October 5th, 2026: The Yemen War Is Exploding Back Open & Putin’s New Strike Doctrine
Summary
Mike Baker reports on a major Saudi-backed offensive against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, noting US intelligence support and potential future involvement. He covers Zelensky’s claim that Putin ordered expanded winter attacks on civilian infrastructure, alongside Ukraine’s plan to strike Russian oil facilities. The episode also details security failures in the attempted hijacking of a Fly Dubai flight, where a pilot previously grounded for radicalization was not vetted by Israeli authorities. Finally, an update on the FBI data breach reveals a suspected Shiny Hunters member detained in J…
Topics discussed
Intro: Yemen offensive, Putin's winter doctrine, and hijacking
Yemen: Houthi advance, Saudi counter-offensive, and US involvement
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Ukraine: Putin's expanded civilian target doctrine and response
Fly Dubai hijacking: Pilot radicalization and security failures
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FBI Data Theft: Suspect detained and scope of breach
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