Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230806b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"The world should not be held hostage to the actions of one terrorist country."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides a disclaimer that his frontline knowledge may not be as comprehensive as usual due to being on holiday. He will rely more heavily on Romanian analyst Radu Hosu for a pro-Ukrainian perspective of the situation.
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Frontline Update
- In the northeast, Russians are pushing near Kupiansk, Svatove, and Kreminna, but have lost equipment near Svatove.
- Global War Monitor reports Ukraine has eliminated Russian gains since July in the Kreminna to Svatove area.
- Around Bakhmut, Ukraine controls the northwest to southeast and all high ground. They will likely continue advancing towards Opytne.
- Klishchiivka is at least half controlled by Ukraine.
- South of Bakhmut, more than 50% of Kurdiumivka is under Ukrainian control.
- On the Robotyne-Tokmak axis, the first line of the Surovikin defensive line has been breached. Robotyne is now a contested settlement.
- On the Velyka Novosilka to Mariupol axis, Ukraine continues counter-offensives through Urozhaine, south of Staromaiorske, and west to Novodonetske, another contested settlement.
Military Aid
- Germany has provided $1.55 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, according to the Finance Ministry. Germany is one of the leaders in providing financial support after the U.S.
- A fact check by @deaidua on Medium refutes claims that Germany is delaying promised aid. The article provides context and details on Germany's military support to Ukraine.
Battlefield Innovation
Ukraine's 125th Territorial Defense Brigade is using a remote-controlled drone to evacuate wounded from the battlefield. The drone can transport up to 150kg of cargo and travel 2-3km on a single charge. New steel-toed boots are being tested to protect sappers from mines, as many are being injured even in previously cleared areas due to the densely mined terrain. Sappers often have to work on their hands and knees without proper equipment, leading to high attrition rates. Clearing mines limits the speed of Ukrainian advances.
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Russian Equipment Transport
A video shows a large train echelon transporting various Russian military vehicles, including tanks and engineering/support vehicles, across the Kerch Bridge. This demonstrates why the bridge is considered a valid military target for Ukraine.
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Geopolitics
- At the Saudi Arabia peace summit, attended by many nations including China but not Russia, participants agreed that respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and the UN Charter should be central to any peace agreement.
- Budanov, head of Ukrainian intelligence, stated in an interview that the world should not be held hostage by one terrorist country (Russia). He emphasized that Ukraine will continue grain exports despite Russian attacks on port infrastructure.
- Budanov also acknowledged Bulgaria's significant weapons transfers and ammunition production for Ukraine, stating that Ukraine will always remember their assistance.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to like, subscribe, and share. He may provide another update later in the day but hopes these two videos will keep viewers informed for now.
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