Paweł Wójcik 🦋🇵🇱🇪🇺
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Polish voice on terror, conflicts, crime networks, Islamic State, al-Qaeda.
Now, also following Islamic State's plans in Africa. Politics in the Sahel.
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Polish voice on terror, conflicts, crime networks, Islamic State, al-Qaeda.
Now, also following Islamic State's plans in Africa. Politics in the Sahel.
Writing for hire. DM.
@saladinaldronni on X/Twitter
https://ko-fi.com/saladinaldronni
Saudis pound Yemen, Houthis fire at Saudi, as Middle East war spreads
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Saudis pound Yemen, Houthis fire at Saudi, as Middle East war spreads
Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen and Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities, the Iran-backed movement said on Wednesday, after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach ...
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September 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Saudis pound Yemen, Houthis fire at Saudi, as Middle East war spreads
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US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
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September 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas
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A dire trend in the US Left is how rage over savage incompetence of Trump so often slides to fanboyism of any of his adversaries even if it is a group as tyrannically vicious as Houthis.
You don't exactly need the genius of Moltke or discipline of Janissaries to defeat Hegseth, MBS and Tareq Saleh
You don't exactly need the genius of Moltke or discipline of Janissaries to defeat Hegseth, MBS and Tareq Saleh
September 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A dire trend in the US Left is how rage over savage incompetence of Trump so often slides to fanboyism of any of his adversaries even if it is a group as tyrannically vicious as Houthis.
You don't exactly need the genius of Moltke or discipline of Janissaries to defeat Hegseth, MBS and Tareq Saleh
You don't exactly need the genius of Moltke or discipline of Janissaries to defeat Hegseth, MBS and Tareq Saleh
Five Russians from Africa Corps and dozens of Mali army soldiers were killed in a JNIM attack in Dioura, jihadists took at least 50 soldiers hostage. JNIM's tempo rises again ever since the prisoner swaps ended. www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Mali: au moins 5 soldats du groupe paramilitaire russe Africa Corps tués lors de l'attaque de Dioura
Au Mali, le bilan de l’attaque jihadiste du jeudi 10 septembre contre le camp de l’armée de la localité de Dioura, dans le centre, s’alourdit. Plusieurs dizaines de militaires maliens et de combattant...
www.rfi.fr
September 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Five Russians from Africa Corps and dozens of Mali army soldiers were killed in a JNIM attack in Dioura, jihadists took at least 50 soldiers hostage. JNIM's tempo rises again ever since the prisoner swaps ended. www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
UK PM Andy Burnham is considering whether to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks from the Houthis in Yemen amid UK concerns about a worsening economic hit.
The premier has received requests from Saudi for a range of diplomatic and military support.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The premier has received requests from Saudi for a range of diplomatic and military support.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Burnham Mulls Saudi Support Amid UK Fears of Houthi Economic Hit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering whether to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks from the Houthis in Yemen amid UK concerns about a worsening economic hit from the escalating conflict.
www.bloomberg.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
UK PM Andy Burnham is considering whether to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks from the Houthis in Yemen amid UK concerns about a worsening economic hit.
The premier has received requests from Saudi for a range of diplomatic and military support.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The premier has received requests from Saudi for a range of diplomatic and military support.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hah ;)
Now, let's wait for news from Turkey that will inevitably come to the table soon.
Now, let's wait for news from Turkey that will inevitably come to the table soon.
September 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Hah ;)
Now, let's wait for news from Turkey that will inevitably come to the table soon.
Now, let's wait for news from Turkey that will inevitably come to the table soon.
Kurdistan security forces on Saturday said they arrested 22 Islamic State members, including a senior leader and seized “a large quantity” of weapons during a four-day operation in Sulaimani and Halabja provinces. The group planned attacks mid-September. thenewregion.com/posts/6502
Kurdistan security forces arrest over 20 ISIS members in major operation
Asayish said in a statement that its general directorate of operations, working with the Asayish directorates of Sulaimani and Halabja provinces, conducted the 96-hour operation and arrested “two arme...
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September 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Kurdistan security forces on Saturday said they arrested 22 Islamic State members, including a senior leader and seized “a large quantity” of weapons during a four-day operation in Sulaimani and Halabja provinces. The group planned attacks mid-September. thenewregion.com/posts/6502
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This report by CNN is a true bombshell - a first explicit confirmation that Ukrainian operatives are in Mali, embedded within the FLA militants in the North, performing an advisor role. 15 Ukrainians are supposed to be hosted by the Tuaregs.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
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Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa | CNN
An elite group of Ukrainian drone operators has spent years hunting Russians from dugouts in Ukraine. They are now doing so in remote deserts thousands of miles from home.
