https://youtube.com/channel/UC9h8BDcXwkhZtnqoQJ7PggA Videos about WAR. Does what it says on the tin, doesn't it? Official Store: https://go.fronts.co/warfronts-store TV & Film Podsync generator (support us at https://github.com/mxpv/podsync) en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:25 +0000 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:54:14 +0000 https://yt3.ggpht.com/HiVVX89dIyX6_gWXcS1Gj0M08JBwcz9aUE88WA6hsVyiVOQ-tlWCqL1bQ1EgSknW-ptiWkZu=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj https://youtube.com/channel/UC9h8BDcXwkhZtnqoQJ7PggA WarFronts WarFronts no gPdHfQSP1J4 https://youtube.com/watch?v=gPdHfQSP1J4 Despite mounting economic strain, battlefield setbacks near Lyman, and growing pressure from allies including India and China, Putin remains committed to his Ukraine invasion. However, upcoming State Duma elections and US-brokered diplomatic efforts hint that negotiations may finally be possible, even as Russia continues its relentless assault on Ukrainian infrastructure. 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Russian payments for weapons and troops have supercharged the economy, Pyongyang is transforming with new housing and electric taxis, and China is competing for Kim's favour. With American military exercises cancelled and sanctions monitoring defunct, Kim enjoys unprecedented freedom to expand his military arsenal. 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Poor training, brutal tactics, and corrupt commanders drive troops to flee. Those caught face torture or execution in secret detention sites. Meanwhile, Ukraine's drone superiority means Russian soldiers survive just thirty minutes once spotted. Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWP5hCZDeks https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lbDtyn6V_II https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/07/11/many-russian-soldiers-would-rather-do-time-than-die-at-the-front-but-the-military-is-increasingly-hauling-them-back-to-the-war-anyway https://novayagazeta.eu/en/articles/2025/09/23/un-report-finds-that-over-50000-russian-soldiers-have-deserted-since-2022-en-news https://frontelligence.substack.com/p/silent-exodus-rising-desertions-in https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/from-civilian-to-cannon-fodder-in-10-days-what-is-russias-military-training-15323 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/30/we-have-our-own-gestapo-a-russian-military-deserter-recalls-his-time-inside-a-secret-jail-for-defectors-a88916 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/06/05/russians-turn-crowdfunding-ill-equipped-soldiers-ukraine/ https://news.yahoo.com/likely-russia-10-years-rebuild-155157500.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-15/cia-says-ai-drones-give-russian-troops-only-30-minutes-to-live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rvdEw_Cd1M https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraines-bober-drones-hit-russias-pantsir-s1-radars-and-su-30-in-crimea-strike-video-9527 https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/9/10/how-ukraines-deepest-attack-in-russia-on-arctic-gas-signals-new-reach https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-just-claimed-captured-another-city-eastern-ukraine-sa-071526 https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-1-2026 https://x.com/clement_molin/status/2097964403580600583 https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/09/europe/ukraine-russia-latest-fortress-belt-intl https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ukrainian-forces-small-russian-infiltration-131256065.html https://meduza.io/feature/2026/04/13/vy-vse-millionery-vy-vse-trupy https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73954 https://verstka.media/inside-the-execution-practices-of-the-russian-army https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-war-deserters-odyssey-black-sea/33831096.html https://www.dw.com/en/russian-deserters-struggle-to-win-asylum-in-germany-putin-war-in-ukraine-invasion/a-78020377 https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/11/13/to-force-deserters-back-to-war-russia-s-military-is-torturing-their-families Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:24 +0000 WarFronts Russia’s Military Morale Problem is Only Getting Worse. 19:48 no 3 eqVPpttv3HY https://youtube.com/watch?v=eqVPpttv3HY Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched a devastating offensive, seizing the entire western coastline and capturing the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Saudi-backed forces collapsed amid coalition infighting and betrayal by resurgent separatists. With control over ten percent of global maritime trade routes, the Houthis now hold unprecedented leverage over international shipping. 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From Romania to Germany, these incursions tested alliance defences and revealed dangerous gaps in coordination. Now Europe races to build integrated detection systems while American commitment to collective security looks increasingly uncertain. 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With over 500 fighters killed and oil prices nearing $100 per barrel, both sides believe this battle could decide Yemen's future. 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A surprising rebel alliance now unites former enemies—including the TPLF, Fano, and Oromo Liberation Army—against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. With Sudan and Eritrea backing opposing sides, two of Africa's deadliest wars threaten to merge catastrophically. 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Now a US-brokered reunification deal promises elections, but analysts warn it actually positions warlord Khalifa Haftar to seize control of a unified state. Despite documented human rights abuses, Haftar appears to have secured backing from Washington, Moscow, and Ankara. Stay ahead of global conflicts with WarFronts Weekly. Get sharp, no-nonsense military analysis straight to your inbox. Subscribe: https://fronts.co/warfronts-weekly Get full conflict briefings, and members-only analysis at fronts.co https://fronts.co Join the community and discuss current flashpoints in real time: https://www.reddit.com/r/frontsco Love the content? 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Now it's Falling Apart. 16:41 no 9 W311iOKTToY https://youtube.com/watch?v=W311iOKTToY Iran's economy is collapsing under war, sanctions, soaring inflation, currency turmoil, fuel shortages, and industrial damage. Explore how Iranians are coping, why protests threaten Tehran, and whether pressure will work. Stay ahead of global conflicts with WarFronts Weekly. Get sharp, no-nonsense military analysis straight to your inbox. Subscribe: https://fronts.co/warfronts-weekly Get full conflict briefings, and members-only analysis at fronts.co https://fronts.co Join the community and discuss current flashpoints in real time: https://www.reddit.com/r/frontsco Love the content? 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Here’s What You Need to Know. 16:55 no 12 T72U1CQ9Vs8 https://youtube.com/watch?v=T72U1CQ9Vs8 Somali piracy is back—and this time, the stakes are higher. Discover how instability, weakened security, al-Shabab, the Houthis, and Iran’s war are reshaping the threat. Stay ahead of global conflicts with WarFronts Weekly. Get sharp, no-nonsense military analysis straight to your inbox. Subscribe: https://fronts.co/warfronts-weekly Get full conflict briefings, and members-only analysis at fronts.co https://fronts.co Join the community and discuss current flashpoints in real time: https://www.reddit.com/r/frontsco Love the content? 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