Hamas operatives have reportedly been undergoing training in Turkey, participating in sessions on small arms, tactics, and drone operations at public facilities, with some even obtaining official drone licenses. The aim is to prepare them for potential attacks in Lebanon, Jordan, and the West Bank during future conflicts with Israel. This follows previous revelations of an Iranian-sponsored money-laundering network run by Hamas in Turkey, which has been utilizing the country’s financial institutions to transfer vast sums of money connected to senior members of the Iranian regime.
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As a measure to bolster its defenses against potential threats, Lithuania is implementing a program to teach its citizens, including over 22,000 schoolchildren, drone operation and construction skills. This initiative, a joint effort by the defense and education ministries, will involve various age groups, with younger students building and piloting simple drones, and older students designing and manufacturing drone components. The government plans to invest €3.3m in specialized equipment, including indoor and outdoor drones and training systems, while the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union and the non-formal education agency will conduct the training. This initiative is part of Lithuania’s broader efforts to enhance its civil resistance capabilities, particularly in light of its border with Russia and Belarus and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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The Danish army plans to send several unarmed soldier teams to Ukraine for training courses, lasting one to two weeks, possibly starting this summer. These courses, initiated by the army chief, Generalmajor Peter Boysen, following his visits to Ukraine, will focus on learning Ukrainian combat techniques, particularly drone warfare. The training is intended to enhance the Danish military’s capabilities in response to the evolving conflict. This initiative, while criticized by the Russian embassy as escalating the conflict, is viewed by the Danish military as a crucial opportunity to learn from Ukraine’s frontline experience.
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John Q. Hosedrinker