Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Another Russian Jet Shot Down - Experienced Crew Lost
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"So that is good news for the Ukrainians, but it could be something bigger than just this, it could be that we are seeing Ukrainian air defense starting to get tooled up in, or nearer, the front lines, which is exactly what we've been wanting for a long time"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:20⏩
Jonathan introduces the Ukraine War breaking news update for May 6th, 2024, highlighting the significance of the second Russian jet being shot down this week.
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Recent shootdown of Russian jets - possible explanations
🎦 00:20-01:47⏩
Jonathan recounts a recent period of increased Russian jet losses, possibly due to Ukrainian air defenses, including Patriots. He speculates a lull in these losses may have been caused by Ukraine running low on interceptor missiles. He mentions recent deliveries of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine from Spain, potentially enabling Ukraine to shoot down more Russian aircraft. This is supported by the recent downing of two Russian jets, one just recently.
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Loss of Experienced Russian Su-34 Crew
🎦 01:47-03:07⏩
Jonathan discusses the downing of a Russian Su-34, specifically "Red 21" (RF 95002), confirmed by Russian sources as a combat loss. He notes the significance of the loss, as the crew was reportedly highly experienced, particularly in bombing campaigns. He highlights the plane’s notoriety, being known within certain circles for its role in the conflict.
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Potential for Increased Ukrainian Assertiveness in the Airspace
🎦 03:07-04:03⏩
Jonathan posits that these recent shootdowns could signify a resurgence of Ukrainian air defense capabilities, potentially allowing them to contest airspace control more effectively, particularly as they were able to do so earlier in the conflict. He contrasts this with the recent period where Russian air superiority enabled them to conduct close air support and utilize guided glide bombs with greater impunity.
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Update on F-16 Deployment to Ukraine
🎦 04:03-04:31⏩
Jonathan provides an update on the potential deployment of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. He mentions that Dutch F-16s are now not expected until autumn. He acknowledges earlier claims of F-16s potentially arriving sooner but expresses his personal view that a later deployment is more likely and ultimately preferable to ensure everything is properly in place to maximize their effectiveness and minimize the risk of losing these valuable assets.
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Wrap up
🎦 04:31-04:38⏩
Jonathan concludes by reiterating the positive news of the Su-34 shootdown for Ukraine and signals his intention to proceed with his mapping update.
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