Day: February 18, 2026
Azerbaijan/Caspian Connection: Multiple vessels now use Azerbaijani or Turkic names (KHANKENDI, BARQ, ARIA), potentially indicating attempts to obscure Russian origins by association with neutral or Western-friendly nations.Clandestine (@akaclandestine)Russia Sanctioned Vessels Database | FleetLeaks fleetleaks.com/— https://x.com/akaclandestine/status/2024134255836606829
— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) Feb 18, 2026
Azerbaijan/Caspian Connection: Multiple vessels now use Azerbaijani or Turkic names (KHANKENDI, BARQ, ARIA), potentially indicating attempts to obscure Russian origins by association with neutral or Western-friendly nations. fleetleaks.com/?s=Azerbaijan
— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) Feb 18, 2026
🗞️”Mapping the Human Terrain: The Enduring Role of Human Intelligence in the U.S. Army” by Tyler Fleming
“The human element remains at the foundation of all intelligence work.” This #SWJEssay makes the case for rebuilding scalable Army HUMINT that is fit for modern competition.…
— Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) February 18, 2026
