REUPLOAD Ukraine War Update BUMPER NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News, RU Strikes
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“Tell me, morally speaking, tell me how you justify your political positioning on Russia and Ukraine.”
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-01:14⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a "bumper news" update, noting the intense overnight activity in Ukraine with record-breaking strikes, potentially the largest since August. He anticipates a significant Ukrainian response after a period of relative quiet in missile attacks, though drone attacks have been consistent.
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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 Data - Russian Losses
🎦 01:14-08:46⏩
Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff figures on Russian losses, highlighting:
- 1,640 personnel lost, maintaining the high figures seen in recent weeks.
- Record seven-day rolling averages for personnel losses according to Oryx.
- Significant losses of tanks (12) and troop-carrying AFVs (27).
- Continued high losses of vehicles and fuel tanks (85), suggesting their use in Russian attacks.
- Special Kherson Cat's observation of a Russian assault group using only unarmored civilian vehicles, indicative of dwindling resources.
- Ragnar Viato Gudmundsson's analysis showing a significant increase in casualties and equipment losses.
- Oryx data showing a 2.9 to 1 Russian to Ukrainian equipment loss ratio, higher than the 30-day average.
Oryx - Detailed Visual Loss Data Breakdown
🎦 08:46-14:09⏩
- Jonathan delves into detailed visually confirmed loss data from Oryx, highlighting an estimated 4 to 1 overall loss ratio favouring Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Losses: AHS Krab self-propelled howitzers, six T-64 tanks (mostly damaged), a damaged M1 Abrams, seven infantry fighting vehicles (including three damaged Bradleys), and various abandoned vehicles.
- Jonathan notes the increase in losses of advanced equipment like Bradleys suggests their increased deployment, replacing less effective Soviet-era equipment.
- Russian Losses: A Strela-10 air defense system, electronic warfare equipment, a BM-21 multiple rocket launcher, numerous damaged fighting vehicles, eight MT-LBs (mostly destroyed), and a significant number of civilian vehicles repurposed for military use.
- The sheer volume of visually confirmed Russian infantry fighting vehicle losses is emphasized, with an estimated 62 lost in one day.
- Jonathan reiterates the significance of visually confirmed data in understanding the true scale of Russian losses, reinforcing the credibility of Ukrainian General Staff figures.
Russian Equipment Shortages
🎦 14:09-14:58⏩
- Multiple sources, including Sean Pinner, report that Russian forces in the Kursk region are experiencing such significant vehicle losses they are resorting to attacking Ukrainian positions using unarmored trucks, leading to heavy casualties. This indicates a severe equipment shortage, impacting their ability to conduct effective assaults.
Miscellaneous Updates - Baba Yaga & Zaporizhia Strike
🎦 14:58-16:23⏩
- A Baba Yaga drone successfully destroys a Russian Tor air defense system.
- Overnight drone footage shows a devastating Ukrainian strike on a Russian concentration in the Zaporizhia region, utilising both unitary and cluster munitions from a high-mounted drone. The attack is attributed to the 15th Separate Assault Brigade.
Russian Atrocities Against Ukrainian Farmers
🎦 16:23-18:29⏩
- Disturbed by arguments attempting to justify Russia's actions, Jonathan highlights the horrors being inflicted on Ukrainian farmers, including targeted murder of people and animals.
- Russian forces are mining roads, hunting down farmers with drones, and attacking humanitarian aid convoys.
- Jonathan expresses his disgust with individuals like Donald Trump and his pro-Russian associates, questioning their moral justification for supporting such atrocities.
Atesh Partisans Sabotage Railway
🎦 18:29-18:52⏩
- The Atesh partisan group sabotaged a railway line in occupied Zaporizhia, disrupting Russia's energy supply chain. The group, which includes Jonathan, remains active in supporting resistance efforts.
Overnight Russian Missile & Drone Barrage
🎦 18:52-29:23⏩
- Russia launches a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, involving over 210 projectiles, including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and Shahed drones.
- While Ukrainian air defences performed well, intercepting a high percentage of the threats (185 out of 210), some damage to infrastructure was reported, particularly in Pryvillia where energy and water supplies were disrupted.
- Notable successes included shooting down the Zircon hypersonic missile, seven out of eight Kinzhals, and all Kh-22 and Kh-59 missiles.
- The attack is seen as the first major wave of Russia's winter terror campaign, targeting civilian infrastructure.
- Odesa was hit by five Kalibr cruise missiles, with three buildings destroyed, four partially damaged, and one teenager injured.
- Emergency power outages were reported in Kyiv and other regions.
- Ukrainian F-16s were deployed to intercept Russian cruise missiles, with initial reports suggesting significant success.
- In response to the attack, Polish and allied aviation entered Polish airspace, with fighter jets scrambled and air defense systems on high alert.
- Russia claims to have destroyed a drone workshop in Mykolaiv, killing 12 servicemen, but provides no evidence, and Ukrainian sources deny any casualties in the area.
