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"Ukraine's Military Mobilization Escalates Amid Ongoing Attacks"
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"Ukraine's Military Mobilization Escalates Amid Ongoing Attacks"

1 year agoSource: Al Jazeera English
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"Indian Navy's Special Forces Capture Pirate Ship, Rescuing Crew in Airborne Raid"
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"Indian Navy's Special Forces Capture Pirate Ship, Rescuing Crew in Airborne Raid"

The Indian Navy's successful rescue of a commercial ship from Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia showcased the country's world-class special forces capabilities, involving a coordinated operation with a navy destroyer, patrol ship, air force transporter, drones, and marine commandos. Analysts praised the professionalism of the Indian Navy and its marine commando force, MARCOS, while highlighting India's experience in anti-piracy operations spanning over 20 years. The volatile security situation in the Red Sea and the threat of Somali piracy continue to be a concern for international maritime security.

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Navy SEALs Lost in Operations: Tragic Losses in Arabian Sea and Off Somali Coast

Navy SEALs Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram died in the Arabian Sea while attempting to board a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. Chambers jumped in to save Ingram when he slipped and fell into the sea, but both were weighed down by their gear and did not resurface. The mission was part of efforts to interdict weapons to Yemen, where Houthi rebels have been conducting missile and drone attacks. President Biden and Navy officials mourned the loss, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.

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"Search Called Off: Missing US Navy SEALs Presumed Dead After Night Mission"

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"Rescue Mission for Missing US Navy SEALs in Arabian Sea Ends in Tragedy"

The search for two missing U.S. Navy SEALs, who disappeared while on a mission in the Arabian Sea chasing Iranian-made weapons bound for Yemen's Houthi rebels, has been called off after a 10-day search. The SEALs went missing after high waves knocked one into the sea while attempting to board a suspicious ship, prompting the second SEAL to jump in to help, and both are now presumed deceased. The U.S. Navy and its allies have been seizing weapon shipments bound for the rebels, and the latest raid marked the seizure of missile components likely used in recent attacks threatening global trade in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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"U.S. Navy SEALs Missing in Action: Search Efforts Intensify"

Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing after a mission to seize Iranian-made missiles from a boat bound for Yemen, with one SEAL falling into the ocean and the other jumping in to assist. The search-and-rescue operation is ongoing, as military officials believe the SEALs could still be alive in the warm waters. The raid also resulted in the seizure of weapons parts intended for Houthi fighters in Yemen, with an exhaustive search underway to locate the missing SEALs.

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Wagner Group Ceases Recruitment Following Mutiny Fallout

The Russian mercenary group Wagner has suspended recruitment of new fighters following a failed mutiny and as the deadline for volunteer units to sign contracts with the Russian military passed. Wagner cited its "temporary non-participation" in the war in Ukraine and its relocation to Belarus as reasons for the recruitment suspension. The group's exiled leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, had refused to comply with the Defense Ministry's order and launched a mutiny, resulting in his exile in Belarus. It remains unclear how this suspension will impact Wagner's operations in Africa and Syria, where they have been accused of committing abuses.