What's up, sunshine?
This is CNN 10.
Happy Friday Eve.
We have your news for this Thursday, September 17th.
10 minutes.
Big world.
Let's rise up.
We start with what most of us would call the egregious gas prices right now causing stress for many of our families and folks all around the world.
Some people are taking to the streets as soaring fuel prices squeeze family budgets from Syria to France, Guatemala to Portugal.
So why is fuel so expensive?
The biggest reason right now, oil supply.
The ongoing war between the United States and Iran has disrupted energy production and shipping in the Middle East.
While other conflicts, including Russia's war in Ukraine, are squeezing supplies of diesel.
And diesel doesn't just fill cars.
It powers trucks, farm equipment, and ships that move the stuff we buy.
So higher diesel prices can eventually show up in the cost of food and other goods, too.
The hope more oil reaching the global market, restored refinery production, and especially an easing of these conflicts could help bring prices back down.
And now, a new CNN investigation is examining whether Russia may have helped Iran strike American military assets with devastating precision, including a major recent Iranian strike on a US military base in Saudi Arabia.
Turns out Russian spy satellites repeatedly passed over parts of the Persian Gulf before the attacks.
This is the launch of Cosmos 2573, one of Russia's elite spy satellites currently collecting intelligence across the globe.
Now, CNN has learned that these satellites have likely given Iran a considerable advantage in its fight against the US, capturing not just what US military sites look like, but also exposing their inner workings.
Our sources, including two US officials, tell us they have evidence that those satellites are feeding some of that intelligence back to Iran, aiding at least some precision strikes.
The apparent synergy between Russian satellites and Iran's rockets is laid bare here.
Prince Sultan air base.
Then we begin with the breaking news.
Iran striking a US base.
Iranian state media releasing this image which shows a strike at the Prince Sultan air base near Riad in Saudi Arabia.
a major Iranian attack on March 27th.
The US has had a strategic presence here for decades.
According to our sources, Russian satellites played a vital role in these strikes, which wre havoc on the base and injured 12 US personnel.
Now, we do not have access to Russia's satellite images, but we looked at the orbital data, tracking satellites, and assessing their visibility over sites of interest with help from space technology experts Project Aurora and Khan Space, who provided us with the images you see.
Here's the Cosmos 2573 again, just 2 days before the attack.
It flies over the base along with 13 other Russian spy satellites.
Our analysis shows that these spacecrafts moved in both a perfect sequence and had a perfect view to collect rich multiensory data.
Each of these satellites contributes a different part of the intelligence picture.
Cosmos 2573 captures deep and detailed militarygrade satellite imagery.
These eight are signal satellites.
They can intercept radio and radar emissions allowing them to locate air defenses that can shoot down the incoming missiles.
These two are infrared satellites.
They pick up heat signatures, the kind that comes from rocket launchers.
And finally, three synthetic aperture radar satellites known as SAR.
They're able to see through clouds and darkness and flag physical changes, showing, for example, where a movable high value asset might be repositioned.
Like this plane, the airborne warning and control system, Awax for short, America's eyes in the skies in the Middle East.
Crucially, the Awax was not parked in its pre-war location.
On March 27th, Iran destroyed it.
An aircraft worth hundreds of millions of dollars and very, very difficult to replace.
The scale of the damage to the base and the accuracy of the strikes would have been nearly impossible without Russian geospatial intelligence, according to our sources.
And this isn't an isolated incident.
Now, there is some debate among US officials over just how consequential Russian support has been, but our sources broadly suspect that Russian satellites gave Iran targeting information several more times over the course of the war, including at a CIA facility in the Saudi capital.
>> We wouldn't be in this situation today.
The the war wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for this unique capabilities that the Russians um gave to the Iranians.
>> According to experts like Dr.
No forbid.
One of the reasons Russia has been helping Iran.
Moscow calls this fake news is because the US is working with Ukraine in a similar way through intelligence sharing to support strikes similar to these.
>> You have to see it in this way.
This is Russian payback with interest.
