Today's Top Reports
Somalia
Al-Shabab terrorists attack Somali military base in Middle Shabelle
In the early hours of Friday morning, Al-Shabab militants launched a deadly attack on a Somali government military base in the Hawadley area of the Middle Shabelle region, killing 21 soldiers, including military officers. The assault began with a car bomb explosion, which was then followed by intense clashes between the militant fighters and the soldiers stationed at the base. This event took place on 12/20/2024.
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Syria
Iraqi FM warns of growing ISIS threat in Syria
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has warned about the potential for ISIS terrorists to escape from detention facilities and the escalating instability in al-Hol camp, cautioning that this could have calamitous implications for regional security. Fuad Hussein stated that the terrorist organization is regrouping its ranks and has obtained significant weaponry due to the collapse of the Syrian army and the abandonment of its arms depots. This, he said, has allowed ISIS to increase its control over additional territories. This event took place on 12/20/2024.
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US officials in Damascus for meetings after the fall of Assad
Senior U.S. officials, led by Barbara Leaf, have arrived in Damascus for the first diplomatic mission to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. They will meet with the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) rebel group to discuss the transition to an inclusive Syrian government and gather information about missing American citizens. The delegation will also engage with civil society, activists, and different communities to understand their vision for the future of Syria. This event took place on 12/20/2024.
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US kills ISIS leader in an airstrike
The US Central Command conducted an airstrike in eastern Syria, killing ISIS leader Abu Yusif and another operative. The United States, along with allies and partners, is determined to prevent ISIS from regrouping and releasing detained operatives. CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla emphasized the aggressive targeting of ISIS leaders and operatives, even those operating outside of Syria. This event took place on 12/20/2024.
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US removes bounty on HTS leader
The US has decided to remove the $10 million bounty on the head of Syria's de facto ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa, after he committed to not allowing terror groups that threaten the US and neighboring countries to operate in Syria. US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, announced the decision after her meeting with al-Sharaa. Leaf also expects Syria to completely end any role for Iran in the country, based on her discussions with representatives from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Islamist group. The US is providing technical expertise and support to the new transitional leadership in Syria for documenting crimes committed by the Assad regime. This event took place on 12/20/2024.
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Ukraine
GRU conducts cyberattack on Ukraine's Ministry of Justice
Hackers associated with the Russian GRU are responsible for a cyberattack on Ukraine's Ministry of Justice registries, according to Volodymyr Karasteliov, Acting Head of the Cybersecurity Department of Ukraine's Security Service. The SBU believes that Russian intelligence agencies, specifically hacker groups linked to the GRU, are behind the attack. Karasteliov stated that they are working to mitigate the consequences of the cyberattack but cannot disclose all details due to the sensitive nature of the situation. The attack resulted in the temporary suspension of operations in several registries under the Ministry of Justice. This event took place on 12/20/2024.
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Below are all 58 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
