ALCON INTSUM #013: Increased Operations in Taiwan, Middle East Intensifies, and Russia Advances in Ukraine

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Around Taiwan, there is an increase in military activities with 301 aviation sorties and 136 naval exits, alongside China's announcement to complete the Caihong-7 UAV development by year-end. North Korea has launched Hwasal-2 cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea.

In the Middle East, Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq has suspended operations against American forces. Various Palestinian groups, including Hezbollah, have intensified military actions against Israeli targets.

In Europe, Russia has initiated a winter-spring offensive in the Ukraine conflict and is addressing internal political dynamics ahead of the presidential election, including efforts to control the information space and establish a "sovereign internet." The UK Ministry of Defense reports that Russia's defense industry can produce at least 100 main battle tanks per month. Additionally, Russian authorities plan to increase the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia in 2024.