It's monumental in terms of the consequences of what this has done to not just to the US standing in the region but to the security architecture of the region going forward.
>> Pop quiz.
Hot shot.
Which NFL team logo is the only one to feature a flower?
Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, or Cleveland Browns?
If you said the Saints, who that?
Well, you actually the New Orleans Saints logo features the floor delete, French for flower of the lily, a symbol that pays homage to the Crescent City's French roots.
Next up, some sportspiration.
The Buffalo Bills, who I used to play for back in the day, host the Detroit Lions tonight.
It'll be the first regular season game in their new High Mark Stadium.
And it's Prime Video's Thursday Night Football season opener.
And holding the line for Prime is NFL legend Big Wit aka Andrew Witworth.
In 2022, he became the oldest offensive lineman ever to win a Super Bowl when he won the big game with the Rams.
I asked him for advice about what it takes to stay your best day after day, year after year.
>> I had a uh offensive line coach when I was a young player uh who used to always tell us, "Man, be like a tree.
Either you're growing or you're dying." And in my opinion, man, I'm still at that point in life, man.
I'm looking to grow.
I'm looking to find a better version of me as a husband, a father, uh you know, as a friend, as an analyst, and in anything I do.
I want to find a better version, man, for the people that I love and the people I care about.
I don't ever want to let anybody down and uh that drives me every single day.
So, uh I would say, man, look, if people want to find a way to to chase the best version of themselves, just look for consistency uh and the ability to reset the pieces and every single day, stay in constant daily pursuit, baby.
Just get up and go chase it again.
Forgive yourself for yesterday.
Go chase tomorrow with a vision of who you want to be, baby.
>> Let's go.
Awesome stuff, Big Whit.
Good luck to both teams tonight, but go Bills.
One thing I love about Buffalo, the people.
Hardworking, big-hearted, and always looking out for others, just like their star QB Josh Allen.
He's teaming up with New Era again, putting some very special young artists right on top.
The illustration collection found at new era.com.
Kids receiving care at Galisano Children's Hospital helped design one-of-a-kind Bill's hats, and Josh will be wearing one at each home game this season.
Proceeds benefit the Patricia Allen Fund at the hospital, named in honor of Josh's late grandma.
Last year, the campaign raised more than $140,000.
And this is the hat right here that Josh will be wearing tonight.
Designed by Jack, whose inspiration uh was the thing he loves most, color.
Every panel unique and vibrant just like him.
How cool is that?
Kid uses imagination.
And an NFL MVP wears the art in front of millions.
And the artwork helps other kids get the care they need.
That is a real hat-tick.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10 students in Abene, Texas, who totally nailed it.
A tiny school project making a huge impact.
WY High School students building tiny homes for people who have to travel away from home for long-term medical care.
They're partnering with the nonprofit Houses for Healing, and the homes will be provided free of charge.
Officials with the school district said nearly $27,000 was raised in three months to cover building materials and to help expand technical education programs at the school.
It's a win-win.
Students are learning real construction skills, framing walls, reading plans, while discovering what it feels like to help someone who's going through some of the toughest times of their lives.
Sophomore Caleb Houston said the experience was a home run.
>> To me, it just felt good cuz I mean, a lot of these people don't have homes and we're over there building something for them to live in and actually have a life in.
You know, >> sometimes the most important lesson in school, realizing what we've learned might help someone else one day.
All right, before we go, shout out time.
This one goes to Mr.
Putnham's class at Navaro Junior High in Geronimo, Texas, who commented on our YouTube channel.
Don't be koi.
Why are you holding back on us?
Can't spell Putinham without the pun.
Love it.
And this shout out goes to the wall of friends behind us, Miss Donnao.
Donna, I don't know.
So, I'm just going to say Miss Awesome.
And all of our friends at St.
Joseph School in Seattle, Washington.
Look at these Photoshop assignments.
We are honored to be part of them.
What a cool class.
Keep honing those skills.
Remember, you don't have to wait until you're older, richer, or ready to make a difference.
Use what you have.
Start where you are and help when you can.
I'm Ky Wire and we are CNN 10.
