24 September 2025
Russian Air Incursions in Europe
Sweden’s Minister of Defense Pål Jonson announced that Sweden will shoot down the next Russian fighter jet that crosses into its territory. This announcement comes as US President Trump stated that NATO countries should do precisely that. Polish and Estonian officials signalled that they will do so after Trump gave the green light.
Ukraine
President Trump also announced that Ukraine can win all of its territory back from Russia, a dramatic shift from the U.S. leader’s call on Kyiv to make concessions. He said this during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump went further and described Russia as a paper tiger and that Russia was in serious economic trouble.
Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi warned of a silent genocide in his country that the M23 and Rwandan troops are carrying out. He made this declaration at the UN General Assembly. He asked for the UN to recognize the atrocities and to impose hard sanctions on those responsible.
Gaza
Israeli tanks and troops push further into Gaza City. Residents are attempting to seek shelter at the al-Quds Hospital. There are also reports that Hamas fighters are using the hospital as a shield and are firing at Israeli troops from that position.
Iran
Satellite images show that Iran is rebuilding its missile sites that Israel hit. Large mixers for producing solid fuel are missing, but it is believed that missile component production has resumed. Additional sanctions on the country will make it harder for them to procure a solid fuel mixer, but if Iran proves anything, it is that there is always a way to find a workaround.
Social Media Wires
Trump’s Russia declaration on Truth Social
Continued panic of the Russian gasoline shortage
Feature Photo: “Destroyed Iraqi MiG-29” – Picryl, 2025
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