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Cedric: Welcome to the Geopolitical
Report Daily for March 9, 2025.
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Saturday, we collected 55 events,
including Poland planning to start
military training for all men and ongoing
fighting in Syria, so let's get started.
"Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
announced that a plan was being developed
to require all males in Poland to undergo
military training in the event of war.
Tusk also said that women may
undergo military training.
Poland plans to spend 4.7%
of its economic output on
defense this year, the highest
proportion in the NATO alliance."
"Germany
The foreign ministers of France, Germany,
Italy, and Britain have expressed
support for an Arab-backed plan to
rebuild Gaza, which costs $53 billion
and aims to improve living conditions
for Palestinians without displacing them.
The plan, adopted by Arab leaders,
differs from a proposal by US
President Donald Trump, which would
relocate the Palestinian population."
"Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei has rejected a US offer
to negotiate a nuclear deal, citing
pressure from a ""bullying country"".
This comes after US President
Donald Trump suggested that Iran
could be handled either through
military action or by making a deal
to prevent its nuclear program."
"Pakistan
The United States has issued a travel
advisory for Pakistan, warning its
citizens to reconsider visiting due
to terrorism and armed conflict.
The advisory highlights the risk
of attacks on various locations,
including transportation hubs,
markets, and government facilities.
The security environment in Pakistan is
described as fluid and unpredictable,
with varying levels of security resources
and infrastructure across the country."
"Turkey
Turkey's defense minister demanded
that the PKK terrorist group and all
groups allied with it disarm and disband
""immediately"" in northern Iraq and
Syria, following a historic call by the
Kurdish militant group's jailed founder,
Abdullah Ocalan, to dissolve and disarm.
The Turkish government unequivocally
stated its demand for the disarmament of
all PKK fighters, including those embedded
within the US-supported Syrian Democratic
Forces, which Ankara views as an extension
of the PKK terrorist organization."
"Bangladesh
At least 36 members of the
outlawed Hizb-ut Tahrir group
have been arrested since Friday.
The arrests follow a banned rally outside
the Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka,
where police are analyzing video footage
to identify and apprehend more members.
Several cases have been filed under
anti-terrorism laws against the group."
"Colombia
On Friday, Revolutionary Armed Forces of
Colombia (FARC) insurgents captured 29
soldiers and police during a gun battle
in the Cauca region of southwest Colombia.
Colombian officials stated that the
insurgents and members of the public
confronted and overwhelmed security
services that were trying to reestablish
state control in two municipalities."
"India
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad
(ATS) forces arrested a wanted Hizbul
Mujahideen (HM) terrorist during an
operation in Moradabad on Friday.
The individual had been on the
run for the last 18 years."
"India
The Manipur Police arrested
Chongtham Sanatomba Meitei, an
active member of the Kangleipak
Communist Party (KCP-Taibanganba).
Security forces conducted search
operations, set up 109 checkpoints,
and escorted vehicles through sensitive
stretches to maintain law and order."
"India
A Border Security Force (BSF) team in West
Bengal's Darjeeling district was attacked
by a group of 15-20 Bangladeshi smugglers
and Indian miscreants on Saturday.
The smugglers used sharp-edged
weapons and stones, prompting
the BSF to fire stun grenades.
One BSF jawan sustained serious
injuries and fired his INSAS
rifle to disperse the attackers.
The injured jawan is stable
after receiving first aid.
Two cattle and sharp-edged weapons
were seized during a search operation."
"Nigeria
In Kaduna State, gunmen suspected
to be kidnappers have abducted
seven persons, including women and
children, from Anchuna village.
The attack occurred on Wednesday
night, and the kidnappers have made
no contact regarding a ransom demand."
"Nigeria
On Wednesday, a rival bandit group
ambushed and killed a notorious
bandit leader named Shekau and
several of his fighters around the
Narewo River bank in the Kachia Local
Government Area of Kaduna State.
The rival group leader conducted
the ambush in retaliation for a
previous assault by Shekau, who had
reportedly seized his weapons and
killed several of his fighters."
"Pakistan
On Friday, a roadside IED blast
targeted a security forces vehicle
in Mulla Said, Salarzai, Bajaur
district, killing two security
officials and wounding two others.
A search for those responsible
for the attack was underway.
No group claimed
responsibility for the attack."
"Pakistan
On Saturday, counter-terrorism
forces arrested ten terrorists during
operations across Punjab province.
The operations occurred in
Rawalpindi, Toba Tek Singh, Khushab,
Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan,
Rajanpur, Bhakkar, and Jhelum.
Troops recovered explosives,
an IED, a detonator, and 35
feet of safety fuse wire."
"Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
captured an ISIS leader, Salah
Mohammed Abdullah, during a mission
in eastern Deir Ezzor on March 6.
The operation also resulted in the seizure
of various weapons and ammunition."
"Syria
A violent attack occurred in A-Tarimsa
Village, Hama countryside, where
gunmen from the Al-Shadhan Family
targeted the Abbas Family, resulting
in six deaths and three injuries.
The motivation behind the attack appears
to be a dispute over accusations of
being affiliated with the former regime."
"Ukraine
Eight individuals have been charged
by Ukrainian law enforcement for
carrying out arson attacks on railway
infrastructure, vehicles, and a village
council building on behalf of Russia.
The suspects operated in various
regions of Ukraine, targeting
critical infrastructure.
Charges include sabotage, attempted
sabotage, and intentional destruction
of property by arson, among others."
"Gaza Strip
An Israeli Air Force drone carried
out an airstrike in the southern
Gaza Strip after detecting a drone
flying from Israel into the area.
According to Palestinian media, two
people were killed in the strike,
which is believed to be part of
recent attempts to smuggle contraband
into the Gaza Strip using drones
loaded with weapons or drugs."
"Lebanon
An Israeli drone struck a car in southern
Lebanon, reportedly causing casualties.
The incident occurred between the towns
of Khirbet Selm and al-Jumayjimah, but
there has been no immediate comment
from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)."
"Lebanon
The Israeli military (IDF) carried out
airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting
Hezbollah military sites that allegedly
stored weapons and rocket launchers.
The IDF stated that the sites
posed a threat to Israel and
violated the ceasefire agreement
between Israel and Lebanon."
"Myanmar
A Myanmar military airstrike on
March 5 struck a monastery in Kyauk
Kwin village, killing a 63-year-old
abbot and injuring two other monks.
The attack occurred around 4:00
pm and damaged the monastery,
with the victims being taken to
Hpa-An hospital for treatment."
"North Korea
North Korea has reportedly produced
a nuclear-powered submarine that
may carry up to 10 missiles.
On Saturday, North Korea's state
media released images of Kim Jong
Un next to a vessel it said could
carry strategic guided missile."
"Pakistan
The Pakistani military has announced
the killing of three Tehreek-e-Taliban
Pakistan (TTP) members in a security
forces operation in the Tank
district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The military seized a significant
amount of weapons and ammunition
during the operation, which took
place near the Afghanistan border."
"Russia
On March 8, the Kyryshynaftaorgsintez
oil refinery in Russia's
Leningrad region was attacked.
The refinery, one of the largest in
Russia, has a refining capacity of 20.1
million tons of oil per year and
produces various petroleum products.
It is located over 800 kilometers
from the Ukrainian border."
"Somalia
Ethiopian warplanes conducted precision
airstrikes on Friday against Al-Shabaab
bases in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region
north of Mogadishu, according to Somali
Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur.
The operation, involving missile strikes,
targeted key positions held by the group
and was carried out with full coordination
and approval from Somali authorities."
"Sudan
On Wednesday, clashes erupted in
Nyala between two groups of Rapid
Support Forces (RSF) soldiers.
The conflict began after RSF soldiers
allegedly robbed a merchant of 250,000
Sudanese pounds at a checkpoint.
When the merchant reported the theft
to another RSF checkpoint, tensions
escalated as this group confronted the
perpetrators to retrieve the stolen money.
The refusal to return the money led
to a standoff, during which a soldier
detonated a hand grenade, killing three
people instantly and injuring several
others, including a captain and his
brother, who later died from their wounds.
The following morning, clashes resumed,
resulting in further casualties.
