Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230903b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"Few will know your full contribution during this war but for those of us who do thank you."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides a brief introduction and notes there has not been much change on the frontline map since his last update. He will be removing the Suriat Maps red line as they are no longer mapping.
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Frontline Update
- Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said Ukrainian troops liberated 3 square kilometres last week in the Bakhmut direction, particularly around Klishchiivka, Kurdyumivka and Ozaryanivka.
- A report shows the extensive Russian defensive trench lines near Bakhmut, illustrating the difficulty for Ukrainian forces to advance.
- Footage shows dozens of Russian soldiers surrendering in Klishchiivka, possibly indicating poor morale and prospects for Russian success in the area.
- Russian military blogger Wargonzo reports Ukrainians have activated a new assault axis in Drozhnyanka in the Zaporizhzhia direction and are advancing east of Novopropivka.
- The situation in Robotyne is becoming tense with increasing Ukrainian attacks according to Russian sources.
Military Aid
- The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has allowed the Seika scout drone with artificial intelligence to be used by the Ukrainian armed forces. It has a range of 10km, infrared optics, inertial guidance to resist electronic warfare, and integrates with Ukrainian situational awareness systems.
- Germany has provided BVS-10 all-terrain tracked vehicles to the Ukrainian 38th Brigade on the southern front, likely useful in muddy conditions.
- Ukrainian Defence Minister Reznikov, who has resigned, was praised by former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace for his role in unlocking international support for Ukraine.
- Belgium has provided 8 RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles modified for land-based surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Defence Minister Reznikov says there will be a "boom" in Ukrainian drone production this autumn with over 20 new types of drones for the Ukrainian armed forces. Jonathan questions what Russia is doing in comparison.
Other News
- Shahid drones fell and detonated on Romanian territory overnight. The Ukrainian foreign ministry said this proves Russia is a threat to other countries, including NATO, and called for accelerating additional air defence systems for Ukraine.
- Latvia is cancelling residence permits for thousands of Russians, giving them 90 days to leave. Jonathan questions the wisdom and potential unintended consequences of this move.
- South African President Ramaphosa claims an independent investigation found no evidence a Russian ship took weapons from South Africa late last year, despite suspicions. Jonathan is sceptical of this claim.
- The US Department of Justice is seeking congressional permission to transfer $1 billion of confiscated Russian assets to Ukraine. Jonathan discusses the legal challenges and different approaches of the UK, US and EU on this issue.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to like, subscribe, share, and "be cool".
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