Latest #OSINT Update
⚔️ Russian Summer Offensive
Russia is reportedly preparing a major summer offensive on three fronts in Ukraine, aiming to secure a decisive victory in the ongoing war. Ukrainian intelligence indicates that 125,000 Russian troops are massing near Sumy and Kharkiv, with potential targets including the Donbas region .
🤝 Israel Arms Gaza Faction
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel has been supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes Hamas. This acknowledgment has sparked significant criticism and concern, with security experts warning against empowering what is being described as a criminal organization .
🛑 Civilian Casualties
Israeli forces have opened fire again on Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid from a distribution site in Gaza, killing at least three people and injuring more than 30. The United Nations is demanding an independent investigation into the repeated mass shootings of aid seekers in the strip .
🛡️ Cyberattack on M&S
Marks & Spencer is facing an “unprecedented” class action lawsuit in Scotland, stemming from a major cyberattack that disrupted the retailer’s operations for over a month. Customers whose personal data was stolen are being encouraged to join the claim .
🩺 Healthcare System Breach
Covenant Health, which owns St. Mary’s Health System in Maine, is still working to restore full system access after suffering a cyberattack last week .
📘 U.S. Threat Assessment
The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment by the U.S. Intelligence Community highlights a 30% decrease in fentanyl seizures at the U.S. southwest border during the first half of fiscal year 2025, likely due to increased arrests in Mexico and traffickers’ attempts to adjust production .
🔧 Right-to-Repair Legislation
The EU is set to implement new Right-to-Repair requirements from June 20, 2025, compelling manufacturers to rethink product design, supply chains, and customer service strategies. Unlike the EU, the United States currently lacks a unified federal Right-to-Repair law.