edition.cnn.com
September 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
This report by CNN is a true bombshell - a first explicit confirmation that Ukrainian operatives are in Mali, embedded within the FLA militants in the North, performing an advisor role. 15 Ukrainians are supposed to be hosted by the Tuaregs.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
This report by CNN is a true bombshell - a first explicit confirmation that Ukrainian operatives are in Mali, embedded within the FLA militants in the North, performing an advisor role. 15 Ukrainians are supposed to be hosted by the Tuaregs.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa | CNN
An elite group of Ukrainian drone operators has spent years hunting Russians from dugouts in Ukraine. They are now doing so in remote deserts thousands of miles from home.
edition.cnn.com
September 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
This report by CNN is a true bombshell - a first explicit confirmation that Ukrainian operatives are in Mali, embedded within the FLA militants in the North, performing an advisor role. 15 Ukrainians are supposed to be hosted by the Tuaregs.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/a...
CNN in their new reporting heavily suggest that Saudis have dreadfully underestimated what's coming and, indeed, the airforce was nowhere to be seen on key coast frontlines.
"A fuck up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Houthis’ blitz". edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/m...
"A fuck up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Houthis’ blitz". edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/m...
‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast | CNN
Desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni generals started coming mid-morning on Thursday. As the Houthis advanced, backup support from Saudi Arabia was nowhere in sight.
edition.cnn.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
CNN in their new reporting heavily suggest that Saudis have dreadfully underestimated what's coming and, indeed, the airforce was nowhere to be seen on key coast frontlines.
"A fuck up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Houthis’ blitz". edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/m...
"A fuck up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Houthis’ blitz". edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/m...
If the Saudi Crown Prince wasn't already having high pressure, after what Trump said a few minutes ago, he is about to have one of the biggest crises he ever dealt with. Riyadh will be burning with anxiety like inferno tonight.
September 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
If the Saudi Crown Prince wasn't already having high pressure, after what Trump said a few minutes ago, he is about to have one of the biggest crises he ever dealt with. Riyadh will be burning with anxiety like inferno tonight.
For recent two years, the pro-Bazoum (toppled in 2023 president) movements were nothing of note and lacking in power, money and legitimacy. However, ever since the Haftar clan released its chief in Libya, FPL is clearly on the rise in northern Niger. And has money.
September 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
For recent two years, the pro-Bazoum (toppled in 2023 president) movements were nothing of note and lacking in power, money and legitimacy. However, ever since the Haftar clan released its chief in Libya, FPL is clearly on the rise in northern Niger. And has money.
So the bombings that struck the Saudi pipeline (and will cause enormous backlash) were from Iraq. Well, it's actually quite an open case on who exactly may be responsible-recent drones from Iraq were not only operated by Iraqi allies of Iran but...Houthi operatives based there.
September 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
So the bombings that struck the Saudi pipeline (and will cause enormous backlash) were from Iraq. Well, it's actually quite an open case on who exactly may be responsible-recent drones from Iraq were not only operated by Iraqi allies of Iran but...Houthi operatives based there.
Reuters and CNN confirm separately Trump denied MBS any offensive assistance. I however think it's very likely he will change his mind this weekend.
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
September 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Reuters and CNN confirm separately Trump denied MBS any offensive assistance. I however think it's very likely he will change his mind this weekend.
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
A key oil pipeline system in Saudi Arabia was struck by projectiles on Thursday, according to two US officials familiar with the matter.
An early analysis found that pump stations, which are located next to the pipeline itself were hit. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/11/p...
An early analysis found that pump stations, which are located next to the pipeline itself were hit. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/11/p...
Saudi Arabian oil pipeline system hit by projectiles triggering fires | CNN Politics
A key oil pipeline system in Saudi Arabia was struck by projectiles on Thursday, according to two US officials familiar with the matter.
edition.cnn.com
September 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A key oil pipeline system in Saudi Arabia was struck by projectiles on Thursday, according to two US officials familiar with the matter.
An early analysis found that pump stations, which are located next to the pipeline itself were hit. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/11/p...
An early analysis found that pump stations, which are located next to the pipeline itself were hit. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/11/p...
Who wants to take a bet, that after refusing MBS twice yesterday, this weekend we will witness something American in action? Since CENTCOM actually still has capable generals, who will slowly but surely make Trump understand. And the situation is dire enough.
September 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Who wants to take a bet, that after refusing MBS twice yesterday, this weekend we will witness something American in action? Since CENTCOM actually still has capable generals, who will slowly but surely make Trump understand. And the situation is dire enough.
Trochę w innej roli, jak rzadko dla polskich mediów
@oko_press zapytało mnie o stan dzisiejszego terroryzmu i co tak naprawdę można powiedzieć o konsekwencjach zamachów z 11 września i ich następstwach, czy al-Qaeda to jeszcze al-Qaeda, trendy i obawy.
Zapraszam! oko.press/od-pustyni-d...
