ability to implement its code by replacing the MBR. It works on various types of hard drives, including Western Digital, Seagate, Maxtor, and Samsung. It supports FAT, NTFS, EXT3, and UFS file systems, but systems with RAID are not. After embedding, IRATEMONK launches its payload every time the target computer is turned on. SWAP allows embedding malware for espionage by using motherboard BIOS and HPA domain of the hard drive by running the OC launch code. This program allows remote access to various operating systems (Windows, FreeBSD, Linux, Solans) with various file systems (FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, UFS 1.0). Two utilities are used for installation: ARKSTREAM (it spoofs the BIOS) and TWISTEDKILT (it writes SWAP protocol and the malware payload to the HPA area of hard drive, and is used mainly against cell phones). COTTONMOUTH is a USB device insert providing a wireless bridge to the target network and also for loading exploits to the target system. It may open a covert channel to send commands and data. Built-in radio transmitter allows it to collaborate with other COTTONMOUTH. It’s based on TRINITY component base, with HOWLERMONKEY used as the transmitter. There’s also a version called MOCCASIN, which is inserted into a USB keyboard’s commutation matrix. FIREWALK is an insert used to passively collect Gigabit Ethernet traffic, and to embed malware into Ethernet packets. It can create a VPN tunnel between the targeted network and the center. It’s possible to establish wireless communications with other HOWLERMONKEY-compatible devices. This insert is similar in execution to COTTONMOUTH. It uses TRINITY component base, and HOWLERMONKEY as transmitter. NIGHTSTAND is a mobile system for active attacks on Wi-Fi nets, with the target being Windows machines when direct access is not possible. The system is based on a notebook-type portable computer running Linux and equipped with radio communications. External amplifiers and antennas give it range of up to 13km. DEITYBOUNCE delivers programming access to Dell PowerEdge servers with the help of motherboard BIOS and the use of the SMM regime to obtain the ability to launch itself before the system is launched. After set-up, it will run every time the system is switched on. FEEDTROUGH is equipment for installing two types of malware, BANANAGLEE and ZESTYLEAK, used to overcome network firewalls. This method is used when the firewall is launch. Malware’s installation is performed if operating system is present in the database, otherwise it is installed normally. FEEDTROUGH remains in place when the firewall operating system is updated. CTX4000 is a portable continuous emitter. It is used to obtain data from inserts installed on targeted systems. NIGHTWATCH is a PC-based system, used to process signals from the targeted monitor. Signals may be obtained using data collection systems (inserts in fiberoptic cables) or from a general purpose receiver. HOWLERMONKEY is a short- and medium-range radio transmitter. It is a special radio module for other inserts. It is used to collect data from inserts and enabling remote access to it. Moreover, there are other methods of embedding malware, through transceivers installed in USB cables or devices, through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM devices and cables attached to the targeted computer.
One of the promising methods of remote malware placement is the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). USAF specialists have developed the WASP (Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform) UAV on the basis of the FMQ-117B aerial target. It’s main mission are reconnaissance cyberoperations. Thanks to its onboard equipment, it may break into detected Wi-Fi networks, intercept cell phone conversations. WASP equipment includes HD-resolution camera, 11 antennas for various radio communications, GPS receiver, and onboard computer running Linux. Its memory contains a malware arsenal to break into wireless networks and a dictionary with 340 thousand words for “brute force” attacks. Obtained data and intercepted conversations are recorded in the onboard computer memory (solid-state hard drive with 500 GB memory) and may also be sent using internet channels to a special server using 3G and 4G networks, or the compromised Wi-Fi hot-spots.
The UAV’s GPS allows it to operate autonomously along an assigned route, but it needs operator’s involvement for take-off and landing. Each system costs about $6 thousand, not including the cost of the UAV.
Similar efforts are underway by US Army Cyber Command in order to interfere with automated command points at tactical and operational levels. The Sun Eagle tactical reconnaissance UAV is being used to test equipment for remote malware insertion into Wi-Fi and LTE wireless networks.
Overall, United States and NATO are developing various methods and means for remote malware insertion. They include various physical data processing and transmission, and also different environments for proliferation. Countering such types of cyber weapons is a difficult and complex task, demanding considerable research efforts and financial expenditures.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Trump Denies US Involvement In Venezuelan ‘Coup Plot’ After American Mercenaries Captured

So , now , the US wants the world to believe that Washington is not seeking to stage a coup in Venezuela .
: President Trump has addressed the bizarre headline-grabbing development which has jolted Venezuela back center-stage in the news and in Washington .
On Tuesday afternoon Trump told reporters at the White House he had no knowledge or involvement in the latest failed plot to oust Nicolas Maduro , which resulted in the capture and detention of two American former special forces soldiers – dubbed “ mercenaries ” by Maduro – who were involved in an apparent ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched out of neighboring Colombia .
Per the AFP : President Donald Trump denies US government involvement in what Venezuela ’ s president says was an attempted overthrow in which two Americans were arrested .
Venezuela says 2 Americans arrested over plot to topple leader https : //t.co/iqvVPky51x pic.twitter.com/rMf7IXuabq “ It has nothing to do with our government , ” Trump tells reporters at the White House .
Two Americans identified as Luke Denman , 34 , and Airan Berry , 41 , are still reportedly in Venezuelan detention and have been paraded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since accused both Trump and Colombian President Ivan Duque of being behind the plot , the AFP reports further .
An astounding and unexpected development which is about to launch US regime change efforts in Venezuela straight back into the headlines .
The Maduro government says it has captured two Americans who were leading a ‘ Rambo-style ’ armed coup effort .
CNN reports : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says two American “ mercenaries ” have been apprehended after a failed coup attempt launched over the weekend .
In a live address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brandished what he claimed were the US passports and drivers licenses of the two men , along with what he said were their ID cards for Silvercorp , a Florida-based security services company .
Silvercorp , it must be remembered from our reporting days ago based on the Associated Press , is a Flordia-based private security firm founded by a former Green Beret soldier who hooked up with Venezuelan military officer defectors for a half-baked ‘ armed invasion ’ of the socialist country in order to overthrow Maduro .
Airing photos of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described the pair were playing “ Rambo ” illegally in his country .
And further : One of the now detained men apparently even had a US military ID on him : It total Maduro said 13 “ terrorists ” had been captured by authorities in connection with a bid to invade the country and stoke insurrection on Sunday .
Maduro paraded what were described as passports and other identification cards of Airan Berry and Luke Denman , described as employees of Silvercorp .
Crucially , the family of one of the detained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday he is currently missing .
Per the NY Times : “ Kay Denman , the mother of one of the captured Americans , told The Associated Press that the last time she heard from her son was a few weeks ago when he texted her from an undisclosed location to ask how she was coping with the coronavirus pandemic .
She said she never heard her son discuss Venezuela and only learned of his possible capture there after his friends called when they saw the reports on social media .
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So, now, the US wants the world to believe that Washington is not seeking to stage a coup in Venezuela.
ZeroHedge reports (source):
update : President Trump has addressed the bizarre headline-grabbing development which has jolted Venezuela back center-stage in the news and in Washington.
REPORTER: What happened in Venezuela, sir? Apparently a couple of Americans were detained. TRUMP: … Nothing to do with our government, but I just got information on that. … We just heard about it. But whatever it is, we’ll let you know. Read more: https://t.co/sR9q1M3Jhc pic.twitter.com/x0zg5hxY4i — JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) May 5, 2020
On Tuesday afternoon Trump told reporters at the White House he had no knowledge or involvement in the latest failed plot to oust Nicolas Maduro, which resulted in the capture and detention of two American former special forces soldiers – dubbed “mercenaries” by Maduro – who were involved in an apparent ‘invasion’ from the sea, likely launched out of neighboring Colombia. Per the AFP:
President Donald Trump denies US government involvement in what Venezuela’s president says was an attempted overthrow in which two Americans were arrested. Venezuela says 2 Americans arrested over plot to topple leader https://t.co/iqvVPky51x pic.twitter.com/rMf7IXuabq — CBS News (@CBSNews) May 5, 2020 “It has nothing to do with our government,” Trump tells reporters at the White House.
Two Americans identified as Luke Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41, are still reportedly in Venezuelan detention and have been paraded in front of state TV.
Maduro has since accused both Trump and Colombian President Ivan Duque of being behind the plot, the AFP reports further.
* * *
An astounding and unexpected development which is about to launch US regime change efforts in Venezuela straight back into the headlines. The Maduro government says it has captured two Americans who were leading a ‘Rambo-style’ armed coup effort. CNN reports:
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says two American “mercenaries” have been apprehended after a failed coup attempt launched over the weekend. In a live address on state television late Monday, Maduro brandished what he claimed were the US passports and drivers licenses of the two men, along with what he said were their ID cards for Silvercorp, a Florida-based security services company.
Luke Denman, 34 (left) and Airan Berry,41 (right), being paraded in front of Venezuelan state TV cameras after their arrests Monday.
Silvercorp, it must be remembered from our reporting days ago based on the Associated Press, is a Flordia-based private security firm founded by a former Green Beret soldier who hooked up with Venezuelan military officer defectors for a half-baked ‘armed invasion’ of the socialist country in order to overthrow Maduro.
Airing photos of the men on state television, Maduro further described the pair were playing “Rambo” illegally in his country. And further:
Footage posted on Maduro’s official Twitter account shows several unidentifiable men in a boat with their hands in the air and a helicopter overhead. The men in the boat were not identifiable in one video, but a separate photo more clearly depicted two men who Maduro claimed were American.
One of the now detained men apparently even had a US military ID on him:
My bro, who takes their fucking mil ID card with them on a merc job to dispose of a foreign government? https://t.co/uN0Y5a8Dh7 — Jack Murphy (@JackMurphyRGR) May 5, 2020
It total Maduro said 13 “terrorists” had been captured by authorities in connection with a bid to invade the country and stoke insurrection on Sunday.
Maduro paraded what were described as passports and other identification cards of Airan Berry and Luke Denman, described as employees of Silvercorp.
President Maduro said Venezuela has detained two American citizens working with a U.S. military veteran allegedly involved in a plot to enter the South American country and oust him https://t.co/0ngHr7dQV6 pic.twitter.com/mm5nsiQLu7 — Reuters (@Reuters) May 5, 2020
Crucially, the family of one of the detained Americans has confirmed to the AP on Tuesday he is currently missing.
Per the NY Times: “Kay Denman, the mother of one of the captured Americans, told The Associated Press that the last time she heard from her son was a few weeks ago when he texted her from an undisclosed location to ask how she was coping with the coronavirus pandemic. She said she never heard her son discuss Venezuela and only learned of his possible capture there after his friends called when they saw the reports on social media.”
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southfront--2020-05-06--Supposed Reason Behind SouthFront’s Ban On Facebook Revealed

On April 5 , Facebook released a that includes the supposed ( formal ) reason for the censorship of SouthFront ’ s work .
In its “ April 2020 Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior Report ” , Facebook claimed that the big international team authors and experts working under the brand of SouthFront : Analysis & Intelligence seeks to “ mislead ” the audience and exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to do so .
“ We know that people looking to mislead others — whether through phishing , scams , or influence operations — try to leverage crises to advance their goals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All of the networks we took down for CIB in April were created before the COVID-19 pandemic began , however , we ’ ve seen people behind these campaigns opportunistically use coronavirus-related posts among many other topics to build an audience and drive people to their Pages or off-platform sites .
The majority of the networks we took down this month were still trying to grow their audience or had a large portion of engagement on their Pages generated by their own accounts .
We removed 46 Pages , 91 Facebook accounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account .
This network posted in Russian , English , German , Spanish , French , Hungarian , Serbian , Georgian , Indonesian and Farsi , focusing on a wide range of regions around the world .
Our investigation linked this activity to individuals in Russia , the Donbass region in Ukraine and two media organizations in Crimea — NewsFront and SouthFront .
We found this network as part of our internal investigation into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior in the region , ” the report claims .
The claims that SouthFront exploits the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disinformation ( misleading coverage ) as well as that our international team of authors is based in Crimea are blatant lie .
In order to push this claim , the Facebook report put SouthFront near another organization with alike name “ News Front ” .
We took a look at this media and it ’ s in fact based in Crimea ( contrary to SouthFront ) .
There is no secret in the fact that a few members of SouthFront are from Russia and other post-USSR states .
Some of them sometimes visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially in the summer .
This does not mean that SouthFront , as an international team of independent authors and experts , is based in Crimea or the SouthFront Steering Committee is located in Crimea .
This is a blatant lie and we are ready to prove this in the court .
As to the COVID-19 accusations , apparently , the Facebook report meant 3 articles ( of about 3,000 released since the start of 2020 ) that recently were mentioned by pro-NATO propaganda units .
Tomorrow , we will publish a detailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In spite of the false claims in the Facebook report , we want to say a big thank you to Mark Zuckerberg and his team for the explanation of the social network ’ s actions .
We hope that other global social platforms and their staff still have at least a little bit of sense , conscience and an objective perception of the reality .

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On May 5, Facebook released a report that includes the supposed (formal) reason for the censorship of SouthFront’s work. In its “April 2020 Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior Report”, Facebook claimed that the big international team authors and experts working under the brand of SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence seeks to “mislead” the audience and exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to do so.
“We know that people looking to mislead others — whether through phishing, scams, or influence operations — try to leverage crises to advance their goals, and the coronavirus pandemic is no different. All of the networks we took down for CIB in April were created before the COVID-19 pandemic began, however, we’ve seen people behind these campaigns opportunistically use coronavirus-related posts among many other topics to build an audience and drive people to their Pages or off-platform sites. The majority of the networks we took down this month were still trying to grow their audience or had a large portion of engagement on their Pages generated by their own accounts. … We removed 46 Pages, 91 Facebook accounts, 2 Groups, and 1 Instagram account. This network posted in Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Serbian, Georgian, Indonesian and Farsi, focusing on a wide range of regions around the world. Our investigation linked this activity to individuals in Russia, the Donbass region in Ukraine and two media organizations in Crimea — NewsFront and SouthFront. We found this network as part of our internal investigation into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior in the region,” the report claims.
The claims that SouthFront exploits the COVID-19 pandemic to push some kind of disinformation (misleading coverage) as well as that our international team of authors is based in Crimea are blatant lie. In order to push this claim, the Facebook report put SouthFront near another organization with alike name “News Front”. We took a look at this media and it’s in fact based in Crimea (contrary to SouthFront).
There is no secret in the fact that a few members of SouthFront are from Russia and other post-USSR states. Some of them sometimes visit or spend some time in Crimea, especially in the summer. This does not mean that SouthFront, as an international team of independent authors and experts, is based in Crimea or the SouthFront Steering Committee is located in Crimea. This is a blatant lie and we are ready to prove this in the court.
As to the COVID-19 accusations, apparently, the Facebook report meant 3 articles (of about 3,000 released since the start of 2020) that recently were mentioned by pro-NATO propaganda units. Tomorrow, we will publish a detailed look at these articles and their critique.
In spite of the false claims in the Facebook report, we want to say a big thank you to Mark Zuckerberg and his team for the explanation of the social network’s actions. We hope that other global social platforms and their staff still have at least a little bit of sense, conscience and an objective perception of the reality.
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southfront--2020-05-06--In Video: Syrians Destroyed 2 Buldozers Of Turkish Army In Southeastern Idlib

Simple maps of today as well as in the past fx 1856 says , that old Aleppo and Raqqa provinces now didivid with Turks are not with Assads as well as Erdogan .
having good reasons for being there at all .
So my wish from You and others are realisme .
What wrong with to small states or Emirates between Turkey and Anatiolia .
Wel same thing for Diabykir .
Whats the reasinbs for Assads and Erdogan think its theirs .
If ots only for oil , You all should share it person pr person by bank accounts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No more corruption .
Syria is an artificial country mainly made by France and indepoendent in 1946 .
None siad the Balfour 2 as well as later the Sevres/Lausanne treat should make only two states there .
Syria also never was the coarsrlune and also had no coastline in south at Aqaba ( and later Eilat ) .
So I insist in propose as an laternative for , what almopst all åpreare here , which is kill Your enemies , where Yuo are the winners .
Assads dont have structure for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to be created for devellopment .
The alternative is elected power far away from Damaskus by local selfdeciding .
Number 2 is very normal in west .
We control our local politions and can relelect or not .
Money dont go to fx Copenhaen because 50 % of the tax is local tax for local matters .
It make people buy what they actually need and have money for .
We easier can see inside the local economy and therefor has less corruption – And if we have it will not reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Parlament still has a lot to do with the upper part and do it better , because focus is at the upper parts of Our country .
We divide because we raise people to decide and be trustworthy persons for others .
Its very strange for us , that Syria only can find ON CLEVER person supported by a NEPOTISTC and corrupt parlament .
And in this the Syrian women ecen are decided and kept even more stupid then men .
We see women contribute 40 % to Our GDP .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men dont have to pay them or theor families , bacuse our women are educated too and have their own bank account .
You shouldnt blame others for mist of You missery .
Its made by homies by Your own no see , no listen and took much talk and doing nothing about it by culture , religion and insisting exclsuing of normal human behaviong also divided har in etnicity .
I can not see , You have any kind of succes .
I see no winners even Assads should take all back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million dead ones and destruction for billions in production , infrastruture and housing .
A also only see the 20 mio inhabitants returm to square one back retirning to be a non production zone filled with iillterate ignorant ineffective productuion of the worst kind havin bad and non elected Leaders ,

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On May 5, the Syrian Army destroyed 2 buldozers of the Turkish Army with anti-tank guided missiles near the village of Afis in southeastern Idlib. The village is located north of the Syrian-controlled town of Saraqib, near the M5 highway.
According to pro-government sources, the strikes were delivered in response to the recently increased number of ceasefire violations in the area by Turkish-backed militants.
2 bulldozers that were destroyed by the Syrian regime forces for the Turkish army east of #Idlib. pic.twitter.com/LcSfp1nQWU — IDLIB POST (@IdlibEn) May 5, 2020
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southfront--2020-05-06--Barrett M107 Anti-Material Rifle (Infographics)

I allow me to see the othe way around too .
Has those onelegged shoesavers defeayed Israel ?
As partly @ @ @ @ @ with Assads as big nasty brother has been able to destroy lebanon and has done @ @ @ @ @ look the same .

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The Barrett M107 anti-material rifle is designed to provide a long range anti-material capability for United States ground forces.
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southfront--2020-05-06--Help To Share SouthFront Videos On YouTube!

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southfront--2020-05-06--Hundreds Of Militants Defect From Influential Turkish Proxy Group In Syria

Around 700 militants have defected from the Turkish-backed Sultan Murad Division as result of disagreements related to the group ’ s involvement in the Libyan war , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on April 6 .
According to the London-based monitoring group , the defectors left the group in protest to the deployment of Syrians in Libya .
“ The defection of the commanders and fighters from the faction came in protest against the faction ’ s policy of sending fighters to Libya to fight alongside the al-Sarraj government [ the Government of National Accord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disputes as a result of the faction ’ s leadership policy on Syria , ” the SOHR ’ s report reads .
After defecting , the militants abandoned several positions on the frontlines with Kurdish forces and the Syrian military around the town of Ras al-Ain in northern al-Hasakah .
Activists revealed that the defectors included six military commanders of the Murad Division .
The commanders were identified as Abu Walid Al-Ezzi , Araba Idris , Abu Bilal Hanish , Abu Muhannad al-Hur and Fadi al-Diri .
Turkey began deploying Syrian militants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year .
The step provoked many hardliners , who argued that their battle is only against the regime in Syria .
Last month , Turkey cut support for Faylaq al-Rahman , one of its proxy groups , for refusing to send any militants to fight in Libya .
In spite of these setbacks , more Syrian militants are preparing to depart to Libya .
A recent report by the SOHR revealed that more than 7,000 Syrian militants are currently fighting for the GNA .
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Around 700 militants have defected from the Turkish-backed Sultan Murad Division as result of disagreements related to the group’s involvement in the Libyan war, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on April 6.
According to the London-based monitoring group, the defectors left the group in protest to the deployment of Syrians in Libya.
“The defection of the commanders and fighters from the faction came in protest against the faction’s policy of sending fighters to Libya to fight alongside the al-Sarraj government [the Government of National Accord (GNA)] … In addition to disputes as a result of the faction’s leadership policy on Syria,” the SOHR’s report reads.
After defecting, the militants abandoned several positions on the frontlines with Kurdish forces and the Syrian military around the town of Ras al-Ain in northern al-Hasakah.
Activists revealed that the defectors included six military commanders of the Murad Division. The commanders were identified as Abu Walid Al-Ezzi, Araba Idris, Abu Bilal Hanish, Abu Muhannad al-Hur and Fadi al-Diri.
Turkey began deploying Syrian militants in Libya to support GNA forces, last year. The step provoked many hardliners, who argued that their battle is only against the regime in Syria.
Last month, Turkey cut support for Faylaq al-Rahman, one of its proxy groups, for refusing to send any militants to fight in Libya.
In spite of these setbacks, more Syrian militants are preparing to depart to Libya. A recent report by the SOHR revealed that more than 7,000 Syrian militants are currently fighting for the GNA.
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