S2 Underground

//The Wire//2300Z November 9, 2026//
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 //BLUF: STANDARD TARGETING EFFORTS CONTINUE AROUND THE MIDDLE EAST. PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES PROSPECTIVE PIVOT ON IMMIGRATION POLICY. MASS SHOOTING STRIKES PUBLIC SQUARE IN KRAKOW.//

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-International Events-

Middle East: Targeting throughout the weekend continued as before, with the Houthis striking several Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia. The Aramco headquarters building in Riyadh was struck by a large Houthi drone, with the impact causing major damage to several floors of the building. In the Strait of Hormuz, this morning Iran conducted one strike on Didamar, a sma...

Plugins: https://github.com/s2underground 

Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overview 

01:11 - Strategic Movement 

02:15 - Europe 

04:00 - The Midterms 

06:05...

//The Wire//2300Z November 6, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: PERSONNEL SHAKEUPS REPORTED AT WHITE HOUSE AS MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS PROMPT LEADERSHIP CHANGES. TENSIONS REMAIN IN THE MIDDLE EAST AS WARTIME PLANS STILL ON THE TABLE. WALL STREET INDICATES BEAR MARKET APPROACHING.//

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-International Events-

Europe: Bomb threats onboard commercial aircraft continued overnight, with 14x flights around the region being diverted due to claims of explosives being onboard. All threats were determined to be hoaxes, continuing the trend of this week.

Middle East: Preparations for a continuation of the war remain constant. In...

//The Wire//1900Z November 5, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: BOMB THREATS CONTINUE TO PLAGUE COMMERCIAL AVIATION IN EUROPE, NO THREATS DEEMED VIABLE. PRESIDENT OF PARAGUAY RESIGNS AFTER BANKING COLLAPSE THIS MORNING, DUE TO HIS TIES TO BANK'S LEADERSHIP.//

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-International Events-

Europe: This morning bomb threats onboard commercial aircraft throughout the continent continued. Over a dozen flights were diverted and evacuated due to these threats, which caused mass delays throughout the region. None of the threats were determined to be credible following security checks.

Analyst Comment: This morning's threat-spree is the sec...

//The Wire//2300Z November 4, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: AMERICAN MIDTERM ELECTIONS RESULT IN MAJOR VICTORIES FOR DEMOCRATS. CYBERATTACKS CONTINUE AROUND EUROPE, GROWING IN SCALE AND IMPACT. WARTIME PREPARATIONS CONTINUE AROUND MIDDLE EAST.//

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-International Events-

Europe: Throughout the continent, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have continued. So far, a total of 11x nations have reported being impacted by cyberattacks targeting Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices such as internet connected refrigeration sensors. As of this morning, these vulnerabilities have expanded expanded beyond the initial impacts to supermarkets. Overnight, refrigerators at several blood banks in France were rep...

//The Wire//2100Z November 3, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: ELECTION DAY CONTINUES IN UNITED STATES. MULTIPLE BOMB THREATS CALLED IN ON AIRCRAFT IN EUROPE. LIMITED STRIKES REPORTED IN IRAN AS SEVERAL TARGETS STRUCK ON QESHM ISLAND OVERNIGHT. MAJOR TARGETING OF RUSSIAN/UKRAINIAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE REMAINS CONSTANT.//

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-International Events-

Middle East: Overnight, limited targeting within Iran was reported, as locals observed multiple airstrikes targeting locations on Qeshm Island. Shortly before (or during) the strikes, Iran also claims to have shot down another American MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, although no wreckage or...

//The Wire//2300Z November 2, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: CYBERATTACKS CONTINUE TO AFFECT REFRIGERATION UNITS AT SUPERMARKET CHAINS IN EUROPE. PLANE CRASH REPORTED IN FLORIDA. REFINERY EXPLOSION REPORTED IN INDIA. SIGNIFICANT LOGISTICAL AND STAGING OF MILITARY ASSETS CONTINUES AROUND THE MIDDLE EAST.//

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-International Events-

Europe: Overnight, the cyberattacks on refrigeration units in commercial stores continued, with a new grocery store chain being affected by malign actors. The ICA supermarket chain reported cyberattacks changing the temperatures on their refrigerators at some of their stores, which caused mass food spoilage this morning in Belgium, Lux...

