Catch up with summaries from an average of 50 new geopolitical events daily. Subscribe to better understand geopolitical risks.
Cedric: Welcome to the Geopolitical
Report Daily for December 27, 2024.
Complete reports with casualty
information, interactive web maps, and
our IntelHub dashboard are available with
a Geopolitical Report Pro subscription.
We mapped 41 incidents on
Thursday, so let's get started.
Terrorism Events
"Bangladesh
On Thursday, police arrested a wanted
terrorist Md Liton Hawladar, alias
âKiller Litonâ, during an operation
in the Baroikhali area of Bandar."
"India
On Wednesday, security forces recovered
and defused a suspected Maoist IED
weighing 5 kg during a combing operation
near the villages of Marangponga
and Dalaigara in West Singhbhum."
"Nigeria
Between Tuesday and Wednesday, Boko
Haram terrorists killed scores of
ISWAP militants during attacks on
their camps Toumbun Gini, Mangari,
Toumbun Saje, and Metele, Borno State.
The Boko Haram terrorists also destroyed
the camps and seized 20 motorcycles."
"Nigeria
On Wednesday, suspected Boko Haram
drones targeted a Nigerian military
base in Buni Gari in Yobe State.
Nigerian forces shot
down the three drones."
"Pakistan
Security officials in Sindh, Pakistan,
have confirmed that two police officers
were killed in a gun attack by unknown
assailants in the Shikarpur area.
The officers were dining at a
restaurant when they were attacked.
No individual or group has claimed
responsibility for the attack."
"Syria
A group of unknown gunmen attacked
positions of the Military Operations
Administration, targeting a
checkpoint on Hama-Masyaf highway
and a checkpoint near Masyaf.
The attacks resulted in one security
member dead and another injured."
"Syria
The Internal Security Forces in
the Autonomous Administration of
North and East Syria have announced
the arrest of 4 members of ISIS.
The Anti-Terror Units and the Public
Security Bureau coordinated the arrests
with the International Coalition.
The members had infiltrated from the
areas west of the Euphrates to the
town of al-Jeneina west of Deir Ezzor."
Military Conflict Events
"Gaza Strip
An IDF reservist was killed during
fighting in the central Gaza Strip.
The circumstances of his death are
under investigation by the IDF."
"Gaza Strip
Following reports of five people
being killed near Nuseirat's
Al-Awda hospital, the IDF confirms
it struck a vehicle containing
an Islamic Jihad terrorist cell.
The military claims to have taken
precautions to avoid civilian casualties.
Palestinian media initially reported that
the victims were journalists using a media
van to report from the hospital and camp."
"Iraq
On Wednesday, Iraq conducted airstrikes
on a suspected ISIS hideout in the Shay
Valley area of Salahaddin Province.
The airstrike destroyed the
stronghold and killed an
unspecified number of terrorists."
"Myanmar
On Sunday, an insurgent rocket attack
on the village of Doe Pin in Shwegyin
Township injured two civilians."
"Myanmar
On Wednesday, a junta airstrike on
the village of Za Yat Gyi, about
eight miles east of Taungtha Township,
wounded two women and damaged a school."
"Myanmar
On Wednesday, junta forces launched
counter-attacks on insurgents in
Launglon Township, forcing thousands
of people to flee the area.
The regime launched a coordinated
ground, naval, and air assault on the
pagoda hilltop base of Hpa Yar Kone,
located approximately 38 miles south of
Dawei in the village of Kyauk Ni Maw.
The strategic location of Kyauk Ni Maw
has frequently been the site of clashes
between resistance forces and the
military junta due to the area's elevated
position and tactical significance.
The latest round of fighting began
on Monday, with resistance groups
in the region reporting that the
junta rapidly deployed reinforcements
to the area using naval vessels."
"Nigeria
A Nigerian airstrike killed 10
civilians and injured many others in
the Salame Local Government Area (LGA).
Nigerian authorities stated the
airstrike was not deliberate but a
mistake during air operations against
Lakurawa terrorists in the area."
