ALCON Intelligence Summary 12 JAN 2024

In this INTSUM: The coalition strikes against the Houthis, Taiwan elections and Ukraine War threat update.

RR ALCON Intelligence Summary 12 JAN 2024

PRECEDENCE: IMMEDIATE RR

DTG: 12 2100L JAN 24

ICOD: 12 1900L JAN 24

CONTROLS: COMPARTMENT ALCON

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BLUF:

• MIDDLE EAST

  • The United States and the United Kingdom have initiated a series of strikes on Yemen, prompting retaliatory rocket fire from the Houthi forces.

• INDO PACIFIC

  • The ongoing tensions and rhetoric from China surrounding Taiwan's elections appear to be a strategic maneuver to influence the electoral outcome.

• UKRAINE

  • Intense battles continue along established lines.

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MIDDLE EAST

(U) The United States and the United Kingdom have initiated a series of strikes on Yemen, prompting retaliatory rocket fire from the Houthi forces. The offensive involved targeting 12 sites in Yemen with Tomahawk missiles. According to Pentagon reports, a total of 100 naval and air missiles were launched in these strikes, comprising 20 separate airstrikes, after which the offensive operations were halted. The locations of airstrikes were as follows:

(U) The UK Ministry of Defence have released footage of airstrikes: