The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, another look at lethal ground drones.

The Killer Ground Drones Hunting Russians in Ukraine

Five Lessons Learned From War In Ukraine

NATO Operations Chief’s Five Lessons Learned From War In Ukraine.

Canadian Military Flies the Flag in Frozen North

The Guardian reports: Canadian military flies the flag in frozen north as struggle for the Arctic heats up. JWR’s Comment:  This fits in with DJT’s “Hemispheric” defense strategy.

7,000 to Perhaps 17,000 Massacred in Syria

Reported this week: Up to 17,000 Slaughtered in Syria as World Remains Silent.

Tornado Alley Just Shifted — These 5 States Are Now Red Zones

SurvivalBlog reader C.B. forwarded this news piece of interest: Tornado Alley Just Shifted — These 5 States Are Now Red Zones. A quote:

“Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky are now considered high-risk areas. These states are a part of what is sometimes referred to as “Dixie Alley,” a region that is known for violent tornadoes. Studies have shown that Dixie Alley has seen more frequent and deadly tornadoes in recent years, particularly strong nighttime tornadoes.”

More UK Gun Grabbing: Turkish Blank Pistols

More UK gun grabbing: Force takes part in National Firearms Amnesty.

The Ramadan Police

From the leftist/statist NPR: Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan. The article’s opening lines:

“The Islamic police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food at the start of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk.

The deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, told the BBC that 20 people had been arrested for not fasting and five for selling food, and that the operations would continue throughout the month, which began on Saturday.”

Secret Commands Found in Bluetooth Chips

Another from reader C.B.: Secret commands found in Bluetooth chip used in a billion devices.

Inside America’s Fluoride Rebellion

From the WSJ: Inside America’s Fluoride Rebellion. JWR’s Comment: The fictional General Ripper tried to warn us, six decades ago…

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