@oko_press zapytało mnie o stan dzisiejszego terroryzmu i co tak naprawdę można powiedzieć o konsekwencjach zamachów z 11 września i ich następstwach, czy al-Qaeda to jeszcze al-Qaeda, trendy i obawy.
Zapraszam! oko.press/od-pustyni-d...
Od pustyni do Starlinków. Jak zmienił się dżihadyzm? [25 LAT PO 11 WRZEŚNIA]
25 lat temu 19 mężczyzn w wieku między 20 a 33 lat porwało cztery samoloty, zabiło niemal 3 tys. osób i na zawsze zmieniło bieg historii.
oko.press
September 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Trochę w innej roli, jak rzadko dla polskich mediów
@oko_press zapytało mnie o stan dzisiejszego terroryzmu i co tak naprawdę można powiedzieć o konsekwencjach zamachów z 11 września i ich następstwach, czy al-Qaeda to jeszcze al-Qaeda, trendy i obawy.
Zapraszam! oko.press/od-pustyni-d...
@oko_press zapytało mnie o stan dzisiejszego terroryzmu i co tak naprawdę można powiedzieć o konsekwencjach zamachów z 11 września i ich następstwach, czy al-Qaeda to jeszcze al-Qaeda, trendy i obawy.
Zapraszam! oko.press/od-pustyni-d...
Yemen’s Houthis took over a key island in the Red Sea today, completing their push to seize control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait area, a local government official and eyewitnesses tell AFP. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
September 11, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Yemen’s Houthis took over a key island in the Red Sea today, completing their push to seize control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait area, a local government official and eyewitnesses tell AFP. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
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My addition to the ongoing Yemeni crisis in an article for
@WarFrontsWeekly
(unfortunately paywalled).
Context around latest stage of the war, how Houthis have evolved beyond what can simply be called "Iran proxy",deals with al-Qaeda, Yemen/Somalia nexus. fronts.co/article/yeme...
@WarFrontsWeekly
(unfortunately paywalled).
Context around latest stage of the war, how Houthis have evolved beyond what can simply be called "Iran proxy",deals with al-Qaeda, Yemen/Somalia nexus. fronts.co/article/yeme...
September 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
My addition to the ongoing Yemeni crisis in an article for
@WarFrontsWeekly
(unfortunately paywalled).
Context around latest stage of the war, how Houthis have evolved beyond what can simply be called "Iran proxy",deals with al-Qaeda, Yemen/Somalia nexus. fronts.co/article/yeme...
@WarFrontsWeekly
(unfortunately paywalled).
Context around latest stage of the war, how Houthis have evolved beyond what can simply be called "Iran proxy",deals with al-Qaeda, Yemen/Somalia nexus. fronts.co/article/yeme...
Good morning, today we are meeting here with a very optimistic mindset I hope. Anniversaries, wars, markets but nothing will stop us.
Tommorow is going to be a hell of a day
September 11, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Good morning, today we are meeting here with a very optimistic mindset I hope. Anniversaries, wars, markets but nothing will stop us.
According to Axios, bin Salman called Trump twice yesterday, asking for airstrikes but was refused help aside from CENTCOM forces advising Saudi operators (CNN's news from last night).
Axios as we know has completely destroyed its reputation this year, but I can believe this one.
Axios as we know has completely destroyed its reputation this year, but I can believe this one.
Eyes at the Saudi Crown Prince. Phone calls tonight will be unprecented in importance. No way it will be left alone.
September 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
According to Axios, bin Salman called Trump twice yesterday, asking for airstrikes but was refused help aside from CENTCOM forces advising Saudi operators (CNN's news from last night).
Axios as we know has completely destroyed its reputation this year, but I can believe this one.
Axios as we know has completely destroyed its reputation this year, but I can believe this one.
One of the biggest battles in history between the Islamic State and al-Qaeda (JNIM) has just been claimed by IS.We heard rumors of Gao and Dori, but the scale reported by IS is something else -two hundred of AQ jihadists were supposed to have been killed last week #BurkinaFaso
September 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
One of the biggest battles in history between the Islamic State and al-Qaeda (JNIM) has just been claimed by IS.We heard rumors of Gao and Dori, but the scale reported by IS is something else -two hundred of AQ jihadists were supposed to have been killed last week #BurkinaFaso
CNN Exclusive -More than 100 US military advisers are on the ground in Saudi Arabia providing intelligence and targeting support to the Kingdom in its military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, multiple sources familiar with the effort say edition.cnn.com/2026/09/10/p...
"Harry Potter and Israel and Turkey called to the rescue" aside from the United States - let's see if some of it will be made true.
September 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
CNN Exclusive -More than 100 US military advisers are on the ground in Saudi Arabia providing intelligence and targeting support to the Kingdom in its military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, multiple sources familiar with the effort say edition.cnn.com/2026/09/10/p...
Tommorow is going to be a hell of a day
September 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Tommorow is going to be a hell of a day