The Flash Traffic Podcast

Episode 169—War Reporting

The Pentagon is restricting reporting. The National Guard moves toward Memphis. The DoD buying expensive knock-off drones. And more!

Articles and videos:

1. Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/business/media/pentagon-restrictions-reporters-hegseth-trump.html?searchResultPosition=4

2. Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry. - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/us/national-guard-crime-washington-cities.html?searchResultPosition=2

3. Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/world/europe/ukraine-sumy-advances.html

4. U.S. Military Selects Little-Known Utah Supplier for Drone Program - WSJ — https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-military-selects-little-known-utah-supplier-for-drone-program-c492dc3d?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Episode 168—Protecting Airspace

Today, Eric and I talk about Russia’s incursions into Europe’s airspace and air defense.

Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare

Buy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH

Articles and videos:

1. Estonia says its airspace was violated by three Russian jets | CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/europe/estonia-airspace-russia-jets-latam-intl

2. What a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would Mean for the West - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/world/europe/ukraine-nato-no-fly-zone-poland.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nE8.UL5C.Y8Gso44TvRy4&smid=url-share

3. The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/world/europe/drones-laser-weapons.html?searchResultPosition=1

4. best clip from pentagon wars - Search — https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=best+clip+from+pentagon+wars&mid=CB955FD34CF5D47408E8CB955FD34CF5D47408E8&FORM=VIRE&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0

5. 🇺🇲 1968: Douglas AC-47 Spooky firing at Viet Cong positions in Vietnam, near the border of Cambodia [video] : r/WarplanePorn — https://www.reddit.com/r/WarplanePorn/comments/vzm96f/1968_douglas_ac47_spooky_firing_at_viet_cong/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

6. Zelenskyy: One year of war costs almost US$120bn, half must be found elsewhere | Ukrainska Pravda — https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/09/17/7531318/

7. OSINT Intuit 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🇬🇪 on X: "20250914: For those who haven't seen it, here is the arrival of an AFU Aeroprakt A-22 at the Novo-Ufimsky Petrochemical Refinery in Ufa. #OSINT https://t.co/89edGC5sZB" / X — https://x.com/ukikaski/status/1967583114978382274?s=46

8. Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The gap in the anti-tank ditch line is covered with mines. It's clear that numerous explosions have already occurred in this location. In the video, a Russian motorcyclist is blown up by one of the mines in this bottleneck. https://t.co/iLKd1syyTI https://t.co/U7vsJegAGR" / X — https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1968966208725627086

9. I STOLE AN F-16. MERICA MEMED on X: "Bookmark this video just in case. Might come in handy someday https://t.co/QGAd3yLgUu" / X — https://x.com/mericamemed/status/1967581671244574753?s=46

Episode 167—IDF Invasion of Gaza City

Today, Eric and I look at the Israeli Defense Force incursion into Gaza City.

Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare

Buy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH

Articles and videos:

1. Israel Pounds Gaza City as Fears Mount for Those Inside - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-city.html

2. OIP.jUv1xUV3rklGkVh71p7wJQHaHa (474×474) — https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.jUv1xUV3rklGkVh71p7wJQHaHa?r=0&w=474&h=474&c=7&p=0

3. Vivid.🇮🇱 on X: "Hi, Gaza City. The IDF has arrived. Not a single building will be left standing if you do not surrender, lay down your arms, and release all the hostages now. Finish the job, Israel. 🇮🇱 https://t.co/SjbQLwp4kH" / X — https://x.com/VividProwess/status/1967959158839476529

4. Hillel Fuld on X: "Class is dismissed. The Islamic University of Gaza City is gone. https://t.co/oQbAoWBFhl" / X — https://x.com/HilzFuld/status/1967214125949521990

5. Jews Fight Back 🇺🇸🇮🇱 on X: "🚨 BREAKING: Israeli drone strikes a mosque in Gaza City used for terror ops. If your “place of worship” doubles as a launchpad for jihad, don’t be shocked when it goes boom. https://t.co/sUFhqBqJfL" / X — https://x.com/JewsFightBack/status/1964702204461568462

6. Al Jazeera English on X: "Watch the moment Israeli forces bombed and destroyed a 13th century mosque in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday. https://t.co/tXZnErhHg3" / X — https://x.com/AJEnglish/status/1968246046548705676

7. Trump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pass for Gaza Escalation - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/world/middleeast/trump-netanyahu-gaza-escalation.html?searchResultPosition=1

Episode 166—Fake Sanctions and Russian Drones

Trump makes a fake sanction proposal to NATO, Russia ups their drone production, the US Air Force sucks-up to Belarus, fake war bro podcasts, and more!

Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West) Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare

Buy it at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH

Articles and videos:

1. Trump Says He Will Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/us/politics/trump-sanctions-russia-ukraine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mE8.rPC7.VUA55r5fqDnB&smid=url-share

2. Visegrád 24 on X: "US military officers made a surprise visit to Belarus to observe the joint Russia-Belarus "Zapad-2025" military drills. https://t.co/TnKPWKmgmC" / X — https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1967560305325830316

3. Russia Made Drone Production a Supreme Priority. Now It Swarms the Skies. - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/world/europe/russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-production.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mE8.OWvw.CaXmq06VB8EZ&smid=url-share

4. 'We will show you whatever you want' — US observers attend Russia, Belarus Zapad-2025 drills — https://kyivindependent.com/us-observers-attend-russia-belarus-zapad-2025-drills/

5. Frontline report: Ukrainian forces spring trap on Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk - Euromaidan Press — https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/14/frontline-report-ukrainian-forces-spring-trap-on-russian-breakthrough-near-pokrovsk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

6. BEST Training MISTAKE Ever? - ⁠@YourNarrator ⁠@unsubscribepodcast 162 - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fgOZQiQLK_Q

7. 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 on X: "❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian fiber-optic FPV drones destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian truck hidden in a hangar and a towed gun/howitzer in the Bryansk region https://t.co/slA8l1r2a0" / X — https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1966518026649424030

Episode 165—Analyzing the Charlie Kirk Shooting

The second edition of Eric’s sniper book was just released. Today we discuss the Kirk shooting, the difficulty required, and why this will happen again.

Eric’s book (from his pseudonym John West):

Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare

Buy it on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/2TGmvFH

Episode 164—Snipers!

Americans fighting in Ukraine, the evolution of the tank, Eric’s book on sniping, and more!

Fry the Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare.

https://a.co/d/jjstRSv

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/sHS5vOkXzlU

Articles and videos:

1. For Americans in Ukraine, Opportunity and the Lure of Combat - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/world/europe/ukraine-american-volunteers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU8.eVof.8AdRsTDOCGDP&smid=url-share

2. How the Ukraine-Russia War Is Transforming the Tank - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-drones-tanks-military.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU8.alWJ.N6cABpyqdW2Y&smid=url-share

3. Ukraine’s milestone shows drones prevent defeat, but don’t secure victory - Defense One — https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2025/09/ukraines-drone-milestone-shows-drones-prevent-defeat-dont-secure-victory/407846/

4. "Lonesome Russian orc-invader… beach and Ukrainian FPV drone… Very romantic situation. 🎥🇺🇦414th UAV Brigade «Birds of Magyar» https://t.co/NQp3SAqSO6" / X — https://x.com/GloOouD/status/1964039572850892817

Episode 163—Navy SEALs in North Korea

It’s War Weave Friday! We read viewers’ comments and answer questions. We talk about the fallout from the Venezuelan boat strike, Navy SEALs invade North Korea, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/13ZLvqZwNys

Articles and videos:

Trump’s double dong dance. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=553898893309080

Trump Claims the Power to Summarily Kill Suspected Drug Smugglers - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/us/politics/trump-drug-smugglers-military.html?searchResultPosition=1

Drone Strike Video Shows Killing of Civilians in Afghanistan - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/us/politics/afghanistan-drone-strike-video.html

The MeidasTouch Podcast | Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/34NcOzUEJs0T5DaUeYLfFl

Video shows deadly U.S. missile strike on Venezuela ‘drug boat’ | News | Independent TV - https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/us-strike-venezuela-drug-boat-trump-video-b2819121.html

US Launching Massive Combat Drone from its Aircraft Carrier in Middle of the Ocean - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX7WWu0Fem8

GA-ASI Demonstrates Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on UK Carrier | General Atomics - https://www.ga.com/ga-asi-demonstrates-short-takeoff-landing-of-uas-on-uk-carrier?utm_source=chatgpt.com

How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/navy-seal-north-korea-trump-2019.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

A Short History of North Korea’s Long Mini-Submarine Spy Campaign | by War Is Boring | War Is Boring | Medium - https://medium.com/war-is-boring/a-short-history-of-north-koreas-long-mini-submarine-spy-campaign-958b4ac7024b

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian sabotage group on a boat destroyed in Dnipro river. Kherson region. https://t.co/ntiZe0vDo4" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1963650677185331678

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Have you ever seen a drone carpet bombing? By "Nemesis" unit https://t.co/dEL2B3WCH0" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1963570592558309584

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Air strike on Russian drone operators base in Kherson region. https://t.co/Ak9Y8h13Xl" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1962502327924896133

Episode 162—Trump’s War on Drugs

The US amassing an armada off the Venezuelan coast to interdict cigarette boats, drug cartels using modern military weapons and techniques, US private military companies in Ukraine, a new Ukrainian glide bomb, a Ukrainian blends in with Russian soldiers, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Fa-q4f5PKgs

Articles and videos:

TRUMP shares shocking video of U.S. ATTACK on VENEZUELAN DRUG BOAT - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxBOIPav6-E

Trump says US military took out a drug boat from Venezuela - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXKJuYnkFdA

Hegseth details Trump admin’s cartel crackdown, strike on drug boat in Caribbean | Fox News Video - https://www.foxnews.com/video/6378265636112

Hellfire Missiles and Viper Strike Laser Weapons - The MQ-8 Helicopter - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX8_YRdm2jA

Full List of US Navy Ships Trump Has Sent to the Caribbean - Newsweek - https://www.newsweek.com/list-us-navy-ships-venezuela-trump-maduro-2123734

With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/americas/mexico-cartel-weapons.html?searchResultPosition=1

US Discussing Deploying Private Military Firms to Ukraine - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/59188?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Ukraine Pursues a Weapons Buildup More Potent Than Any Security Guarantee https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-security.html?searchResultPosition=2

Visioner on X: "🇺🇦✈️ Ukrainians have released the first video showing the use of their domestically produced guided (glide) aerial bomb. ⚔️ The footage shows a 500-kilogram high-explosive aerial bomb (FAB) equipped with GPS guidance, with a publicly reported maximum range between 60 and 80 https://t.co/t3dZX5zJEp" / X - https://x.com/visionergeo/status/1962914076905898299?s=46

Clash Report on X: "Ukrainian soldier posed as a “friendly” before shooting two Russian soldiers point-blank when they let their guard down. https://t.co/Eu3R5zXVyK" / X - https://x.com/clashreport/status/1963215019052503299

Episode 161—Special Guest Dennis Brennan!

Jeffrey Epstein, ICE, January 6th, Stormy Daniels, the Fed! My guest today is Dennis Brennan. Dennis is an author, historian, and attorney. His latest book is on the historical nexus between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump. Today we discuss many Trump topics, and what it’s like living in world where facts don’t matter.

Video:

President Trump's January 6 Rally Speech

https://www.c-span.org/program/campaign-2020/president-trumps-january-6-rally-speech/587224?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Episode 160—Ukraine Loses 18-22 Year Olds

Russians shooting themselves for money, Ukraine changes its emigration policy, Denmark’s history of human rights violations, Flamingo corruption, a nuclear-like tank explosion, and more!

Articles and Videos:

Tymofiy Mylovanov on X: "Russian elite soldiers shoot each other for cash Dozens of paratroopers from the 83rd Air Assault Brigade shot themselves or each other in arms and legs to fake combat wounds - The Times. Each soldier claimed ₽3m ($34k). Together they drained ₽200m ($2.3m) from the state. 1/ https://t.co/9oDxRAWUb6" / X - https://x.com/Mylovanov/status/1960033187054469158

‘His inexperience shines through’: Steve Witkoff struggles to manage Russia as Trump peace envoy - POLITICO - https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/29/steve-witkoff-russia-ukraine-00533390

Exclusive: Maker of Ukraine's new Flamingo cruise missile facing corruption probe - https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-maker-of-ukraines-prized-flamingo-cruise-missile-facing-corruption-probe/

(1) Home | Substack - https://substack.com/@shevtar/note/c-144587114?r=1n9gs4&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Denmark Apologizes After Involuntary Birth Control Scandal in Greenland - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/world/europe/denmark-involuntary-birth-control-greenland-apology.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.Jr3w.jOdHm185S-iZ&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Ukraine to Ease Travel Ban for Under-22s - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/58981

Why Ukraine Is Allowing More Young Men to Leave the Country - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/world/europe/young-ukrainians-18-22-leave.html?unlocked_article_code=1.h08.GMGu.81Y-uVy9-qEC&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

KNDS Group - https://knds.com/en/press-releases/lithuania-procures-leopard-2-a8-main-battle-tanks-from-knds

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The crew of a Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 fires at close range at high-rise buildings with Russian infantry on the Pokrovsk front, Donetsk region. https://t.co/yj88iGPL5R" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1960394959271379118?s=46

WarTranslated on X: "A soldier from Donetsk, Vladyslav, crawled for almost five days to Ukrainian positions with his throat slit. Russian occupiers slit his throat and threw him into a pit along with other prisoners, believing everyone was dead. Vladyslav cut the ropes with a shard of glass, https://t.co/g3SvOIRkZD" / X - https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1960411303886901411?s=46

Voice From The East on X: "🔴 UPDATE: The strike In Yemen, happened during the speech of Houthi leader Abdul Malik after Israel received intelligence that the top military leadership of the Houthis and the Chief of Staff are meeting in a secret building in Sana'a. Looks like a “Red Wedding” type strike.. https://t.co/2Yjj9g3AEa" / X - https://x.com/easternvoices/status/1961079202389672034?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "RAM-2X loitering munition hits a Russian infantryman square in the face. https://t.co/cpcsQNGBoI" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1960378690920907133?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian infantryman confused the front and back ends of a grenade launcher and shot himself in the shoulder https://t.co/P2cLrYSIeI" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1960634750810439892?s=46

Episode 159—American Spies in Greenland

JD Vance uncharacteristically blames something on Joe Biden, American spies in Greenland, a massive airstrike in Ukraine, the average Russian who loves helping the Ukrainians by taking cell phone video of drone strikes, and more!

