//The Wire//2230Z July 2, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: DPRK TESTS NEW MISSILE. HURRICANE BERYL REACHES CAT 5. ACID ATTACK STRIKES GERMANY. VIOLENT RHETORIC INCREASES IN US BEFORE ELECTION.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Far East: North Korea has tested their newest ballistic missile, the Hwasongpho-11 Da-4.5. Two missiles were launched during the test, one of which appears to have suffered a failure at one of its early stages, according to South Korea. AC: Though the success of ...
Jul 02, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//2130Z July 1, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: U.S. ELEVATES TERROR THREAT RISK AT SEVERAL BASES THROUGHOUT EUROPE. PARIS RIOTS FOLLOWING FIRST ROUND OF VOTING.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: The threat posture for U.S. Forces in Europe has been increased. Over the past few days, several U.S. military bases in Europe have reportedly increased to FPCON CHARLIE, tightening security with regards to off-base travel, entry-exit procedures, etc. France: Riots have brok...
Jul 01, 2024•2 min
00:00 - Northeast Region 06:02 - Southeast Region 09:52 - Midwest Region 11:30 - Bolivian Coup Attempt 13:30 - Sevastopol Strike 23:54 - Middle East 29:50 - GhostNet Reports 31:45 - Closing Thoughts The text version of the Wire can be found on Twitter: https://twitter.com/s2_underground And on our Wire Telegram page here: https://t.me/S2undergroundWire If you would like to support us, we're on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=30479515 And if you don't like Patreon, we're also on Playeur! ...
Jun 29, 2024•33 min
//The Wire//2030Z June 28, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: INDICATIONS OF ISRAELI INVASION OF LEBANON CONTINUE TO MOUNT. HOUTHI ATTACKS CONTINUE. TRAIN DERAILMENT IN ILLINOIS CAUSES EVACUATIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Tensions remain high regarding a potentially impending Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Various world powers continue to express growing concerns, to include the United States. AC: Additionally, maritime watchers have noted the maneuver of various US ...
Jun 28, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//1800Z June 27, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: BOLIVIAN GENERAL LAUNCHES, FAILS COUP ATTEMPT. CHINA EXPELS FORMER DEFENSE MINISTERS FROM PARTY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Bolivia: Yesterday afternoon, General Juan Jose Zuniga attempted to launch a military coup to overthrow the government of President Luis Arce. A small group of soldiers was successful in breaching the perimeter of the Presidential palace, but within a few hours the coup was put down. General Zuniga...
Jun 28, 2024•1 min
//The Wire//2000Z June 26, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH REGARDING POTENTIAL INVASION OF LEBANON. SCOTUS ISSUES CONTROVERSIAL RULING ON FREE SPEECH. WIKILEAKS CONTENT ON RUSSIA HOAX DELETED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Growing tensions continue regarding the potential Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Several nations have so far recommended their citizens leave Lebanon or at minimum to be aware of the potential for crisis due to the increased risk ...
Jun 26, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//2100Z June 25, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: RIOTS ERUPT IN NAIROBI. JULIAN ASSANGE FREE IN PLEA DEAL.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Julian Assange has agreed to a plea deal with the United States which will allow him to go free, with his previous years of detention in the U.K. reportedly counting as time-served towards his sentencing. He is currently traveling back to Australia. Kenya: Riots have broken out throughout the capital of Nairobi following the pro...
Jun 25, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2030Z June 24, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: RUSSIAN CIVILIANS KILLED IN UKRAINIAN STRIKE ON SEVASTOPOL. TERROR ATTACKS STRIKE DAGESTAN. SOCIAL DISORDER IN THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS GROWING CONCERNS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Overnight a Ukrainian missile strike targeted Sevastopol Naval Base, allegedly with US-supplied ATACMS missiles. As Russian forces intercepted the missiles, many civilians on the beach in the vicinity of Russian military positions were kil...
Jun 24, 2024•5 min
00:00 - Northeast Region 02:23 - Southeast Region 05:04 - Southwestern Region 06:25 - Red Sea/HOA The text version of the Wire can be found on Twitter: https://twitter.com/s2_underground And on our Wire Telegram page here: https://t.me/S2undergroundWire If you would like to support us, we're on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=30479515 And if you don't like Patreon, we're also on Playeur! https://playeur.com/c/S2Underground Disclaimer: No company sponsored this video. In fact, we have ZER...
Jun 24, 2024•11 min
//The Wire//2330Z June 21, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI TARGETING CONTINUES TO ADAPT IN RED SEA. DOD FAILS TO ACCOUNT FOR FUNDING SENT TO CHINESE LABORATORIES RESEARCHING PATHOGENS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Growing concern has been expressed by various world powers regarding the increasing potential for an Israeli invasion of Lebanon. AC: While the Israeli military claims that the military and logistical preparations have been completed for a military o...