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Izhevsk
🎦 29:23-31:11⏩
- Ukrainian drones strike the Russian city of Izhevsk, located 1,200km from the border. The target appears to be the Kupol plant, a facility involved in the production of Tor air defense systems.
Ukraine's Domestic Missile Production
🎦 29:48-31:11⏩
- A source claims Ukraine is now producing 10 to 15 domestically-produced long-range missiles per month, likely Neptune and Vilkha systems. Jonathan expresses disappointment with this figure, believing it should be significantly higher after three years of war. He stresses the need for greater Western support in building up Ukraine's capacity for domestic missile production to counter Russia's long-range attacks.
Purge in Russia's 3rd Guards Combined Arms Army
🎦 31:11-37:27⏩
- Russian sources report a large-scale leadership purge within the 3rd Guards Combined Arms Army. The command staff has been fired, and commanders of the 7th and 11th Guards Air Assault Divisions arrested. The reason cited is concealing losses and providing false reports to the high command.
- This incident illustrates the systemic problem of misinformation within the Russian military, with commanders exaggerating successes and downplaying losses to appease superiors. Jonathan argues this distorted information flow likely extends to the highest levels, contributing to Putin's miscalculations early in the war.
- The incident involving the disputed control of Bilohorivka exemplifies this issue, with Russian commanders claiming control long before it was actually achieved, leading to inaccurate mapping data. Jonathan prefers Andrew Perpetua's more conservative mapping approach over Suriyak's reliance on potentially inflated Russian claims.
North Korean Military Aid to Russia
🎦 35:26-36:26⏩
- North Korea has supplied Russia with long-range rocket and artillery systems, including 50 self-propelled howitzers (likely M1989 Koksan guns) and 20 multiple launch rocket systems, some of which have been deployed to the Kursk region. This influx of equipment poses a new challenge to Ukraine's efforts to attrit Russian military capacity. Jonathan acknowledges the demoralizing effect this must have on Ukrainians after successfully depleting Russia's Soviet-era stockpiles.
Russian Economic Woes - Railways & Property Market
🎦 36:31-38:55⏩
- Russian Railways has effectively halted cargo transportation due to overloaded networks and a lack of rolling stock and locomotives, likely a result of underfunding and maintenance issues exacerbated by sanctions. This signals serious economic strain within Russia.
- Yevgeny Strelbin's analysis paints a bleak picture of Russia's collapsing construction market, with mortgage rates soaring to 28-30%, major developers ending subsidy programs, and corporate shares and bonds experiencing volatility. The combination of these factors is expected to lead to further developer collapses, potentially triggering a cascading effect on the market. This follows the collapse of Russia's first and third largest property developers, with the second largest now teetering on the brink.
- Jonathan also mentions issues with Russian refineries, with three major facilities experiencing operational difficulties due to sanctions and equipment shortages, potentially impacting Russia's fuel supply.
Anti-War March in Berlin by Russian Opposition
🎦 38:59-40:37⏩
- A large anti-war march organized by Russian opposition figures is taking place in Berlin, a positive sign of continued resistance against Putin's regime. This is in contrast to the often pro-Russian or appeasement-leaning "anti-war" movements seen in the West. The march is a testament to the courage of exiled Russians who are standing up for a free and independent Russia and supporting Ukraine's fight for justice, not a premature peace.
Wrap Up
🎦 40:37-40:43⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, acknowledging the weighty nature of the day's events.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
It is unclear what "UZU hours" refers to in timestamp 14:26.
The meaning of "Kyrgyzstan" in timestamp 03:50 is unclear within the context.
In timestamp 03:53, the phrase "50 self-account" is incomplete and its meaning is unclear.
The specific details of what happened in "Robotina" (timestamp 09:22) and "Malatov-Machka" (timestamp 09:24) are unknown, preventing full contextualization.
Timestamp 10:20: The phrase "extensive Look at the Tavillian Theatre losses" is unclear. It seems to refer to Russian losses, but the meaning of "Tavillian Theatre" in this context is unknown.
Timestamp 12:11: The reference to "that kind of trick" is unclear, as is the significance of rows 60 to 100.
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Task 1: Extract the title, date, and part from the YouTube video title. This involves identifying the relevant sections within the title and formatting the date correctly.
Task 2: Define and number the topics discussed in the video, creating a concise and specific title for each using the provided XML format. This step requires careful listening and identifying natural breaks in the discussion, as well as ensuring the titles are granular and informative.
Task 3: Determine the timeframe for each topic, referencing the transcript timestamps. Accuracy is crucial here, ensuring each topic is mapped to the correct timeframe.
Task 4: Summarise the key points for each topic, including context, opinions, and analysis. This involves distilling the essence of Jonathan's discussion, capturing his insights and perspectives.
Task 5: Select a significant or impactful quote from the video that encapsulates Jonathan's message or style. The chosen quote should be concise and meaningful.
Task 6: Identify any uncertainties or unclear points in the transcript. Honesty is key here to ensure any ambiguities are addressed and future transcripts are improved.
