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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 10, 2024

Note: The data cut-off for this product was 12pm ET on November 10. ISW will cover subsequent reports in the November 11 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment. Ukrainian forces struck Russian ammunition warehouses in Bryansk Oblast during a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike against Russia on the night of November 9 and …

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Iran Update, November 10, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has destroyed the ability of Lebanese Hezbollah to conduct ground attacks into Israel, according to unspecified senior IDF officers.[1] The IDF has conducted clearing operations targeting Hezbollah capabilities and infrastructure across southern Lebanon to this end since October 1. These clearing operations have involved destroying …

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Will KDP-PUK tensions threaten Iraqi Kurdistan’s unity?

Analysis: While the long overdue elections reaffirmed Iraqi Kurdistan’s ruling duopoly, they also highlighted the persistent tensions between the KDP and PUK. Bafel Talabani paced the stage during a recent pre-election rally and railed against his rivals as the sun set over Dukan Lake. The crowd in front of him …

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