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@Sandbagger_01: RT by @mikenov: BBC News – The Russian ‘spy’, the NSA mole and the FBI sting that got him bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

BBC News – The Russian ‘spy’, the NSA mole and the FBI sting that got himhttps://t.co/vHJuyRF3zI

— Dr. Dan Lomas (@Sandbagger_01) May 2, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Are the brick tactical figures good quality? : r/tf2 – Reddit

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

Are the brick tactical figures good quality? This might be a really niche question but the custom lego website brick tactical known for their detailed gun accessories for mini figures offer every character in the game, both colors too.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@BBCWorld: RT by @mikenov: Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine, US says bbc.in/4bc1Fe4

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine, US says https://t.co/YnNon6LYud

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@haaretzcom: RT by @mikenov: With the outbreak of the Gaza war, violence by armed settlers – some in uniform – has compelled another 18 West Bank herding communities to abandon their permanent sites / Amira Hass haaretz.com/middle-east-ne…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

With the outbreak of the Gaza war, violence by armed settlers – some in uniform – has compelled another 18 West Bank herding communities to abandon their permanent sites / Amira Hasshttps://t.co/Uiadphx7m7

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) May 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@TOIAlerts: RT by @mikenov: Live update: Saudi Arabia cracks down on anti-Israel sentiment, arrests citizens for incendiary speech

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

Live update: Saudi Arabia cracks down on anti-Israel sentiment, arrests citizens for incendiary speech – report https://t.co/8WbQbEH5uD

— ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) May 2, 2024

Putin and Putinism

35 Stair Railing Ideas to Elevate Your Home’s Style

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

Discover various stylish railing options, such as wood, glass, steel, and wrought iron, to elevate your home’s design. If you appreciate the historic appeal of dark wood tones for your staircase, add a modern touch by using saturated black paint on the risers and balusters.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Newsweek: RT by @mikenov: NEW: Boeing whistleblowers keep suddenly dying 🔴 A former Spirit AeroSystems employee accused the aircraft manufacturer of ignoring defects. 🔗 – newsweek.com/boeing-whistle…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

NEW: Boeing whistleblowers keep suddenly dying

🔴 A former Spirit AeroSystems employee accused the aircraft manufacturer of ignoring defects.

🔗 – https://t.co/2LghOj9rKI pic.twitter.com/dnl6vuL2nU

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 2, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

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Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

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Russia and Ukraine

Do you guys have a separate desk for work and personal stuff … – Reddit

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 2, 2024

Single desk, multiple monitors setup, personal tower, work laptop, all of the monitors are plugged into both computers. A single USB hub for mouse and keyboard with two female cords that run into each computer.

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Escalating Attacks on CIA Facilities
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Published August 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Recent Attacks on CIA property in the Middle East

Recent reports indicate that a series of Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted unprecedented damage on U.S. intelligence facilities across the Middle East, including installations operated by the CIA.
Middle East Eye

Here is a breakdown of the current situation and the strategic implications of these attacks:

Scope of the Damage
According to U.S. sources, the recent strikes targeted buildings, surveillance infrastructure, and intelligence-gathering systems maintained by American spy agencies in various regional host nations.
Middle East Eye

Financial Impact: Repair and replacement costs for the compromised equipment and infrastructure are expected to reach into the billions of dollars.
Middle East Eye

Historical Scale: Officials have described the destruction as unparalleled, marking the most severe losses ever sustained by American intelligence operations in the region.
Middle East Eye

The Russian Intelligence Connection
A critical focus for U.S. analysts is the high precision and effectiveness of these strikes, which has raised strong suspicions of Russian intelligence involvement.
www.chosun.com

Targeting Tradecraft: The locations of CIA overseas stations (often housed within embassies, safe houses, or logistics hubs) are strictly classified. U.S. intelligence believes few nations aside from Russia possess the capability to obtain such sensitive coordinates and the willingness to weaponize that data against the U.S.
www.chosun.com

Modified Ordnance: Attacks on at least two CIA facilities earlier this year—one inside the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and another in eastern Iraq—reportedly utilized Russian-modified versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.
www.chosun.com

Navigation Upgrades: Russia has also reportedly supplied Iran with the “Kometa-M” anti-jamming satellite navigation system, which allows Iranian drones to utilize both Russian GLONASS and U.S. GPS data while resisting electronic warfare countermeasures.
www.chosun.com

Strategic Context
These attacks are part of a broader, escalating conflict in the region. Tensions surged in February 2026 following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran, prompting this sustained campaign of retaliatory Iranian strikes against American regional assets. While a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the hostilities was signed in mid-June, negotiations have since collapsed over disputes regarding the terms and navigation rights through the Strait of Hormuz.
Muslim Network TV

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