In total, the incident left 16 people
dead or injured, including the merchant."
"Syria
In the past two days, more than
600 people, including 532 Alawite
civilians, have been killed by Syrian
security forces and their allies.
The violence, described as a ""massacre,""
erupted in the coastal regions of
Latakia and Tartus, with reports of
bodies strewn on the streets, homes
looted and set on fire, and residents
prevented from collecting the dead.
The International Committee of the
Red Cross has called for ""unimpeded
access"" to the affected areas to
provide medical aid and transport the"
"Syria
Clashes between Syrian security
forces and militants have resulted in
the deaths of 311 Alawite civilians
and 213 security personnel and
militants since Thursday night.
The militants are believed to be loyalists
of the former Bashar al-Assad regime."
"Syria
Turkish forces and their factions have
been involved in shelling various villages
in northern Syria, including Bairkhat
and Qazali, causing material damage.
There were also reports of a drone
attack by the SDF on a vehicle
carrying a member of the National
Army, resulting in the death of
one person and injuries to others.
Despite the shelling and attacks,
no casualties were reported in the
areas where civilians were present."
"Syria
The Israeli military (IDF) has conducted
several ""targeted raids"" in southern
Syria, capturing and destroying
various military equipment, including
rifles, ammunition, and rockets.
The IDF maintains a temporary and
defensive presence in the area, with plans
to remain deployed indefinitely, in line
with Prime Minister Netanyahu's demand for
the region's complete demilitarization."
"Syria
Turkish fighter jets conducted airstrikes
near the Teshreen dam in Kobane amidst
escalating tensions in the region.
Armed clashes broke out between
pro-Turkey and SDF forces, but
no casualties were reported.
Turkish forces have also fired
heavy artillery shells on the
Tishreen dam and Sarrin town."
"Taiwan
Taiwan tracked two Chinese military
aircraft, six naval vessels, and eight
balloons around its country between 6 a.m.
on Friday and Saturday.
None of the aircraft was reported to
have crossed the median line of the
Taiwan Strait and entered the countryâs
Air Defense Identification Zone."
"Ukraine
A 74-year-old man was killed in
the Antonivka suburb of Kherson
due to a Russian drone attack.
The incident occurred when
explosives were dropped from a
UAV, causing fatal injuries."
"Ukraine
On the night of March 7-8, Russian
forces attacked a civilian enterprise in
Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, with a drone.
The attack resulted in three
civilian deaths and seven injuries.
Rescue operations are ongoing
at the site of the attack."
"Ukraine
A 74-year-old citizen in Kherson,
Ukraine, was seriously injured by
explosives dropped from a Russian drone.
The man suffered a mine-blast injury
and traumatic amputation of his left
leg, requiring hospitalization."
"Ukraine
A 36-year-old man was injured in
the Zolochiv community, Kharkiv
region, after being hit by a drone.
The victim was hospitalized, and
law enforcement opened a criminal
investigation under Article 438
of the Criminal Code of Ukraine."
"Ukraine
Russian forces launched a massive
drone strike on Odesa, causing
damage and destruction to civilian
and energy infrastructure.
An industrial building and gas station
caught fire due to falling debris."
"Ukraine
Russia launched an attack on
Ukraine with multiple missiles
and 145 drones on March 7-8.
Ukraine's air defense forces downed 1
Iskander-K missile and 79 drones, with
54 decoy drones disappearing from radar."
"Ukraine
Ukrainian forces claimed to have
killed or wounded 1,000 Russian
soldiers over the past day.
Over 340 pieces of military equipment
were destroyed in the fighting."
"Ukraine
A Russian strike on Dobropillia,
Donetsk region, has resulted in at
least 11 fatalities and 30 injuries.
The attack damaged residential buildings,
administrative buildings, and vehicles
and caused fires in multiple locations.
Emergency crews are still working
at the scene, despite the continued
danger, and have managed to contain
and extinguish some of the fires."
"Ukraine
One person was killed and two
others injured in Russian shelling
in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
A house was also damaged in the attack."
"Ukraine
Russian Armed Forces shelled
Kostiantynivka, Donetsk
region, injuring eight people.
The victims suffered from blast
injuries, shrapnel wounds,
concussions, and lacerations.
A hospital, apartment buildings, and
other infrastructure were also damaged."
"Ukraine
Russian troops attacked the
Nikopol district and Synelnykivsky
district of the Dnipro region with
artillery and kamikaze drones.
The attacks damaged several buildings,
including an industrial enterprise,
infrastructure, and private homes.
Fortunately, there were no
reported fatalities or injuries."
"Ukraine
An elderly couple was injured in
Kherson due to artillery shelling
in the Dniprovsky district.
They are currently under medical
supervision with diagnosed
injuries, including explosive
and craniocerebral injuries,
contusions, and shrapnel wounds."
"Ukraine
Russian drones are attacking
Zaporizhzhia, with air defense
systems activated in the city.
Residents are advised to stay in
shelters until the alarm is dismissed.
A fire broke out on a private enterprise's
territory due to the drone attack."
"Greece
On Friday, clashes erupted for the
third consecutive day in Greece's two
largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki.
In Athens, protesters hurled gasoline
bombs and flares outside the parliament
during a censure motion debate.
The debate centered on the
government's handling of a deadly
rail disaster two years ago.
In response, the police fired
tear gas, stun grenades, and water
cannons at the violent protesters
moments after Prime Minister Kyriakos
Mitsotakis began speaking at the
end of the three-day debate."
"India
In Kangpokpi, Manipur, anti-free
movement groups clashed with central
security forces after the groups
attempted to block commuter traffic.
The security forces responded by firing
tear gas rounds at the unruly mob.
The situation remains volatile, with
heavy security deployment in the area."
"Israel
Protesters are rallying in cities
and junctions across Israel, calling
for a one-phase deal to release all
hostages held by terror groups in Gaza.
Demonstrations are taking place, with
protesters forming human chains and
holding up pictures of the hostages,
demanding their safe return."
"Netherlands
Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam
for the Feminist March, a successor to
the Women's March, to advocate for women's
rights on International Women's Day.
The march, which proceeded from the
Dam to the Museumplein, was part of a
series of events across the Netherlands,
including a monument design against
femicide in Rotterdam, a mobile
cinema in Groningen, and symbolic
protests in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Additionally, a demonstration was held in
Utrecht in support of student protests in
Serbia, which have been ongoing for months
against alleged government corruption."
"Poland
A group of protesters, including Law and
Justice (PiS) figures, blocked a bridge
on the Polish-German border to protest
against migrant transfers from Germany.
They claim the EU and Germany
are bringing ""culturally alien
migrants"" to Poland, associated
with increased crime and terror."
"Slovakia
Thousands of Slovaks flooded the streets
of Bratislava and other cities on Friday,
protesting Prime Minister Robert Fico's
populist and pro-Russian policies.
The demonstrations erupted after Fico
visited Moscow in late December, where he
met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Protesters accuse Fico of aligning
Slovakia too closely with Russia
and drifting away from Europe and
have demanded his resignation."
"Canada
A shooting occurred at a pub in
the Scarborough area of Toronto
on Friday night, leaving 12 people
injured, all of whom suffered
non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The victims, aged from their 20s to
mid-50s, were shot by three male suspects
who entered the pub and opened fire.
Police are investigating and have
set up a command post in the area,
with Progress Avenue closed between
Ellesmere Road and Highway 401.
Anyone with information
is urged to call 911."
"India
On Thursday, a roof collapsed in a
coal mine in the Sarni area of the
Betul district of Madhya Pradesh,
killing at least three miners."
"United Kingdom
A migrant has died, and another
is missing after attempting to
cross the English Channel to the
UK by small boat on Saturday.
This tragedy comes as a record number of
migrants have crossed the Channel, with
over 1,900 people arriving since last
Saturday, surpassing all previous records
for this point in the year since 2016."
"Kosovo
Kosovo Police found suspicious
items in an abandoned mill in
Banjska, north of Mitrovica.
Confiscated items include military
uniforms, hand grenades, shock
bombs, and long gun cartridges.
A case for unauthorized possession
of weapons has been initiated."
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