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- Russia faces a growing desertion crisis, with an estimated 70,000 soldiers going AWOL in 2025 alone. 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - This summer marked a turning point for NATO as Russian drones increasingly violated allied airspace across sixteen countries. 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Houthi Rebels Just Launched a Major Ground Campaign…And It Backfired Immediately.
09/09/2026 | 18 mins.Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a major ground offensive toward Taiz and the strategic Red Sea coastline, but Saudi-backed Yemeni forces responded with a swift, coordinated counterattack from multiple directions. With over 500 fighters killed and oil prices nearing $100 per barrel, both sides believe this battle could decide Yemen's future.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices- Ethiopia's Tigray conflict has reignited, with drone strikes and ground fighting resuming in August 2026. 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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Warfronts takes a deep dive into the world’s most significant conflicts, past and present. Now available as a podcast, we explore modern wars, the politics behind them, and how they shape the world today. Whether it’s a forgotten battle or the ongoing struggles in global hotspots, we break it down in a straightforward and engaging way. Perfect for history buffs and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of war and conflict. Hosted by Simon Whistler.
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