MILNEWS.ca Highlights – July 3, 2017

#CANvsISIL

• “Shrapnel wound to the head killed Canadian man while fighting ISIS: autopsy report”
• RUS State-funded Media:  “Canada Extends Troop Deployments to Iraq Despite Daesh’s Impending Doom”
• “Canada’s Liberal government extends participation in Mideast war to 2019” (World Socialist Web Site)
• “ON TARGET: Extension of Iraq mission is wrongheaded”
• “Sniper shot is no cause to celebrate: Editorial”
• “Canada 150: The Media’s Obscene “Heroization” of Special Ops and the ‘Longest Kill Shot’ “ (globalresearch.ca)

Everyone Else Vs. ISIL

• “UN warns against ‘collective punishment’ of Iraqi population with alleged ISIS ties”
• “The Iraqi Government Opens up for Autonomy in Northern Iraq”
• “IS admits Mosul defeat, preacher’s sermon suggests Baghdadi’s death” – “ISIS burns own senior member on disclosing death of Al-Baghdadi in Tal Afar”
• “The end is near for ISIS in Iraq, but the country’s problems will persist”
• “Iraqi troops take over another area in Mosul’s Old City” – “Islamic State currency designer killed in anonymous attack west of Mosul” – “IS women suicide bombers hit back in Mosul; 15 die in Iraq”
• “ISIS releases info-graphic on June suicide bombing rampages in Syria and Iraq”
• “Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS” (US DoD)
• “Assessment of Libya-Trained Terrorists’ External Attack Capability” (Divergent Options paper)

#Syria

• “Analysis: Can IS be ousted from Syria without Assad’s help?”
• “Is this the Site of a Future Turkish Base in Syria?” (bellingcat)
• “Russian Iskander-M in Syria” (InformNapalm.org)
• “Syrian chemical attack warning worked, says Mattis”
• “Syrian government dismisses report on sarin attack” – “Lavrov points out OPCW was unaware of how sarin was delivered to Syria’s Khan Shaykhun” – “Syrian armed forces reject accusations of chemical weapons use” – “Syria dismisses OPCW report on chemical weapons in Khan Shaykhun”
• “Warning! US preparing new chemical attack in Syria” (pro-RUS page)
• “Rebels accuse Syrian army of chlorine attack, army calls it fabrication”
• “Syrian Kurdish official says Kurds will resist Turkey’s aggression against Rojava”
• “(RUS) Minister of Defence of Russia during a teleconference with the leadership of the Armed Forces analyzed the situation in Syria” (RUS MoD)
• “Diplomat says Russia and US still do not agree on some Syrian antiterrorism issues”
• “One of ISIL leaders killed in Syria”
• “Assad appears on Syrian banknote for first time”

Cold War 2.0:  Russia/Baltics/Eastern Europe

• From the Russian-language media in Latvia  “Why does Canada spend 350 million dollars on a “dubious adventure” in Latvia?” (vesti.lv, in Russian) – “What NATO Fears — The Canadian professor (Christian Leuprecht) told why his armed countrymen came to Latvia” (vesti.lv, in Russian)
• “STRATCOM conference this week — NATO’s Riga-based Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE for short) is holding a two-day conference this week …”
• “Belarus-Canada relations expected to expand”
• “Belarus boosting defense potential amid Europe’s militarization”
• “Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States’ borders on June 26 – July 2, 2017” (Lithuanian DefMin)
• “Latvia home for NATO battle group”
• “On Thursday, 29 June, change of Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One (SNMCMG1) command ceremony took place in Riga as Latvia took the group’s command for the first time …” (Latvia DefMin)
• “Poll shows most Swedes oppose NATO membership” (TASS)
• “How Putin Might Yank Away Trump’s Control Over America’s Nuclear Weapons”
• “First Weekly MOD Graphic” (Russian Defense Policy blog)
• “More on the Conscription Campaign” (Russian Defense Policy blog)
• “Russia and Uzbekistan to hold joint military drills in Central Asia”
• “Yes, Sarmat program is in trouble” (Russian strategic nuclear forces blog)
• “Russian defence company unveils new version of BPV-500 unmanned helicopter”
• “Russia to move floating nuclear power station through Baltic Sea”
• “STOLYPIN: Russia’s cyber-challenge cuts both ways”

#Ukraine

• “Lavrov admits Russian involvement in instigating the war in eastern Ukraine”
• “Ukraine needs lethal weapons to reduce military and civilian losses in conflict with Russia”
• “Ukraine to enter NATO next after Montenegro, – Paruby” – “Ukraine should become next NATO member after Montenegro – Parubiy”
• “Ukraine’s Ex-Minister of Defense calls for terrorist acts in Russia”
• Updates from All Sides  “ATO News: Situation Update, east of Ukraine as of morning, July 3, 2017” (UKR MoD) – UKR govt ATO map, 3 July 2017
•  – “Ukraine reports 20 enemy attacks, 2 WIA’s in last day” – “Donetsk Command reports 26 ceasefire violations over 24 hours” – “Some 120 Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas year to date” – “Ukrainian army violates ceasefire 26 times over 24 hours – DPR Operations Command”
• Crimea Bits  “Putin adds occupied Crimea’s inland waters to free economic zone to boost investment” – “Russia unable to supply Crimea with water, Putin might deliver ultimatum to Ukraine, – Krym.Realii” – “The threat of dying Crimea — Russia has no opportunity to provide Crimea with water without the participation of Ukraine …” (in Ukrainian)
• “Oh, Those Russians …”  “Russian party provides supplies to pro-Russian illegal formations in Donbas” (UKR MoD) – “Documents proving citizenship taken away from Russian soldiers in Donbas” –
• “Ukrainian diplomats seek meeting with national guardsman detained on suspicion of Italian journalist murder in Donbas” – “Kyiv to host support rally for Ukraine’s volunteer detaine/d in Italy”
• “Kiev’s Coal Blockade: Wreaking Havoc on Ukraine but Great Business for the US — Since Kiev won’t buy coal from Donbass or Russia Trump is happy to offer it far costlier American coal …”