"Russia
The Ukrainian Air Force
conducted a precision strike on a
ballistic missile fuel production
plant in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky,
Russia's Rostov region.
The strike was aimed at degrading
Russia's military capabilities used in
attacks against Ukrainian civilians."
"Somalia
Al-Shabab confirmed the death of one
of its top commanders, Mohamed Mire,
in a drone strike near Kunyo Barrow
in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region.
The strike was blamed on the United
States, but there has been no
official response from the U.S.
Africa Command.
The operation was well-planned
and conducted in coordination with
international partners, according to
Somalia's Ministry of Information.
Mire was traveling from Jilib to
Kunyo Barrow when he was targeted.
He held multiple positions within
al-Shabab and was designated
a global terrorist by U.S.
officials in October 2022."
"Syria
Twelve members of Turkish-backed factions
were killed, and three members of SDF
were injured during an infiltration
attempt by the factions on the
frontline of Teshrin Dam in Aleppo."
"Taiwan
Taiwan tracked five Chinese naval
vessels around its country between 6 a.m.
on Wednesday and 6 a.m.
on Thursday."
"Ukraine
The Russian military shelled Nikopol
twice with heavy artillery, damaging
two shops and three high-rise buildings.
Power lines were also damaged.
There were no deaths
or injuries reported."
"Ukraine
Ukrainian forces claimed to have killed
1,540 Russian soldiers over the past day.
Over 215 pieces of military equipment
were destroyed in the fighting."
"Ukraine
Russian forces have attacked Nikopol with
a kamikaze drone, injuring six people.
The injured individuals
have been hospitalized, with
some in grave condition."
"Ukraine
Drones attacked the Baltimor
military airfield in Voronezh,
Russia, causing damage.
The attack targeted the airfield,
and some drones were shot down.
Debris from the drones caused a fire in
a private garage and hit the roof of a
residential building in Novogremyachye.
No casualties were reported, and
the airfield was not damaged."
"Ukraine
The Russian army used a Molniya drone
to strike Kharkiv, damaging a house.
The attack resulted in damage to the
glazing of an apartment building and
a car, but there were no casualties."
"Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone hit the Russian
ship Fedor Uryupin, causing
damage but not sinking the vessel.
The attack occurred near the village
of Chornomorske on December 23.
The ship, seized from Ukraine in
2014, is owned by the Ukrainian
state-run company Chornomornaftogaz."
"Ukraine
Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully
shot down 20 Russian drones and diverted
11 others from their intended course.
Air defense units, electronic
warfare teams, and mobile fire
groups repelled the attack.
The interceptions occurred in
the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv,
and Dnipropetrovsk regions, with
no damage caused on the ground."
"Ukraine
Three people were injured in the
Kherson region due to Russian shelling.
An elderly couple in the Dniprovsky
district of Kherson and a
42-year-old man in the village of
Komyshany were among the victims.
The couple sustained blast trauma and
shrapnel wounds, while the man suffered
an explosive injury and contusion."
"Ukraine
Russian troops fired 20 times at
the border areas and settlements
of the Sumy region, with a
total of 95 explosions recorded.
The Yunakivka, Krasnopilia,
Velyko Pysarivka, Novoslobidka,
Hlukhivska, Esman, Shalyhine, Sveska,
Seredyno-Budsk communities were shelled.
The Russians used mortars, artillery,
and an FPV drone in their attacks."
"Ukraine
Russian troops attacked the village
of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region,
resulting in casualties and injuries
among the civilian population.
The attack was carried out with guided
aerial bombs, damaging a farm building
and causing the death of one civilian.
Another neighboring community,
Zolochivska, was also attacked,
resulting in one injury.
Several private households were
damaged, and some residents
experienced acute stress reactions."
"Ukraine
A 59-year-old man was killed in Russia's
shelling of the village of Uhroidy,
Krasnopillia community, Sumy district.
The artillery shelling caused
a fire in a private house,
resulting in the man's death.
Russian forces shelled the
border communities of the Sumy
region using various weapons."