Plugins: https://github.com/s2underground 

Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overview 

01:05 - Strategic Movement 

04:14 - Poland 

06:29 - Europe 

08:20 - Cyberse...

//The Wire//1500Z October 30, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: TARGETING CONTINUES TO SLOWLY ESCALATE IN MIDDLE EAST. PRESIDENT TRUMP AND VP VANCE HALT PUBLIC APPEARANCES FOR THE WEEKEND. MISSILE DEFENSES INSTALLED AT MAR-A-LAGO AND PALM BEACH AIRPORT.//

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-International Events-

Middle East: Overnight, fighting intensified within the Strait of Hormuz and coastal areas of Iran. A total of 4x airstrikes were reported in the Iranian port of Jask, which were carried out by CENTCOM targeting IRGC missile/drone launch sites. Within the Strait, Iranian targeting of merchant vessels continues with more strikes being rep...

//The Wire//2300Z October 29, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: JOINT STAFF PLANNER FIRED DUE TO ALLEGED MISCONDUCT. FIRE REPORTED AT SOUTH CAROLINA NUCLEAR WEAPONS PRODUCTION FACILITY, SITUATION REPORTEDLY UNDER CONTROL. TARGETING CONTINUES IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AND IN SAUDI ARABIA.//

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-International Events-

Middle East: Overnight, Iranian targeting continued in the Strait of Hormuz. One merchant vessel was struck just north of the Musandam Peninsula, while attempting to make the crossing. As of this morning, the vessel was still on fire. This afternoon, two more vessels were struck in the same general are...

//The Wire//2300Z October 28, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: MAJOR TRAIN DERAILMENT REPORTED IN SPAIN. PRESIDENT TRUMP STATES THAT ANOTHER EPIC FURY-STYLE OPERATION MAY BEGIN AFTER THE MIDTERMS. PENTAGON SENDS ANOTHER PATRIOT BATTERY TO ISRAEL. NO CLEAR WINNER OF ELECTION DECLARED IN ISRAELI ELECTION. CONTAINERSHIP STRUCK BY DRONES IN BLACK SEA.//

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-International Events-

Spain: This morning a major incident was reported on the Seville/Madrid rail line in the province of Toledo. Local authorities state that a Renfe train rear-ended an Iryo train that was halted on the track, as both were hea...

//The Wire//2300Z October 27, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: HOUTHI ATTACKS CONTINUE AS EGYPT AUTHORIZES MILITARY DEPLOYMENT TO SAUDI ARABIA. BRAZILIAN ELECTION RESULTS IN LULA VICTORY, BOLSONARO REPORTEDLY FLEES TO UNITED STATES TO AVOID ARREST. BARRICADED SHOOTER SITUATION REPORTED IN MICHIGAN LAST NIGHT.//

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-International Events-

Persian Gulf: Houthi attacks continued yesterday evening, with missile impacts being reported at the Ras Tanura petroleum hub in Saudi Arabia. Separately, a tanker vessel was struck off the coast of Kuwait yesterday which resulted in unknown damage.

Egypt: On Monday, the Egyptian Parliament voted to...

//The Wire//2300Z October 26, 2026//
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 //BLUF: PENTAGON ANNOUNCES PREPAREDNESS PLANS REGARDING MILITARY BASES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. NETANYAHU ACCUSED OF TREASON FOR PLANNING OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS TO DELAY ELECTIONS. DIPLOMATIC VISITS TAKE PLACE IN IRAN AS GULF STATES SEEK TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO DEESCALATE THE WAR.//

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-International Events-

Iran: Over the weekend, Iran conducted more ballistic missile tests, continuing the trend of earlier last week. Several launches of ballistic missiles were noted at several missile cities, as IRGC forces conducted tests of newer missile components that they have been able to...

Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overview 

02:17 - Europe on Fire 

05:34 - Strategic Movement 

06:52 - Middle East 

08:29 - Indications and Warning 

20:24...

//The Wire//2300Z October 23, 2026//
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 //BLUF: SHOOTINGS REPORTED IN FRANCE. IRAN REACTIVATES MOSAIC DEFENSE PLAN, HARDENING THEIR COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS IN THE EVENT OF ATTACK. EL SALVADOR LAUNCHES MILITARY OPERATION IN HAITI TO RESCUE CAPTURED SOLDIERS. NEW WORLD SCREWWORM DETECTED IN TEXAS WILDLIFE.//

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-International Events-

France: This morning a series of drive-by shootings were reported throughout the suburbs of Paris. The first shooting was reported in the Trappes area, before the suspect maneuvered to the La Verrière district, shooting at random pedestrians along the way. The crime scen...

//The Wire//2100Z October 22, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: FRANCE ATTEMPTS TO CRACK DOWN ON PROTEST ACTIVITY BEFORE THE WEEKEND. INDICATIONS CONTINUE TO MOUNT REGARDING RETURN TO WAR IN MIDDLE EAST, STATE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS PERSONNEL DRAWDOWNS IN SAUDI ARABIA. CONSEQUENCES OF MAJOR CYBERSECURITY EVENTS CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN SEVERITY.//

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-International Events-

France: This morning authorities have issued blanket bans on protests in some areas, due to the potential for last weekend's unrest to be repeated. All protests have been banned throughout the entire city of Lyon, and within Paris gatherings are prohibited in...

//The Wire//2300Z October 21, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: MAJOR HAZMAT INCIDENT REPORTED IN OHIO AFTER CHEMICAL TANK EXPLOSION. MIDDLE EAST REMAINS TENSE AS PREPARATIONS FOR WAR CONTINUE. TARGETING OF MERCHANT VESSELS REMAINS CONSTANT IN PERSIAN GULF.//

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-International Events-

Iran: Yesterday the Iranians claimed that the United States and/or Israel struck a coastal defense site, which resulted in an anti-aircraft gun being destroyed. CENTCOM denies these reports, and there's not much from the Iranian side to prove it wasn't an accident or something else entirely. Separately, this evening another strike was rep...

//The Wire//1300Z October 21, 2026//
 //SPECIAL REPORT//
 //BLUF: MAJOR CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES EXPOSED GLOBALLY, AS TWO SEPARATE MAJOR CODING FLAWS AFFECT MAJORITY OF INTERNET-CONNECTED DEVICES.//

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 Global: Around the world, two major cybersecurity incidents are underway. The first incident involves an Indian cybersecurity firm using poor cybersecurity practices in generating Certificate Authorities, which might allow malign actors to exploit web-connected devices. The second issue revolves around an exploit discovered in the PHP programing language, which could allow malign actors to intercept traffic to and from affected web servers, and theoretically take control of them...

//The Wire//2300Z October 20, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: SAUDI ARABIA CANCELS UPCOMING ECONOMIC SUMMIT DUE TO HOUTHI THREATS. FRANCE ACTIVATES ARMY TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING WEEKEND PROTESTS/RIOTS. UKRAINE ACCUSES UNITED STATES OF HOLDING UP SHIPMENT OF PATRIOT MISSILES.//

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-International Events-

France: With the implementation of curfews throughout some districts of Paris, substantial deployments of police forces were noted throughout the city overnight. Before nightfall, riots had already broken out in some areas despite the curfews, but in other areas the situation remained calm due to the overwhelming police presence throughout man...

//The Wire//2300Z October 19, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: MASS CASUALTY EVENT REPORTED AT CANADIAN MILITARY BASE AFTER WILDFIRE SPREADS RAPIDLY THROUGH TRAINING AREA. RIOTS CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE IN FRANCE. RIOTS REPORTED IN ALBANIA DUE TO CORRUPTION CONCERNS. MORE THREAT ADVISORIES ISSUED FOR THE MIDDLE EAST AS PREPARATIONS CONTINUE FOR A POSSIBLE WIDENING OF THE WAR.//

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-International Events-

Canada: Saturday afternoon, a mass casualty incident was declared at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, following a major incident that occurred during training. At approximately 4:00pm local time, a wildfire broke out in the tra...

