Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"The only thing now standing in the way is Ukraine and Ukraine needs help urgently."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-02:31⏩
Jonathan welcomes everyone back to his home office after his recent trip to Ukraine. He expresses gratitude for the incredible support received, especially from Michael Winkler, which facilitated the delivery of trucks for "Cars for Ukraine" and other events. Jonathan acknowledges the contributions of team members Mark, Benny, JR, Daniel, Pierre, and Jonathan Fink, who provided invaluable assistance during the trip. He mentions that he fell ill during the journey and is still recovering. Jonathan promises more content and insights from his trip will be shared in future videos.
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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.
Russian Losses
🎦 02:31-03:33⏩
Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff's figures for Russian losses from the previous day. Notable figures include 1,430 personnel, nine tanks, 22 armoured fighting vehicles, and a high number of drones.
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US Trade Wars and Geopolitical Tensions
🎦 03:33-04:28⏩
Jonathan expresses concern about emerging geopolitical dynamics, noting that the US appears to be heading towards trade wars with Canada, Mexico, the EU, and Denmark. He highlights the negative implications of these developments, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He plans to cover this in more detail later.
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Russian Logistics Issues?
🎦 04:28-05:22⏩
Jonathan discusses a video circulating online of a tractor purportedly being used by Russian forces for deliveries. While it's unclear if this is indicative of wider logistical issues or simply an isolated incident, it highlights potential equipment shortages faced by the Russians.
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Ukrainian Military Technology: Drones and UGVs
🎦 05:22-06:19⏩
Jonathan highlights footage of a Ukrainian ground drone from the 93rd Brigade delivering ammunition and retrieving a downed hexacopter drone. He emphasizes the effectiveness of such combined technologies in providing battlefield support and encourages viewers to watch his previous video showcasing Ukrainian-made unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
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Andrew Perpetua: Increased Russian Targeting of Civilian and Communications Infrastructure
🎦 06:19-11:13⏩
Jonathan discusses recent tweets by military analyst Andrew Perpetua, who reveals a significant increase in Russian attacks targeting civilian and communications infrastructure across Ukraine. Perpetua emphasizes that this is not limited to Kherson but extends to numerous other regions, including documented attacks on paramedics in Turetsk and civilians in Vovchansk, often followed by Russian propaganda celebrating these acts. He highlights the use of FPV drones in these attacks and expresses concern over the targeting of civilians in various cities. Jonathan agrees with Perpetua’s assessment, emphasizing the widespread nature of Russian attacks on civilian targets and the importance of recognizing the evidence of these atrocities.
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Overnight Russian Missile Attacks on Ukraine
🎦 11:13-12:25⏩
Jonathan reports on the previous night's large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine. While the Ukrainian Air Force reported downing many drones and missiles, the attacks, including ballistic missiles, caused significant damage in various cities, including Poltava and Zaporizhzhia. He highlights the human cost of these attacks and shares heartbreaking images of the destruction, emphasizing the stark contrast between Russia's claims of seeking peace and their continued aggression.
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Polish and Allied Aircraft Response
🎦 12:25-13:06⏩
Jonathan mentions that Polish and other allied aircraft were scrambled in response to the missile attacks but does not elaborate on their specific actions.
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Russian Missile Attack on Odessa: Greg Terry and Zhenya's Experience
🎦 13:06-14:24⏩
Jonathan recounts the experience of Greg Terry and Zhenya, who were caught in a missile attack in Odessa while attending a meeting. He encourages viewers to watch Greg's video documenting the incident and highlights the extensive damage inflicted on the historic city centre, particularly the Bristol Hotel, and the potential irreplaceable loss of architectural heritage.
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Tim White's Reports on Russian Attacks
🎦 14:24-16:21⏩
Jonathan references journalist Tim White's reporting on the aftermath of the Russian attacks. White provides details on the destruction in Poltava, including deaths, injuries, and rescue efforts. He also notes damage in other cities and criticizes the lack of mainstream media coverage of the attacks, particularly the strike on Odessa.
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Widespread Destruction and Casualties
🎦 16:21-18:14⏩
Jonathan expresses his anger and sadness over the widespread destruction and casualties inflicted by the Russian attacks. He references further details from Tim White's reporting, emphasizing the extent of the damage in Kharkiv, Odessa, and other cities. He highlights the use of drones and missiles in these attacks and the devastating impact on civilian lives and infrastructure.
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Impact of the Attacks on Ukrainians
🎦 18:14-20:09⏩
Jonathan shares a poignant social media post by a Ukrainian woman reflecting on the psychological toll of enduring constant attacks and living with the fear that each night might be their last. He points to the trauma inflicted on the Ukrainian people by Russia's relentless aggression.
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Poltava Strike Aftermath and Emergency Response
🎦 20:09-21:15⏩
Jonathan provides an update on the aftermath of the strike in Poltava, reporting a rising death toll, including the loss of entire families, and ongoing rescue and emergency response efforts.
Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine
🎦 21:15-21:31⏩
Jonathan reports on the implementation of emergency power cuts across Ukraine following the missile attacks. The restrictions were enacted to prevent the collapse of the energy grid, and more information on the energy situation is expected later.
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Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack on Rilsk, Russia
🎦 21:31-22:14⏩
Jonathan discusses reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on Rilsk, a Russian town north of the Kursk salient. While Russian sources claimed all drones were shot down, Rilsk has been targeted multiple times in the past, resulting in damage to command structures and casualties among Russian officers. The extent of the damage from this specific attack is unclear.
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Successful Ukrainian Strike on Sovo Oil Refinery
🎦 22:14-23:26⏩
Jonathan reports on the successful Ukrainian drone strike on the Sovo oil refinery in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, a significant target previously shown in flames in footage. The attack caused a massive fire that burned for several days and forced the refinery to halt operations, dealing a blow to Russia's oil production capacity.
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes on the Druzhba Pipeline
🎦 23:26-25:29⏩
Jonathan discusses the vulnerability of Russia's energy infrastructure, highlighting the recent Ukrainian drone strike on the Novogibkov pump station, part of the strategic Druzhba pipeline that transports oil westward. He emphasizes the pipeline's numerous pump stations and their vulnerability to attack, especially given Russia's limited air defense capabilities. He uses the analogy of a blanket that's too small for a bed to illustrate how Russia struggles to provide adequate air defense coverage across its vast territory.
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Increased Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Strategic Facilities
🎦 25:29-26:08⏩
Jonathan highlights the increasing number of Ukrainian strikes on strategic facilities within Russia, noting that over 25 such targets, including depots, refineries, and defense industry factories, were hit in January alone, citing information from Andrei Kovalenko, an expert on countering Russian disinformation.
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Jonathan’s Outrage at US Rhetoric and Potential Negotiations
🎦 26:08-28:05⏩
Jonathan expresses his frustration and anger over recent US rhetoric regarding potential negotiations, arguing that comments from figures like Marco Rubio, who stated that Ukraine has no chance of reclaiming its territories, are detrimental to Ukraine's position and only embolden Russia. He criticizes the US administration for seemingly undermining Ukraine's leverage and handing concessions to Russia.
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North Korean Soldiers and Fake Tuberculosis Certificates
🎦 28:05-28:46⏩
Jonathan briefly mentions a report about North Korean soldiers buying fake tuberculosis certificates, but does not elaborate further, perhaps saving this for a future update.
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Russian Spy Ship Fire🎦 28:46-33:16⏩
Jonathan discusses a recent fire onboard a Russian spy ship, the Kildin, off the coast of Syria. He highlights the incident as indicative of the poor state of the Russian Navy and its declining influence in the Mediterranean. He references analysts who believe that Russia's maritime presence in the region is in disarray, evidenced by the Kildin fire and a previous blaze on the frigate Admiral Gorshkov. Jonathan suggests that these issues could worsen if Russia loses access to its naval base in Tartus, Syria, which he believes was a key motivation behind Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict. He emphasizes the strategic importance of Tartus for the Russian navy and commercial fleet.
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Dmitry Medvedev's Visit with Russian Soldiers
🎦 33:16-34:20⏩
Jonathan contrasts the leadership styles of Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president and prime minister, and Volodymyr Zelensky. He notes that Medvedev appeared distant and aloof during a recent visit with Russian soldiers in St. Petersburg, while Zelensky is known for his warmth, empathy, and genuine interactions with Ukrainian troops.
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Moldova Supplies Gas to Transnistria
🎦 34:20-35:10⏩
Jonathan shifts focus to Moldova, reporting that the country has begun supplying gas to Transnistria, a breakaway region with close ties to Russia, after Russia halted its gas transit. He explains that the EU will finance the gas supply, ensuring heating and electricity for Transnistria. Jonathan sees this as a positive development for Moldova, allowing them to strengthen ties with the region and garner goodwill from the population.
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Wrap Up
🎦 35:10-35:21⏩
Jonathan concludes the update, promising further discussion on geopolitical issues in later segments.
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