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Ukraine War Update NEWS: Aid for "Ukraine to Win", Russian Tank Upgrades, Brovary Heli

News Wednesday, 18th January 2023, 11:00
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"Ukraine needs all the military equipment that it can handle and this also includes the advanced systems"

Hello Team!

Jonathan introduces the video as a frontline update for the Ukraine war on January 18, 2023.

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Russian Losses

  • Ukrainian figures claim 820 Russian personnel liquidated, which is substantial. This may be due to engagements in Bakhmut.
  • Also reported: 9 tanks, 10 APCs, 4 artillery systems, 1 MLRS, 1 fixed-wing aircraft (possibly an Su-25), 4 drones, and 12 vehicles/fuel tanks destroyed.
  • Unverified video footage supposedly shows a Wagner graveyard. Estimates suggest 500-800 Russian militants killed per day in Ukraine, with many deaths around Bakhmut.


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Aid and Weapons for Ukraine

  • Vitaly Klitschko met with German Vice Chancellor Habeck at Davos, discussing further support for Ukraine. Good news is expected at the upcoming Ramstein meeting on Friday.
  • Many countries are now clearly stating that the goal is for Ukraine to win the war, not just defend itself. This includes Finland, the EU (von der Leyen), the UK (Ben Wallace) and the US.
  • The US is phasing out A-10 Warthogs, so giving them to Ukraine would cost little. Hundreds could be supplied.
  • The US has agreed to supply 300,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine from warehouses in Israel. This is prioritizing Ukraine over potential Middle East conflicts.
  • Australia is purchasing advanced military helicopters for its own army, possibly freeing up older models for Ukraine.


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Russian Equipment Upgrades

  • Unable to acquire new equipment like Ukraine can, Russia is modernizing old tanks (T-62s) and BMPs at a factory in Chita.
  • Upgrades include thermal imaging sights, additional armor, and new engines. This makes older tanks more battlefield-relevant.
  • However, the plan to upgrade 800 tanks over 3 years only amounts to 22 per month. Slow delivery in small batches is less impactful than getting large numbers at once.


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Brovary Helicopter Crash

  • A Eurocopter Puma helicopter crashed near a kindergarten in Brovary, outside Kyiv.
  • Currently 18 reported dead, including the Minister and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and some children.
  • This is a major loss of expertise for the Ukrainian government, in addition to the tragic human cost. No word on if foul play is suspected.


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Wrap Up

Jonathan explains he will split the news and frontline update into separate videos as this one got too long. He apologizes and says the frontline update will come shortly.

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