"West Bank
The IDF has completed a two-day
counterterrorism operation in
Tulkarem, West Bank, resulting in the
deaths of seven Palestinian gunmen.
Prominent members of a local terror
network were among those killed.
The IDF used drone strikes and engaged
in clashes with the operatives.
Additionally, troops destroyed
explosive devices, confiscated weapons,
and apprehended multiple suspects."
"Yemen
The Israeli Air Force attacked Houthi
targets in Yemen, aiming to dismantle the
Iranian-backed terrorist organization.
The attacks targeted various
infrastructure locations used by the
Houthi regime for military activities
in Sana'a and along the coast."
Civil Unrest Events
"Georgia
On Wednesday, thousands of protesters,
including Armenians, Azerbaijanis,
and other national minorities
living in Georgia, marched on the
main street in Tbilisi in what was
called the ""Unity March."" The
demonstrators called for political
change ahead of next week's elections."
"Russia
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB)
has announced that it foiled several
assassination plots by Ukrainian
intelligence services in Moscow.
The plots involved using bombs
disguised as power banks or document
folders to kill high-ranking
Russian officers and their families.
The FSB stated that four Russian
citizens involved in the preparation
of these attacks have been detained.
The FSB also revealed that the
Ukrainian intelligence services
had recruited these individuals.
The exact date of th"
"Syria
A protester was killed and five others
injured in Homs City during protests.
The General Security Forces shot
them while they were chanting
sectarian chants and condemning
an assault on a shrine in Aleppo.
As a result, a curfew was
imposed in the city, and military
reinforcements were brought in to
cordon off certain neighborhoods."
"Tunisia
Scores of Tunisians demonstrated
in the capital Tunis to demand the
release of political prisoners.
The protest was organized by
the National Salvation Front, a
coalition of five Tunisian parties
opposing President Kais Saied.
Over 50 people, including politicians,
are still imprisoned on accusations
of conspiring against the state."
Political Conflict Events
"China
China abruptly removed two military
lawmakers from Parliament without
explanation as a purge of key personnel
in the upper ranks of the nation's
defense establishment continues.
The country's top legislative body,
the National People's Congress Standing
Committee, revoked the membership of Mr.
You Haitao and Vice-Admiral Li Pengcheng
during a meeting on December 25.
Mr.
You had previously served as a
deputy commander of the People's
Liberation Army Ground Force."
"Finland
Finnish authorities have taken
control of an oil tanker suspected
of causing an outage on an undersea
power cable and three internet lines
connecting Finland and Estonia.
The ship, Eagle S, was boarded
by the Finnish coastguard,
and its cargo was seized.
The vessel is believed to belong
to Russia's shadow fleet of
tankers evading sanctions."
Accident Events
"Peru
Peru's government has declared an
environmental emergency in a coastal
area where state oil firm Petroperu
spilled crude oil into the Pacific Ocean.
The spill has affected 10,000 square
meters of seawater and at least seven
beaches, as well as local wildlife.
The 90-day emergency aims to manage
the area sustainably and carry out
recovery and remediation works.
Petroperu claims to have deployed
clean-up brigades and is monitoring
the area for any further issues.
The spill has caused damage to
coastal plants and animals and
has halted fishing activities."
"Syria
Four civilians were killed in a car
explosion caused by a landmine in
Al-Rasafa Desert, southeast of Al-Raqqa.
The incident occurred within areas under
the Military Operations Administration."
Other Events
"Iraq
On Thursday, the Iraqi Supreme
Judicial Council announced its
court sentenced an ISIS terrorist
to death in Saladin Province.
The terrorist was found guilty of
kidnapping and killing a citizen
in the district of Tikrit in 2014."
Thanks for joining us for the December
27, 2024 Geopolitical Report Daily.
As a reminder, complete reports with
casualty information, interactive
web maps, and our IntelHub dashboard
are available with a Geopolitical
Report Pro subscription, which you
can try with a seven-day-free-trial
at www.geopolitical.report.
Don't forget to tune in again
tomorrow for the most recent
events from around the world.