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Sabotage Strikes Russian Oil Pipeline in Azov Region, Disrupting Military Logistics

In Rostov Oblast, Russia, on April 6, 2024, an oil pipeline incident in the Azov region saw operations disrupted, halting the transfer of oil products from a local depot to tankers at the Azov Sea Port. The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) reported the sabotage, highlighting its use by Russia for military purposes. The explosion resulted in the suspension of tanker loading with oil products, leading to supply chain disruptions and potential impacts …

Inside the Database Disrupting Crime: How NIBIN is Cracking Cases

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – Every time a gun is discharged, distinct markings are left on bullet shells, creating a unique “fingerprint.” At the Oklahoma City Police Department and the ATF, the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) is being utilized to compile a database of crimes and trace these brass fingerprints. “Our real goal here is to find serial shooters and put them in jail,” said Kevin Brown, ATF’s resident agent over the Oklahoma City …