In other news. Swedish minesweeper M77 has spent a good part of the day doing something close to what I believe is Aurora, a brand new comms cable. Their words: "Super mega fiber cable"
Yi Peng 3 passed that exact spot. Probably worth more investigation. Not sure the cable is even operating yet.
It's worth noting Russia has a tendency to lie about chemical attacks in Syria just to set mood music, rather than pre-empt specific incidents www.bellingcat.com/news/mena/20...
Without Syria, Russian operations in Africa would face a critical sustainment gap, with no viable alternatives for logistical continuity. The Navy would also struggle to offset the loss of the Syria-Africa air corridor, further weakening force projection.
Great thread.
Gallup, the famous analytics firm known for its public opinion polls, recently released a study titled "Half of Ukrainians Want Quick, Negotiated End to War." The data might sound controversial, with many citing the headline without delving deeper into the survey. 🧵Thread: