Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"The grotesque thing is the world has somehow got used to this happening and that is so true that kind of normalization of horrific things of war crimes taking place is just is such a shame."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:58⏩
Jonathan starts by greeting viewers and explaining the video's focus on overnight news and updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. He apologises for the delay, attributing it to his day trip, leaving him "burnt to a crisp."
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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 Report
🎦 00:58-03:05⏩
Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff's report on Russian losses, noting:
- High personnel losses (1,230) attributed to successful Ukrainian operations in Kursk, potentially due to the destruction of bridges and the isolation of Russian forces.
- Varied losses in tanks (5) and AFVs (12), falling below the average.
- Significant losses in artillery systems (58), potentially due to effective Ukrainian drone strikes.
- Jonathan mentions the absence of Andrew Perpetua's loss list for further verification.
POWs Captured in Kursk
🎦 03:05-04:46⏩
- Citing The Washington Post, Jonathan reports on the arrival of 320 Russian POWs at a Ukrainian prison.
- Notably, only 20 were contracted or mobilised soldiers; the remaining 250 were conscripts.
- This raises concerns about the potential "Afghanistan effect"—public backlash against Russian losses, especially among mothers and families of young conscripts.
- Jonathan highlights a report from War Monitor about a successful ambush by Ukrainian paratroopers in Kursk, leading to the capture of a Russian unit.
Visually Confirmed Losses in Prokrosk
🎦 04:46-06:20⏩
- Shifting focus to Prokrosk, Jonathan analyses visually confirmed losses, acknowledging Ukrainian losses exceed Russian losses in that region due to the nature of their offensive operations.
- However, he emphasizes the importance of the attrition ratio.
- Recent figures show 93 Russian losses against 21 Ukrainian losses (a 4.5:1 ratio).
- The overall count stands at 1,617 Russian losses and 319 Ukrainian losses.
- Jonathan concludes that while territorial losses in Prokrosk are a setback, Ukraine continues inflicting heavy casualties on Russian forces.
Downed Russian Helicopter and Ukrainian MiG-29
🎦 06:20-08:13⏩
- Jonathan reports the downing of a Russian Ka-52 helicopter by a MANPADS system, noting similarities with previously released footage.
- He mentions a Ukrainian MiG-29 loss confirmed by Yuri Ikhnat but questions whether it's a separate incident or related to footage of a MiG-29 exploding at an airbase.
- Jonathan analyses a viewer comment speculating about the MiG-29's destruction, highlighting the lack of clarity on whether it was targeted on the ground or in the air.
Possible Patriot and S-300 System Hits - Decoys?
🎦 08:13-13:12⏩
- Jonathan addresses reports and analyses surrounding potential hits on Ukrainian air defence systems:
- Patriot Launchers:
- Ukraine Battle Map reports a video showing a hit on Ukrainian Patriot launchers in Dnipro, the same location where an S-300 system was destroyed earlier.
- Jonathan cites analysis from John Ridge, who suggests the setup might be a decoy due to its unusual positioning and lack of essential support equipment.
- RST System:
- War Vehicle Tracker claims Russian footage shows a hit on a Patriot and an RST, suggesting the latter is likely a decoy.
- IRIS-T System:
- Germany to Ukraine reports on an alleged Russian Iskander missile strike destroying an IRIS-T launcher.
- However, the source expresses doubts about the claim, citing the lack of clear visual evidence and suspicious editing of the Russian footage, suggesting a potential attempt to fabricate a victory.
- Jonathan concludes that while Ukraine might have experienced setbacks with the Patriot, RST, and IRIS-T systems, the available evidence suggests the use of decoys, making it difficult to ascertain the actual extent of the damage.
Distance Strikes and Sumy Missile Attack
🎦 13:12-15:37⏩
- Jonathan reports on a Russian missile attack on Sumy:
- He notes that while Ukraine successfully intercepted 14 out of 14 Shahid drones (a 100% success rate), one Iskander ballistic missile penetrated defences and hit Sumy, causing damage and injuries.
- He attributes the successful strike to Sumy's proximity to the border, leaving minimal time for Ukrainian air defences to react.
- Despite the damage, only one woman was injured.
- Jonathan condemns the attack, highlighting the normalisation of such atrocities.
- He mentions reports from Tim White about a separate attack in Myrnograd, where an apartment block and a supermarket were hit, prompting evacuation plans.
Kursk Bridge Destruction and Russian War Crimes
🎦 15:37-17:32⏩
- Jonathan provides an update on the bridge in Kursk that he reported on previously, showcasing its complete destruction after initial damage.
- He points out that a second bridge further up the river was also destroyed, raising concerns about potential logistical challenges for Russian forces in the area.
- Shifting to a sensitive topic, Jonathan discusses horrific war crimes committed by Russian forces, including a radio intercept revealing orders to behead four Ukrainian soldiers and display their heads on spikes.
- He condemns these actions, labelling them "terrible stuff from the Russians".
- Ukraine has raised the issue with the Red Cross and the UN, seeking accountability.
Italian Journalist Summoned and US Long-Range Strikes Stance
🎦 17:32-19:40⏩
- Jonathan mentions the summoning of the Italian ambassador by Russia, concerning an Italian journalist reporting from Kursk.
- The journalist had been interviewing Russians in the region, highlighting their positive treatment by Ukrainian forces who were providing essential supplies to those abandoned by their government.
- Russia accuses the journalist of illegally crossing the border.
- Jonathan then addresses the US stance on long-range strikes, citing a Pentagon spokesperson who stated such actions wouldn't help Ukraine liberate territory and could escalate the conflict.
- This reinforces earlier reports suggesting US pressure is preventing Ukraine from using UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets within Russia.
- Jonathan expresses his frustration and anger regarding these restrictions, arguing that Ukraine has the right to defend itself.
- He also questions reports about the US withholding intelligence on Russian targets, hoping it isn't true as it would contradict previous cooperation on HIMARS targeting. Jonathan believes the US must be providing real-time satellite imagery and intelligence support.
Concerns about a Russian False Flag Operation
🎦 19:40-21:11⏩
- Jonathan raises concerns about Russia potentially staging a nuclear false flag operation to divert attention from its setbacks in Kursk.
- He refers to this potential escalation as the "Putin Paradox," highlighting the possibility of Russia resorting to drastic measures in response to Ukrainian successes.
Putin's Popularity Slump and Natural Disasters
🎦 21:11-22:21⏩
- Citing analysis by Filter Labs, Jonathan observes a decline in Putin's popularity on Russian social media, suggesting a correlation with the events in Kursk.
- He notes that while Putin's popularity has fluctuated throughout the war, the recent dip seems significant.
- Adding to Russia's woes, Jonathan reports a series of natural disasters, including floods, fires, a volcanic eruption in Kamchatka, and a powerful earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale.
Elon Musk’s Cybertruck Gift to Kadyrov
🎦 22:21-23:43⏩
- Jonathan expresses astonishment and dismay over Elon Musk gifting a Tesla Cybertruck to Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya and a staunch supporter of the Russian war effort.
- Kadyrov, who is under US sanctions, plans to deploy the vehicle to the front lines.
- Jonathan questions Musk's judgement and motives, highlighting the ethical implications of such an action.
Cyberattack on Monobank and Ukrainian Cyberwarfare
🎦 23:43-24:47⏩
- Jonathan reports on a cyberattack targeting Monobank, Ukraine's largest direct bank.
- While not uncommon, he emphasizes the disruptive nature of such attacks, recounting an anecdote about Greg Terry being stuck in a Ukrainian bank during a cyberattack.
- Jonathan acknowledges the frequency of such attacks, noting that Ukraine has been actively engaged in cyberwarfare, targeting Russian entities.
- He highlights the financial and economic implications of these attacks.
Wrap up
🎦 24:47-24:58⏩
Jonathan concludes the video by thanking viewers for watching, encouraging them to like, subscribe, and share.
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