Articles and Videos:

Vance on blowup with Zelenskyy: 'Sometimes people disagree' - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/27/jd-vance-oval-office-confrontation-zelenskyy/85849085007/

(1) Full Exchange Between President Trump, JD Vance and President Zelenskyy During Oval Office Meeting - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0E2ZTonQJU&t=5s

(1) The Level of Incompetence in this Office is STAGGERING - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4FHpJ4Ri8w

Greenland: US tells Denmark to 'calm down' over alleged influence operation - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j9l08902eo

A Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/world/europe/germany-ukraine-russia-peace-troops.html?searchResultPosition=1

Putin defies pressure for peace with massive strike hitting EU mission in Kyiv – POLITICO - https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-strikes-eu-delegation-building-in-kyiv/

Russian strike hits Bayraktar drone factory in Kyiv – photo | Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/08/28/7528226/

Ukraine hits Russian cruise missile carrier near occupied Crimea, intelligence claims - https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hits-russian-ship/

Kyle Glen on X: "No evidence of any air defence activity whatsoever around the oil refinery in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. Not even any small arms fire as Ukrainian drones hit their target. The russian fuel crisis continues. https://t.co/unUpmt35mn" / X - https://x.com/KyleJGlen/status/1959566368795185405

Rob Lee on X: "Another video from the Ukrainian National Guard's Lazar group showing a night bomber strike on a Russian ISDM Zemledeliye remote minelaying system. https://t.co/tg7OMv3uqO https://t.co/EuyuNaWkzu" / X - https://x.com/RALee85/status/1960328294273876143

Episode 158—Drones, Drug Cartels, and Assassinations

We talk about Ukraine, Venezuela, drones, assassinations, drug cartels, and more!

Articles and Videos:

The ‘Big Tactical Error’ in the Russia-Ukraine Negotiations

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/08/21/trump-ukraine-russia-negotiations-interview-00517411

Zaluzhnyi declined call from Vance days after Oval Office clash, Guardian reports - https://kyivindependent.com/zaluzhnyi-declined-call-from-vance-days-after-the-oval-office-clash-guardian-reports/

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝕯𝔢𝔞𝔡 𝕯𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔦𝔠𝔱△ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇺🇲🇬🇷 on X: "🇺🇦 has started producing as many long-range FP-1 UAVs as 🇷🇺 produces Shaheds — 3K per month, according to Defence Express. This UAVs has a range of up to 1,600 km and 60-120kg warhead, more than that of the "Shaheds." These Ukrainian UAVs are significantly cheaper than the 🇷🇺one https://t.co/cWQYkFdU2r" / X - https://x.com/thedeaddistrict/status/1958756644487106702?s=46

Ukraine • The difficulty of sniffing out Russian moles among Ukraine's foreign volunteer soldiers - https://www.intelligenceonline.com/government-intelligence/2025/08/21/the-difficulty-of-sniffing-out-russian-moles-among-ukraine-s-foreign-volunteer-soldiers,110513112-eve

Enemy agent from Odesa region tried to transfer military developments - https://intent.press/en/news/crime/2025/enemy-agent-from-odesa-region-tried-to-transfer-military-developments/

Has Russia Advanced? Ukrainians Use This Online Map to Check Every Morning. - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/world/europe/ukraine-russia-deepstate-war-map.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gU8.fn4G.Wqu84ZG8Df8r&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela? - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/us/politics/trump-venezuela-drug-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gU8.vb35.8Nh93BkWMAes&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

₩₳Ɽ ₱₳₮Ⱨ on X: "Get up--there's work to do https://t.co/U3SAfPOD7W" / X - https://x.com/warpath2pt0/status/1958500444352725304?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian troops in ‘thermal insulating anti-drone ponchos’ — meant to hide them from thermal cameras — caught on video by Ukrainian thermal FPV drones. https://t.co/wzwMEZi6CD" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1959159707601387971

Anton Gerashchenko on X: "I've decided to translate for you a post from the Russian Telegram channel "Nezygar" about the current state of Russian refineries and fuel market: "Tensions in Russia's fuel market are rising: in Primorye, there are kilometer-long queues at gas stations, and wholesale prices https://t.co/0cejOR5O4Q" / X - https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1959207002766221331

Kyle Glen on X: "No evidence of any air defence activity whatsoever around the oil refinery in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. Not even any small arms fire as Ukrainian drones hit their target. The russian fuel crisis continues. https://t.co/unUpmt35mn" / X - https://x.com/KyleJGlen/status/1959566368795185405

Igor Sushko on X: "💥 Intrigue in Russia: Explosion blew off senior FSB officer Aleksey Titov's hands at the Children's World toy store on Lyubanka Square in Moscow, right next to the FSB HQ. Hospitalized in an induced coma. Kremlin blames a helium tank for balloons but no one believes them. https://t.co/6bQAPlomco" / X - https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1959690812633334110

Post by @maks23.bsky.social — Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3lx3h7qhijk2x

War Noir on X: "#Mexico 🇲🇽: "Jalisco New Generation Cartel" (#CJNG) members attacking their rivals by using rifles, machine guns and Drones. Seemingly the Cartel members are armed with DJI Matrice Drones, FN SCAR 17S rifles and AK-47 platform rifles (mostly from #USA 🇺🇸). https://t.co/QSF3eSbgkc" / X - https://x.com/war_noir/status/1959744723083829690?s=46

Episode 157—Trump is a War Hero!

It's War Weave Friday! We talk about how Trump is a self-proclaimed war hero, Ukraine's "new" V1 rocket, an update on Pokrovsk, Ukraine's version of the Desert Cross 1000, Nord Stream 2, and more!

Articles and Videos:

A Drunken Evening, a Rented Yacht: The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-explosion-real-story-da24839c?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Trump who famously evaded the draft during Vietnam describes himself as a war hero: ‘‘I guess I am too’ | The Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-war-hero-netanyahu-israel-b2811080.html

Ukrainian long-range drones destroy two Russian ammunition depots in Luhansk region - https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4027312-ukrainian-longrange-drones-destroy-two-russian-ammunition-depots-in-luhansk-region.html

(1) Igor Sushko on X: "💥 Russia: Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery struck by Ukraine in Rostov region. The plant refined oil into 717,000 tons of gasoline and 2 million tons of diesel annually, enough to power 773,000 cars and 46,000 freight trucks per year. https://t.co/uP7XFtui0j" / X - https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1958294317753339975?s=46

This Ukrainian startup makes drones that strike deep inside Russia | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-drones-weapons-industry-russia-7201ab851544c394ee454407058b10ba

(1) Igor Sushko on X: "🚀 Ukraine: Fire Point produces one FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile per day, and expects to increase production to 210/month by October. - Range: 3,000 km (1,860 miles) - Payload: 1,150 kg (2,500 pounds) The company produces the highly successful FP-1 long-range drones. https://t.co/tCREafhP2f" / X - https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1958600017725518196?s=48

(1) Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "FPV drones destroy Russian fuel train in Zaporizhzhia region. https://t.co/FuhI3emQLp" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1957794130928513376

Ukraine Studied Drug Cartels to Smuggle Drones for 'Spiderweb' Attack - Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-studied-drug-cartels-smuggle-drones-russia-operation-spiderweb-2025-8

(1) Visegrád 24 on X: "BREAKING: An FPV drone has struck a Colombian police helicopter flying over the jungles near Medellin. The helicopter crashed after the attack. The number of victims is unknown at the moment. Communist terror groups & drug gangs are active in the area https://t.co/vOik9mQxGf" / X - https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1958587819401900352?s=46

(1) Anton Gerashchenko on X: "Russian soldiers captured by the 82nd Air Assault Brigade in the Pokrovsk direction near Dobropillia explained why they came to Ukraine. As the Russians themselves admit, they came to kill Ukrainians: some to buy a one-room apartment, others for money, since they had signed https://t.co/Kox9dvP7Kr" / X - https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1957453896558731479

Acoustic detection system: Ukraine’s low-cost air defense model — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/sky-fortress-ukraines-acoustic-detection-system-that-tracks-drones-cheap-and-fast-9451

DeepStateMAP | День 1276 | Map of the war in Ukraine - https://deepstatemap.live/en#10/48.6251936/37.2724915

Ukraine Launches Serial Production of VOLS Combat Buggies to Equip Frontlines — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-launches-serial-production-of-vols-combat-buggies-to-equip-frontlines-10972

Ukrainian Troops Chuffed With Delivery Of All-Terrain Buggies Assembled By Volunteers In Kyiv - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVFqo46p_Vk

Ukrainian Citizen Suspected of Blowing up Nord Stream Pipelines Detained in Italy - Militarnyi - https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-citizen-suspected-of-blowing-up-nord-stream-pipelines-detained-in-italy/

Episode 156—Ukraine War Negotiations Update

On this episode Eric and I discuss the peace process thus far, including the bust that was the Anchorage summit, Trump's meeting with the Europeans on Monday, and what we currently know about the terms of a possible agreement.

Articles and Videos:

President Trump Greets the President of the Russian Federation - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PXqAswHcwU

Putin agrees to NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/trump-witkoff-ukraine-russia-putin-war-048aa829a69b4020ca368577bfe18aee

President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTz6E_uCG6I

European leaders mobilize on Ukraine’s security guarantees ahead of potential Putin-Zelensky-Trump summit - https://kyivindependent.com/european-leaders-mobilize-on-ukraines-security-guarantees-ahead-of-potential-putin-zelensky-trump-summit/

DeepStateMAP | День 1274 | Map of the war in Ukraine - https://deepstatemap.live/en#9/48.7661468/37.3947144

Episode 155—Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize

On this episode we discuss Trump’s quest for the Prize, meaningless facts, deportations, helicopter killing drones, and more!

Articles and Videos:

How Trump Could Win a Nobel Pe… - Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-trump-could-win-a-nobel-peace-prize-ft-hillary-clinton/id1774505095?i=1000722061625

Veep: Selina wins the Nobel Summit Peace Award - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqR4uib0ns8

President Trump previews Alaska meeting with Putin | Brian Kilmeade Show - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSKNr6ibhwY

Trump doesn't have enough leverage to stop Russia, Ukrainian soldiers say ahead of Alaska talks - https://kyivindependent.com/putin-is-not-stopping-ukrainian-soldiers-doubt-us-russia-talks-will-yield-results/

Ukrainians Who Fled War Are Losing Their Legal Status to Stay in the U.S. - WSJ - https://www.wsj.com/us-news/ukrainians-who-fled-war-are-losing-their-legal-status-to-stay-in-the-u-s-507413af?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAgF9F2pfVHPJ3VVYHz6qwUuHq4S_2x0ppTRMR9XjxHy6jHv6-GR1oohGhZscaM%3D&gaa_ts=689f5d4f&gaa_sig=Z2h4y5bUU_GC7ORZymXTl5HQ-IoVSlgPkoxbQ5hSUsVuWQe8R7InuRY_ns1XBE2PEv76eF31zuS57SrXSqVOAA%3D%3D

Why facts don't work against Russian propaganda (but these 3 things do) - https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/08/13/wwii-nazi-fighters-dirty-tactics-could-break-putin-but-the-west-wont-use-them/

Downing helicopters with drones 💥 Ukraine’s Most Secretive Combat Unit – Inside Alpha - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi3XKb2QdNE

Is Russia building 300 new T-90M tanks a year—or just 10? - https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/08/15/how-many-t-90ms/

FUNKER530 on X: "Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows an upgraded Russian T-72B3M attacking Ukrainian positions in an urban area. Apocalyptic scenes. https://t.co/KNJebJQFF5" / X - https://x.com/funkeractual/status/1956073166981488774?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian infantry tries to repel an FPV drone attack by throwing an assault rifle and a grenade at it. Video by the @414magyarbirds https://t.co/6GkF4baAzO" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1956077552491225299

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMwl6vnKcfV/?igsh=NTRhc2lseGUzYzY2

Episode 154—Possible Russian Breakthrough

On this episode we discuss the killing of the Al Jazeera journalists, Russians breakthrough in the Donbas, the negotiations, a drone-killing bullet-drone, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/0pbebOB1Vkg

Articles and Videos:

Russian troops near Dobropillia may face supply limits / The New Voice of Ukraine - https://english.nv.ua/russian-war/russian-troops-near-dobropillia-may-face-supply-limits-50536742.html

Ukraine takes 'effective measures' to stop Russian infiltration near Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, military says - https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-takes-effective-measures-to-stop-russian-infiltration-near-dobropillia-pokrovsk/

DeepStateMAP | День 1267 | Map of the war in Ukraine - https://deepstatemap.live/en#10/48.5788786/37.5608826

Ukraine hero slams Zelenskyy as Russia closes in on Pokrovsk - https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/08/12/ukraine-hero-slams-zelenskyy-pokrovsk/

Ukrainian military deny Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia fronts | Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/08/12/7525796/

The Critical Importance of Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Donetsk Oblast | Institute for the Study of War - https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/critical-importance-ukraine%E2%80%99s-fortress-belt-donetsk-oblast

War in Ukraine - The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/ukraine-russia/

Ukrainian Support for War Effort Collapses - https://news.gallup.com/poll/693203/ukrainian-support-war-effort-collapses.aspx

The shameful plan to betray Ukraine "de facto, but not de jure" - https://landsbergis.com/the-shameful-plan-to-betray-ukraine-de-facto-but-not-de-jure/

Europe’s leaders raise pressure on Trump to involve Ukraine in Putin talks | Ukraine | The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/10/volodymyr-zelenskyy-welcomes-european-leaders-statement-ukraine-russia-peace-talks

Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Starmer, President von der Leyen and President Stubb on Peace for Ukraine ahead of President Trump’s planned meeting with President Putin - https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/statement-by-president-macron-prime-minister-meloni-chancellor-merz-prime-minister-tusk-prime-minister-starmer-president-von-der-leyen-and-president-stubb-on-peace-for-ukraine-ahead-of-president-trump-s-planned-meeting-with-president-putin-2377442

Cheap Drone Built to Kill Shahed Recorded Flying at Bullet Train Speed - Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/cheap-drone-shahed-sting-wild-hornets-bullet-train-speed-2025-8

Wild Hornets on X: "This is how new STING Shahed drone interceptors are born — now even faster and more powerful 😎🚀 https://t.co/a6aoRsGik2" / X - https://x.com/wilendhornets/status/1954943514275721322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1954943514275721322%7Ctwgr%5E255ff770043a50f0da28237cf557564589562eb8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fcheap-drone-shahed-sting-wild-hornets-bullet-train-speed-2025-8

Maduro rant on balcony - Search / X - https://x.com/BigBreakingWire/status/1955498517667156441/video/1

Episode 153—The Precedence for US-Russia Unilateral Negotiations on the Ukraine War

On this episode we discuss the pending Trump-Putin peace summit in Alaska, we also answer the question: “is there drug use happening in Washington, D.C.?”

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/G8wvG9gwCXo

Articles and Videos:

Zelenskyy rejects ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of negotiations | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-trump-summit-zelenskyy-a01a6dbae85b10cc710c48f1558c1401

President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Aug. 11, 2025 – The White House - https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-holds-a-press-conference-aug-11-2025/

Minsk Deal Legitimizes Ugly Facts on the Ground, Critics Say - https://www.voanews.com/a/minsk-deal-legitimizes-ugly-facts-russia-ukraine/3216861.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Episode 152—War Weave Friday!

On this episode we discuss a US spy, delivering e-bikes by drone, Cybertrucks, drones flying through windows, ground drones launching air drones, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/3DnuTod7u5Y

Articles and Videos:

US soldier arrested for allegedly leaking tank secrets to Russia - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8601gp529wo

FPV Drones Used to Deliver Electric Bike on Battlefield: Ukrainian Unit - Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/fpv-drones-dropped-vehicle-electric-bike-battlefield-ukraine-heavy-shot-2025-7

Врятований завдяки дрону. Як ми витягли пораненого побратима з оточення - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay0JTyCw_O4&t=3s

Cybertrucks Wanted By Air Force As Missile Targets - https://www.twz.com/land/air-force-wants-tesla-cybertrucks-to-launch-missiles-at

max seddon on X: "After complaining Elon Musk remotely disabled his souped-up Cybertruck, Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov claims he has sent two more that Tesla couldn't turn off. Kadyrov says he sent them to the "zone of the special operation" in Ukraine. This was presumably filmed elsewhere. https://t.co/HAH2DyNhFl" / X - https://x.com/maxseddon/status/1837064050166911250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1837064050166911250%7Ctwgr%5Ec949b5e3bd34735a720f271056354f9ff0666253%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twz.com%2Fland%2Fair-force-wants-tesla-cybertrucks-to-launch-missiles-at

Andrew Perpetua on X: "When people say infantry tactics do not need to change to account for drones, send them this. In pretty much every other war in human history, sitting in a little house to catch your breath and eat some lunch was acceptable. Now it is death. Adjust accordingly. https://t.co/hsoMG6I9Ia" / X - https://x.com/AndrewPerpetua/status/1952005076907900941

FRANKY 🇺🇸🪖🛩️ 👊🇺🇸🔥 on X: "RT @fellaraktar: Remember that time we raised funds to send drones to Azov? And you guys donated $26,412? Well, here you go!! Here is yo…" / X - https://x.com/JaharaMatisek/status/1953579766570766457

Preston Stewart on X: "Ukrainian ground drone launching strike drones. It was just a matter of time https://t.co/mJIj13PdFX" / X - https://x.com/prestonstew_/status/1953559846202364268?s=46

Catfella 📯 🇺🇦🤝🇩🇪🇨🇦 on X: "Extended version! New trench system for the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 fighters By rubio44 /Instagram https://t.co/GORN8G0VlX" / X - https://x.com/susannem0905/status/1953081276652490943?s=46

Episode 151—The Futility of Peace Negotiations in Ukraine

On this episode we discuss the negotiations, sanctions, corruption, drones, avoiding drones on motorcycles, and we answer the question: does water and fiber-optics mix?

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/aKHcza-19G4

Articles and Videos:

Exclusive: Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-doubts-potency-trumps-ultimatum-end-war-sources-say-2025-08-05/

Ukraine anti-corruption agencies uncover drone graft scheme | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/russian-ukraine-war-corruption-law-graft-drone-02aaa100244f82f41fea68c6b727e6a8

Opinion | Andriy Yermak: How Trump can bring Putin to the negotiating table - The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/04/trump-ultimatum-putin-sanctions-pressure/

Watch CNBC's full interview with President Donald Trump - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xad6SrzrWr8&t=2308s

Roy🇨🇦 on X: "A typical Russian assault on Chasiv Yar by a handful of fast motorcycle “dragoons.” Not exactly out of the Cold War handbook. https://t.co/xm1gFuXvxG" / X - https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/1953085262030094648

Roy🇨🇦 on X: "A Russian fiber optic FPV apparently flew from the occupied Kinburn Spit over 12 kilometers of open water to strike a mobile communications container. The optical cable would have floated on the water surface for the duration of the mission. https://t.co/18tmQFTQsQ https://t.co/iJaIdLoCSf" / X - https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/1952940300487540846

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian infantry in anti-drone thermal insulating ponchos attempt to attack the front line. https://t.co/zhrw9FxRUF" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1952995632639098888

Skënderbeü_ on X: "War in Ukraine 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukrainian FPV drone operator hits a Russian car fully packed with troops during the Battle for Pokrovsk #Ukraina #Russia #UkraineWar #Україна https://t.co/3scIS15OUd" / X - https://x.com/AncientAlien01/status/1953016005472420080

Rocke Fella - NAFO Raccoon on X: "Orcs should’ve stayed home. Now they’ll never know if Medvedev will say something stupid to Trump again. (Pokrovsk direction) https://t.co/Ui7Q0UNOP0" / X - https://x.com/NAFORaccoon/status/1952421294068396543

Learn or Lose: Lessons from Ukrainian Training in Germany - Modern War Institute - https://mwi.westpoint.edu/learn-or-lose-lessons-from-ukrainian-training-in-germany/

Episode 150—Climbing the Nuclear Escalation Ladder

On this episode we discuss nuclear saber rattling, hacking a nuclear submarine, fake reporting on British anti-tank weapons, the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/5YDTayE5bos

Articles and Videos:

Medvedev reminds Trump of Russia's Doomsday nuclear strike capabilities as war of words escalates | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/medvedev-reminds-trump-russias-doomsday-nuclear-strike-capabilities-war-words-2025-07-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Truth Details | Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114954549017557270

Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/trump-nuclear-submarines-repositioned-medvedev-f8e9b870fa107f6b6209e7a22f8ada43

Pop Crave on X: "Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is receiving criticism for a “jeans/genes” pun that some say echoes eugenics and white supremacy rhetoric. Right-wing voices are celebrating the ad as a pushback against “wokeness.” https://t.co/Q6LkOoAqbi" / X - https://x.com/PopCrave/status/1950002639548436810/video/2

FULL: President Trump heads back to White House, talks Steve Witkoff, Jeanine Pirro, Sydney Sweeney - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7So-w18SxOs

Ukraine hacks Russian submarine key to Moscow’s Arctic expansion - https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/ukraine-hacks-russian-submarine-as-moscow-expands-arctic-presence-2tmwc8dn5?utm_source=chatgpt.com®ion=global

Ukrainian Defense Forces Hit Space Surveillance Radar in Crimea - Militarnyi - https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-defense-forces-hit-space-surveillance-radar-in-crimea/

How NLAW missile destroyed 40% of Russia’s tanks | War on Tape | Daily Mail - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyfPU9LPEg0

Episode 149—Shooting Guns in Space

On this War Weave Friday, we dive deeper into the question: can you shoot bullets in space? Also, the Starlink outages, 1 million Indians to Russia, Cambodia-Thailand, Chinese drones in Ukraine, Ramzan Kadyrov almost drowns, drones killing Russians, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/ILzxaryTR0s

Articles and Videos:

Can you fire a gun in space? - BBC Science Focus Magazine - https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/can-you-fire-a-gun-in-space

The Meanderings Of A Weapon Oriented Mind When Applied In A Vacuum Such As On The Moon : US Army Weapons Command : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive - https://archive.org/details/the-meanderings-of-a-weapon-oriented-mind-when/page/n1/mode/2up?view=theater

Soviet space weaponry history - https://chatgpt.com/c/68825eb1-5c10-8010-834f-38736f74a45b

The Space Cannon that was Actually Fired in Orbit - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFsWyTRpgP0

Elon Musk's Starlink network suffers rare global outage | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musks-starlink-network-suffers-rare-global-outage-2025-07-25/

Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/investigations/musk-ordered-shutdown-starlink-satellite-service-ukraine-retook-territory-russia-2025-07-25/

WATCH | Ukrainian Soldiers Panic and Flee Under Fire in Pokrovsk | APT - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddbc8jd6z14

"Five in one trench, while enemy storming from three sides": Ukrainian machine gunner survives deadly battle near Pokrovsk - Euromaidan Press - https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/25/five-in-one-trench-while-enemy-storming-from-three-sides-ukrainian-machine-gunner-survives-deadly-battle-near-pokrovsk/

Frontline report: Russia plans to import one million Indian workers as war drains domestic labor pool - Euromaidan Press - https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/23/frontline-report-russia-plans-to-import-one-million-indian-workers-as-war-drains-domestic-labor-pool/

Fully Chinese-made drone found in Ukraine for first time - https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fully-chinese-made-drone-found-135425827.html

Thousands Flee Deadly Fighting Between Cambodia and Thailand - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/world/asia/thailand-cambodia-border-death-toll.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZE8.66o0.jkcSy_5McOsE&smid=url-share

Trent Telenko on X: "So, the Thai Army is now ahead of the US Army in using heavy multi-copter drones? This underscores the vulnerability of the West to drones due to its bureaucratically bloated and infinitely slow military procurement systems. 1/" / X - https://x.com/trenttelenko/status/1948471917528125870?s=46

Ukraine's ex-top general Zaluzhnyi warns war with Russia could last until 2034 - https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-ex-top-general-zaluzhnyi-warns-war-with-russia-could-last-until-2034/

Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly hospitalized after nearly drowning on vacation in Turkey — Meduza - https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/07/25/chechnya-head-ramzan-kadyrov-reportedly-hospitalized-after-nearly-drowning-on-vacation-in-turkey

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Have you ever seen a drone drop a grenade? On a Russian pontoon crossing. https://t.co/J2i5MMXl1j" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1947928623119536171

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "💥118th Brigade destroys Russian AFV column on the Zaporizhzhia front. 23.07.2025 https://t.co/Yad7QesFSV" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1948470335197561324

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Compilation of the SBU strikes on the Russian infantry. https://t.co/jMfTl2TPHa" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1948346651640320218

Episode 148—Ukraine and Corruption

On this episode we discuss the protests against Zelensky neutering Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, Ukraine's indigenous military industrial complex, the US Army's drone PR nightmare, how to fire bullets in outer space, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Ap_b5F59BhY

Articles and Videos:

Zelensky Targeted in Wartime Protests in Ukraine for the First Time - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/world/europe/zelensky-protests-corruption.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Yk8.9012.czM7Jp-p6QAw&smid=url-share

Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-industry.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Yk8.85Kr.3g8reOD-TL5Q&smid=url-share

OSINTtechnical on X: "Full deleted video https://t.co/TS70qhgbKZ" / X - https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1947436827818004735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1947436827818004735%7Ctwgr%5Ed6a732c1b66e79a4df420287d6b9d62020a8e3ad%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twz.com%2Fair%2Farmy-touting-grenade-dropping-drone-shows-just-how-alarmingly-behind-the-curve-it-still-is

Trent Telenko on X: "We now have the full 21st century Drone air superiority evolution in the Russo-Ukrainian War." / X - https://x.com/trenttelenko/status/1947428784728060160?s=46

Thermal during the day? #thermalhunting #thermal #thermalimaging - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pN41EVzbF9g

Ukrainian Soldier Shoots Down Approaching Russian Fiber Optics Drone #warinukraine #drone - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BB26nPJTQU8

War Monitor Clips on X: "Boom 💥 https://t.co/pmGjQgMgtb" / X - https://x.com/warmonitorclips/status/1947324157131100205?s=46

Episode 147—50 Day Battlefield Outlook

On this episode we discuss Zelensky’s political theater, what Russia could do with their generously given 50 days on the battlefield, the US trying their hand at drone warfare in an EW environment, Wagner, outer space, the Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks, thermal cloaks during the daytime, and more!

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/coeDk4BoHio

Ukraine’s Zelensky Proposes Renewed Peace Talks With Russia - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-trump-peace-talks.html?searchResultPosition=1

Explainer: What Russia could achieve in Ukraine by Trump's 50-day deadline - https://kyivindependent.com/explainer-whats-happening-with-russias-ongoing-summer-offensive-as-trump-gives-putin-50-more-days/

Russians plan to launch 2,000 drones on Ukraine simultaneously, German general says | Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/07/20/7522572/

Drone? Missile? Meet ODIN, Ukraine’s Answer to Shahed Kamikaze Drones - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/56424

Ukraine Deploys ODIN Win_Hit Interceptor Drone to Take Down Russian Shaheds — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-deploys-odin-win-hit-interceptor-drone-to-take-down-russian-shaheds-9972?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Wagner Mercenaries Gun Down 11 Villagers at Russian-Run African Gold Mine — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/latest-news/wagner-mercenaries-gun-down-11-villagers-at-russian-run-african-gold-mine-10032

Putin’s Secret Army? Russia Quietly Deploys 5,000 Troops Across Africa With Wagner Veterans — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/latest-news/putins-secret-army-russia-quietly-deploys-5000-troops-across-africa-with-wagner-veterans-9898

A Cold War Above: How Russia Built Its Space Arsenal to Target the US — UNITED24 Media - https://united24media.com/latest-news/a-cold-war-above-how-russia-built-its-space-arsenal-to-target-the-us-10035

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "The Australian Ministry of Defence has released footage showing the transfer of the first batch of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, part of the total of 49 promised. https://t.co/aXdJvw9VsN https://t.co/gadDjMCBBO" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1946555712403816852

Australia delivers Abrams tanks to Ukraine for war with Russia | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-delivers-abrams-tanks-ukraine-war-with-russia-2025-07-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Fun fact: heat-insulating anti-drone ponchos work only during a nighttime. Fact two: Russians do not know that. https://t.co/FGrr1g50xa https://t.co/1eJkFH3tqY" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1946501880793702464

Episode 146—Special Guest Dr. Russel Razzaque!

My guest today is Dr. Russel Razzaque. He is a Cambridge academic who focuses on everything from consciousness, democracy, artificial intelligence to the future of conflict.

View this episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/vA7hmKcB5GA

Preorder Russell's new book, We the People, here:

https://a.co/d/1vAXRtV

His YouTube channel:

www.youtube.com/@russrazz

Episode 145—Commercial Drones and the Escalation of Violence

Drug cartels, third-world dictators, and corrupt militaries are increasingly using commercial drones to carry out acts of violence. In this episode, we explore the proliferation of this technology and its implications for global security.

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/PzHigb-U0D4

Articles and Videos:

Republicans in Congress Shift to Backing Ukraine, Matching Trump’s Reversal - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/us/politics/ukraine-republicans-trump.html

Crazy Meltdown on Camera By U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor #Trump #usa #viralvideo - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkUYUUKI8wU&t=24s

Opinion | Putin took Trump for granted. He’s going to pay for his mistake. - The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/14/trump-ukraine-aid-putin/

Haiti is Using Drones to Fight Gangs. Here’s Why That’s Likely Illegal. - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/us/haiti-drones-gangs.html?searchResultPosition=1

Haiti uses weaponized drones against gangs amid growing crisis - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0COtaRMWQgg&t=57s

Pakistan Waging a Deadly Drone Campaign Inside Its Own Borders - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/world/asia/pakistan-drones-militants.html?searchResultPosition=1

Mexican cartels order suicide drone attacks on Border Patrol - https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/mexican-cartels-order-suicide-drone-attacks-on-border-patrol/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Stryker unit deployed to Laredo border to monitor cartel drones - https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/law-enforcement-customs-intelligence-risk-data-20766885.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Horror moment drone drops bomb on truck as ruthless drug gangs clash - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwY3YUC8AI&t=20s

SFPD crime drones helping decrease auto thefts around the city - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKWzjj8S9xQ&t=374s

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Attack on Syrian Defense Ministry building in Damascus published by Israel https://t.co/HinB5ObgLL" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1945478662184194317

"Ukrainian FPV Drones Wipe Out Russian Troops with Ruthless Strikes" - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygwRboUHN2Q&t=7s

Trump to Sell Weapons to NATO for Ukraine

On this episode we discuss Trump’s deal to sell weapons to NATO to give to Ukraine, the idea that it will take 89 years for Russia to take all of Ukraine, the Army’s new tank manual, ground drones, drones dropping spike strips, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/pmUmyOgwM4E

11 July 2025—Special Guest Joe Junguzza!

On this episode we sit down with Colonel Joe Junguzza, an armor officer who worked on the Army War College’s Ukraine Integrated Research Project. We discuss the concept of mission command, tanks on the modern battlefield, the Ginsu Hellfire missile, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/RP4vmIMEUOw

Eric’s new book:

Minerals Warfare Redux: Securing America's Strategic Metals and Minerals Supply Chains

https://a.co/d/a3oIjYB

Videos:

How the Bladed R9X Ninja Missile works? | AGM-114 "R9X" Hellfire | Ninja Bomb - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjQCnsmqYKI&t=20s

"The devastating so called 'flying Ginsu', was reportedly used to kill deputy leader of Al-Qaeda Abu Khayr al-Masri in February 2017 (above) – and the scenes from Tuesday’s attack bear several similarities "

https://x.com/wfinalle57/status/1202023828764934151

The Capricious Nature of the Trump Administration on Ukraine

On this episode we discuss Trump’s flip-flop on supplying arms to Ukraine, RU’s massive strategic air attack, Ukraine’s trouble on the front, fishing nets as anti-drone devises, a Brazilian swat team, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/kAYi8LQycDg

Eric’s new book:

Minerals Warfare Redux: Securing America's Strategic Metals and Minerals Supply Chains

https://a.co/d/a3oIjYB

Articles and Videos:

U.S. Botched a Deal to Swap Venezuelans Held in El Salvador for Americans

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/world/americas/trump-venezuelan-migrants-us-prisoner-swap.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VE8.gGqh.bPCRnHFRDkOM&smid=url-share

RAW: President Trump blasts Vladimir Putin and his "BS" - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjQ8cYFG_dA

Russia Makes Record Attack on Ukraine as Trump Castigates Putin - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/world/europe/russia-ukraine-attack-weapons-trump-putin.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VE8.Ej0h.s3tlE9DOPKGl&smid=url-share

Ukraine Faces Record Air Assault: 741 Drones and Missiles Launched, Lutsk Hit Hardest - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/55957

Ukrainian Troops Struggle to Hold the Line on the Eastern Front - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-donetsk.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VE8.cTkT.NTr-Svk4RxLU&smid=url-share

DeepStateMAP | День 1232 | Map of the war in Ukraine - https://deepstatemap.live/en#9/48.3681108/36.7410278

Ukraine Turns to Fishing Nets to Catch Russian Drones - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/europe/ukraine-russia-drones-nets.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VE8.tXN5.WgMrPIwqbVeZ&smid=url-share

The Polish model for abandoning Ukraine - https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/07/the-polish-model-for-abandoning-ukraine/

Inevitable West on X: "🚨BREAKING: Polish citizens defending the Polish border ERUPT: "We are defending the Polish borders. Anyone who enters will get their ass kicked! So to all you pseudo-engineers, enter at your own risk!" https://t.co/VOEQSHXKuE" / X - https://x.com/Inevitablewest/status/1942289991842812144

Nei Giglio🇧🇷🍀🇧🇷 on X: "Na mosca!! É um treino. https://t.co/NBiy9q0tTl" / X - https://x.com/neideboaski/status/1942343726501642265?s=46

7 July 2025—Drones and Conspiracy Theories

Another Trump and Putin chit-chat session, an Operation Spiderweb update, a top RU official commits suicide, the Kremlin possibly, finally, letting slip the RU air force, Ukraine’s drone problem, debunking every conspiracy theory, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/eFEeb4pv3Co

Eric’s new book:

Minerals Warfare Redux: Securing America's Strategic Metals and Minerals Supply Chains

https://a.co/d/a3oIjYB

Eric’s previous book:

Fry The Brain: The Art of Urban Sniping and its Role in Modern Guerrilla Warfare by John West (Eric Lyon’s nom de plume):

https://a.co/d/j6lqETp

Articles and Videos:

As Ukraine awaits stalled US weapons, Trump says he's 'helping a lot' in war with Russia - https://kyivindependent.com/as-ukraine-awaits-stalled-us-weapons-trump-says-hes-helping-a-lot-in-war-with-russia-06-2025/

Pete Hegseth halts shipments –

https://chatgpt.com/c/686bef24-d1b8-8010-a75f-a13b444d699c

Pete Hegseth | The Guardian –

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/pete-hegseth

Republicans tear into Pentagon’s Ukraine weapons freeze - POLITICO - https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/02/ukraine-aid-freeze-republican-response-00437299?utm_source=chatgpt.com

vks ukraine flight permissions https://www.google.com/search?q=vks+ukraine+flight+permissions&sca_esv=7ccf99ac88a794c7&sxsrf=AE3TifMwZaHqFv_GCXTm8rr4U33tSUaa-w:1751904969265&source=lnms&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZrjP_Cx0LI1Ytb_FGcOviEiTm5uW1q0uNfK7KsnoL8hUyUYUJLZ_b-p0lT09DIkR7bwzZ58goNnPFwCobO9Lr1FJy27_ddIL61O5aDZqsFHcHHuRFHQk7kxoaLdgj0KZZIU_JDUonyMsHdJdQkliK1bPwqcc0Qm1U_K-UcOsxPbe_46Hc9znarUsxAr9dQ4t5M01Vcw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJgP7KkquOAxXLLzQIHUSHOKwQ0pQJegQIBxAE&biw=1920&bih=911&dpr=1

President Trump Speaks to Reporters in Morristown, New Jersey | Video | C-SPAN.org –

https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/president-trump-speaks-to-reporters-in-morristown-new-jersey/662142

Russia bombards Kyiv after Trump-Putin call in heaviest barrage of the war - The Washington Post –

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/04/ukraine-russia-kyiv-bombardment-trump-putin/

(1) СБ України on X: "СБУ оприлюднила нове відео зі спецоперації «Павутина»: кадри показують шлях одного з FPV-дронів від вильоту з даху модульного будинку до ураження літака ➡️

https://t.co/jI4mlF9IUh https://t.co/YrY9xSvqXA" / X - https://x.com/ServiceSsu/status/1931339107101487521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1931339107101487521%7Ctwgr%5Eb8975b6dcc548519a9bc386ff77f1112ae9d6b07%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pravda.com.ua%2Feng%2Fnews%2F2025%2F06%2F7%2F7516106%2F

(1) Andrew Perpetua on X: "I have translated Fightbomber's post to English and replaced Russian idioms with English ones. This is rather important to read, but keep in mind that everything fighterbomber says has to be taken with a grain of salt. It is, at its core, a propaganda channel." / X -

https://x.com/AndrewPerpetua/status/1942162446371652014

A thousand drones and a million more to come: why Ukraine must tame its weapons ''zoo'' | Ukrainska Pravda –

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2025/07/6/7520405/

Exclusive | China tells EU it does not want to see Russia lose its war in Ukraine: sources | South China Morning Post –

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3316875/china-tells-eu-it-cannot-afford-russian-loss-ukraine-war-sources-say

(1) Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) / X -

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love

(1) Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) / X -

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love

4 July 2025—Special Guests Army War College’s John Nagl and Chase Metcalf!

In this episode we discuss support to Ukraine, Russian strategy, sanctions, the drone war, the future of the US Army, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/iwJGpKZCQfA

2 July 2025—Ukrainian Snipers and Thermal Drones

In this episode, Eric and I discuss sniping in Ukraine, the proliferation of thermal drones, the death of the tank, Silicon Valley executives, getting blown-up while in the out-house, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/uzj6HvxzU2w

Articles and Videos:

U.S. tanks to get stealth paint and top-attack armor –

https://defence-blog.com/u-s-tanks-to-get-stealth-paint-and-top-attack-armor/

Slava 🇺🇦 on X: "Marines from Javelins are working on the Russian armored group. https://x.com/heroiam_slava/status/1939726503371051143?s=46

FUNKER530 on X: "Russian drone with thermal optics targets a Ukrainian operated Leopard and other Ukrainian vehicles. Unknown location, Ukraine.

https://x.com/funkeractual/status/1939710855693869126?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Drones of the "Prymary" special unit of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) attacked key components of the Russian S-400 air defense system in Crimea. Targets hit: •Two 92N2E multifunction radar systems •Two 91N6E detection radar systems •One S-400 missile launcher

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1938275793806807265?s=46

I Fought in Ukraine and Here’s Why FPV Drones Kind of Suck – War on the Rocks - https://warontherocks.com/2025/06/i-fought-in-ukraine-and-heres-why-fpv-drones-kind-of-suck/

Tech Executives Commissioned as Senior Army Officers Won't Recuse Themselves from DoD Business Dealings | Military.com

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/27/tech-executives-commissioned-senior-army-officers-wont-recuse-themselves-dod-business-dealings.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

✝ ⚔️ Hunter UA ✠ 🇺🇸🇺🇦 on X: "🔥🇺🇦Drone raid of the 63rd brigade on the 🇷🇺enemy position. They blew up and burned all the holes in which the invaders were hiding. The work of the pilots of our 55th Ternopil battalion #UkraineWarNews #UkraineWar https://x.com/UaCoins/status/1936362528801521900

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Switchblade 600 strikes on Russian military equipment by the @14reg_army https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1938262420746649848?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "FPV drone operator watches as another FPV intercepts a Russian Lancet from under his nose. FPV drones made by @wilendhornets and financed by @sternenkofund

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1939347756574970054?s=46

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Never forget to close the toilet door” https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1938913120681943462?s=46

30 June 2025—Special Guest Zarina Zabrisky!

My guest, Zarina Zabrisky, is a journalist and filmmaker who has covered the Ukraine war since the beginning. Her documentary, just released this weekend, is called ‘Kherson: Human Safari,’ and it chronicles the plight of the city of Kherson, from the initial Russian occupation and the liberation of the city to the current, daily, Russian war crimes of the Human Safari.

Watch the documentary here:

https://khersonhumansafari.com

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/UnP-8UhLbm0

26 June 2025—Ukraine’s Brave 1 Marketplace

Trumps pre-attack warning from the Iranians, the death of the 4th estate, Ukraine's female recruitment drive, Ukraine's Brave 1 marketplace--possibly greatest innovation, the difficulty in defeating thermal drones, miniguns, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/qL3olTLgYg8

Articles and Videos:

FULL: Trump at NATO Summit - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MeB3kdlpCA

Trump attacks CNN, New York Times for Iran strikes intelligence reporting | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/trump-strike-iran-media-criticism-cnn-new-york-times-ea103c36bf197901da30750d35a47c45

Truth Details | Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114750055630968441

Facing manpower shortage, Ukrainian brigade turns to women in first-ever female recruitment drive - https://kyivindependent.com/facing-manpower-shortage-ukrainian-brigade-turns-to-women-in-first-ever-female-recruitment-drive/

Ukraine's army brigades commission ads to make enlisting 'sexy' - https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241018-ukraine-s-army-brigades-battle-to-make-enlisting-sexy?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Ukrainian Military Performance and Outlook - file:///C:/Users/tonyt/Downloads/IF12150.14.pdf

'50,000 Russian troops pinned down' — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive 'faltering,' Syrskyi says - https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-halts-russian-advance-in-sumy-syrskyi-says-summer-offensive-faltering-06-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Ukraine's New Point System Shows How Drone Units Shift Priority Targets - Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-new-point-system-drone-units-shift-priority-targets-2025-6

Brave1 - Defense Tech development support cluster in Ukraine - https://brave1.gov.ua/

Browsing Brave1 Market - Ukraine's New Online Marketplace for Drones, Kit & Equipment - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vURzYBhnQ6Q&t=45s

What is a drone queen and how does it work? - https://market.brave1.gov.ua/shcho-take-dron-matka-i-yak-tse-pratsiuie/

(1) Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love

MOVING TARGET Aerial Gunnery: Marines FIRE M134 GAU-17 GATLING GUN from UH-1Y Venom Helicopter! - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwE1vUHBHHY

M134 MINI GUN TRACERS. DESTROYS CAR WOW #callofduty#m134#viral - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nWrX0wJzOEo

Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 on X: "Russian soldiers in heat-insulating anti-drone ponchos tried to approach and attack frontline positions. By the 59th Brigade of the @usf_army. https://t.co/DgTfG8ImnS" / X - https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1937459705095557607?s=46

25 June 2025—NATO and Ukraine’s Drone Wall

NATO defense spending, Ukraine building a drone wall, the battle damage assessment from the Iran strike, drones and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/YLJwwjRjZ7s

23 June 2025— The US Attacks Iran

On this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the attack on Iran. We talk about the weapons used, tactics, Iran’s retaliation in Qatar, and the impacts on the Ukraine war.

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/H71K-KvVrWI?si=b-5oGuTersRetldf

Articles:

Satellite Images Show Damage at Iranian Nuclear Sites

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/22/world/middleeast/us-iran-nuclear-sites.html?searchResultPosition=2

Satellite Images Show U.S. May Have Targeted VentilationShafts at Fordo

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/world/middleeast/fordo-iran-nuclear-bomb-satellite.html?searchResultPosition=1

NATO cancels Ukraine meeting at Hague summit - Politico

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/nato-cancels-ukraine-meeting-at-hague-summit-1750521439.html

Ukraine's Security Service chief reveals foiledassassination attempt on Zelenskyy in Poland

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/sbu-chief-reveals-foiled-assassination-attempt-1750686152.html

Videos:

Host: Are you saying the US did not see intelligence thatthe Supreme Leader had ordered weaponization?

https://bsky.app/profile/factpostnews.bsky.social/post/3ls7j4kj3sk2u

20 June 2025—War Weave Friday!

It's War Weave Friday! On this episode we talk about how China steals everything, even from Russia, Eric's new book on Critical Mineral security, how NATO is shortening their summit to fit Trump's attention span, videos of Russians getting blown up, and more!