Jun 21, 2024•3 min
//The Wire//2000Z June 20, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: LONDON STANSTED AIRPORT ATTACKED BY CLIMATE ACTIVISTS. PUTIN CONTINUES TOUR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: The perimeter of Stansted Airport in London was breached yesterday afternoon by climate activists who cut through fencing to vandalize several aircraft with paint. Far East: Russia’s state visit to North Korea concludes as both parties conduct various diplomatic commitments towards in...
Jun 20, 2024•1 min
//The Wire//1600Z June 19, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TENSIONS CONTINUE ON KOREAN PENINSULA. ATTACKS CONTINUE ON U.K. INFRASTRUCTURE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: Attacks on critical infrastructure continue. A few days ago, self-described “direct actionists” infiltrated a facility in Kent that is allegedly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, a major Israeli defense company known for their production of night vision equipment. After gaining entry to th...
Jun 19, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z June 18, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PUTIN VISITS NORTH KOREA. 911 CALL CENTERS OFFLINE IN MASSACHUSETTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: The M/V TUTOR has sunk in the southern Red Sea. Far East: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for an official state visit. This is Putin’s second visit to North Korea, the first visit occurring 24 years ago. -HomeFront- Massachusetts: 911 call center services are reportedly offline through...
Jun 18, 2024•2 min
00:00 - Northeast Region 04:57 - Southeast Region 09:28 - Eastern Europe 13:58 - Red Sea/HOA 18:34 - Middle East 26:38 - GhostNet News 29:28 - Closing Thoughts The text version of the Wire can be found on Twitter: https://twitter.com/s2_underground And on our Wire Telegram page here: https://t.me/S2undergroundWire If you would like to support us, we're on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=30479515 And if you don't like Patreon, we're also on Playeur! https://playeur.com/c/S2Underground Dis...
Jun 17, 2024•30 min
//The Wire//2130Z June 17, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TWO MERCHANT SHIPS CONTINUE SINKING DUE TO HOUTHI TARGETING. DOMESTIC U.S. CULTURAL VIOLENCE CONTINUES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Houthi targeting of commercial shipping continues. Regarding the recent successful strikes in the region, the status of the struck vessels is as follows: M/V TUTOR – Adrift in the Red Sea, last known grid: 37PHR16438659. Crew abandoned ship due to uncontrolled flooding, vessel i...
Jun 17, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//1800Z June 14, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: HOUTHI TARGETING AGAIN INTENSIFIES IN THE RED SEA. SAUDI CROWN PRINCE CANCELS ATTENDANCE OF G7 SUMMIT. PUTIN PUBLICIZES TERMS OF POTENTIAL UKRAINE PEACE TALKS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Houthi targeting increases with two major incidents occurring over the past few days. Yesterday, three ASCMs successfully targeted the M/V VERBENA in the Gulf of Aden, causing severe damage. CENTCOM confirmed that at least ...
Jun 14, 2024•4 min
//The Wire//1400Z June 13, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PEACE TALKS HESITANTLY CONTINUE IN MIDDLE EAST. CHINESE ACTIVITIES CONTINUE IN TAIWAN STRAIT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Peace talks again remain uncertain as Israel, Hamas, and the United States continue to work through the latest round of peace talks. Though an agreement has not been formally met at this time, all parties have responded positively to the latest US-led proposals. In the North, combat actio...
Jun 13, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//1930Z June 12, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: RUSSIAN AND NATO EXERCISES CONTINUE IN CARIBBEAN AND BALTIC SEA RESPECTIVELY. DOMESTIC HOMELAND THREATS CONTINUE TO MOUNT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Caribbean: The previously announced Russian naval exercise continues in Cuban waters as planned. Baltic Sea: The similarly-timed NATO exercise (BALTOPS 24) continues simultaneously to the Russian activities in the Caribbean. This year’s demonstration is the largest in the ...
Jun 12, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2030Z June 11, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: VP OF MALAWI KILLED IN PLANE CRASH. STABBING ATTACK WOUNDS 4 AMERICANS IN CHINA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Malawi: A plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima crashed yesterday morning, killing all aboard the aircraft. The aircraft reportedly crashed in Chikangawa Forest due to low visibility caused by bad weather and foggy conditions. AC: Details regarding this incident are few and highly contradictory. China: Four...
Jun 11, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z June 10, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: DENMARK PM SHOVED IN COPENHAGEN. POLITICAL TENSIONS RISE AMID ELECTIONS IN EUROPE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Denmark: Local reports indicate Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted in Copenhagen on Saturday. AC: Though the PM’s office has refused to provide a name or the description of the assailant, local eyewitness testimony suggests this may not have been a targeted attack. The man was allegedly walking in th...
Jun 10, 2024•4 min
00:00 - Southeast Region 03:56 - Western Europe 07:52 - Eastern Europe 10:16 - GhostNet Reports 11:50 - Closing Thoughts The text version of the Wire can be found on Twitter: https://twitter.com/s2_underground And on our Wire Telegram page here: https://t.me/S2undergroundWire If you would like to support us, we're on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=30479515 And if you don't like Patreon, we're also on Playeur! https://playeur.com/c/S2Underground Disclaimer: No company sponsored this vide...
Jun 10, 2024•13 min
//The Wire//1930Z June 7, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONFLICT REMAINS TENSE IN MIDDLE EAST. RUSSIA DEPLOYS BLACK SEA FLEET.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Early indications and warnings of an Israeli operation in the North are mounting. Over the past few weeks, both Hezbollah and Israel have increased targeting in the region, with each retaliation escalating slightly more than the strike before it. Consequently, various power-players throughout the region have tak...
Jun 07, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2030Z June 6, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SOUTH KOREA RELEASES BALLOONS NORTHWARD. U.S. CARRIES OUT SECOND ICBM TEST.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Far East: The border dispute on the Korean peninsula continues following various NGO’s in South Korea launching leaflet balloons in retaliation for North Korea’s initial balloon launch. AC: So far, both the North and South are likely content with low-level diplomatic conflict, however considering the context of rising g...
Jun 06, 2024•1 min
//The Wire//2200Z June 5, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: MAJOR CELLULAR SERVICE OUTAGE STRIKES MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT CARRIERS. NEAR-MISS OF CARGO SHIP INVOLVES CHARLESTON BRIDGE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Various media outlets throughout the region report that Ukraine has reportedly begun to strike targets in Russia with American munitions. AC: No further details are available on the specifics of American munition use, however the gravity of the open admission of such ...
Jun 05, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2130Z June 4, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CYBERATTACK STRIKES LONDON HOPSITAL NETWORK. CONFLICT CONTINUES TO ESCALATE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND LEBANON.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- United Kingdom: Several London hospitals have declared a critical incident following a cyberattack. Various hospitals using services provided by Synnovis were affected by the cyberattack, which mostly affected data systems used for documenting blood transfusions. AC: Though cyberattacks are t...
Jun 04, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//1630Z June 3, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: MEXICO ELECTS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT. GERMANY REINFORCES UKRAINE’S EXPANDED USE OF EXPORTED MUNITIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Germany: The police officer (who’s name has not yet been released officially) wounded in the recent terror attack in Mannheim died of his wounds overnight. AC: The German government continues to censor the terrorist attack heavily, and has reportedly ordered footage of the attack to be removed...
Jun 03, 2024•5 min
Links: JP 3-60: https://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Joint_Chiefs-Joint_Targeting_20130131.pdf CDE: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/no-strike-collateral-damage-estimation/6632f2785aff5bba/full.pdf NYT Document: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/nc-3-1-17-syria/c45c09e1f5e1f313/full.pdf 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Deliberate vs. Dynamic Targeting 04:24 - Differing Experiences 08:16 - F3EAD and Shibboleths 11:03 - The POI 13:09 - Database Management and Triage 15:53...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Hey everyone, back again with another weekly rollup! Sorry if this one is a little rough around the edges, I was exhausted while recording this earlier this morning, and I've been trying to catch up with a bunch of little projects that have taken up a lot of time. Plus, it's not like this week's events aren't historically important, so the magnitude of these latest milestones are kind of hard to capture sometimes. Anyway, at least we have the opportunity to take note, learn, and improve ourselve...
Jun 02, 2024•43 min
//The Wire//1430Z May 31, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: STABBING ATTACK STRIKES MANNHEIM. CHICKEN FARM BURNS IN ILLINOIS. POLISH ARMS DEPOT DESTROYED IN FIRE. DONALD TRUMP CONVICTED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Germany: An attempted assassination of Michael Stürzenberger was carried out by an Islamic terrorist wielding a knife in Mannheim. AC: During the struggle, a policeman was also stabbed in the neck by the assailant after possibly tackling the wrong person during the mele...
May 31, 2024•2 min
//The Wire//2030Z May 30, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TENSIONS CONTINUE IN NORTH KOREA. FRANCE CONTINUES CONSIDERING UKRAINE DEPLOYMENT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Far East: Tensions on the Korean Peninsula continue as North Korean forces conduct GPS jamming operations near the border. Reportedly aircraft arriving and departing from Inchon International Airport in Seoul were affected by the jamming. Overnight, North Korean forces also launched approximately 10x SRBMs into t...
May 30, 2024•2 min
