On my radar today
Wuhan Virus -
New counts coming out indicate that the virus is gaining a foot hold in both S Korea and Japan. SK has reportedly increased its alert status to Red and is encouraging 2.5 million residents of one southeastern city (Daegu) to remain at home.
In Iran, road closures and isolation of areas around Qom and Tehran are being reported due to detected infections in a containment effort.
Syria/Turkey -
Turkey’s President Erdogan on Wednesday threatened a full-scale military invasion of the war torn province after the Syrian Army and its Russian ally refused to halt their ongoing offensive. Yesterday, Turkey requested NATO declare a no fly zone over the area. Nothing happened - thanks to Turkey burning bridges. This could potentially place Turkey and Russia force on force. This morning, reports are coming that Turkish units were specifically targeted by airstrikes carried out by either Russia or Syrian aircraft. Also claims by Syrian military sources that they destroyed 3 Turkish tanks overnight. Meanwhile, more Turkish armor and support equipment is being funneled into the Idlib area, with strong rumors of a counter attack pending. The potential for things getting out of control are escalating.
CW2 -
The Nevada Democrat debates revealed the depth of the candidates desire for Marxism/Communism. This reflects the hard left plunge of the Democrats over the years - one that JFK wouldn’t have recognized except to call it out as unamerican. There is a short fuze on the left and that fuze could bring an explosion depending on the triggering mechanism.
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Breaking .
Israel/Gaza -
A significant number of rockets (dozens) being fired into Israel from Gaza. IAF counter strikes ongoing. PIJ claiming this is their response to the killing of one of its leaders at the border where he was emplacing an ied. First round of rockets started about 4 hours ago with a fresh series within the past hour .
Expect harsh counter strikes.