Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230821b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"Dear people of Denmark, Ukraine believed you when this evil invasion began and I thank you for believing in us."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the second part of his news update for 21 August 2023. He mentions electricians are doing work on his house which may cause some background noise.
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Frontline Update
- The Institute for the Study of War reports Russian forces are experiencing a shortage of officers and counter-battery capabilities, especially in the Zaporizhzhia direction
- Russians made some gains in the northeast near Sinkivka and are pushing south, possibly enveloping the town. Ukrainians are blowing up bridges near Kupyansk to slow Russian advances.
- A Russian armoured convoy was obliterated near Spirne, northeast of Bakhmut
- Russians are attacking Klishchiivka south of Bakhmut but Ukrainians have an overlooking position to repel them
- Ukrainians raided a Russian-held mine south of Krasnohorivka with two tanks
- Ukrainians have advanced on both sides of Andriivka
Military Aid
- The Netherlands will provide 42 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after training pilots and engineers, though there is some confusion over the exact number as the Dutch Air Force only has 24 operational F-16s
- Denmark will transfer 19 F-16 fighters to Ukraine, with the first 6 planes arriving closer to New Year
- Germany is still discussing supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine
- Germany has proposed allocating €5 billion in aid to Ukraine every year
- A CNN poll shows 55% of Americans now oppose more funding for Ukraine from Congress, a reversal from early in the conflict. Jonathan argues the US needs to better educate the public on the details of the funding.
Geopolitics
- Rumours suggest Zelensky may call early parliamentary and presidential elections while he is still seen as a national hero
- When asked about conceding territory, Zelensky asked if Russia would exchange Belgorod, using rhetoric to dismiss the idea
- In an address to the Danish parliament, Zelensky thanked Denmark for their belief in Ukraine and spoke about the power of shared values and solidarity
- Serbia has declared readiness to help Hungary's Orban with transit of Russian gas bypassing Ukraine
- Kosovo has become the 20th country to join the G7 Declaration on Security Guarantees for Ukraine
- In Germany, a pro-Russian demonstration in Cologne was a "total flop", attracting more counter-protesters. German special police later raided the organizers' house suspecting they were hiding weapons of war.
Wrap up
Jonathan expresses his love for the diverse community in his comments providing expertise and different perspectives. He welcomes constructive, substantive and respectful conversation. He notes it has been a crazy day and will see what other videos he can make later. He signs off wishing everyone the best.
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