This is CNN 10.
Happy Friday Eve.
We have your news for this Thursday, September 17th.
10 minutes.
Big world.
Let's rise up.
We start with what most of us would call the egregious gas prices right now causing stress for many of our families and folks all around the world.
Some people are taking to the streets as soaring fuel prices squeeze family budgets from Syria to France, Guatemala to Portugal.
So why is fuel so expensive?
The biggest reason right now, oil supply.
The ongoing war between the United States and Iran has disrupted energy production and shipping in the Middle East.
While other conflicts, including Russia's war in Ukraine, are squeezing supplies of diesel.
And diesel doesn't just fill cars.
It powers trucks, farm equipment, and ships that move the stuff we buy.
So higher diesel prices can eventually show up in the cost of food and other goods, too.
The hope more oil reaching the global market, restored refinery production, and especially an easing of these conflicts could help bring prices back down.
And now, a new CNN investigation is examining whether Russia may have helped Iran strike American military assets with devastating precision, including a major recent Iranian strike on a US military base in Saudi Arabia.
Turns out Russian spy satellites repeatedly passed over parts of the Persian Gulf before the attacks.
This is the launch of Cosmos 2573, one of Russia's elite spy satellites currently collecting intelligence across the globe.
Now, CNN has learned that these satellites have likely given Iran a considerable advantage in its fight against the US, capturing not just what US military sites look like, but also exposing their inner workings.
Our sources, including two US officials, tell us they have evidence that those satellites are feeding some of that intelligence back to Iran, aiding at least some precision strikes.
The apparent synergy between Russian satellites and Iran's rockets is laid bare here.
Prince Sultan air base.
Then we begin with the breaking news.
Iran striking a US base.
Iranian state media releasing this image which shows a strike at the Prince Sultan air base near Riad in Saudi Arabia.
a major Iranian attack on March 27th.
The US has had a strategic presence here for decades.
According to our sources, Russian satellites played a vital role in these strikes, which wre havoc on the base and injured 12 US personnel.
Now, we do not have access to Russia's satellite images, but we looked at the orbital data, tracking satellites, and assessing their visibility over sites of interest with help from space technology experts Project Aurora and Khan Space, who provided us with the images you see.
Here's the Cosmos 2573 again, just 2 days before the attack.
It flies over the base along with 13 other Russian spy satellites.
Our analysis shows that these spacecrafts moved in both a perfect sequence and had a perfect view to collect rich multiensory data.
Each of these satellites contributes a different part of the intelligence picture.
Cosmos 2573 captures deep and detailed militarygrade satellite imagery.
These eight are signal satellites.
They can intercept radio and radar emissions allowing them to locate air defenses that can shoot down the incoming missiles.
These two are infrared satellites.
They pick up heat signatures, the kind that comes from rocket launchers.
And finally, three synthetic aperture radar satellites known as SAR.
They're able to see through clouds and darkness and flag physical changes, showing, for example, where a movable high value asset might be repositioned.
Like this plane, the airborne warning and control system, Awax for short, America's eyes in the skies in the Middle East.
Crucially, the Awax was not parked in its pre-war location.
On March 27th, Iran destroyed it.
An aircraft worth hundreds of millions of dollars and very, very difficult to replace.
The scale of the damage to the base and the accuracy of the strikes would have been nearly impossible without Russian geospatial intelligence, according to our sources.
And this isn't an isolated incident.
Now, there is some debate among US officials over just how consequential Russian support has been, but our sources broadly suspect that Russian satellites gave Iran targeting information several more times over the course of the war, including at a CIA facility in the Saudi capital.
>> We wouldn't be in this situation today.
The the war wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for this unique capabilities that the Russians um gave to the Iranians.
>> According to experts like Dr.
No forbid.
One of the reasons Russia has been helping Iran.
Moscow calls this fake news is because the US is working with Ukraine in a similar way through intelligence sharing to support strikes similar to these.
>> You have to see it in this way.
This is Russian payback with interest.
