Ukraine War Update BUMPER NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"Russia fully provides prisoners of war with food and everything they need. And they receive full medical care."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:25⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the Ukraine War News Update for Friday the 13th. He anticipates multiple videos due to the substantial amount of news.
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🪦 DISCLAIMER FOR GENERAL STAFF LOSSES DATA
- These are real people with real lives and real families who love them. Don’t let the numbers sap your humanity.
- These numbers probably aren’t accurate but they’re the best we have and we don’t need them to be accurate to be indicative of patterns of activity.
- All losses are estimates. Losses cannot be counted with accuracy because of the conditions on the ground.
- Both sides would see it to be of their advantage to minimize their own losses maximize the other side’s losses.
- Neither side releases their losses but we have enough transparency from the Ukrainian side to have confidence in they are indicative.
- Personnel losses are hard to count. If a soldier gets injured, heals up, and returns to the front line only to get injured again, is that one loss or two? Also, how to deal with losses from PMC’s or soldiers fighting with RF from occupied territories?
- Equipment losses are hard to count. If an AA complex involves several parts and one part gets disabled, is that a loss, or a fraction of a loss? If a tank gets disabled, repaired, back into the fight, then disabled again, is that one lost tank or two?
- All recorded losses are vulnerable to multiple reporting. We have already seen numerous cases of multiple drones in the air reporting the same loss from different angles as multiple engagements.
- Losses are not always reported on the same day they occurred. It is frequent that drone losses are reported at least 24 hours after other terrestrial equipment losses. Certain losses may not be reported for days or weeks for military intelligence reasons.
Ukrainian General Staff Report: Heavy Russian Losses
🎦 00:25-02:19⏩
- The Ukrainian General Staff reports significant Russian losses, including 1,220 personnel, 18 tanks, and 48 armoured fighting vehicles.
- Jonathan notes these numbers are high, suggesting heavy fighting and potential Russian attacks in multiple locations.
- Artillery system losses are also substantial at 52, alongside 79 vehicles and fuel tanks.
- Jonathan emphasises that these figures likely reflect events from the previous day due to reporting lags.
Andrew Perpetua's Visual Confirmation of Losses (Social Media Sources)
🎦 02:19-05:33⏩
- Jonathan transitions to visually confirmed losses from social media, curated by Andrew Perpetua, acknowledging the time lag between events and their appearance online.
- He highlights a video showing the destruction of a Russian Zemledeli remote mine-laying system, which he deems a significant loss for Ukraine.
- Regarding Ukrainian losses, Jonathan points out abandoned and destroyed equipment, including Bradleys, APCs, Humvees, and MRAPs. He stresses the need for caution when interpreting these figures as the data can be easily skewed.
- On the Russian side, Jonathan mentions the destruction of a Su-30SM fighter jet (a $50 million loss) and speculates that it may have been downed by a MANPAD launched from a drone.
Russian Infantry Tactics: High Casualties for Small Gains
🎦 05:33-09:27⏩
- Jonathan discusses a comment from Tim White attributing the increase in Russian manpower losses to their tactic of launching multiple small attack groups.
- He explains this approach involves sending waves of infantry, often in IFVs, with a high attrition rate, aiming for a few soldiers to reach the objective.
- Jonathan highlights the unsustainable nature of these tactics, particularly as Russia depletes its well-trained and equipped forces.
- He uses a video example of a Russian troop accumulation near a river in Kursk, targeted by Ukrainian HIMARS cluster munitions, resulting in heavy casualties.
Ukrainian Special Forces Raid: Crimean Oil Rig Targeted
🎦 09:27-10:29⏩
- Jonathan cites Osint Uri, who reports that Russian sources claim their downed Su-30SM was hit by MANPADs fired by Ukrainian special forces attempting to seize the Crimean II drilling platform.
- He clarifies that the platform, originally belonging to Ukraine, was captured by Russia during the annexation of Crimea.
Ukrainian Neptune Missile Strike on Russian Air Defence in Crimea
🎦 10:29-12:25⏩
- Jonathan presents a video purportedly showing two Ukrainian Neptune missiles striking a Russian S-400 missile system at Cape Tarkhan in Crimea.
- He highlights the strategic importance of targeting these air defence systems, which cover a large area of the Black Sea.
- Jonathan speculates that Ukraine may be limited in its Neptune missile production capabilities, emphasising the need for increased production to counter Russia's long-range advantage.
Possible Sabotage: Fuel Truck Explosions in Volgograd, Russia
🎦 12:25-13:26⏩
- Jonathan cites Tim White, who reports a truck fire on a highway in the Volgograd region of Russia, suggesting potential sabotage.
- He notes further reports of multiple fuel truck explosions near Marinovka airfield in the same region, indicating a more serious incident beyond a simple truck fire.
- Jonathan acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding these events but underscores the potential disruption to Russian fuel and logistics capabilities.