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Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overvi...

//The Wire//2300Z October 16, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: MASS SHOOTING REPORTED IN OREGON, GUNMAN KILLED BY PREPARED CITIZEN. PREPARATIONS CONTINUE AROUND MIDDLE EAST INDICATING RETURN TO MORE KINETIC WAR. CHINA DEMANDS CESSATION OF ISRAELI EXPANSION IN WEST BANK.//

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-International Events-

Russia: Overnight, Ukraine struck the Ryazan refinery again, with locals observing fires at the facility throughout the evening. Otherwise, Russian targeting continued as before, with strikes being reported at various logistics depots and gas stations in central and western Ukraine.

Black Sea: Due to the rise in targeting of com...

//The Wire//2300Z October 15, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: BANK OF AMERICA FINED FOR PLATFORMING CARTEL FINANCIAL NETWORKS. U.S. NAVAL ASSETS CONTINUE STAGING IN MIDDLE EAST, AS FUTURE STRIKE POTENTIAL LOOMS. STRIKES CONTINUE WITHIN BLACK SEA TARGETING MERCHANT VESSELS.//

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-International Events-

Russia: Overnight, Ukraine conducted an attack at Borisoglebsk Airfield, which resulted in the destruction of roughly 4-6x Russian fighter aircraft. Russia also continued sporadic strikes around Kiev as well as along the southern front with drone strikes targeting infrastructure in the vicinity of Odessa.

Black Sea: Two mor...

//The Wire//2300Z October 14, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: CYBERATTACKS CONTINUE TO PLAGUE GROCERY CHAINS IN EUROPE, SOME US RETAILERS AFFECTED. SABOTAGE ATTACK REPORTED IN BULGARIA. UKRAINE AND RUSSIA CONTINUE TARGETING OF ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE. INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS CONTINUE TO SUGGEST EXPANSION OF THE WAR IN MIDDLE EAST.//

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-International Events-

Ukraine/Russia: Mutual targeting of energy infrastructure continues as before. Ukraine struck the Saratov and Ryazan refineries yesterday, and Russia struck electrical substations in Kiev overnight. This morning, Zelensky accused the United States of limiting Ukrainian access to Starlink due to Ukraine's continued tar...

//The Wire//2100Z October 13, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: CYBERATTACK TARGETS FRENCH GROCERY STORES. SABOTAGE REPORTED ON DUTCH RAIL LINES. POSSIBLE HIJACKING REPORTED ONBOARD AIRCRAFT IN EUROPE, SITUATION RESOLVED WITHOUT ANY THREAT. HOUTHI TARGETING CONTINUES IN SAUDI ARABIA. CONCERNS GROWING REGARDING DISCOVERY OF SPY CHIPS IMPLANTED IN CRYPTO HARDWARE WALLETS GLOBALLY.//

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-International Events-

Strait of Hormuz: Yesterday the UKMTO published a series of time-late reports regarding the targeting of merchant vessels in the region. All total, the UKMTO states that at least 6 different vessels were struck all on October 11th, as Iranian att...

//The Wire//2000Z October 12, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: HOUTHI STRIKES ON SAUDI INFRASTRUCTURE CONTINUE. PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES ENERGY CEASEFIRE IN UKRAINE, IMPLEMENTATION PENDING BOTH SIDE'S AGREEMENT. ENERGY DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZES SPR RELEASE DUE TO DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY HURRICANE.//

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-International Events-

Ukraine: President Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire", to halt the targeting of petroleum infrastructure. Neither Russia nor Ukraine have publicly verified this claim, and Ukraine has stated that any ceasefire depends on Russia to reciprocate.

Poland: This morning one arrest was made regarding wha...

Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overview 

01:05 - Strategic Movement 

02:24 - Europe 

03:38 - Middle East 

05:45 - Wartime Preparations 

08:40 - Dire Straits <...

//The Wire//2300Z October 9, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: UNITED STATES LIFTS DIESEL EXPORT SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA IN ATTEMPT TO MITIGATE FUEL CRISIS. ESCALATIONS CONTINUE IN MIDDLE EAST. PROTESTS CONTINUE IN BELGIUM AND FRANCE.//

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-International Events-

Belgium: Following the widespread riots in France, protests have transitioned into riots in Liège. As within France, nearly all of the riots are being conducted by second and third generation children of migrants, who have decided to engage in their own form of student riots in Belgium. Similar riots have remained constant in Brussels, with riot...

//The Wire//2300Z October 8, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: CIVIL DEFENSE EFFORTS CONTINUE AROUND EUROPE. RIOTS CONTINUE IN FRANCE. CONGRESSIONAL AGENCY CONFIRMS COMBAT LOSSES DURING IRAN WAR ARE DOUBLE WHAT PENTAGON CLAIMED. INDICATIONS GROWING CONCERNING POTENTIAL RESUMPTION OF STRIKES ON IRAN.//

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-International Events-

France: Nationwide riots have continued over the past 48 hours. various pockets of unrest remain constant in many major cities, with rioters burning debris in the street, as well as looting various commercial businesses whenever tensions become inflamed in local areas. Clashes with police have remained a constant, and arson eve...

//The Wire//2300Z October 7, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: SUSPECT ARRESTED IN MINNESOTA AFTER ALLEGEDLY PLANNING TO CONDUCT MASS SHOOTING. HOUTHIS RECAPTURE LOST TERRAIN, CONTINUE PRESSING ADVANCE IN WESTERN YEMEN. IRANIAN TARGETING INCREASES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AND STRAIT OF HORMUZ.//

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-International Events-

Yemen: Houthi forces have recaptured much of the terrain that was threatened by Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) forces, the Saudi-backed, pro-government militia groups which had made advances along the Red Sea coast. A few days ago, PLC forces were observed running over surrendering Houthis with their vehicles, after a few...

//The Wire//2300Z October 6, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: TWO MERCHANT VESSELS STRUCK BY DRONES IN BLACK SEA, ONE SINKS WITH NO SURVIVORS. TARGETING CONTINUES IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ. FORMER GERMAN INTEL CHIEF ARRESTED ON ESPIONAGE CHARGES. ENERGY CRISIS REMAINS CONSTANT AS ARAMCO WARNS OF LOW CRUDE STOCKPILES.//

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-International Events-

Black Sea: Overnight, attacks on merchant shipping continued. Two merchant vessels were struck off the coast of Bulgaria, with one of the vessels sinking early this morning. The M/V ALFA WATAN (IMO: 7510884) and the M/V ABLE (IMO: 9001136), both dry cargo shi...

//The Wire//2300Z October 5, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: SAUDI PIPELINE HIT AGAIN BY HOUTHIS, STATUS OF PIPELINE UNCLEAR. BRITISH AUTHORITIES ISSUE DISPERSAL ORDER FOR ENTIRE TOWN TO CONCEAL ILLEGAL MIGRANT INVASION. RESEARCHER DIES OF PLAGUE FOLLOWING LAB ACCIDENT IN SIBERIA. EPSTEIN INVESTIGATOR FOUND DEAD AFTER EXPOSING HOWARD LUTNICK'S FINANCIAL TIES TO EPSTEIN.//

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-International Events-

Russia: Concerns are growing regarding an accident involving pneumonic plague at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia. A few days ago, one researcher at the facility died from the plague after accidentally breaking a test tube con...

Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overview 

01:04 - Strategic Reserves 

04:30 - The Fairford Five 

07:35 - Ukraine 

08:18 - Hormuz Shenanigans 

12:31 - Dodgy Sta...

//The Wire//2300Z October 2, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: VIOLENT RIOTS CONTINUE IN FRANCE. SECURITY INCIDENT REPORTED AT GRAND MOSQUE IN MECCA. TROOP DEPLOYMENT SURGE OBSERVED AT SOUTHERN US BORDER. UNITED STATES CONTINUES STAGING NAVAL FORCES AND MISSILE DEFENSES IN MIDDLE EAST.//

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 -International Events-

Europe: This morning the United States and other G7 countries gathered to examine the release of strategic diesel fuel reserves, to combat the current global fuel crisis. Following morning meetings, the G7 nations agreed to release a total of 100 million barrels of diesel, 50 million of which will be re...

