LASD shot LAPD with rubber bullets and tear gas during the No Kings protest, an incident highlighted by frantic radio calls revealing a chaotic scene of friendly fire. The initial radio transmission from an LAPD officer urged LASD deputies to cease crossfire, warning of “blue on blue” incidents.
Despite this warning, or perhaps due to a failure in communication, approximately 20 minutes later, another LAPD officer radioed for assistance in dispersing a crowd, simultaneously reporting that they were receiving less-lethal munitions from LASD.
Further radio calls underscored the continuing issue, with officers reporting they were being shot at by LASD deputies while simultaneously facing attacks from protesters throwing rocks and bottles.… Continue reading
Released audio from Ukraine’s HUR suggests a Russian commander ordered his troops to fire on a neighboring unit for failing to follow orders, highlighting internal conflict within the Russian military. While the authenticity of the audio remains unverified, this incident is one of several reported instances of “friendly fire” among Russian forces. These incidents, coupled with intercepted calls revealing some Russians celebrating drone attacks on Moscow, underscore internal divisions and the human cost of the war. The scale of these internal conflicts, however, remains largely unknown.
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A Russian court sentenced Captain Igor Pashkov, an air defense officer, to nearly three years imprisonment for the October 2023 downing of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea. Pashkov mistakenly identified the helicopter as a Ukrainian drone, resulting in the deaths of three crew members. He confessed to the error, which involved misinterpreting reports of a low-flying target despite subsequent clarification that it was a friendly helicopter. The fatal missile was launched from a Tor-M2DT system.
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A Russian drone mistakenly attacked a North Korean-made surface-to-air missile (SAM) system in Russian service, initially misidentified as a Western radar system. The incident, which occurred in Kursk Oblast, was captured on video and publicized through Russian military channels. The North Korean SAM system, a known analog of Russia’s Tor system, was first seen publicly in 2020. This friendly fire incident highlights the increasing use of North Korean military equipment by Russia in the ongoing conflict.
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A U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down a Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea on December 22nd. Both pilots ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred during ongoing military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking the first friendly fire incident resulting in the downing of a crewed U.S. aircraft in the conflict. An investigation into the cause of the shootdown is underway.
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Two U.S. Navy pilots were rescued after their F/A-18 Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg, a guided-missile cruiser, during a U.S. airstrike against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The incident, resulting in minor injuries to one pilot, highlights the escalating dangers in the region, where the Houthis have intensified attacks on shipping, prompting increased U.S. military presence and actions. The shootdown occurred amidst heightened tensions following recent Houthi attacks and increased U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen. This incident marks a significant escalation of the conflict.
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On December 14th, Ukraine’s HUR reported a “friendly fire” incident in Kursk Oblast, where North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia killed eight Russian Chechen soldiers due to a language barrier. This incident, along with an estimated 200 total deaths among combined North Korean and Russian units, highlights communication challenges stemming from the deployment of North Korean troops. Prior warnings of over 10,000 North Korean troops massing in the region, and the implementation of Russian military protocols to manage this deployment, underscore the increasing involvement of North Korean forces in the conflict. The incident represents one of the first reported direct clashes between North Korean and Ukrainian forces.
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Eight Russian troops reportedly perished in what Ukraine alleges was a case of North Korean “friendly fire.” This claim, however bizarre it might initially sound, opens a Pandora’s Box of potential implications and raises numerous questions about the current geopolitical landscape. The sheer audacity of the situation immediately grabs your attention, prompting speculation about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the potential motivations behind the claims.
The incident paints a picture of significant operational challenges. If true, the inability of North Korean forces to distinguish between Russian and Ukrainian soldiers speaks volumes about either a lack of adequate training, intelligence failures, or perhaps even a deliberate act of aggression masked as an accident.… Continue reading
A captured Russian soldier reports that North Korean troops deployed to assist Russia in combat against Ukraine have put their own units at risk by failing to properly aim their guns, potentially killing two Russian soldiers during an assault. Approximately 8,000 North Koreans are reportedly stationed in Russia’s Kursk region where Ukraine has recently made territorial gains. The decision to bring in North Korean forces is seen by some analysts not as a strategy for winning the war, but as a method for addressing domestic political issues and influencing international perceptions. In return for North Korean assistance, Russia is providing food, money, and space technology, with reports indicating North Korean soldiers are receiving $2,000 per month. It is also reported that Russia intends to place North Korean troops in units with local ethnic minorities in an effort to conceal their presence.
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As I read about the tragic incident in which five Israeli soldiers were killed by tank fire in Jabalia, my heart sank. The fact that these soldiers lost their lives due to friendly fire is both heartbreaking and infuriating. The lack of precision and coordination that led to this incident is a glaring example of the chaos and devastation that is plaguing Gaza.
It is disheartening to see the manipulation and misrepresentation of this incident in the media, with some headlines implying that Palestinians were somehow responsible for these deaths. The reality is that this was a grave mistake caused by a lack of proper intelligence and communication on the part of the Israeli Defense Forces.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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