Russian Strike on Red Cross Convoy Kills Three Aid Workers
🎦 13:26-18:22⏩
- Jonathan discusses the tragic news of a Russian strike on an International Red Cross (ICRC) convoy in Ukrainian-controlled territory, resulting in the deaths of three aid workers and injuries to two others.
- He highlights the ICRC's statement confirming the deaths but refraining from assigning blame, consistent with their policy of neutrality to operate on both sides of the conflict.
- Jonathan acknowledges the frustration with the ICRC's lack of condemnation towards Russia but also recognises the strategic necessity of their neutral stance for continued humanitarian work in Russian-occupied areas.
- He cites GlasnostGone, who clarifies that the attack was a deliberate act by Russian forces targeting aid workers unloading humanitarian aid.
- Jonathan concludes by acknowledging the difficult position of the ICRC, balancing their humanitarian mission with the need to maintain access and avoid being drawn into the blame game.
Train Derailments Plague Russian Logistics
🎦 18:22-19:26⏩
- Jonathan reports on another Russian train derailment, this time at Zlatust station, highlighting the increasing frequency of such incidents.
- He suggests possible causes, including sabotage, partisan activity, or Ukrainian strikes, and emphasises the significance of these disruptions to Russia's heavily rail-dependent logistics network.
- Jonathan notes existing rumours of strain on the Russian rail system, citing leaks from within the industry.
Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Fuel Train in Zaporizhzhia
🎦 19:26-19:53⏩
- Jonathan reports a Ukrainian attack on a Russian freight train carrying fuel tanks in the occupied Chernihiv district of Zaporizhzhia region.
- Citing local channels, he mentions the destruction of three fuel tanks, further compounding Russia's logistical challenges.
Drone Warfare: Ukraine Downs 24 Russian Drones
🎦 19:53-20:28⏩
- Jonathan discusses continued Russian drone attacks, with the Ukrainian Air Force reporting another wave of 26 drones.
- He notes the successful interception of 24 drones by Ukrainian air defence, praising their effectiveness.
Explosions Rock Russian Ammunition Depot in Mariupol
🎦 20:28-21:07⏩
- Jonathan reports explosions in occupied Mariupol, with Andriushchenko, an advisor to the mayor, stating a Russian ammunition and air defence missile warehouse was destroyed.
- He points to video evidence of explosions and mentions that secondary detonations continued until 5am, suggesting a significant strike.
Russian Strikes Target Cultural Sites: Church in Nikopol Destroyed
🎦 21:07-22:00⏩
- Jonathan condemns a Russian strike on a historic church in Nikopol, built in 1912.
- He expresses sadness at the cultural loss and the destruction of such a beautiful building, drawing parallels to previous Russian attacks on cultural icons in Odesa and Lviv.
Russia Strikes Egyptian Grain Ship in Black Sea, Raising Global Food Security Concerns
🎦 22:00-27:30⏩
- Jonathan reports a Russian missile strike on a cargo ship carrying Ukrainian wheat to Egypt through the Black Sea.
- He highlights the potential repercussions of this attack on global food security, noting that it could lead to increased insurance premiums or even refusal to insure vessels transporting Ukrainian grain.
- Jonathan emphasises that the UK, being a major maritime insurance hub (Lloyds of London), has been instrumental in facilitating the grain corridor and enforcing insurance coverage for these shipments.
- He condemns Russia's actions, stating that disrupting food exports from Ukraine harms not only Ukraine but also contributes to global inflation by reducing supply and driving up food prices worldwide.
- Citing Christopher Miller, Jonathan reveals that the attack took place in Romanian waters, a NATO member, raising significant concerns about potential escalation.
- He questions Russia's motives behind this seemingly irrational act, speculating whether they are testing the resolve of the international community.
- Jonathan cites Defence Express, which points out that the attack could have resulted in an environmental disaster had Russia targeted one of the eight oil tankers present in the vicinity of the grain ship.
Debate on Long-Range Weapons: Will US and UK Allow Strikes Deep Inside Russia?
🎦 27:30-31:09⏩
- Jonathan notes ongoing discussions surrounding the potential for the US and UK to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons, such as Storm Shadow missiles, to strike targets within Russian territory.
- He expresses frustration with the hesitant stance of some, who argue against escalation, and highlights the need for a more proactive approach to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty.
- Jonathan advocates for a gradual escalation strategy, involving smaller nations taking the lead in providing military support before larger powers like the US.
- He argues that this "boiling the lobster in a pot" approach would make it more difficult for Russia to pinpoint a specific trigger for a major escalation.
Russia Relocates Aircraft Beyond ATACMS Range
🎦 31:09-31:46⏩
- Jonathan mentions Russia's relocation of aircraft out of range of ATACMS missiles, citing American claims that only 10% remain within striking distance.
- He refers to Mark Krutov's analysis of satellite images showing a significant reduction in aircraft at Russian airbases compared to the previous year.
