Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Dzhankoy Strike Update - S400 & S300 Battery Smoked
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"I mean, you either hit them in the wallet where they can't fund the war, or you hit them in their capabilities so they can't do the war, right?"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:11⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video with a breaking news update on the strike on Dzhankoy.
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Dzhankoy Strike: ATACMS Missiles and Significant Damage
🎦 00:11-05:57⏩
- Jonathan reports on a significant strike on the Dzhankoy airbase in Crimea, likely carried out with ATACMS ballistic missiles.
- The presence of these missiles suggests Ukraine has secured them outside of US congressional channels, either through pre-existing agreements or by sourcing them independently.
- Initial reports indicate at least six large explosions at the airbase, which housed helicopters and S-400 and S-300 air defense systems.
- It is estimated that three S-400 launchers, a radar component, two S-300 launchers, and an anti-aircraft missile storage facility were destroyed in the strike.
- Jonathan speculates that the airbase, now potentially vulnerable without air defenses, could be targeted again.
- He notes the secondary explosions caused by the strike, suggesting further damage to airframes and nearby infrastructure, amplifying its impact.
Ukraine's Expanding Offensive Operations: Drones Target Moldova and Tatarstan
🎦 02:21-03:05⏩
- Alongside the Dzhankoy attack, Jonathan reports ongoing drone attacks on a radar unit in Moldova, 600 kilometers into Russia from the front line, and an aircraft factory in Tatarstan.
- He observes a shift in Ukraine's targeting strategy, moving away from oil refineries—likely due to pressure from the US—to focus on military installations and capabilities.
Jonathan's Analysis: Ukraine Adapts to Constraints by Targeting Military Capabilities
🎦 03:06-03:33⏩
- Jonathan provides his analysis of Ukraine's strategic shift, highlighting the dilemma of choosing between economically crippling Russia by targeting their oil infrastructure or directly impacting their war-making potential by hitting military targets.
- He humorously characterises Ukraine's response to US constraints on striking oil refineries as, "Okay, I'm really annoyed you aren't letting us hit the refineries, but let's take out some factories and some S-300 launches and whatnot. Yep, okay."
- This adaptation, in Jonathan's view, signifies successful operations for Ukraine.
Dzhankoy Strike: Further Details and Confirmation Awaited
🎦 03:34-05:57⏩
- Jonathan believes there is likely more to the Dzhankoy strike than currently known, expecting further details to emerge.
- He highlights reports and social media posts from sources like Illia Ponomarenko, which suggest significant Russian losses and potential use of ATACMS missiles.
- Despite the lack of full confirmation, Jonathan interprets the available information as positive for Ukraine, emphasizing the destruction of high-value Russian equipment.
- He concludes by acknowledging the ongoing developments and promises to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Wrap up
🎦 05:57-05:57⏩
Jonathan concludes the breaking news segment and transitions to his main geopolitical video.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Can you clarify what "GUR drones" refers to? Is it an acronym?
What is the significance of the radar unit in Moldova and the aircraft factory in Tatarstan as military targets?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
This is a breaking news update, so it's important to convey the key information about the strike on Dzhankoy clearly and concisely. Jonathan's analysis of the implications of Ukraine having ATACMS missiles and their shift in targeting strategy towards military installations is also crucial to highlight. I'll also make sure to include Jonathan's engaging style and humour, like his comment about the Ukrainians saying "okay" to targeting military installations after being discouraged from striking oil refineries. I will need to do some research into the geographical locations mentioned in the transcript, including Dzhankoy, Moldovia, and Tatarstan. I also need to clarify any potentially unfamiliar terms or acronyms like "GUR" and "TEL".
