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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 15h

I WISH YOU ALL A PEACEFUL SUNDAY… I’m just about to take my better half to the airport for work - then back to persuade the dogs to get in the EV3. It’s too small for three of them, so the newest, Drax sits on the front seat with a restraint on because he won’t go in the back with the other two.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 15h

RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE TEST: FAIL 101

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

FSB PURGING LEADERSHIP IN THE ARMY Major General Sergei Nikitishkin was picked up and placed in pre-trial detention. His fiefdom covered almost all of the core training infrastructure for the land based armed forces. No charges, no bail. Fifteen others have been detained 13 of them generals.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

G7 AGREE RELEASE OF EMERGENCY DIESEL RESERVES Trump as per usual used a hammer to crack a nut, threatening to ban refined diesel exports unless Europe used some of its reserves to stabilise prices. The G7 had largely been willing to do so - European prices are now spiking for heating oil and diesel

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

PUTIN: THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY RULES So the desperation to achieve victory has finally set the last of the dogs of war free. The rules have been shoved aside - the few that Russia abided by. More reckless attacks on civilians and the infrastructure that keeps society functioning. More up to the

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

UKRAINE & S KOREA IN SPAT OVER POW'S Ukraine captured a group of N.KOREAN soldiers and two of them asked to be sent to S.KOREA, which was accepted. Ukraine asked to keep the move secret both to leep the men's families secure and not look as though they had not bothered to exchange them for

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

HOUSE MOVE UPDATE! The saga continues. There’s no chain either side. However the sellers house they were buying was condemned by the surveyor. They had to find somewhere else in three days and managed to do so. Even so that’s delayed everything and while contracts will be exchanged next week for

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

THIS IS A GEM FROM THE MOSCOW TIMES: Sending empty cans of baby formula to the front to be used as trench suppositories.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ZELENSKY ANNOUNCES WIDER OCTOBER STRIKES ON RUSSIA & FIRST USE OF FP-7 BALLISTIC MISSILE The president authorised more, deeper and heavier attacks on Russias rear as the war against national resources escalates. He also announced the first field use of the FP-7 short range ballistic missile, though

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

THE STATE OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY IN THE FIELD IS ATROCIOUS As Ukraine continues its third phase of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the gains are impressive as are the tactics. But the state of the Russian army units they’re coming across is not just of Ukraine’s doing. In the early days of the war the impact

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

PUTIN ISSUES SECRECY DECREE Putin issued a wide ranging decree restricting the publication of state data sets. These cover everything from oil production and distribution to fiscal data from the central bank and ministries. Production details, rail timetables and pretty much anything the state puts

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

RUSSIA BEGINS ITS WINTER ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ATTACKS ON UKRAINE Yet again Russia is aiming at the electricity supply grid to hurt Ukraine over the coming winter. I was speaking to my neighbour who has relatives in Kyiv and she was telling me that it won’t matter so much this year because they’re

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BROVDI’S TAKE ON AI IS A WARNING In the hour long Telegraph interview the Ukrainian mastermind of drone warfare, that Russia has placed a bounty of $20m on, had a lot to say. It was ultimately of interest that he had many reservations about Ai. He was gravely concerned that the mass of drones would

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

AS US BONDS HIT 25 YEAR HIGHS RUSSIA IS SETTING RECORDS The US bond market is now standing at 5.62% on a 30 year treasury note and that’s very high. It means investors believe the debt is an increasing risk and they want more return for taking it on. Russia on the other hand is essentially selling

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

DUTCH GOVERNMENT MOVING AWAY FROM MICROSOFT Trump regime sanctions on the ICC have revealed big issues with Microsoft. The members of the court were personally cut off from their accounts and the whole court has been told further sanctions are coming. That sent a warning to the entire Government.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TRUMP KEEPS BLAMING UKRAINE FOR THE COST OF DIESEL Yet again Trump tried to blame Ukraine and its attacks on Russian refineries for the escalating and record breaking cost of diesel in the US, averaging around $6.50 per US gallon. Prices world wide have shot up, and every shred of evidence shows

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

BOEING GETS TO BUILD THE NAVY F-47 SIXTH GEN FIGHTER It really wasn’t a surprise to me, afterall they named it 47 after Trump. The big issue is that the air frce and the navy have so much thats riding on Boeing and it’s a company that f late has proven itself to be close to incompetent.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

THEY JUST DON'T STOP LYING AND UKRAINE KEEPS WINNING Despite the horrendous bombardments and civillian deaths, Ukrainian forces keep winning daily victories especially around Lyman. As many as 250 Russians have surrendered in groups, as Russian lines seem to be dissolving. Only yesterday the

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RUSSIA RATTLED BY UKRAINIAN ADVANCES Milbloggers have revealed far more than Ukraine has, down to quite detailed maps. They complain about the endless culture of lies about whats really going on and tell the leadership that its self defeating. Nobody is listening. Ukraines advances have been deep,

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

IRAN WANTS DEAL BUT OFFERS NOTHING NEW AS INTERNAL RIVALRIES INCREASE The Trump regime has declined Iranian offers becaue there have been no changes to the offer they made in June. Meanwhile the Supreme Leader seems to be absent and his failure to balance the groups inside Iran is leading to

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

TRUMP REGIMES GROTESQUE INTERFERENCE IN BALKANS OVER ENERGY The WSJ reported on a situation in Romania primarily, involving the collapse of the government in May this year.It was achieved by a democratic party allying with a fascist party and winning a vote of no confidence.It broke a long standing

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

RUSSIAS TERROR CAMPAIGN Russia spent a very long time perfecting the destruction of civil society in Syria. Its ‘masterpiece’ was conducted towards the end of the conflict in Aleppo, an ancient historic and sizeable city of 1.8 million in 2017. General Surovikin was its mastermind. The campaign

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

POSSIBLE ATTACK ON US BASE AT FAIRFORD IN UK Several men arrested, cars involved, bomb disposal efforts underway, major security incident declared. This is the base B-1 bombers have been operating against Iran from. B-52's have also been operating from here.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

CARRIER USS GERALD R FORD TO UNDERGO VAST REFIT You’re right to wonder why after just one tour (though from an operational point of view an immensely successful one), the carrier that defended Israel and stole Maduro in a sequence of continuous combat missions lasting 10 months needs to be

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

REAL LIFE IN RUSSIA IS GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE A disabled veteran is videoed by worried neighbors rummaging through their bins for food scraps. They’re not getting unemployment benefits and no compensation ever arrives. The lines at petrol stations are growing. The day after the elections everyone

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

THE CASE OF THE UNSANCTIONED OLIGARCHS, AZERI CORRUPTION AND FRANCE Azerbaijan is run like an unsavoury mix of the Sopranos and Game of Thrones. The Aliyevs are a presidential monarchy family awash with oil money, a rigorous security state apparatus to protect them and they have their own agenda.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

US SUPREME COURT THROWS GIANT SPANNER INTO ELECTIONS In a 6:3 ruling today, SCOTUS ruled in favour of a Trump database that will allow Republicans to utilise it to withdraw the right to vote for potentially millions of people - even though voting has already begun. Under the Purcell Doctrine no

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

MARINE LE PEN LAYS OUT UKRAINE POLICY The effective leader of the French fascists, whose party is very likely to win in May’s elections for President, laid out its Ukraine policy. She would end financial aid to Ukraine because France can’t afford it. She would continue training and support, but

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

POLISH FOREIGN MINISTER DRESSES DOWN LAVROV AT UN Polands foreign minister gave Russias Lavrov a really hard dressing down at the UN that gained headlines around the world. His ‘tell your boss enough is enough’ jab was great to witness. Denmark and others have warned of continued Russian attacks on

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

IS THEIR ANYTHING THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE F-35?

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ZELENSKY MADE AN IMPASSIONED SPEECH AT THE UN BUT NOBODY HEARS HIM It really is as though other than Europe+ nobody cares what happens, but he let the Russians have it and was remarkably lucid with more fluency than usual, especially when it came to the kidnapped children issue. Meanwhile Russia is

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RUSSIAN STATE FINANCES ARE CLEARLY WORSENING For one the central bank couldn’t cover its interest payments on bonds by raising new money - always a bad sign. The government is restricting the sale of gold abroad. New regulations on banks require them to insist customers prove where their cash came

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

TRUMPS UN SPEECH FALLS FLAT AFTER IRAN THREATS Expecting applause having declared how powerful the US was with him in charge, and getting a stony silence, Trump threatened to annihilate Iran - their delegation promptly walked out. So did Cubas when they were told they were a failed state. Trump

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SAUDIS WALK A TIGHTROPE OVER HOUTHI DEMANDS An Italian Typhoon fighter was damaged at a Saudi Airbase amongst others after a Houthi attack. Meanwhile the Saudis have been in discussions over paying Houthi civil servants salaries and assisting in the restoration of Yemens oil and gas facilities.