Internal Strife in Russian Ranks: Rosgvardia Official Arrested in Crimea
🎦 31:46-33:41⏩
- Jonathan reports the arrest of Vitaly Salmanov, deputy head of the Rosgvardia (Russian National Guard) directorate in occupied Crimea, on charges of exceeding his authority.
- He highlights the significance of Rosgvardia's role in the initial invasion, noting their presence was based on the assumption of a quick operation to quell anticipated riots following a swift government takeover.
- Jonathan dismisses Russian propaganda accusing Georgian, Polish, and French mercenaries of hanging children in Kursk Oblast as absurd and baseless.
Miners Trapped in Donetsk After Russian Strikes Cause Mine Flooding
🎦 33:41-34:15⏩
- Jonathan reports on a mining accident in Donetsk, where over 150 miners were trapped underground due to flooding caused by Russian strikes on power infrastructure.
- He expresses hope for their safe rescue.
Ukraine's Kursk Offensive: Assessing Success and Potential Russian Response
🎦 34:15-43:07⏩
- Jonathan discusses Ukraine's counteroffensive in Kursk, citing Russian sources admitting Ukrainian success in penetrating their rear areas.
- He references his previous analysis of the situation in Kursk, pointing to the strategic importance of the region and the potential for Ukraine to trap Russian forces.
- Jonathan cites "Carl," an individual associated with Estonian intelligence, who provides insights into the Kursk operation.
- Carl highlights the significant territorial gains made by Ukraine in the first two weeks, exceeding Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine since the beginning of the year.
- He mentions a possible Russian counterattack, acknowledging the difficulty in assessing its scale and potential for success.
- Carl speculates that Russia's available resources may be insufficient to dislodge Ukraine entirely but could potentially slow their advance.
- He describes the situation as emotionally and domestically challenging for Russia, with over 100,000 people displaced within their own country.
- Carl analyses the broader front line, noting relative stability in Kharkiv, Kupyansk, and Lyman, while highlighting the ongoing pressure in the direction of Chazyvyar.
- He observes that Russia's rapid advance near Prokhorovsk has slowed, possibly due to Ukrainian reserves reinforcing the area.
- Carl expresses concern about the situation near Vukhodar, where a Russian advance could force Ukraine to fight on two fronts, but remains cautiously optimistic due to Russia's past struggles in the area.
- He notes a decrease in Russian activity in the south, attributing it to fears of a potential Ukrainian offensive in that direction.
- Carl concludes by observing Ukraine's efforts to secure long-range weapons from the US and the UK, highlighting the potential impact of these weapons systems on the conflict.
Sudden Death of Journalist David Knowles in Gibraltar
🎦 43:07-45:15⏩
- Jonathan addresses the sudden death of David Knowles, a journalist from Ukraine working for The Daily Telegraph, who died in Gibraltar from a reported cardiac arrest.
- He acknowledges the unusual nature of such an event for someone of Knowles' age (32) but cautions against jumping to conclusions.
- Jonathan mentions the involvement of both local Gibraltarian and UK terror experts in the investigation as a precautionary measure.
Elon Musk's Social Media Antics Fuel Disinformation and Harm Ukraine
🎦 45:15-49:51⏩
- Jonathan expresses his frustration with Elon Musk's retweeting of pro-Russian propaganda, noting how it exposes his threads to a wave of far-right and hateful content.
- He criticises Musk's continued amplification of disinformation despite being aware of its harmful consequences, drawing a parallel to a shopping mall owner refusing to address rampant crime on their premises.
- Jonathan argues that social media platforms, like shopping malls, have a responsibility to minimise harm and cooperate with authorities to combat illegal activities, including the spread of disinformation.
- He supports government regulation and fines for social media companies that fail to curb disinformation, citing the potential for real-world harm, including influencing elections based on false information.
- Jonathan shares a personal anecdote of a former colleague who has adopted extreme views due to disinformation, highlighting the danger it poses to critical thinking and rational discourse.
Russian Propaganda: Akhmat Forces Claim Humane Treatment of POWs
🎦 49:51-50:13⏩
- Jonathan sarcastically highlights Russian propaganda, citing a statement from Aptia Laudanoff, head of the Akhmat forces, claiming that Russian forces provide adequate food, necessities, and full medical care to prisoners of war.
- He contrasts this claim with a disturbing image of a severely wounded POW, exposing the hypocrisy of Russia's propaganda.
Wrap up
🎦 50:13-50:16⏩
- Jonathan concludes the video.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Can you please clarify what is meant by "man pad on a rig" in the context of the Su-30SM fighter jet being shot down? I'm unsure what "rig" refers to in this instance. Is it related to an oil rig, or is it a different type of structure?
What does the acronym "JR" stand for when Jonathan thanks JR for map updates?
In the discussion about David Knowles' death, what Tottenham Hotspur player and incident is Jonathan referring to?
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