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Ukraine Conflict Update – March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tactical situation on the ground, Ukrainian defense, NATO, international response, and humanitarian crisis. Do you receive our daily newsletter? If not, you can sign up here and enjoy it […]

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Ukraine Conflict Update – March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resistance by the Ukrainian people, response by NATO and European community, and humanitarian crisis. Russian Offensive. The offensive had a short lull over the weekend, likely a factor of […]

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Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 28, 2022

February 28, 2022 SOF News 0

Curated news, analysis, and commentary on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Information on Russian offensive operations, Ukrainian defense, NATO response, aid to Ukraine, and the humanitarian issues associated with the conflict. BLUF: The Russian offensive has stalled, for now. The […]

I need ammunition, not a ride. Zelensky

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 27, 2022

February 27, 2022 SOF News 0

A news update about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO response, humanitarian crisis, and Ukrainian resistance. Covers the 24-hour period ending 0600R27FEB22. BLUF. The speed of the Russian offensive has slowed – likely because of unexpectedly fierce Ukrainian resistance and […]

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Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 26, 2022

February 26, 2022 SOF News 0

This is a 24-hour roll up on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ground and air operations, diplomatic initiatives, and NATO response. The Russians launched their offensive in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 24, 2022 with an air campaign […]

Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Day Two

Ukraine Conflict Update – Feb 25, 2022

February 25, 2022 SOF News 0

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on Thursday, February 24, 2022, is continuing. For the most part, the Russians appear to have met their initial objectives for the first day of the invasion. Day two will likely see more […]

Russia Invades Ukraine February 2022

Russia Invades Ukraine

February 24, 2022 SOF News 0

On Thursday, February 23, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine in a massive conventional and special operations offensive. This invasion took place after a wide ranging cyber attack and months of information warfare. U.S. Diplomats Left Ukraine. The United States has relocated […]

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian Crisis – Predictive Analysis

February 16, 2022 SOF News 0

By Marc Trepanier. With US Troops being deployed, to NATO partner countries sending arms and support to the Ukraine, the following can be expected: Russian war rhetoric to increase Russian forces to receive a false flag attack or Russian forces […]

Exercise Sea Breeze 2021

Sea Breeze 2021 – Exercise in the Black Sea

July 8, 2021 John Friberg 0

The United States and other NATO countries participated in an extensive military exercise in the Black Sea region entitled Exercise Sea Breeze 2021. The two-week long exercise is a joint, multi-national event with 5,000 personnel, 30 ships, and 40 aircraft […]

Disinformation in Gray Zone - Hearing by House Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations

Video – Hearing on Disinformation in the Gray Zone

April 16, 2021 SOF News 0

A hearing was held on “Disinformation in the Gray Zone: Opportunities, Limitations, and Challenges” by the House Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) efforts to […]

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Video – ARSOF and Great Power Competition

August 25, 2020 SOF News 0

A video produced by U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School explains “Great Power Competition” (GPC) and Army Special Operations Forces’ (ARSOF) role in support of the National Defense Strategy. Colonel Bryan Groves and Major Steve Ferenzi from the […]

Modern Minutemen and Women - Paul Cobaugh

Book Review – Modern Minutemen and Women

August 24, 2020 SOF News 0

Paul Cobaugh’s book Modern Minutemen and Women provides a detailed look at the U.S. governments’ inability to conduct influence operations to counter the propaganda efforts of Russia, China, and other adversaries. His book outlines the deficiencies with the various organizations […]

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Former Green Beret Arrested for Spying for Russia

August 22, 2020 SOF News 0

A former U.S. Army Green Beret allegedly conspired to provide national defense information to Russian intelligence. The former Special Forces officer has been charged in a Russian espionage conspiracy. According to a U.S. indictment, Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, a former […]