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

WITH UNGA IN SESSION THE RUSSIANS ARE MAKING WILD CLAIMS Russia is claiming it has captured Dobropyllia, a key strategic point. They’re actually nowhere near it. The claim is designed to make Ukraine look bad and make it appear Russia is winning. This constant boasting about non-success has

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

LATEST US POLLING FOR CONGRESS Its going to be a bad day looking at the new averages. The GOP looks to have just 47 senators against 52 Democrats and one independent from Nebraska who refuses to caucus with either party. The HOUSE looks set for a clean Democratic sweep - but not as unified as in

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

EASTERN EUROPE READY FOR WAR - RUSSIAN THREATS DRIVE CONCERN The Russians are saying little but what they do and what it suggests they might then attempt, has caused all three of the Baltic states and Poland to be on very high alert, even down to planning evacuation routes. Latvia is involved in

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

TRUMPS PANIC OVER US DIESEL PRICES IS A PEVERSE JOKE He started the war he cannot end. That war is the direct cause of the crude shortage that has forced up the price of US diesel - and diesel globally. Russian exports of diesel were never that vast that they made much of a difference- it certainly

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP IS A DELUSION WE SHOULD STOP EULOGISING Burnham, on his way to NY for the UN general assembly said the so called special relationship with America is 'as strong as its ever been'. Everyone feels they have to say it but nobody in any regime since Bush 2 has considered it

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

RUSSIA PLANS VAST EXPANSION OF ALABUGA DRONE PLANT Stolen information has revealed that the Russians are working on producing new factories and plant to add carbon fibre production at the plant. Enough for 28,000 additional drones per year by 2029. There are continuous questions as to why Ukraine

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

THE ATTACK THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN It was so imminent Trump returned from Camp David early and the military were clearly prepping, with B-1 bombers leaving late at night from Fairford. I was told the Houthis were about to get walloped again for their transgressions against the Saudis. Iran issued a Code

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

US TREASURY BORROWS OVER $1 TRILLION IN SHORT TERM DEBT Its considered by many financiers to be a hugely risky operation, because it will mean refinancing more frequently, and yet it can't afford to borrow it long-term. US interest on its debt is now more than its defence budget for the first time

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

UK FUEL PRICES RISE, US PRICES EXPECTED TO SPIKE DIESEL Is basically £2 per litre and petrol £1.74 - and more rises expected. The US is likely to see more sharp rises especially in diesel adding to anti-GOP pressure in the upcoming elections now barely 1 months away. Until the war with Iran is

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

RUSSIAN ELECTIONS DIDN'T GO SO WELL The scale of spoilt papers, low turnout, and obvious manipulation meant that it was a little too difficult to pretend everything was perfectly fine. Russian citizens made a quite an effort in many places to register there disquiet. The local election officials

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

MOSCOW OUTSKIRTS ABLAZE AFTER MASSIVE DRONE STRIKES Some 1200 Ukrainian Drones arrived over the city yesterday night and into this morning, proving conclusively that this is not going to be only Russia that can launch major raids. Everything from FP2 to Flamingo arrived in Moscow, many inevitably

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

GERMANY'S CHANCELLOR DECLARES UNCONDITIONAL FRIENDSHIP WITH AMERICA IS OVER Its a shocking speech to have made. It comes in a week where Canada is unequivocally aligning itself with the EU. The reality is that we are now seeing a political and economic decoupling of Europe+ from the United States

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

NETHERLANDS, FRANCE REPORT MULTIPLE RAIL SYSTEM ATTACKS The FRENCH attack involved a 300kg rail being placed across the line and causing a major derailment. The Netherlands reported noess than 119 incidents of metal rods being placed on rail lines in the space of a week. Germany reported 137 major

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

SAUDI ARAMCO ENDS DELIVERIES TO EUROPEAN REFINERIES With the straits of Hormuz blocked indefinitely and the Bab-el-Med under Huthi control, and the trans-Arabia pipeline closed after Iraqi militants attacked its pumping stations with drones, Aramco has said it doesn't have the bandwidth to ship oil

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

TRUMP REGIME GETS DEAL WITH DENMARK/GREENLAND BUT IT HAS A CATCH… It’s essentially the same deal that already existed that dates to 1951. The only real changes are that no non-NATO state can base troops there or invest in exploiting minerals without permission from Washington. The regime is

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