Watch the Flash Traffic Podcast on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/WvWQ_7z5qBo?si=rWj-xot17yc9E7mg

Articles:

China Unleashes Hackers Against Its Friend Russia, Seeking War Secrets

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/world/europe/china-hackers-russia-war-ukraine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QU8.0rT9.r-FsdEJ0-Mzb&smid=url-share

U.S. Pushing Allies to Limit Focus on Ukraine in NATO Summit Communique

https://www.newsweek.com/us-pushing-allies-limit-focus-ukraine-nato-summit-communique-2088064

Nato summit ‘will be short and sweet’ to suit Trump’s attention span

https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/nato-summit-short-trump-attention-span-vtrpgz7sx?utm_source=chatgpt.com&region=global

Eric’s Book: Minerals Warfare Redux: Securing America's Critical Metals and Minerals Supply Chains

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDV948Z8

Videos:

Good compilation video of last month drone strikes in Ukraine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgSG-Mi7bwE&t=33s

Russian cosmonauts carry out practical training in the Zaporizhzhia direction

https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/1765665623747530930?lang=en

War in Ukraine FPV Kamikaze Drone chases Russian Desertcross 1000-3 with troops on board

https://x.com/AncientAlien01/status/1786103957565166028

18 June 2025—Ukraine’s Troubles with Trump

In this episode, we discuss Zelensky’s failure to meet with Trump at the G7, an assassination on the Black Sea, the Russian summer offensive, and more!

Articles:

Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-eliminates-collaborator-tied-to-pow-torture-in-occupied-berdiansk-intelligence-source-claims/

As G7 Talks End in Canada, Ukraine Comes Away With Little

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/world/canada/g7-ukraine-trump-zelensky.html

16 June 2025—Trip to Kherson, Ukraine

In this episode we discuss Tony’s trip to Kherson, including the Human Safari and training with the 38th Marine Brigade. Also, Russian casualties at one million.

2 June 2025—Operation Spiderweb!

In this episode we discuss the Ukrainian surprise attack on the Russian’s strategic air assets and what it means for the war, and the world.

30 May 2025—War Weave Friday, Tank Top Edition!

Dr. Jahara Matisek joins us for a special episode of War Weave Friday! Mormons, arduous academia, Russia losing the war, fiber-optic drones, murder, and more!

Articles:

Russia Has Started Losing the War in Ukrainehttps://foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/19/russia-military-putin-war-ukraine-nato-europe/

Inside Ukraine's Fiber-Optic Drone War

https://www.twz.com/news-features/inside-ukraines-fiber-optic-drone-war

US Coast Guard Vet Turned Porn Actress Lured Her Accused Rapist to the Woods Before Killing Him as Revenge

https://www.ibtimes.sg/us-coast-guard-vet-turned-porn-actress-lured-her-accused-rapist-woods-before-killing-him-revenge-80107

Videos:

A Russian soldier remains motionless, resigned to his fate, as a Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone circles overhead, scanning for the perfect angle to strike.

https://x.com/clashreport/status/1927658777622282679?s=46

The aftermath of the large-scale use of fiber-optic-guided FPV drones: the fields are completely covered with them.https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1927724943854211249?s=46

African mercenary kicks FPV drone.https://x.com/gloooud/status/1927441850807287903?s=46

28 May 2025—The Rule of Law

Any encroachment on the rule of law or human rights risks a slippery slope that leads to serfdom. On this episode, we discuss the Administration’s manipulation of intelligence for domestic political purposes. Also, we analysis a report by JP Morgan Chase that says the Ukraine war will probably be over next month.

Articles:

In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/world/europe/ukraine-hot-dogs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Kk8.xQm0.RwiUkGoQViVt&smid=url-share

Official Pushed to Rewrite Intelligence So It Could Not Be ‘Used Against’ Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/us/politics/gabbard-intelligence-venezuelans-tren-de-aragua-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Kk8.gJ6b.YCIpY2-4vsf5&smid=url-share

JP Morgan Chase: The Russia-Ukraine Endgame and the Future of Europe

https://www.jpmorganchase.com/content/dam/jpmorganchase/documents/center-for-geopolitics/jpmc-cfg-russia-ukraine.pdf

Video:

Another video of russian occupiers torturing their comrades for refusing to go on a meat assault.

https://x.com/albafella1/status/1927701547560980881?s=46

26 May 2025—Special Guest Candace Rondeaux!

Candace Rondeaux is a distinguished expert in international security, conflict studies, and political violence. She serves as the Senior Director for the Future Frontlines program at New America, focusing on next-generation security and democratic resilience. She is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, in the Center on the Future of War and the Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies. Candace was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for coverage of the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre.

On this episode, we discuss her new book, Putin’s Sledgehammer. The book explores the Wagner Group’s ascent as the Kremlin’s preferred tool for expanding global influence, and its eventual descent into chaos during the Yevgeny Prigozhin–led revolt in the summer of 2023.

Article:

Gazans Once Escaped To Rafah. Now Israel Is Razing It. (gift article). https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/15/world/middleeast/rafah-gaza-israel-damage.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KE8.EVKg.izH8PyIILHGQ&smid=url-share

23 May 2025—War Weave Friday!

The negotiations are falling apart. The war in Ukraine will continue for the near future. In this episode, we discuss Trump’s phone calls, Rubio’s testimony, Ukraine’s new motorcycle assault company, and a Russian Facetiming gets wacked.

Articles:

Russian Troops Are War-Weary, but Want to Conquer More of Ukraine

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/world/europe/russian-troops-peace-putin.html

Denmark announces nearly $600 million in military aid to Ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-announces-nearly-600-million-in-military-aid-to-ukraine/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

EU disburses a new one-billion-euro loan tranche to Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-disburses-new-one-billion-euro-loan-tranche-ukraine-2025-05-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

A striking account on from Saïd Ismagilov

https://x.com/olex_scherba/status/1924442096326295953?s=46

Videos:

AFU Drone Action: A katsap is "facetiming" with someone

https://x.com/UKikaski/status/1925490658933887151

21 May 2025—Special Guest Roy Gardiner!

Roy Gardiner is an open-source analyst and an expert in drone munitions. A Canadian citizen and veteran, Roy has followed the Ukraine war since the beginning. Twitter (X) has become the frontline of open-source intelligence. From satellite imagery to geolocated Telegram posts, civilian analysts are outpacing traditional intelligence sources. Roy Gardiner has analyzed the Ukraine war since the beginning, and he’s one of the best. On this episode, we sit down with Roy to discuss drones, bombs, asymmetric warfare, and more!

19 May 2025—Special Guest Shaun Pinner!

Shaun is a former British soldier and a Ukrainian marine who was captured by the Russians in Mariupol on the opening day of the invasion. He spent almost eight months as a POW. In today’s episode, we discuss what it’s like to be beaten, stabbed, and starved, and Ukraine’s prospects for victory.

16 May 2025—War Weave Friday!

With all that’s going on in Ukraine right now, even less is going on in Turkey. In this episode, we talk sham peace negotiations, Trump, elites, how to NOT die from FPV drone, and a video of an FPV-helicopter near miss.

Articles.

Infantryman Yevhen Skoropad: "If a drone is hunting you, the main thing is not to lie down and not to stay in one place"

https://censor.net/ua/resonance/3550644/pihotynets-brygady-natsionalnoyi-gvardiyi-ukrayiny-spartan-skoropad

Video.

Drone attempts to hit KA-52 helicopter.

https://x.com/TrentTelenko/status/1923474106256654728

14 May 2025—Prospects for Istanbul

There’s supposed to be a peace summit in Istanbul tomorrow. The question is if the Russians will show, who it will be, and how late they’ll make their entrance. Today on the podcast, we discuss this summit, casualties, fake videos, HIMARS o’clock, and more!

Video:

HIMARS o’clock on a Russian bridge in the Kursk region:

https://x.com/kvistp/status/1922041815084974514?s=46

12 May 2025—Special Guest John Sipher!

Today’s guest is retired CIA officer John Sipher. John served 28 years in the Central Intelligence Agency’s National Clandestine Service. He is an expert in counterintelligence, counter-espionage, and Russia, having served multiple overseas tours as Chief of Station and Deputy Chief of Station in Europe, Asia, and other high-threat environments.

Article:

David Axe: At The Current Rate, It Would Take Russia Centuries And Tens Of Millions Of Casualties To Capture Ukraine

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/05/01/at-the-current-rate-it-would-take-russia-centuries-and-tens-of-millions-of-casualties-to-capture-ukraine/

9 May 2025—Remembrance and Reconciliation War Weave

Putin’s parade today was a sad little show, complete with Kremlin fanboy Steven Seagal. On today’s episode, we’re breaking down the parade, Hungarian spies, drone warfare, and a lot more.

Articles:

Hungary expels two Ukrainian diplomats, accusing them of espionage

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/9/7511471/

Video:

Russian assault group on motorcycles storms Ukrainian minefield under drone strikes

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1920122543865749954

Irish Police Forces captured a Drone carrying Explosives in the city Dublin.

https://x.com/war_noir/status/1919842130408648919

7 May 2025—Special Guest Andrew Perpetua!

The Ukrainian battlefield is constantly changing. On this episode, we sit down with friend of the podcast Andrew Perpetua. Andrew is one of the most notable open source analysts following the Ukraine war. Today we discuss robots, drones, and the future of Ukraine's chances on the battlefield.

Article:

A Jam-Proof Russian Drone Just Blew Up A Ukrainian HIMARS

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/05/06/a-jam-proof-russian-drone-just-blew-up-a-ukrainian-himars/

5 May 2025—The Last Top Gun

This weekend, the Ukrainian robot navy in the Black Sea shot down two Russian fighter jets with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles fired from a remotely controlled drone. What does this mean for the future of manned aviation, naval tactics, and drones? We discuss this event, plus the best caliber pistol to assassinate someone, and Zelensky’s “Victory Day” ceasefire rebuke.

Articles:

Ukrainian Naval Drones Shoot Down Russian Jets in Military First, Kyiv Says

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukrainian-naval-drones-shoot-down-russian-jets-in-military-first-kyiv-says-bc0eaf08?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Videos:

Ukrainian sea drone downs Su-30 fighter jet in the Black Sea:

https://x.com/DI_Ukraine/status/1918623735612858838

Air Powered sniper rifle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsSYngXbCc0

1 May 2025—The Gamification of War

The Ukrainian army is employing “gamification” to motivate drone pilots, enhance mission command, and increase situational awareness. In this episode, we discuss the long and the short of “paying” soldiers for kills.

Articles:

Points for kills: How Ukraine is using video game incentives to slay more Russians

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraines-army-have-video-game-like-digital-weapons-store-deadly-realistic/

The evolving nature of warfare has redefined the fundamental principles of global security: the Ukrainian experience and the emerging world order.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/columns/2025/04/25/7509135/

Video:

Russian attempts to grab FPV drone:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1917503875898093643

30 April—Europe is Full of Shit, Part Deux

Europe fails at deterrence, again, by being unable to muster 25,000 soldiers to protect Ukraine. The European military-industrial complex is taking advantage of the Russian Strength Paradox. Is Canada making an anti-Trump statement by electing Mark Carney, and does anyone care? All this, and more, on this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast.

Articles:

Europe "would struggle to put 25,000 troops on the ground in Ukraine"

https://www.thetimes.com/article/726e3154-c716-4ab0-ab9a-3e9a44df3921?shareToken=3ca7011d7449a5aa95ee6c112957e109

The Russian Military Moves That Have Europe on Edge

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-military-nato-europe-finland-ff53b912?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1

Video:

Carney decries ‘American betrayal’ in victory speech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj6FEXoMEG0

28 April—War Weave Monday!

Zelensky and Trump visit the Pope. Ukraine’s expensive air defense is running out. Will Europe dump Starlink? How NOT to get killed by terrorists, and more!

Articles:

What is the Real Price of Russian Missiles: About the Costof 'Kalibr', Kh-101 and 'Iskander' Missiles

https://en.defence-ua.com/news/what_is_the_real_price_of_russian_missiles_about_the_cost_of_kalibr_kh_101_and_iskander_missiles-4709.html

Video.

Macron tries to butt-in on Trump and Zelensky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BEfdfnG00M

25 April—Can Ukraine Win on the Battlefield?

Can Ukraine win this war? If so, should they continue fighting? On this episode, Eric and I discuss three issues: 1. Can Ukraine take back ground by force? 2. Can they force capitulation through dead Russians? and 3. Can they win through strategic strikes?

Articles:

Russia Jails General Who Criticized Army’s Senior Command

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/world/europe/russia-general-prison.html?searchResultPosition=1

UK could scrap plans to send thousands of troops to Ukraine

https://www.thetimes.com/article/5b446875-f8ae-420e-994d-a7de9ee512eb?shareToken=bada5b595a9e808f1354df937c051351

If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/world/europe/europe-ukraine-russia-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CE8.bmFi.syDhDbtJ3B39&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=g

23 April—Should Ukraine Cut Its Losses?

Should Ukraine take a deal and stop the bleeding, or should it fight without US (and possibly EU) help? In this episode, we lay out Zelensky’s options and debate the viability of this “cut and run” strategy.

Listen to the full episode here:

Articles:

Ukraine war latest: Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-explosions-rock-what-could-be-one-of-russias-largest-weapons-arsenals-in-vladimir-oblast/

Extremely Rare Ukrainian Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle Appears On Battlefield

https://www.twz.com/land/extremely-rare-ukrainian-heavy-infantry-fighting-vehicle-appears-on-battlefield

Video:

Ammo dump explosion:

https://x.com/TheDeadDistrict/status/1914936969898901789

https://x.com/prestonstew_/status/1914797302113243552

21 April—NATO and the Drone Revolution

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss how the Ukrainians think NATO is missing out on the drone revolution, how a drone factory is producing 4,000 drones a day, a US Congressman how actually visits the front, and more!

Articles.

How drones, data, and AI transformed our military—and why the US must follow suit:

https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2025/04/how-drones-data-and-ai-transformed-our-militaryand-why-us-must-follow-suit/404444/

WATCH: Houthis allegedly shoot down US MQ-9 drone in video footage

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-850637

U.S. Accuses China of Helping the Houthis Target Their Attacks

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-accuses-china-of-helping-the-houthis-target-their-attacks-e56264da?st=FQ1pXq&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Ukraine received 111,100 doses of diphtheria and tetanus vaccine for vaccination of children

https://moz.gov.ua/uk/v-ukrayinu-nadijshlo-111-100-doz-vakcini-proti-difteriyi-ta-pravcya-dlya-vakcinaciyi-ditej

Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin

https://kyivindependent.com/republican-us-congressman-fitzpatrick-visits-ukraines-front-line/

Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Rare $7 Million Armed “Forpost” Drone in High-Altitude Strike, Video

https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-shoots-down-russian-rare-7-million-armed-forpost-drone-in-high-altitude-strike-video-7742

Aid to Ukraine: How much have Kyiv's Western allies provided?

https://www.reuters.com/world/how-much-aid-have-ukraines-western-allies-provided-2025-03-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Video.

FPV vs Russian train

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMZvLufR2zQ&t=45s

18 April—War Weave Friday!

In this episode, we discuss the conflicting messaging from the administration about the peace negotiations, Denmark sending troops to Ukraine, Russia's inability to admit that maneuver warfare is dead, and more!

Articles.

Danish Troops Sent to Ukraine for ‘Drone’ Training ‘Legitimate Targets’ – Kremlin

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/50957

WAPO. Macron pushes new format for Ukraine talks after meeting with Rubio

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/04/17/rubio-ukraine-europe-paris-meetings/

Videos:

Column in Zap:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1913149451553665507?s=46

16 April—Zelensky Invites Trump to Ukraine

In this episode, we discuss the recent invitation to visit Ukraine, Russian recruiting, North Korean support for the war, the Russian Gladiator, and more!

Articles.

Reuters on Korean support. Thousands of troops, millions of shells:

https://www.reuters.com/graphics/UKRAINE-CRISIS/NORTHKOREA-RUSSIA/lgvdxqjwbvo/

The Insider. Russian defense industry companies use drills, milling cutters, and cutters from Israel, which are supplied through third countries:

https://theins.ru/news/280534

14 April—The Gladiator

In this episode, we discuss the ongoing peace process, the Russian missile strike in Sumy, and the story of a Russian general being sent to the front lines.

Video.

Russians in a minefield:

https://x.com/MilitaryObs2222/status/1910373636281663543

Article.

Russian Paratrooper General Arrested by Kremlin Will Command ‘Suicide’ Assault Unit in Ukraine

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/50561

12 April—Mercenaries, Part Two

In this episode, we deep-dive into mercenaries on the modern battlefield. We talk about the rise and fall of the Wagner Group in Ukraine and its “CEO” Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Video:

KA-52 helicopter being shot down by Wagner Group by anti-aircraft missile and pilots ejecting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7WdtGEGOE&t=4s

11 April—Mercenaries, Part One

In this episode, we deep-dive into mercenaries on the modern battlefield. We talk about the history of guns-for-hire and US government contractors, especially Erik Prince and Blackwater.

Articles.

Politico. Erik Prince: Government needs private sector help for deportations.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/26/trump-deportations-private-sector-00002679?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Betsy DeVos made at least $225 million while education secretary:

https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-investigations/betsy-devos-made-at-least-225-million-while-education-secretary/

Vanity Fair. “I’m Tired of America Wasting Our Blood and Treasure”: The Strange Ascent of Betsy DeVos and Erik Prince

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/09/the-strange-ascent-of-betsy-devos-and-erik-prince?srsltid=AfmBOooVeoDyrauxtrNPvId_-Aui6Pc-6qQ1Dq8u9DtVRv78W7pkGHd2

Former SF contractors making $1,100 a day manning checkpoints in Gaza:

https://www.reuters.com/world/inside-us-security-firms-risky-gaza-mission-2025-01-30/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

7 April—Minerals and National Security

In this episode, we talk about the history of a global superpower extracting minerals from Ukraine and the impact they have on a country’s national security.

4 April—Friday War Weave

In this episode, we weave through a number of topics, including Chris Cavoli’s Senate testimony, 2025 predictions update, wooden assault vehicles, and more!

Videos.

Wood-covered, Russian vehicle:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1908078936220709321

Russia on a scooter:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1907698005920166325?s=46

12 Russians die instantly:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1908094130401530086

Articles.

WarVector.com. Tony’s 2025 Predictions on the Ukraine War.

https://www.warvector.com/p/2025-predictions-on-the-ukraine-war

2 April—Europe Is Full of Shit

In this episode, we bash Europe and discuss Adam Entous’s NYT article on the Secret War in Ukraine.

Article.

NYT. The Secret History of the War in Ukraine.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/29/world/europe/us-ukraine-military-war-wiesbaden.html

31 March—The Problem with Uncoordinated Drone Warfare

After a week spring-break vacation, the FTP is back! In this episode, we discuss the problem with relying on a drone-centric military and how five million drones won’t help Ukraine take back land from the Russians.

Videos.

Anti Drone Cube:

https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1906277756108771717?s=46

Russian assault gone bad:

https://x.com/m0nstas/status/1906068221108854977?s=46

21 March—Friday War Weave

In this episode, we discuss a plethora of war topics, including where Trump gets his intelligence (intelligence analysis, not his stable genius), Kursk, Afghanistan, drones, artillery, motorcycle warfare, and more!

Article.

Exclusive: Intelligence shared with White House shows Ukrainians not 'encircled' in Kursk:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/intelligence-shared-with-white-house-shows-ukrainians-not-encircled-kursk-2025-03-20/

Videos:

Drone hits russians in pipe:

https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1902722514893037978

Drone hits moving motorcycles:

https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1902431719141339371

19 March—Exploring the Peace Process

In this episode, we discuss the current state of the Ukraine war peace process, including Trump’s latest telephone calls with Putin and Zelensky. We discuss both side’s negotiating position, and the Trump administration’s biggest mistake in the negotiations.

Articles:

Kyiv Inde. Trump wants a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia – which side would gain more?:

https://kyivindependent.com/is-a-potential-ceasefire-more-beneficial-for-russia-or-ukraine/

Politico. Trump fails to get Putin to stop the shooting:

https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-phone-call-war-in-ukraine-ceasefire-talks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJHoz1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU2JAB3gzhbaOYEKSiTwdxd_FTHY0XiL6I1r7BJodzvzackRntHaUjQv7g_aem_496aFyjlqLFJOCVMwjS3Mw

17 March—Exporting Ukraine’s Commercial Warfare

In this episode, we discuss the possibility of exporting Ukraine’s version of “Commercial Warfare” to other conflict zones. We look at how much it would cost to use commercial technology to take over a small country, and it’s not that much.

7 March—Special Guest Andrew Perpetua!

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Perpetua @AndrewPerpetua, perhaps the Ukraine war’s leading open-source analyst. We discuss how open-source analysis of social media is changing how wars are followed, analyzed, and recorded. We get Andrew’s view of how the Russians are losing ground in Pokrovsk and pressuring the Ukrainians in Kursk. It was a great discussion on the war with a person who literally knows where all the bodies are buried.

5 March—US Intelligence Sharing to Ukraine

In this episode, we deep dive into US intelligence sharing to Ukraine and what the cessation of that support might mean to Ukraine from a strategic, operational, and tactical perspective. This might be Trump’s most detrimental action against Ukraine to date.

Articles:

NYT. US halts intel sharing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/us/politics/cia-director-ukraine-intelligence.html

The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/world/europe/cia-ukraine-intelligence-russia-war.html

Video:

Bees Knees

https://x.com/YourAnonCentral/status/1896772659805118865

3 March—Drones and the Future of Maneuver Warfare

In this episode, we discuss the perspective of the vulnerability of the tank on the modern battlefield. We analyze what we believe to be a propensity of the US Army’s perspective of maneuver warfare in Ukraine and why this belief that the Western way of war is immune to drone warfare is misguided.

Articles:

WAPO. Trump chides Ukraine’s Zelensky again for assessment of war with Russia

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/03/trump-presidency-news/

Videos:

A U.S. Army tank commander says drones pose no threat, says that the US military has found a simple way to neutralize FPVs:

https://x.com/osint613/status/1896330790927306761?s=46

28 February—Washington Chaos

In this episode, we discuss carnage that was Zelensky’s visit with Trump. We discuss the diplomatic donnybrook that broke out in the Oval Office, Trump’s knowledge base. and more on the minerals deal. This was an awakening for all those Pollyannas that still believe Trump will help Ukraine.

Listen to the full episode here:

Articles:

WSJ. Ukraine’s minerals will be difficult to extract:

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/extracting-ukraines-minerals-wont-be-easy-getting-near-them-will-be-even-harder-e98cad54?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

WSJ. North Korean Soldiers:

https://www.wsj.com/world/north-korean-soldier-prisoners-ukraine-0ac12ca2?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Video.

Trump and Zelensky have it out in the Oval Office.

https://x.com/ian_matveev/status/1895532231248265520

27 February—Kursk

In this episode, we discuss the Kursk salient. We look at the seven-month history of the Ukrainian incursion into Russia, the current tactical situation, and the objectives of the invasion. I also recount my recent personal experiences in the region.

26 February—Doing Business with Russia

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss a minerals update, Trump's desire to do business with Russia, Vivek Ramaswamy, artillery, drones, and more!

25 February—Mineral Resources

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Ukraine’s mineral resources, Starlink, a Ukrainian presidential election, donkeys, and more!

21 February—Trump

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Trump, more Trump, possible Ukrainian elections, Trump, and more!

Articles:

Kyiv Indy. 5.2 million Ukrainian refugees remain abroad, less than half plan to return, poll says

https://kyivindependent.com/5-2-million-ukrainian-refugees-remain-abroad-less-than-half-plan-to-return-poll-says/

14 February—Special Guest Miles Lourenco!

Today, Miles Lourenco joins us on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Vikings, Javelin missiles, Bradley IFVs, the Polish Army, how to conduct an ambush, and more!

13 February—Estonian Intelligence

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Estonia’s yearly intelligence report, Shahed drones, the German Hx-2 drone, Russians on crutches, and more!

Articles:

Estonia Report:

https://raport.valisluureamet.ee/2025/en/

Videos:

Russian on crutches attempts to hit FPV drone:

https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1890021661233271183

12 February—Talk of the Peace Plan

Episode 90

12 February—Talk of the Peace Plan

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Trump’s call with Putin, Marc Fogel’s release, Steve Witkoff, Hegseth’s comments at Ramstein, Scott Bessent negotiating minerals, ATV’s blowing-up, and more!

Articles:

Economist: Ukraine’s president fears Donald Trump is keeping him out of the loop:

https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/02/12/ukraines-president-fears-donald-trump-is-keeping-him-out-of-the-loop

NYT: The Fiercest Fighting of the Ukraine War May Be in Russia

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/europe/kursk-russia-war-ukraine.html

Videos:

Russian ATV blows up:

https://x.com/NAFORaccoon/status/1889403546698658093

11 February—EU Boots on the Ground

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss securing Ukraine, an SU-25 shootdown, J.D. Vance’s European vacation, FPVs as assassination weapons, and more!

Articles:

Can European ‘Boots on the Ground’ Help Protect Ukraine’s Security?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/ukraine-russia-trump.html

Videos:

Dude gets launched by FPV:

https://x.com/PStyle0ne1/status/1889089436220313957

RBU-6000 anti-sub missiles on a T-72 tank:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1889234220515537022

Ukrainian forces successfully shot down a Russian Su-25 on a strike mission near Toresk this morning:

https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1888236281798201799

Road of Death in Pokrovsk:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1888936828834582945

10 February—The Drone Maginot Line

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss pure drone defense, a new phase of the drone war, the “drone tunnel,” repaying the US with Ukrainian resources, and more!

Articles:

Trump's national security adviser: 'I don't think there's any plans to invade Canada':

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-national-security-adviser-no-plans-invade-canada-waltz-rcna191374

Drone surveillance German base:

https://www.politico.eu/article/german-military-suspects-russia-espionage-spy-defense-war-drone-key-airbase/

Video:

BMP crushes own troops:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1888935014206734675?s=46

7 February—The End of USAID

Two US Army officers talk about the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss USAID, Mirage 2000s, F-16s, donkeys, Kursk, the shift away from artillery, and more!

6 February—The End of Helicopters

Two US Army officers talk about the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss an assassination in Moscow, a helicopter-killing jet drone, the de-mechanization of the Russian army, and more!

Video:

French jet drone:

https://x.com/aidefranceukr/status/1886191894998163790?s=46

Russians on crutches:

https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1887175700701909413

5 February—The Maneuver Warfare Conundrum

Two US Army officers talk about the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the problem with tanks, endless peace negotiations, the North Korean withdrawal, Myanmar (Burmese) rebels, and more!

Video:

Burmese rebels on how not to drone:

https://x.com/sambendett/status/1886780349436346722

4 February—Gatling Guns and Drones

Two US Army officers talk about the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss an anti-drone Gatling gun, countering fiber-optic drones, Ukrainian rare earths, using drones in urban warfare, and more!

Video:

Burning Ural.

https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1886828862039896448

28 January—Ukrainian Corruption

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we cover Ukraine’s AWOL brigades, weak institutions, client agency in proxy wars, North Koreans in retreat, Russian oil revenues, and more!

Articles:

Why is Ukraine struggling to mobilise [sic] its citizens to fight?

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/23/why-is-ukraine-struggling-to-mobilise-its-citizens-to-fight

Standoff at Ukrainian Procurement Agency Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supply

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-agency-standoff.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

Another Ukrainian Brigade Is Disintegrating As It Deploys To Pokrovsk

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/01/27/another-ukrainian-brigade-is-disintegrating-as-it-deploys-to-pokrovsk/

27 January—Barbed Wire and Tariffs

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Russian tariffs, North Koreans, electromagnetic deconfliction, barbed wire, and more!

Videos:

Russians infantry on an assault in handcuffs:

https://x.com/maks_nafo_fella/status/1883592154544787529?s=46

The Russians report that Ukrainian FPVs are attacking logistics vehicles up to 30km behind the front:

https://x.com/grandparoy2/status/1883589688361111993?s=46

HIMARS targeting Russian radar:

https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1883869417794375927?s=46

Russian infantry stuck in barbed wire:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1883856772081062253?s=46

23 January—Lt. Col. Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek, PhD

This week, special guest FRANKY Matisek, US Naval War College professor, and I discuss the problems with the Trump transition team, the Western training of Ukrainian troops, the economics of war, and more!

21 January—the Ukrainian Drone Innovation Cycle

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss nuclear weapons, commercial technology for military use, the Ukrainian drone innovation cycle, Germany, Ukrainian SOF/SSO, and more!

Listen to the full episode here:

Articles.

Russia’s 1950s BTR-50s Are Lightly Armed, Thinly Protected—And Increasingly Precious As Newer Vehicles Run Out:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/01/19/russias-btr-50s-are-lightly-armed-thinly-protected-and-increasingly-precious-as-newer-vehicles-run-out/

20 January—Welcome Back, Dear Leader (Trump and Ukraine Retrospective)

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we look back at the relationship between Trump and Ukraine, talk about the new Lords of War, discuss fiber optic drones, and more!

Videos:

https://x.com/nevedimka123/status/1881398157541785673

https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1881397449782333595

Articles:

Politico. Ukraine risks being ‘Trump’s Vietnam,’ says Steve Bannon

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-donald-trump-vietnam-steve-bannon-richard-nixon-war-room/

17 January—How to Make a Drone Bomb

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Keir Starmer’s visit to Ukraine, the history of communism, Pete Hegseth, Russian mandatory bank loans, the sorry state of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, how to make a drone bomb, and more!

Listen to the full episode here:

Videos:

Hegseth Confirmation highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxsxP7d8crM

Last week, the World Record for fastest mile run by a woman wearing a #bombdisposal suit was topped by Capt. Katie Hernandez of the 717th Ordnance Disposal Co:

https://x.com/Dynasafe/status/1382363013890637827

Defusing a Russian FAB-500 glide bomb:

https://x.com/kvistp/status/1839247598017823063

Articles:

Hegseth Confirmation in the Guardian:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/16/pete-hegseth-confirmation-hearing

The flaws in Ukraine's new brigades and foreign training programs:

https://kyivindependent.com/here-are-the-flaws-in-ukraines-new-brigades-and-foreign-training-programs/

16 January—Gazprom and a Coal Mine

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Problems at Gazprom, a Pokrovsk coal mine, a Russian motorcycle assault, suicide by FPV, and more!

