Tag: Cedric Leighton

Retired colonel on US military strike in Iraq

A US military strike on Wednesday in Baghdad killed Wisam Mohammed Saber al-Saedi, a Kataib Hezbollah commander, who was responsible for attacks on American forces in the region, according to US Central Command. The attack was carried out by a drone against a vehicle in Baghdad, according to US and Iraqi officials. There are no indications of collateral damage or civilian casualties, Central Command said in its statement.

‘Huge problem’: Retired colonel on Russia hitting Ukraine with 6 hypersonic missiles

When Russia launched a total of 95 missiles at major cities across Ukraine on Thursday morning, it included six Kinzhal ballistic missiles that eluded Kyiv’s air defenses, the Ukrainian military said. Col. Cedric Leighton (Ret.) and former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discuss. #CNN #News