Cold War 2.0:  China/Asia-Pacific

• “HMCS Ottawa visits Shanghai”
• “U.S. warship entering China’s territorial waters “a grave offence”: spokesperson” – Beijing Condemns U.S. Navy Exercises in South China Sea “ – “U.S. warship sails near disputed island in South China Sea” – CHN Communist Party commentary:  “China resolute in protecting sovereignty at Indian borders … War possible if conflict between two countries ‘not handled properly’ …” –  “US warship in operation near disputed island in South China Sea” – “US Navy Destroyer Challenges Territorial Claims In South China Sea” – “China: US warship near South China Sea island ‘serious provocation’ “ – “China dispatches vessels, fighter jets to South China Sea after ‘provocative operations’ ‘
• “China Is Building More Military Facilities On The Artificial Islands In Contested Waters”
• “Could the Chinese Communist Party survive dropping South China Sea claims?”
• “China’s new heavy-lift rocket launch fails in flight” – “Launch of China’s Long March-5 Y2 carrier rocket fails” – “China prepares to launch second heavy-lift carrier rocket” – “China’s new heavy-lift rocket launch fails in flight” – “China’s heavy-lift carrier rocket Long March-5 Y2 launch fails”
• “PLA orbat update (July 1st 2017)” (China Defense Blog)
• “The Chinese Military’s Secret Weapon against America” (The National Interest Blog)
• “Is War Between a Rising China and a Dominant America Inevitable?”
• CHN-IND Border Fracas  “China Releases Map To ‘Prove’ Alleged Incursion By Indian Troops In Doklam, Sikkim Sector” – “China show Donglong in its map” – “India to China: ‘This is not 1962’!” – “China cancels Indian journalists trip to Tibet”
• “China offers more aid for Philippine anti-terror fight”
• “(Vietnam’s) President’s visits lift up Vietnam’s partnership with Russia, Belarus”
• “MARINES: Chinese LPDs Send A Message”
• “China’s contribution to peacekeeping “extremely important,” says UN peacekeeping chief”
• “The Lighter Side Of Compulsory Military Training In China”

Cold War 2.0:  The Koreas

• “China Suspends Fuel Sales To North Korea Amid Tense Times”
• “China is North Korea’s protector and enabler”
• “Trump talks North Korea threat in calls with China, Japan leaders” – “Trump says determined response needed on North Korea, targets Seoul on trade” – “Trump to speak with China, Japan leaders on N. Korea”
• “North Korea ties: China condemns United States sanctions” – “China Says It Opposes US Sanctions Targeting China Over North Korea”
• “Russia proposes plan of gradual easing of tensions on Korean Peninsula”
• “China, Russia share opposition to U.S. THAAD in South Korea: Xi”
• “Closer Ties With Russia Can Counter Impact of NK Nuke Program on Northern China”
• “South Korea cuts steel on third KSS-III submarine”

Way Up North

• “Operation NEVUS 2017 concludes today on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut”  – “L’édition 2017 de l’opération NEVUS s’est terminée cette semaine sur l’île d’Ellesmere, au Nunavut”
• “Russia to create Northern Sea Route agency”

Internal Security

• “Canadians oppose sale of high tech firms to Chinese investors: poll”
• “Far-right groups face off with protesters at Canada-US border — Police had to step in to prevent clashes between dozens of pro- and anti-immigration protesters during a rally at the Quebec-New York border Saturday …”
• “Global coalition from five nations demands “Five Eyes” respect encryption” (To Inform is to Influence blog)
• “Charter Statement mischaracterizes CSE incidental collection” (Lux Ex Umbra)

#Afghanistan

• “Prince Charles, Camilla to honour Canadian soldiers who died in Afghanistan” – “Prince of Wales, Camilla Honour Soldiers At CFB Trenton”
• “Former Pentagon Chief Sees Long-Term US Mission in Afghanistan”
• “Defense Minister: Georgia to Keep its Afghanistan Troop Contribution Unchanged”

Other

• “Canada 150 events fail to showcase military’s role in building nation, historians say” – Donald J. Trump on Twitter: “Happy Canada Day to all of the great people of Canada and to your Prime Minister and my new found friend @JustinTrudeau. #Canada150”
• “New commander says return to 3rd Canadian Division like coming home”
• From the RCN Info-machine  “People First: Resolving Sea Duty Allowance Discrepancies – levelling the playing field”
• “Electrical issue with Canadian Armed Forces helicopter prompts emergency response in Saskatoon”
• “New CFSACO Commandant”
• “Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will meet with Canadian Armed Forces Members and their families to provide details on what’s in Budget 2017 to assist Canada’s Veterans and their families (4 July in St. John’s NL) …”
• Colonel Ted’s Take:  “Strong, Secure, Engaged (2) … what should Conservatives do in response to ‘Strong, Secure, Engaged?’ … they should embrace it for all that is good in it … (and) they should pledge to build upon the foundation Minister Sajjan and the Liberals have laid to, eventually, give Canada a strong, engaged military that will make us more secure in the world …”
• More Col. Ted, This Time on More Targetted Recruiting  “Doing the wrong thing, the wrong way for the wrong reasons”
• “Justin Trudeau’s foreign policy and militarism reminiscent of the Harper era”
• “Peace activism is ‘meek’ in Winnipeg, but needed now more than ever”

World War One

• The OTHER July First … “Newfoundland soldiers at the Somme: the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel” – “Government of Canada marks 101st anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel”

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