It's monumental in terms of the consequences of what this has done to not just to the US standing in the region but to the security architecture of the region going forward.
>> Pop quiz.
Hot shot.
Which NFL team logo is the only one to feature a flower?
Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, or Cleveland Browns?
If you said the Saints, who that?
Well, you actually the New Orleans Saints logo features the floor delete, French for flower of the lily, a symbol that pays homage to the Crescent City's French roots.
Next up, some sportspiration.
The Buffalo Bills, who I used to play for back in the day, host the Detroit Lions tonight.
It'll be the first regular season game in their new High Mark Stadium.
And it's Prime Video's Thursday Night Football season opener.
And holding the line for Prime is NFL legend Big Wit aka Andrew Witworth.
In 2022, he became the oldest offensive lineman ever to win a Super Bowl when he won the big game with the Rams.
I asked him for advice about what it takes to stay your best day after day, year after year.
>> I had a uh offensive line coach when I was a young player uh who used to always tell us, "Man, be like a tree.
Either you're growing or you're dying." And in my opinion, man, I'm still at that point in life, man.
I'm looking to grow.
I'm looking to find a better version of me as a husband, a father, uh you know, as a friend, as an analyst, and in anything I do.
I want to find a better version, man, for the people that I love and the people I care about.
I don't ever want to let anybody down and uh that drives me every single day.
So, uh I would say, man, look, if people want to find a way to to chase the best version of themselves, just look for consistency uh and the ability to reset the pieces and every single day, stay in constant daily pursuit, baby.
Just get up and go chase it again.
Forgive yourself for yesterday.
Go chase tomorrow with a vision of who you want to be, baby.
>> Let's go.
Awesome stuff, Big Whit.
Good luck to both teams tonight, but go Bills.
One thing I love about Buffalo, the people.
Hardworking, big-hearted, and always looking out for others, just like their star QB Josh Allen.
He's teaming up with New Era again, putting some very special young artists right on top.
The illustration collection found at new era.com.
Kids receiving care at Galisano Children's Hospital helped design one-of-a-kind Bill's hats, and Josh will be wearing one at each home game this season.
Proceeds benefit the Patricia Allen Fund at the hospital, named in honor of Josh's late grandma.
Last year, the campaign raised more than $140,000.
And this is the hat right here that Josh will be wearing tonight.
Designed by Jack, whose inspiration uh was the thing he loves most, color.
Every panel unique and vibrant just like him.
How cool is that?
Kid uses imagination.
And an NFL MVP wears the art in front of millions.
And the artwork helps other kids get the care they need.
That is a real hat-tick.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10 students in Abene, Texas, who totally nailed it.
A tiny school project making a huge impact.
WY High School students building tiny homes for people who have to travel away from home for long-term medical care.
They're partnering with the nonprofit Houses for Healing, and the homes will be provided free of charge.
Officials with the school district said nearly $27,000 was raised in three months to cover building materials and to help expand technical education programs at the school.
It's a win-win.
Students are learning real construction skills, framing walls, reading plans, while discovering what it feels like to help someone who's going through some of the toughest times of their lives.
Sophomore Caleb Houston said the experience was a home run.
>> To me, it just felt good cuz I mean, a lot of these people don't have homes and we're over there building something for them to live in and actually have a life in.
You know, >> sometimes the most important lesson in school, realizing what we've learned might help someone else one day.
All right, before we go, shout out time.
This one goes to Mr.
Putnham's class at Navaro Junior High in Geronimo, Texas, who commented on our YouTube channel.
Don't be koi.
Why are you holding back on us?
Can't spell Putinham without the pun.
Love it.
And this shout out goes to the wall of friends behind us, Miss Donnao.
Donna, I don't know.
So, I'm just going to say Miss Awesome.
And all of our friends at St.
Joseph School in Seattle, Washington.
Look at these Photoshop assignments.
We are honored to be part of them.
What a cool class.
Keep honing those skills.
Remember, you don't have to wait until you're older, richer, or ready to make a difference.
Use what you have.
Start where you are and help when you can.
I'm Ky Wire and we are CNN 10.