//The Wire//2300Z October 1, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: CHINA HALTS ALL FUEL EXPORTS. MIGRANT STUDENT RIOTS CONTINUE IN FRANCE, HUNDREDS ARRESTED AS MOB ATTACKS REMAIN CONSTANT. ENERGY DEPARTMENT FILES CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 40 MILLION BARREL RELEASE FROM THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE.//

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 -International Events-

Europe: The fuel crisis continues to deteriorate. This morning the White House requested France and Germany to tap into their emergency diesel reserves, to ease high prices. The proposal as described would release around 120 million barrels of diesel from the strategic reserves of EU member states over the n...

//The Wire//2300Z September 30, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: ATTEMPTED HIJACKING OF COMMERCIAL AIRLINER HALTED IN MIDDLE EAST, PILOT SEVERELY WOUNDED DURING ATTACK. SMOKE PLUMES OBSERVED AT MAJOR SAUDI OIL PROCESSING FACILITY. UNITED STATES ANNOUNCES FORMAL WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ. IRANIAN ATTACKS ON SHIPPING CONTINUE IN HORMUZ STRAIT.//

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 -International Events-

Middle East: Overnight a possible hijacking incident was reported onboard a FlyDubai aircraft. At 0653 local time, Flight FZ1073 departed Dubai International Airport, bound for Tel Aviv. Approximately 136 minutes into the flight, the transponder data indicates the aircraft conducted a very sharp nosedive, losin...

//The Wire//2000Z September 29, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: GAS PIPELINE IN SYRIA SABOTAGED. GLOBAL FUEL CRISIS CONTINUES TO INCREASE IN SEVERITY. ESTONIA FORMALLY ACCUSES RUSSIA OF LAST MONTH'S SABOTAGE ATTACK IN TALLINN. FBI CO-DEPUTY DIRECTOR RESIGNS.//

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 -International Events-

Estonia: This morning federal authorities officially released the results of the investigation into an arson attack that was conducted at the Milrem Robotics factory in Tallinn last month. The Estonian Internal Security Service stated that this attack was an act of sabotage conducted by Russian Security Services.

Syria: Overnight a major...

//The Wire//2300Z September 28, 2026//
 //ROUTINE//
 //BLUF: QUESTIONS REMAIN AS THE EXACT DETAILS AND MOTIVE OF THE INCIDENT AT RAF FAIRFORD REMAIN UNKNOWN. MAJOR DRONE STRIKES REPORTED IN UKRAINE. WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST REMAINS CONSTANT WITH LITTLE PROGRESS MADE ON THE DIPLOMATIC FRONT.//

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 -International Events-

Ukraine: Substantial strikes on Kiev have continued over the past few days, with Russian munitions impacting several government facilities within the capital city. The Dobrobut Medical Center was struck this morning, and the main building continued to burn throughout this afternoon. Several gas stati...

//The Wire//1300Z September 28, 2026//
 //PRIORITY//
 //BLUF: INCIDENT REPORTED AT RAF FAIRFORD AS MULTIPLE MEN ARRESTED IN MULTIPLE VEHICLES NEAR THE AIRBASE PERIMETER.//

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 -International Events-

United Kingdom: Yesterday a possible terror attack was foiled at Fairford Airbase, after a group of men were discovered acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the base. Local authorities state that a local farmer visually observed three vans parked in the roadway just outside the base. When the farmer approached the vehicles blocking the road, a group of masked men fled from the scene. After...

Research Notes/Bibliography can be found here: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground 

Common Intelligence Picture: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=204a59b01f4443cd96718796fd102c00 

Border Crisis Map: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7f13eda1f301431e98a7ac0393b0e6b0 

TOC Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ebe374c40c1a4231a06075155b0e8cb9/ 

00:00 - Global Overview 

00:44 - Europe 

05:36 - Illegal Surveillance 

06:56- UNGA 

08:10 - Media Ban 

09:28 - Ethiopia 

17:38...