Articles.

NYT: Inside Ukraine’s Last Stand at a Vital Coal Mine

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-coal-mine.html

Videos.

Vovchansk. Mavic grenade.

https://x.com/ChallengerInUA/status/1879920953825853917

Suicide by FPV. Guy standing still eats FPV.

https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1879903687143031177

Europe not spending their share on the war in Ukraine:

https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1879895685727699356

15 January—HIMARS vs. the F-35

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the EU helping Russian LNG tankers, HIMARS vs. the F-35, how to die on a TV tower, the shotgun drone, leadership in combat, Masters of the Air drone style, and more!

Articles.

Financial Times. EU shipyards are fixing Russia’s Arctic LNG tankers:

https://www.ft.com/content/1604de31-5c3e-4d91-9237-7ef63dc887cc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0ZTHG-_0gw_d3WjV0VFMVRIcQdD6hTrK3xWVgDmV_sjcL6En_8MuN-82M_aem_UrbPBULyIU6-1WIVsH8asg

Videos.

Donald Tusk on Russian airline sabotage:

https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1879531401508237780

14 January—North Koreans and Ukraine’s Conscription Problem

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss captured North Koreans, Ukraine’s largest strategic air strike against Russia, Ukraine’s conscription problem, thermal capes, and more!

Video.

Thermo-capes are working:

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/1735410293595844672

13 January—Bathtub Warfare

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Trump’s peace process dumpster-shit-show, Bathtub Warfare, Ukraine’s tank numerical superiority over Russia, the RCH 155 howitzer, Russia blowing up a North Korean Tor, and more!

Articles:

Volodymyr Saldo:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/19/mr-fifty-percent-the-former-ukraine-mayor-doing-putins-work-in-kherson

Incoming White House Team: Trump’s Excellent Negotiating Skills Will Bring Ukraine Peacehttps://www.kyivpost.com/post/45363

Videos.

Avoiding Conscription:

https://x.com/UpdateNews724/status/1878831812161773943

Russian Bathtub:

https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1874890515055034398

10 January—Russia Paying to Kill US Soldiers

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how Russia paid the Taliban to kill US soldiers, a Wagner mercenarily apprehended on the US-Mexico border, Kursk, the Road to Pokrovsk, and more!

Articles:

How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America’s longest war

https://theins.ru/en/politics/277723

Russian Mercenary Caught With Drone On U.S.-Mexico Border

https://www.newsweek.com/russian-mercenary-wagner-drone-us-mexico-border-illegal-immigration-2012941

US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-warns-north-korea-becoming-better-prepared-war-fighting-against-ukraine-2025-01-08/

Video: Road to Pokrovsk!

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/1877361323895333363

9 January—NASA Astronaut Terry Virts

Today, special guest NASA astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station, Terry Virts visits the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss F-16s, Trump, Russians vs. Ukrainians, the pending Montreal rebellion, the Russian air force, ATACMS, the contributions of UkraineFocus.org, and more!

8 January—F-16s and IFVs

Two retired US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss a Ukrainian F-16 pilot shooting down six cruise missiles, Non-commissioned officers, HIMARS, the Rheinmetall Lynx IFV, motorcycles and landmines, and more!

Videos.

Pickup truck:

https://x.com/AncientAlien01/status/1874149572303610270

7 January—Ukrainian Innovation

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the Law of Land Warfare, USVs launching FPVs, HIMARS, thermobaric rockets, hunting helicopters with drones, and more!

Videos:

Ukrainian thermobaric rocket launcher:

https://x.com/DefenceU/status/1876564898005549305

Helicopter hunting:

https://x.com/gik1893/status/1876626542467637323?s=46

6 January—Kursk Offensive Part II?

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the offensive in Kursk, the Lex Fridman interview with Zelensky, steroids, casual grenade usage, and more!

Videos:

Ukrainian Stryker APC of the 80th Air Assault Brigade runs over Russian Infantry in Kursk Region, after running out of ammo.

https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1876344777832382645?s=46

Casually throwing a grenade during a fist fight.

https://x.com/bricktop_nafo/status/1876219753557381547?s=46

31 December—Ukrainian War 2024 Technology Review

Two US Army officers discuss the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the most significant technological events of 2024, including fiber-optic drones, helicopter-shooting unmanned surface vessels, worthless land robots, FPV deconfliction, strategic attack drones, and more!

Videos:

Ukrainian Cessna drone attack:

https://x.com/revishvilig/status/1775035695918153741

Net drone:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1853373900307960246

30 December—The 2025 Prediction Episode!

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we make predictions on the pending peace negotiations, changes on the battlefield, drones, casualties, the ruble, Syria, Tesla, AI, and more!

Trailer for the 2025 Prediction Episode

Coming December 30th!

27 December—The US Army Learns Nothing from Ukraine

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the US Army’s new garbage drones, a 4-star admiral’s bribery scheme, 56,000 Russian body parts in Rostov, Fougasse bombs, ecological terrorists, and more!

26 December—Flying the Friendly Azerbaijan Airlines

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss Azerbaijan Airlines shootdown, Finland-Estonia cable cutting, Europeans doing nothing, European elites doing nothing, North Koreans shooting at Russians, and more!

24 December—Machine Guns and the Money War

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss machine guns, killing North Koreans, “fixing” urban terrain, Deathonomics, Lime scooters and the new Military Industrial Complex, and more!

23 December—Has the Terminator Arrived?

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss Russia’s lack of armored vehicles, North Korea supplying more to Russia, the first “drone only assault,” Russian Liquified Natural Gas sales to Europe, the Orlando drone show tragedy, and more!

Videos:

Orlando drone show:

https://x.com/AnthonyLTingle/status/1871205308326195705

UGV drone planting anti-tank mines:

https://x.com/GrandpaRoy2/status/1870908886858998185

Drone evacking another drone:

https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1871213815972663384

20 December—Landmine Friday!

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss Blinken's negotiation from a position of strength, Russia’s future in Syria, record Russian casualties, and, of course, landmines!

19 December—North Korea Versus France

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss North Korean guns, Russian technology transfer, depleted uranium and public health, the first French-trained Ukrainian brigade, oil refineries, FPV ambush tactics, and more!

Idiot Russians drone dodging training:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1869352022744633474

The DPRK is transferring a whole echelon of additional 170-mm "Koksan" to Russia:

https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1869741612672434354

High-Profile French-Trained Ukrainian Brigade Loses Commander Days Before Going to Combat Line:

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/43953

17 December—Checking-in with Europe

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the scooter assassination, sinking tankers, burning orcs, checking-in with Europe, and more!

NORCs get FPVd:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CombatFootage/comments/1hg6ja6/ukrainian_8th_sso_fpv_drone_strikes_on_claimed/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Russian General Igor Kirillov scooter assassination:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1868980117386473616

16 December—FPVs versus Javelin missiles

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss FPV use in killing tanks and personnel, Ukraine’s fake laser system, the US’s interests in Ukraine, frozen North Koreans, and more!

13 December—Land Mine Friday!

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss how the land mine is changing the character of war, PFM-1 butterfly anti-personnel mines, medical evac in Kursk, Syria implications for Putin, what a group of pigs is called, and more!

Videos:

Soldier collecting PFM-1 anti-personnel mines:

https://x.com/LexxA894669/status/1865814239505502481

Pigs sniffing FPV drone:

https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1867575763668553873

12 December—Tony’s Trip to Ukraine

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss Tony’s trip to the front, electronic warfare, Zelensky’s announced Ukrainian casualty numbers, and a Russian’s job to shoot injured Russian soldiers in the head.

Tony’s REB tweet thread: https://x.com/AnthonyLTingle/status/1865799116418150782

26 November—ICMBs and Red Lines

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the second ATACMS strike into Russia, ICBMs and nuclear escalation, the Red Line Argument, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the falling ruble, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and more!

Videos:

A Syrian rebel in Western Aleppo shoots down an FPV with a shotgun.

https://x.com/grandparoy2/status/1860757438510825683?s=46

The Russians on a Chinese buggy knocks down a sapper.

https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1860665635115569634

keywords

Ukraine, military technology, missile systems, nuclear weapons, Cuban Missile Crisis, military strategy, escalation, defense systems, S-400, IRBM, Operation Pot Pie, Cuban Missile Crisis, Putin, Ukraine, Russian economy, interest rates, ruble, information warfare, drones, modern combat

summary

The conversation delves into the recent military developments in Ukraine, particularly focusing on the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes against Russian military assets, including the S-400 air defense system. The discussion transitions into the classification of missiles, specifically the distinction between ICBMs and IRBMs, and the implications of these classifications in the context of nuclear escalation. The speakers explore the historical context of nuclear weapons, referencing the Cuban Missile Crisis, and analyze the current geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the risks associated with nuclear capabilities and military strategies. In this conversation, Tony Tingle and Eric discuss the current geopolitical climate, drawing parallels between historical events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and modern conflicts, particularly focusing on Russia's actions in Ukraine. They delve into the economic implications of the war, including the staggering interest rates in Russia and the plummeting value of the ruble. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of modern combat strategies, including the use of drones, and the pervasive influence of information warfare in shaping public perception.

takeaways

Ukrainian strikes are targeting critical Russian military assets.

The S-400 air defense system is a significant target due to its cost and capabilities.

Missile classifications (ICBM vs. IRBM) have important implications for military strategy.

Nuclear-capable missiles raise concerns about escalation in conflicts.

Historical precedents, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, inform current military strategies.

Russia's military struggles indicate a need for external recruitment.

The effectiveness of military technology is crucial in modern warfare.

Nuclear blackmail remains a tactic in geopolitical conflicts.

The perception of nuclear threats has evolved since the Cold War.

Military strategies must adapt to the changing landscape of warfare. Operation Pot Pie highlights the absurdity of modern warfare.

The Cuban Missile Crisis serves as a historical parallel to current tensions.

Putin's ego is a significant factor in the ongoing conflict.

Russia's economy is struggling under high interest rates and a weak ruble.

Interest rates in Russia have skyrocketed to 30%.

The economic disparity between the US and Russia is stark.

Nuclear threats are being used as political statements.

Drones are changing the landscape of modern combat.

Information warfare complicates the narrative of the conflict.

The importance of speed and movement in combat situations.

titles

Operation Pot Pie: A Modern Warfare Analysis

Cuban Missile Crisis: Lessons for Today

Putin's Ego: The Driving Force Behind the War

Economic Collapse: The State of Russia

Sound Bites

"That's a chunk of change."

"That's a falsehood."

"The world is a more dangerous place now."

"We're in a clown show."

"Putin's ego is driving this war."

"Nuclear effects with non-nuclear weapons."

"The ruble is now at its lowest point."

"Don't stop. Move fast."

"Information warfare is real."

Chapters

00:00

Ukrainian Strikes and Military Technology

02:57

Missile Classifications and Their Implications

06:00

Nuclear Capabilities and Escalation Risks

09:01

The Role of Nuclear Weapons in Modern Warfare

12:01

Historical Context: The Cuban Missile Crisis

15:01

Comparative Analysis of Military Strategies

25:37

Operation Pot Pie and Modern Warfare

26:20

Cuban Missile Crisis Comparisons

28:00

Putin's Ego and the War in Ukraine

29:11

The Economic Collapse of Russia

31:25

Interest Rates and Economic Struggles

34:08

The Ruble's Freefall

36:01

The Impact of High Interest Rates

38:42

The Role of Information Warfare

43:28

Drones and Modern Combat Strategies

22 November—Land Mine Friday!

It’s Land Mine Friday! In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss land mines, of course, DEI in the Russian Army, explosively formed penetrators, desertions in the Russian Army, Russia recruiting former Afghani Special Forces, and more!

Videos:

M128 Ground Emplaced Mine Scattering System (GEMSS)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNQIE-D8uwY

German Schrapnellmine (S-mine) AKA "Bouncing Betty" Anti-Personnel Land Mine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfbhcqrKtno

How a M18A1 CLAYMORE Works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb2xowrtss4

21 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the ICBM strike on Dnipro City, Rods from God, Valerii Zaluzhnyi and WWIII, Storm Shadow strike on Ukraine’s #1 target in Kursk, and more!

Video:

ICBM strike on Dnipro City:

https://x.com/AnthonyLTingle/status/1859615332249330083

Saturday Night Live George Washington’s Dream Sketch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqfVE-fykk

20 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss Storm Shadow/SCALP/ATACMS/Tomahawk (all the missile things!), elections in Ukraine after martial law, a Westerner’s view of Ukrainian politics, conditions-based support to Ukraine, mothership drones, and more!

19 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode of the Flash Traffic Podcast, we discuss the 1,000 days of the war, political denial and over-optimism in war, Zelensky’s Resilience Plan, the timing of “total war” in Ukraine, the defenestration of a Russian ballet dancer, and more!

18 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss ATACMS, the end of the Ukraine war, electronic warfare, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and war, tanks crushing infantry, Czar Nicholas, Kursk, and more!

15 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Tulsi Gabbard and intelligence support to Ukraine, US politics and the two party system, the Deep State and ignoring political appointees, flame-throwing drones, and more!

14 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Russia using studio-prop tanks on the battlefield, Deathonomics, and more!

Articles:

The ‘Deathonomics’ Powering Russia’s War Machine

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-ukraine-war-military-death-pay-6cfe936e

Conscription Is Breaking Ukraine

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/28/conscription-ukraine-military-men-russia-war/

Russians maimed in war are denied payments: "As stormtroopers at the front - please. As an invalid - no money"

https://www.currenttime.tv/a/32955259.html

13 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss partisans killing Russians, the Ukraine peace settlement, a Leopard 2 tank attack, and more!

Articles:

OPINION: Team Ukraine Is Blowing It With Team Trump

https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/42163

Ukraine’s European allies eye once-taboo ‘land-for-peace’ negotiations

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/13/europe-ukraine-russia-negotiations-trump/

Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/us/politics/blinken-nato-ukraine-russia.html

Kyiv’s backers take comfort in Trump’s Cabinet picks

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/12/kyiv-backers-trump-cabinet-national-security-00189137?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

Survey: Ukrainians Remain Against Land Concession in Exchange for Peace – by Slim Majority

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/42130

Russian navy officer responsible for strikes on civilians killed in SBU operation, source says

https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-behind-car-bombing-that-killed-russian-navy-officer-source-says/

Videos:

Leopard 2 tank melting Russians

https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1856694441244831963

12 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the value of reconnaissance-in-force on the modern battlefield, Russia’s 1,950 casualties in one day and the Dead Russian Fallacy, Marco Rubio, killing Russian military leaders in the field, US intelligence support to Ukraine, and more!

