Ukraine War Update NEWS: Loads of Overnight & Other News
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"Our society will open its eyes and shudder when it realises what crimes were committed in its name." - Vladimir Karamurza
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Jonathan shares the latest Russian losses according to Ukrainian figures, with 470 liquidated personnel, 11 APCs, 1 tank, 6 artillery systems, 6 drones, 4 vehicles and fuel tanks, and 2 pieces of special equipment. He notes these are comparatively decent numbers, especially for special equipment.
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Thermobaric Grenade Destroys Russian BMP-1
Footage shows a Russian BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle being destroyed by an RGT-27S2 thermobaric grenade dropped from a Ukrainian drone in the Avdiivka area. The grenade enters through a hatch and causes a significant internal explosion.
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Ukrainian POWs Tortured and Civilians Held by Russia
According to the Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, 86% of Ukrainian POWs were physically tortured. Ukraine has dozens of videos showing Russians executing Ukrainian POWs. Russia also holds 20,000 Ukrainian civilians.
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Ukrainian Riverboat Destroyed by Russian Lancet Drone
A Ukrainian riverboat, armed with a machine gun, was destroyed by a Russian Lancet loitering munition in the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia. Jonathan notes that Lancet drones continue to be a thorn in the side for Ukrainians.
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Zaporizhzhia and Slovyansk Under Heavy Russian Attack
Over three days, the Russians carried out about 200 strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region using S-300 missiles, aircraft, drones, artillery, and MLRS with cluster munitions. Slovyansk was also hit again at night with S-300 missiles and suicide drones, damaging residential buildings, private houses, a medical institution, entertainment center, business center, and cars.
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Russia Using Large Gliding Bombs in Ukraine
Russia is increasingly using large guided gliding bombs like the FAB-1500 and UPAB-1500 in Ukraine, including near Bakhmut and in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region. The bombs create massive craters, but their accuracy in hitting military targets is questionable.
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Fires Rage in Russia Due to Lack of Conscripts
A large grass fire has been raging in Tyumen all day. Grass fires are common in spring, but this year seems worse as many fire officers who are usually conscripts have been sent to Ukraine instead of taking preventative action or extinguishing fires quickly.
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Former Wagner Fighters Admit to War Crimes
Two former Wagner PMC fighters, Azamat Uldarov and Alexei Savichev, admitted in interviews with Gulagu.net to committing war crimes in Ukraine on the orders of Yevgeny Prigozhin. They claim to have killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians, including children, in Soledar and Bakhmut. Ukraine has launched an investigation into these allegations.
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Predicts Crimea Offensive
Kyrylo Budanov, chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, has confirmed his prediction that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will enter Crimea by the end of spring. He also states that Russia has switched to a strategic defense operation, aiming to keep captured territories. Jonathan is skeptical about a ground offensive on Crimea, believing it would be suicidal for Ukrainian troops.
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Ukrainian Soldiers Well-Equipped with Western Gear
Recent footage of Ukrainian soldiers shows them outfitted with Western combat helmets and class 4 body armor. This equipment provides a competitive advantage over Russian forces and increases the chances of survival for Ukrainian troops.
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Private Arms Deals Bolster Ukrainian Military
In addition to official military aid, private arms dealers and volunteer groups are supplying Ukraine with significant amounts of equipment, including armored vehicles. A Channel 4 News segment features a Northamptonshire farmer who has become an arms dealer, selling APCs to Ukrainian buyers. These private deals are a vital resource for Ukraine's forces.
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EU-Ukraine Grain Deal Causes Friction
Slovakia has joined Poland and Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain, with Bulgaria likely to follow. The EU lifted tariffs on Ukrainian grain last year to help export it to Africa amid the Russian blockade of Black Sea ports. However, much of the grain ended up staying in these countries, causing a glut and price crash that has hurt local farmers. The EU has rebuked the unilateral bans, insisting on exclusive control over trade policies. The situation is causing fragmentation and pleasing the Kremlin.
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Pressure Mounts for West to Fully Back Ukraine
Former senior diplomats from the UK, Germany, US, France, and Italy have urged the West to go "all in" on military support for Ukraine. They argue that providing the weapons and ammunition Ukraine needs to conduct a successful counter-attack is crucial for achieving peace on acceptable terms. The call comes as the US announces it will send a prosecutor to The Hague to investigate Russian war crimes, and Germany advocates for EU sanctions against Russia's civil nuclear power industry.
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Russian Opposition Figure Jailed for 25 Years
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian opposition activist and critic of the war in Ukraine, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of treason, spreading "false information" about the Russian army, and being affiliated with an "undesirable organization." The harsh sentence is seen as a sign of the authorities' determination to silence critics and neutralize perceived threats to the political system. Kara-Murza maintains his innocence and believes that one day, Russian society will realize the crimes committed in its name.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and reminds them to like, subscribe, and share the video. He will be back with a frontline update soon.
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