Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230813b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"If he takes each village in the same way as Harvest, it will soon end. We hope that we will somehow dodge and push the enemy back, but we have to be realistic."
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Jonathan provides an update on the Ukraine war news for August 13, 2023. This is part 2 of the update.
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Belgorod region, Russia
- Eyewitness reports of sounds of battle near the village of Krasnaya Yaruga in Belgorod region, Russia, 10km from Ukraine border
- No other confirmation yet
- Jonathan speculates the Russian volunteer units like the Free Legion may be active again in this area, but avoiding using overtly Western-provided weapons
Kupiansk area
- Reports of Russian advances east of Sinkivka and northwest of Pershotravnevi villages along forest belts
- Unclear if these are new gains or building on previously claimed advances
- Ukrainian military spokesperson says despite Russian assaults, they have no tactical successes in Kupiansk/Kharkiv area
- Claims Russians lost 69 killed, 97 wounded, 2 tanks, 3 armoured vehicles on Aug 11 alone
- Says Ukraine has competent defence and reinforced with reserves, knows Russian plans
Uruzhany/Staromaiorske area
- Many Russian sources reporting Uruzhany (Harvest) has been taken by Ukraine
- One Russian officer quoted: "The enemy outplayed us...This is a matter of time...If he takes each village in the same way as Harvest, it will soon end."
- Suggests costly fight for Ukraine to take it
- Pro-Russian reporter Romanov also says Ukraine controls Uruzhany
- Analyst David D reports 337th Marine Brigade moved to help 60th Brigade defend but failed, all wounded/POW
- Suggests nearby Russian units (37th, 60th, 247th Brigades) now combat ineffective, only 136th, 34th, 218th Tank Regiments left
- Could lead to domino effect of collapse if Russians over-extended
Robotyne area
- Ukrainian forces advancing in two directions - in Robotyne village itself and towards Verbove
- Mixed reports on extent of control of Robotyne
- One report says Ukraine liberated 5sq km but unclear if Russians have returned to NE part of town
- Another says Ukraine advancing without significant losses, destroying Russian positions, aviation involved
Military Aid
- Germany's Rheinmetall to deliver Luna drone systems to Ukraine by end of 2023
- Ground control system, several drones, launch catapult, military trucks
- 150km range, 12 hour flight time
- Russia now producing Iranian drones domestically with some component changes
- Over 100 parts from China, Switzerland, US companies found in downed drones
Geopolitics
- Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says Russia should not negotiate with Ukraine - "We are winning on all fronts...All that remains is to see it through to the end."
- Poll shows Zelenskyy 2nd most popular foreign leader with Americans after Prince William, ahead of Biden
- Greece joins G7 declaration providing security guarantees to Ukraine, 14th signatory
- Guarantees in place before Ukraine joins NATO, more robust than failed Budapest Memorandum
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support. He may be going on a day trip so videos may be disrupted for a day or two. Signs off until next time.
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