Videos:

Results of the 11/07/2024 failed Russian counteroffensive in the area of Pogrebki in the Kursk AO:

https://x.com/ukikaski/status/1856348462410850461?s=46

https://x.com/UKikaski/status/1856401271269310651

Russian drone attacks Ukrainian MI-24 helicopter

https://x.com/kvistp/status/1856217068867092496

Ternisvska Dam explosion

https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/1856301754809495867

11 November—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the impending Kursk offensive, life in a Sumy village, Shahed tactics, FPV drones, personal electronic warfare suites, and more!

Articles:

50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Mass Ahead of Attack, U.S. Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/10/us/politics/russia-north-korea-troops-ukraine.html

Russian drone damages Estonian ambassador's apartment building in Kyiv

https://kyivindependent.com/estonian-ambassadors-apartment-building-hit-by-russian-drone-during-attack-on-kyiv/

8 November—John Spencer and Jahara Matisek, Part 2

John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies for the Modern War Institute at West Point.

Lt Col Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek is currently a professor at the U.S. Naval War College.

In this episode, we discuss technology, tunnels, the future of Gaza, and the future of the Israeli war.

Biographies:

John W. Spencer currently serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, codirector of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project Podcast. He is also a founding member of the International Working Group on Subterranean Warfare.

He served over twenty-five years in the Army as an infantry soldier having held ranks from private to sergeant first class and second lieutenant to major. His

assignments as an active duty Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an infantry platoon leader and company commander, Ranger instructor with the Army’s Ranger School, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the chief of staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group, and strategic planner and then deputy director of the Modern War Institute where he was instrumental in the design and formation of the institute.

After active duty, he served as a colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the director of urban warfare training.

His research focuses on military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, and urban and subterranean warfare. He is an internationally recognized subject matter expert in urban warfare who regularly consults for United States Army Forces Command units, Training and Doctrine Command, Defense Advanced Research

Projects Agency, the United Nations, and many other military and national security organizations.

His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired, Politico, The Hill,

Foreign Policy, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Understanding Urban Warfare, (Howgate Publishing, 2022),

Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War (Potomac Books, 2022), The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender (John Spencer,

2022)

Lt Col Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek is a U.S. Air Force Command Pilot with a political science PhD from Northwestern University. He is a military professor at the U.S. Naval War College and is a Fellow at the European Resilience Initiative Center and the Payne Institute of Public Policy. FRANKY has published over 100 articles on strategy, warfare, and security assistance, and he has conducted research in Ukraine, Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other fragile states.

4 November—John Spencer and Jahara Matisek, Part 1

John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies for the Modern War Institute at West Point.

Lt Col Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek is currently a U.S. Naval War College professor.

In this episode, we discuss classified leaks, drones in Gaza, exploding pagers, commercial technology in war, and more!

Biographies:

John W. Spencer currently serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, codirector of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project Podcast. He is also a founding member of the International Working Group on Subterranean Warfare.

He served over twenty-five years in the Army as an infantry soldier having held ranks from private to sergeant first class and second lieutenant to major. His

assignments as an active duty Army officer included two combat deployments to Iraq as both an infantry platoon leader and company commander, Ranger instructor with the Army’s Ranger School, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Army Staff intern, fellow with the chief of staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group, and strategic planner and then deputy director of the Modern War Institute where he was instrumental in the design and formation of the institute.

After active duty, he served as a colonel in the California State Guard with assignment to the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard as the director of urban warfare training.

His research focuses on military operations in dense urban areas, megacities, and urban and subterranean warfare. He is an internationally recognized subject matter expert in urban warfare who regularly consults for United States Army Forces Command units, Training and Doctrine Command, Defense Advanced Research

Projects Agency, the United Nations, and many other military and national security organizations.

His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the LA Times, NY Daily News, Wired, Politico, The Hill,

Foreign Policy, Defense One, Army Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Understanding Urban Warfare, (Howgate Publishing, 2022),

Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War (Potomac Books, 2022), The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender (John Spencer,

2022)

Lt Col Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek is a U.S. Air Force Command Pilot with a political science PhD from Northwestern University. He is a military professor at the U.S. Naval War College and is a Fellow at the European Resilience Initiative Center and the Payne Institute of Public Policy. FRANKY has published over 100 articles on strategy, warfare, and security assistance, and he has conducted research in Ukraine, Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other fragile states.

30 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the Georgian Dream and Russian hybrid warfare, helo crashes Bryansk invasion, Ukrainian versus Russian enlistment contracts, negotiations on energy infrastructure attacks, “useless tanks,” and a Tomahawk update!

Articles:

Ex-Google CEO urges US to buy drones instead of 'useless' tanks, cites Ukraine experience:

https://kyivindependent.com/ex-google-ceo-urges-us-to-buy-more-drones/

How getting out of the Russian army became all but impossible — even for soldiers severely disabled in combat:

https://meduza.io/en/feature/2024/10/30/how-getting-out-of-the-russian-army-became-all-but-impossible-even-for-soldiers-severely-disabled-in-combat?utm_source=email&utm_medium=briefly&utm_campaign=2024-10-30

Ukraine and Russia reportedly return to negotiating table for partial ceasefire to halt attacks on energy facilities:

https://meduza.io/en/news/2024/10/30/ukraine-and-russia-reportedly-return-to-negotiating-table-for-partial-ceasefire-to-halt-attacks-on-energy-facilities

Expert analyzes new account of GOP deal that used Iran hostage crisis for gain:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/expert-analyzes-new-account-of-gop-deal-that-used-iran-hostage-crisis-for-gain

Russia Loses Two Military Helicopters in One Day:

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-war-latet-north-korea-1976062

29 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Zelenksy requesting US Tomahawk missiles, the dangers of recovering tanks on the battlefield, the US Army’s future IFV, shotguns, the Garbage 600, and a Wildberries update!

Articles:

US Army’s Future XM30 Combat Vehicle to Redefine IFV with a 50mm Cannon and AI Technologies:

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/us-armys-future-xm30-to-redefine-ifv-category-with-ai-driven-systems-and-50mm-remote-cannon

Drone strike on Chechnya, possibly launched from Dagestan, Ingushetia, source claims

https://kyivindependent.com/chechnya-drone-strike-source/

Videos:

Pint-sized 12-gauge from Armscor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=NdoVy4pCLps

28 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk, Henry Ford and the Nazis, North Koreans, Russia’s war funding, and more!

Articles:

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins fight, Pentagon says:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-chief-says-he-can-confirm-north-korean-troops-are-russias-kursk-2024-10-28/

25 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss what happens when a pick-up truck hits an anti-tank mine, Ukraine’s worst week, jet drones, robots, and more!

Articles:

Manufacturer of Turkish Bayraktar Drone Signs Agreement with Ukraine https://www.kyivpost.com/post/41039

Putin’s Rising Price for Peace in Ukraine

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/putins-rising-price-for-peace-in-ukraine-79ad1531

Videos:

Robot machine gun:

https://x.com/sambendett/status/1848722513603293539

23 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss our Ukrainian desertion and possible revolt, North and South Korea, a Romanian conspiracy theory, and more!

Articles:

They Came for the Music. They Left With Draft Officers for Ukraine’s Army:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/europe/ukraine-draft-concert-army.html

A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/world/europe/ukraine-troop-fatigue.html

 Romania buddies with Ukraine:

https://www.rferl.org/a/romania-ukraine-nato-black-sea-grain-war/33162333.html

Romanian and Hungarian right-wingers wanting to take Ukrainian territory:

https://kyivindependent.com/romanian-far-right-leader-lays-claim-on-ukrainian-regions-moldova/

22 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Hamas and FPV drones, SOCOM versus Big Army acquisitions, the Skydio X10D, AI versus elementary on-board computing in drones, the 1884 Maxim machine gun, and more.  

Video:

“AI” final targeting on FPV drone:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1847938818273358323?s=46

The Skydio X10D

https://petapixel.com/2023/09/20/skydios-new-x10-drone-looks-amazing-but-you-cant-buy-it/

21 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Loyd Austin’s visit to Kyiv, the Dmitry Golenkov murder, SBU hitting an explosives factory 900 km away, Kursk, Moldova, burning Russians, and more!

Videos:

Russian tank crew abandons ship:

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1847570105154093363

AI drone targeting

https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1847938818273358323?s=46

Baba Yaga destroying $100m Russia Buk ADA system:

https://x.com/ReinerAberJa/status/1848485571053949315

18 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Zelensky’s victory plan, NATO or nukes, surviving on the modern battlefield, reinventing the FPV drone, and more!

17 October—Donald Bowser

Don Bowser is a law enforcement and security expert with over twenty-five years of experience in governance issues, mainly in transition and conflict countries. He has three decades of experience in the post-Soviet space with the bulk of it in Ukraine including most of the last ten years. Since mid-2022, Don has been engaged as founder of the Support to Ukraine Recovery Initiative, an organization that delivers nonlethal military assistance to the military forces in Ukraine. He is currently working on several projects in Ukraine, including evaluating foreign assistance.

In this episode, we discuss Russia’s hybrid war in Europe, Ukraine’s corruption problem, foreign volunteers in Ukraine, and more!

16 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss last night’s massive Shahed attack, Europe’s rising “Ukraine fatigue,” how not to disarm a TM-62 anti-tank mine, the fog of war, Baba Yagas, and more.   

Show Notes

Article. Financial Times. Finland’s foreign minister warns of the dangers of rising fatigue among Western states regarding assistance to Ukraine:

https://www.ft.com/content/47055a08-7058-40bc-adfe-facd4371a723

Video of two Russians trying to disarm a TM-62 anti-tank mine:

https://x.com/girkingirkin/status/1846237138293063977?s=46

Video of RU BTR running up on two Ukrainian tanks: https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1846538857208066553

and another view of the lopsided tank armor “battle”:

https://x.com/nevedimka123/status/1846528821195104653

Video of Russian snipers training in the open eating a GMLRS cluster bomb:

https://x.com/giK1893/status/1846532443127390673

Fake video of Baba Yaga carrying a dragon’s tooth:

https://x.com/slavauk30722777/status/1846467566992347459?s=46

Fake video of Baba Yaga carrying F-16:

https://x.com/alexbondodua/status/1846464317480226899?s=46

15 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, Russia suspending production of its Su-57 stealth fighter, Ukraine’s new Stick M12 loitering drone, the AFU’s recruitment strategies, and more!

14 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the fake reporting on the F-16, Russians killing POWs, Ukrainians fighting to the death, North Koreans in Ukraine, and more!

9 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss more on Russia’s Su-70 fake robot plane, Bob Woodward’s new book and the tactical nuclear threat to Ukraine, Russian lack of a culture of innovation, a Russian interrupted on the loo by an FPV drone, and more!

8 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Viktor Bout, FEMA, social media morons and Russian disinformation, Japan and nukes, the Mirage 2000, the Starokostiantyniv air base attack, Igor Girkin, and more!

7 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the downing of Russia’s Su-70 robot jet, trading land for dead Russians, Russian infantry tactics, and getting an FPV drone in the bum.

4 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss targeted killings, the reasons for the loss of Vuhledar, Russian materiel shortage, 4 million drones, and more!

3 October—Alexandra Chinchilla

Dr. Alex Chinchilla is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service. She is an expert in security cooperation, irregular warfare, and Ukraine. In this episode, we discuss military reform, corruption, Ukraine’s prospect for victory, and more!

1 October—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the loss of Vuhledar, MRAPs, urban warfare, Russian conscription, sugar poisoning, and more!

30 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Hassan Nasrallah’s retirement, Kyrylo Budanov’s possible actual retirement, worthless T-90s, worthless Putin, and more!  

27 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss how the Russians attack, dug-in troops versus FPV drones, Wildberries, “Pick Your Trump,” a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive, a dumb Russian tempts fate, and more!

26 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Zelensky’s victory plan, Russian glide bombs, Javelins, dead Russians, drones launched from other drones, hydrogen-fuel cell drones, and more!

25 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Zelensky at the United Nations, the possibility of Ukrainians attacking Russian nuclear power plants, Starlink terminals on Shaheds, a Russian Drone factory in China, Petr Pavel, and more!

24 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Zelensky’s visit to America, innovation in warfare, clueless generals, the Winter War, conventional nuclear-level explosions, and more!

23 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss troubles on the front, robot dogs, artillery, the one Russian aircraft carrier, Turkey, and Russian nuclear weapons.

20 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss how the West loves Russian oil, the Telsa Cybertruck in combat, Wildberries, the German Gepard versus a tank, and air pollution in Kyiv.  

18 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss exploding pagers, Ukraine’s massive attack on a Russian ammo depot, Zelensky’s “Victory Plan,” and more!

17 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss Ukraine’s operations abroad and the latest casualty numbers on both sides, and we bash Europe’s military spending in response to a war in Europe.

16 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt, Shahed drones, a Ukrainian 200 mph drone, Romania, and more!

13 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss worthless sanctions, Putin threatening WW3, cluster bombs, HIMARS, ATACMS, critical minerals, and more!

12 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the long-expected Russian counterattack in Kursk, the Storm Shadow cruise missile, the insignificance of England’s military, and more!

11 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss the presidential debate, ATACMS missiles, drones with RPGs, Ecuadorian drug cartels using FPV drones, and more!

10 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss how the US Air Force does not understand the drone war in Ukraine, Iran giving missiles to Russia, the need for Ukraine to attack Russian civilian airports, the “Oral” Mountains, and more!

9 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces colonel. In this episode, we discuss the Russian drones in Latvia and Romania, the slowing of Russia’s Pokrovsk offensive, the Ramstein Contact Group, Ukrainian high-altitude drones, tanks, and more!

5 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

In this episode, we discuss idiot podcasters, the Dead Russian Fallacy, the shortage of Russian tanks, Ukrainian propaganda, and more!

4 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces colonel. In this episode, we discuss the JASSM cruise missile, Chinese golf carts, Kursk, robots, NVIDIA, and why IFVs are better than tanks.

3 September—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces colonel. In this episode, we discuss the corrupt US military industry, how to smuggle a billionaire out of a country, flame-throwing drones, and more!

30 August—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces colonel, and Tony Tingle, PhD, is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel. In this episode, we discuss Javelin missiles, the F-16 crash, Russians in Pokrovsk, the problem with military academia, and more. 

29 August—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel. In this episode, we discuss the loss of the Ukrainian F-16, the Abrams tank, and how to stay alive when being chased by an FPV drone.

28 August—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel. In this episode, we discuss Ukraine’s unrelenting strategic attacks, the “average Russian” contentment with life, and more!

27 August—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel. In this episode, we discuss Ukraine's new ballistic missile, the Russian missile and drone attack, invading Belgorod, why the Russians are so stupid, and more.

26 August—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel. In this episode, we discuss Kursk, the problem with Russian artillery, and Belarus massing troops on the Ukrainian border.

22 August—Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel. In this episode, we discuss the expansion of the Russia Invasion, Ukraine striking strategic targets, Fiber-optic drones, the US military-industrial problem, and more.

21 August —Eric Lyon and Tony Tingle

Eric Lyon is a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel. In this episode, we discuss Kursk, Russia's equipment and manpower issues, artillery's drone problem, and more.

Introduction to the Podcast