War & Conflict with Preston Stewart – Details, episodes & analysis

What's old is new again. Drone fundraiser: https://dzygaspaw.com/lightning-strike?project=Lightning+Strike Today we're looking into a new tactic being described by Russia where Ukraine is using a rolling drone barrage to take out defensive positions ahead of an infantry assault. This brings to mind the early days of combined arms warfare in WWI where soldiers in the trench had to wait for the barrage to lift to advance and hope that it was timed just right.  Patreon:   / prestonstew   Twitter:   / prestonstew_   TikTok:   / prestonstew   Instagram:   / prestonstew_   Facebook:   / 61584740132063   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a high-risk move for Iran. Today we're looking at recent developments around the Strait of Hormuz that Iran may have mined, but certainly has been targeting in recent days. This is a major chokepoint and the type of global disruption that could force an end to the conflict before all US objectives are met. For now, it appears we're going after mine-laying boats and the next step could be mine-sweepers and escorts, but each of those are rather complicated and risky. Great resources: Sal:    / @wgowshipping   Mr. Global:    / @mrglobalyoutube   School strike update: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/us/politics/iran-school-missile-strike.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SVA.eukK.0YqgqZyGDkKn&smid=url-share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck fundraiser for the 104th Brigade:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-winter-offensive/Today we're looking into some recent developments in Ukraine where Russia seemingly has made a few bad decisions back to back.  After losing Starlink it looks like Russian soldiers fell for a Ukrainian trap and submitted their location and data to the Ukrainian military and then Russia went after Telegram.  These two together really opened the door for offensive operations in the southern direction. Sourceshttps://x.com/sternenko/status/2021949608725733738?s=20https://t.me/DeepStateUA/23187https://www.kyivpost.com/post/69929Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's too many drones to dodgeHere's the link to the fundraiser, be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we've got a pretty wild clip of Russian soldiers trying to evade Ukrainian drones as they head up the Dnipro river in what seems like a one way mission. We then turn to some battlefield updates where Russia has made new progress near Zaporizhzhia but is slowing down near Pokrovsk.https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/13/frontline-report-2025-11-12/https://t.me/milinfolive/160401https://x.com/MalcontentmentT/status/1988756132941398089?s=20https://x.com/prestonstew_/status/1988951994103738378?s=20Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK, Canada and Colombia are shutting off intel sharingToday we're looking at the ongoing operations in the Caribbean and targeting Venezuela where in the past few days, multiple US allies have opted out of sharing intelligence.  This comes as the USS Ford Carrier Strike Group enters the region and the Venezuelan military continues to prepare for a possible confrontation.  https://www.thetimes.com/article/1fa77f71-e1ca-4a1f-a29e-0f43021de600?shareToken=ded97adf39c3bdf9bdc1ccdfcc0c5c97https://www.newsweek.com/venezuela-military-plans-revealed-trump-us-attack-11030775https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/politics/uk-suspends-caribbean-intelligence-sharing-ushttps://x.com/ianellisjones/status/1987683648665997619https://apnews.com/article/trump-venezuela-boat-strikes-drugs-cocaine-trafficking-95b54a3a5efec74f12f82396a79617eaPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sneaking forward under the cover of fogFundraiser: be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress! https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're looking at Russian advances near Pokrovsk and how they use inclement weather to move as many men and equipment forward as possible. This is a short period of time when drones are not as effective which provides a brief window of opportunity. This is something both sides are leveraging when possible and has been listed as a reason for recent Russian success west in Zaporizhia.Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The situation in Nigeria isn't looking goodToday we're getting into the details of what's happening in Nigeria as President Trump has recently threatened to send in the US military if they don't get a handle on the targeting of Christians in the country. Jacob Zenn joins us to talk through some history of these groups, challenges facing the Nigerian government and where we might be able to go from here.Be sure to follow Jacob at the links belowhttps://x.com/BokoWatchhttps://unmaskingbokoharam.com/Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Russian cost of trying to take Pokrovsk is staggering, and growingToday we're looking into Russia's ongoing Pokrovsk campaign. Ukrainian General Syrsky in speaking with the Kyiv Independent and New York Post suggested that their plan now is to inflict as much damage on the attacking Russians as possible, ideally even off-setting their recruiting. That's a big ask but we're also seeing Russia pay a hefty price for every little advance in Donetsk.Fundraiser: be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is air defense in the era of dronesFundraiser: be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're joined by two Soldiers of the Ukrainian 429th Unmanned Systems Regiment 'Achilles'. We talk about their work intercepting Russian drones, the challenges of that mission set and how it's changed throughout the war. This conversation is a part of an ongoing fundraiser to help this unit acquire more interceptor drones for this air defense mission set.Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luck of the draw at this pointToday we're looking into a new series of tactics rolled out by a Russian analyst on how to survive Ukrainian FPV drone strikes. He says the idea of playing dead or freezing in place no longer work given the volume of drones on the battlefield and the quality of the drone cameras. Instead he suggests scattering, find cover, cover each other and then maneuver. We look at a few examples of this successfully being employed in Ukraine by Russia.https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/PrestonStewartUnclassified Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YmaFZihykI0iov9XgQ0uD?si=efe0b3bd89b6421d&nd=1&dlsi=417702a2c0914864Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-with-preston-stewart-and-ben-wheeler/id1781679521YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuyLEHMTO-oDHObnCeYwnQContact: preston@warstories.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices