Christian Thiels
@christianthiels.eurosky.social
Civil Servant in Defence 🇩🇪 | he/him | 4mer Journalist & Spoxperson | No official German MoD account | personal views only | RP&FAV ≠ I agree 🦊🐿️🦅🦉🐦⬛🌳🐕🦺🦝 📷 🏃 🏍️🌱 Nature lover & ambitious (but rather amateurish) wildlife photographer (Nikon D850) | 98%Vegan
"Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight." @euronews.com www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Flights at German airport disrupted after suspect objects sighted
Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight. #EuropeNews
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"Russia has fired scores of North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine since late 2023, but the deployment of North Korean missile forces would be an expansion of the already extensive military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang." @reuters.com www.reuters.com/business/aer...
EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says
The missile unit could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers.
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Unusual drone sighting situation at Leipzig airport in Germany: a drone, possibly armed with some kind of explosive, has been found on the ground at Leipzig airport. Later, an aircraft reported a collision with an unknown object. More info certainly to follow. www.bild.de/regional/lei...
Neue Details zur Sperrung am Flughafen Leipzig: Drohne trug ein Päckchen mit Zünder
Drohne mit möglichem Sprengsatz stoppt Flugbetrieb am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle.
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Good morning everybody. @alan678.bsky.social has chosen #RedOrDead as #BirdOfTheDay theme, a bird with red in the photo (not on the bird) or a bird on bare winter branches. I have a cute robin from my archives. #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdsky #ECK #nature [📷 #NikonD850 f/7,1 1/200 600mm ISO400]
"Analysts say the change is most visible in the position of an umbrella body that brings together several major ethnic armed organisations and the shadow government that includes remnants of the last elected administration." www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Myanmar civil war nears a rare opening for talks as diplomacy gains ground
After more than five years of fighting, a rare window for talks over Myanmar's devastating civil war is appearing, driven by a shift on the battlefield where the military has regained ground and moun...
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"As well as moving away from a fossil fuel economy, we must invest in green infrastructure as a vital risk management tool, focusing on strengthening our natural reserves to protect communities from the devastating impacts of extreme weather.” @euronews.com www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/a...
Is regenerative farming a ‘ray of hope’ against Europe’s wildfires?
Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.
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"Because of a one-two punch of accelerated human-caused global warming and a supersized El Nino, there’s an increasing chance that by the end of the year, 2026 could eke out the crown for the hottest year on record, eclipsing 2024 — or at least come close." @apnews.com apnews.com/article/warm...
This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.
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"Anthropic and OpenAI models were tested with lowered security guardrails in lab environments, but, in a first, were found to engage in 'social engineering' to pressure a human approver while carrying out an unsanctioned task, the government research says." @cnn.com edition.cnn.com/2026/08/04/t...
AI agents fake identities, target real people in new security incident | CNN Business
Anthropic’s most advanced artificial intelligence model used fake identities to deceive real people and try to plant malicious code during testing by Britain’s AI Security Institute (AISI) –– the late...
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Bella Rubin, a teenage girl of 13 years, brutally murdered together with her mum Marta and her little sister Micheline. The Nazi villains wipes put whole families without mercy or regret. Remember that it always starts with words of hatred, with willing supporters, and the ignorance of the majority.
Auschwitz Memorial@auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 12h ago5 August 1928 | A French Jewish girl, Bella Rubin, was born in Paris. She arrived at #Auschwitz on 19 July 1942 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from Drancy together white her mother Marta and a younger sister Micheline. They were all murdered in a gas chamber.
"Air raid alerts were in place for more than an hour as the capital's military administration said the barrage damaged residential buildings and warehouses." @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.
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#Iran update Aug 4, 2026
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 18h agoIran Update Special Report, 08.04.26: US officials & Iranian negotiators present competing interpretations of the emerging arrangement on the strait. The Iranians’ inconsistent messaging is likely due to the competing Iranian regime factions’ approaches. (1/6) Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate08...
#Ukraine situation report Aug 4, 2026
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 17h agoRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Aug 4, 2026: UA's SBU conducted 100+ successful strikes on RU in its initial 40-day strike op on a wide target set, likely intending to generate separate & sometimes mutually reinforcing effects to up the cost to Putin. (1/2) Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar080426
Good morning to #WildlifeWednesday with a Great Crested Grebe on Schlachtensee lake in southwestern Berlin. Enjoy your day and always be aware that nature is the greatest artist. [📷 #NikonD850 f/16 1/1000 220mm ISO 4000] #nature #photography #birdsky #birdsofbluesky
"The missiles are principally the Army's surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). The U.S. has used 'virtually all' of these weapons, according to two of the sources." @reuters.com www.reuters.com/world/us-has...
EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
The degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.
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"The move does not automatically mean that conscription is about to return. But officials have now confirmed they are making plans for an alternative service that conscientious objectors could opt for if conscription were brought back." @thelocalgermany.bsky.social www.thelocal.de/20260804/ger...
Germany prepares civilian service model foreshadowing return of conscription
The German government has confirmed that it is laying the groundwork for a new form of civilian service, raising fresh questions about the return of compulsory military service.
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"As the security environment becomes increasingly and rapidly severe, what is required now is to strengthen resilience against crises all across the entire Indo-Pacific region." @usni.org news.usni.org/2026/08/04/j...
Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper Digest - USNI News
The following is the English translation of Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper digest, released Aug. 4, 2026. From the Report The time has come for our annual release of our white paper, “Defense of Ja...
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"Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of AI-assisted command-and-control systems." @ecfr.eu ecfr.eu/article/nato...
NATO’s digital arsenal: How Europe can avoid a new dependence on America – European Council on Foreign Relations
AI-powered command systems are becoming the backbone of modern warfare. NATO needs shared standards, but if those rest on American software, interoperability wi
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"Authorities have evacuated ~ 220,000 people in France as unprecedented wildfires burn across the country. Fires have also swept through Spain and Greece, fuelling concerns about rising insurance costs and widening gaps in protection." @reuters.com www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Europe's wildfire season exposes climate insurance gap
The blazes are raising a bigger question: who will pay as climate-driven disasters become more frequent and destructive?
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"Firefighters are rushing to contain a forest blaze in the southeast of the Netherlands that spread overnight to engulf 100 hectares on Tuesday, authorities said." @euronews.com www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Forest fire spreads in southern Netherlands nature reserve
The fire started around Monday afternoon in a nature reserve near the village of Oostrum in Limburg province, close to the border with Germany. #EuropeNews
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"Japan is already beefing up military spending and security cooperation in Asia, deploying missile launchers to outer islands, moving to acquire 'counter-strike' capabilities, and easing rules on weapons exports." @en.afp.com www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
Japan sees 'urgent' need to boost military
Japan needs to boost its military with a "sense of urgency and crisis", its defence minister said Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Ru...
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"So far, the US military has killed at least 221 people and destroyed at least 67 vessels in the 'Operation Southern Spear' campaign, which began last September." @cnn.com edition.cnn.com/2026/08/03/p...
‘They are murder victims’: Senator suggests US strikes have killed people who weren’t involved in drug trafficking | CNN Politics
The US military’s strikes on alleged drug boats have likely illegally killed “individuals who are not involved in narcotrafficking,” Sen. Tim Kaine told the White House on Monday, following “a careful...
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"The official did not specify what had been targeted but Ukraine has been carrying out strikes on facilities operated by Wildberries in recent weeks, often dubbed the 'Russian Amazon'." @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...
Five dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
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"Modi has been one of India’s most dominant prime ministers in decades, winning elections while cultivating an image of decisive leadership. His government has rarely been seen to yield to public pressure." @apnews.com apnews.com/article/indi...
How India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image
Young protesters in India achieved a rare political victory by forcing the resignation of the education minister.
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Františka Winternitzová: a face, a name, a victim - one of millions we must never forget. 🕯️
Auschwitz Memorial@auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · yesterday4 August 1903 | A Czech Jewish woman, Františka Winternitzová, was born in Prague. She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt Ghetto on 18 May 1944. She did not survive.
#Iran update Aug 3, 2026
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 2d agoIran Update Special Report 08.03.26: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be trying to reduce Pezeshkian and other “pragmatist” officials’ ability to influence the regime’s approach toward the United States in the current conflict. (1/5) Read the full report: isw.pub/IranUpdate08...
#Ukraine situation report Aug 3, 2026
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 2d agoNEW: Russian forces are replicating aspects of their Summer-Fall 2025 battlefield air interdiction campaign that set conditions for late 2025 advances near Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole to prepare for offensive operations against the Fortress Belt. (1/5) Read the update: isw.pub/UkrWar080326
Good morning and a terrific Tuesday everybody. Have a colourful day - I found this tiny Blue Tit rather fitting. [📷 #NikonD850 f/6,0 1/125 380mm ISO2000] #nature #birdsky #birdsofbluesky #photography
