Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"The Ukrainians need to be sending 100 drones a night into Russia and into occupied territories. It's an absolute necessity."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:30⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics Ukraine War News Update, the first part for the 9th of November 2024 (note: the transcript mistakenly says October).
- He's staying at a friend's house and apologises in advance for potential background noise from children.
- He expresses gratitude for having a study to work in.
🪦 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 Equipment Losses
🎦 00:59-04:12⏩
- Jonathan analyses Russian equipment losses based on data (presumably from Oryx).
- Armoured personnel carriers: 36 lost, almost double the daily average.
- Artillery systems: 23 lost, slightly lower than the previous average. Jonathan speculates that the average has decreased significantly in the past week due to Ukrainian successes.
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 66 lost, considered a decent number.
- Special equipment: 2 pieces lost.
Andrew Perpetua's Combat Asset Loss Visual Confirmation
🎦 04:14-04:42⏩
- Jonathan highlights the work of Andrew Perpetua and his team in visually confirming combat asset losses.
- He notes that Russian combat asset losses are significantly higher than Ukrainian losses, roughly two and a half to three times greater.
Overall Equipment Loss Ratio and Starlink
🎦 04:43-05:04⏩
- Jonathan points out the overall equipment loss ratio between Russia and Ukraine is approximately three to one or more, favouring Ukraine.
- He suggests that if Starlink losses were excluded from the Ukrainian side, the figures would look even better for Ukraine.
Analysis of Ukrainian Equipment Losses (Leopards, Bradleys etc)
🎦 05:04-07:35⏩
- Leopard Tanks: A Leopard 1A5 destroyed and a Leopard 2A6 damaged. Jonathan acknowledges this is not ideal but notes that seeing more advanced Western equipment on the loss list indicates that Ukraine is deploying and using them effectively. He expresses a preference for Ukraine to have a fully modernised tank force, even if it means seeing more losses of advanced tanks.
- Bradleys and BMPs: A damaged Bradley and a damaged BMP-2. Similar to the Leopard analysis, Jonathan prefers to see Bradleys on the list as it means they are being used, and they offer better survivability and firepower than BMP-2s.
- APCs and MRAPs: The list includes various Western-provided APCs and MRAPs (M113, Stryker, Humvee, FV103 Spartan, Max Pro, COSAC-7, KIPI). Jonathan explains this is because Ukraine predominantly uses Western-supplied equipment in these categories, as Western forces have historically had more MRAPs than Soviet/Russian forces.
- Trucks and Other Vehicles: A few trucks, pickup trucks, and civilian vehicles lost, but not a significant number.
Analysis of Russian Equipment Losses (Tanks, IFVs, APCs etc)
🎦 07:36-09:19⏩
- Air Defence: A damaged OSA air defence system.
- Electronic Warfare: Two pieces of electronic warfare equipment lost. Jonathan notes it's difficult to determine the size and significance of these without more information.
- Tanks: Five tanks lost (T-72s and T-80s), all damaged except for one destroyed.
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs): Approximately 15 IFVs lost, with all but one destroyed – positive news for Ukraine.
- Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs): Six APCs lost (Tiger M's and MTLBs), all destroyed.
- MRAPs: One MRAP lost.
- Trucks and Other Vehicles: Several trucks, ATVs, quads, Desert Cross golf buggies, Larders, pickup trucks, and motorcycles lost, with most civilian vehicles in this category destroyed. Jonathan considers this a good success rate for Ukraine.
Drone Warfare and Impact (Vampire Drones, FPV etc)
🎦 09:20-10:19⏩
- Jonathan observes the increasing use of Vampire drones (hexacopters) by the Ukrainians, particularly at night due to their size and noise. These drones are effective for night operations due to their thermal imaging capabilities.
- FPV drone attacks are also mentioned.
- Jonathan highlights the significant role drones play in destroying equipment, often in combination with mines that disable vehicles, making them vulnerable to subsequent drone attacks. He notes that drones and mines seem to be the primary methods of destroying vehicles currently.
Repelled Joint Russian-North Korean Assault in Kursk
🎦 10:12-11:43⏩
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a joint assault by Russian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk, as reported by Forbes.
- The attack involved Russian Marines from the 810th Brigade and North Korean soldiers.
- On November 7th, 10 BTRs were destroyed or abandoned during the assault, visually confirmed through videos and by Andrew Perpetua's team.
- Jonathan references a geolocation by "Geek" (presumably a member of Andrew Perpetua's team) showing the destruction of multiple BTRs in Kursk, potentially related to the repelled assault.
Russian Drone Strikes Overnight (Odessa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk)
🎦 11:44-14:50⏩
- Russia launched 51 drones into Ukraine overnight, with 32 shot down and 18 stopped by electronic warfare, leaving only one to get through.
- Odessa: The drone that got through likely hit Odessa, which experienced unwanted activity. Tim White reported significant activity in Russia overnight.
- Kyiv: A Russian drone hit the residence of the Estonian ambassador in Kyiv. Jonathan speculates that this may have been accidental rather than a deliberate targeting, given the strong air defences in the capital.
- Odessa (further details): Oscar Domesticated shared horrific visuals of a massive fire in Odessa, likely caused by a drone strike near a building and vehicles.
- Odessa (Tim White's thread): Tim White's thread provided details of the Odessa attack, including a woman's death and eight injured when a drone hit a populated area. Falling debris caused other injuries and fires. Jonathan notes that Odessa seems to be a consistent target.
- Kharkiv: Damage reported in Kharkiv overnight, with villages shelled and a major road hit by a Russian Grom bomb, making travel in and out of the city more difficult. A gas station, hotel, trolleybus wiring, and other infrastructure were damaged.
- Dnipropetrovsk: The region also suffered damage from shelling.
- Jonathan concludes that these are typical horrific attacks by the Russians.
New Russian Weapons and Tactics (Thermobaric Munitions, Grom-E1 Bombs)
🎦 14:50-16:39⏩
- Thermobaric Munitions on Drones: A photo emerged, potentially showing the first confirmed use of thermobaric munitions on a Shahid drone. While it appears genuine, independent verification is pending.
- Grom-E1 Glide Bombs: Russia is actively using the new 600 kg Grom-E1 glide bomb with a range of up to 120 km, posing a significant challenge for Ukrainian air defence. This extended range makes it harder to intercept the launching aircraft, increasing the need to target Russian planes on the ground, a tactic currently restricted for Ukraine. Jonathan expresses concern about Russia's ability to bomb Kharkiv with impunity due to this. The Grom-E1's extended range is achieved through a rocket engine, and it has reportedly been used to attack Kharkiv, Munarad, and Kherson.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes in Russia (Tula, Aleksin)
🎦 16:40-18:26⏩
- Despite the challenges, Ukraine had success with drone strikes overnight. While Russia claimed to have shot down all 50 Ukrainian drones, local reports from Tula suggest otherwise.
- Tula: Two drones were reportedly destroyed over the Tula region, but locals reported 10-11 explosions, sounding like more than just air defence work. Jonathan believes the sounds suggest intentional explosions on the ground.
- Aleksin: A chemical plant in Aleksin, producing gunpowder, ammunition, and other military products, was targeted. The Alexin Experimental Mechanical Plant, also involved in defence production, was also a target.
- Russian Media Reports: Russian media reported 10 Ukrainian drones attacking the Alexinsky chemical plant, with one shot down, eight falling on the plant's territory, and one on the Aleksinskaya TPP (likely a thermal power plant). Buildings and nearby houses were damaged, but the extent of damage to the intended targets is unclear. Jonathan believes the phrase "eight fell on the plant's territory" may be a vague way of admitting they hit the target.
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Tent Camp (Novichokask)
🎦 18:27-19:13⏩
- Footage from November 3rd shows a Ukrainian drone striking a tent camp of Russian forces from the 33rd Guards Rifle Division near Novichokask in the Rostov region.
- Russian media reported conscript soldiers were at the training ground. The footage shows significant damage to the tents, with smoke still visible.
Jonathan's Analysis of Ukrainian Drone Production and Strategy
🎦 19:14-20:48⏩
- Jonathan believes the tent camp in Novichokask would have been an ideal target for a larger-scale drone attack (50-100 drones).
- He questions the scale of Ukrainian drone production, noting a potential lull in drone attacks over the past month, possibly due to the US elections. However, recent activity suggests a resurgence, including the Tula and Caspian Sea attacks.
- Jonathan believes Ukraine needs to be producing attack drones at a rate comparable to Russia's Shahid production, ideally sending 100 drones per night into Russia and occupied territories. He emphasizes this, along with ballistic missile strikes, as a crucial objective for the Ukrainian Defence Forces to weaken Russia militarily and economically. While acknowledging it's a challenging goal, he sees it as a necessity.
Wrap Up
🎦 20:49-21:01⏩
- Jonathan concludes the video, thanking viewers for their support and saying he might try to produce his geopolitics video next.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
The date in the transcript seems confused, mentioning both October and November. It's likely November based on the title format. Please clarify the correct date.
The term "poly trend" used in the context of artillery loss analysis is unclear. Could you provide more information on what this means?
The transcript frequently mentions "Geek" in relation to geolocation. It's assumed this is a member of Andrew Perpetua's team, but confirmation would be helpful.
The "Aleksinskaya TPP" is referred to as a likely thermal power plant, but confirmation would be beneficial.
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Step 1: Task Planning
Read the entire prompt carefully, understanding the context, ATP's style, and the specific tasks.
Pay attention to the rules and guidance for each task, especially the emphasis on accuracy, British English, and Ukrainian spellings.
Consider the overall structure of the XML output and how each task contributes to it.
Step 2: Title, Date, and Part (Task 1)
Extract the title by removing the date/part identifier from the YouTube video title.
Parse the date from the format YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY.
Identify the part (if any) from the letter following the date.
Step 3: Topic Titles (Task 2)
Read through the transcript and identify distinct topics based on subject, location, or event.
Create concise, specific, and quantified topic titles following the examples.
Ensure topic titles are granular and do not combine unrelated subjects.
Use "Hello Team" for the introduction and "Wrap Up" for the closing remarks.
Step 4: Topic Timeframes (Task 3)
Determine the start and end timestamps for each topic based on the transcript.
Use the format MM:SS or HH:MM:SS as appropriate.
Verify that the timeframes cover the entire video without significant gaps, indicating potential missing topics.
Step 5: Topic Summaries (Task 4)
Write a detailed summary for each topic, using bullet points and markdown for emphasis when necessary.
Include context, source credits, opinions, and insights from Jonathan.
Capture Jonathan's personality and humour as appropriate.
Maintain accuracy and correct any errors in the transcript, including spellings and Ukrainian place names.
Step 6: Quote (Task 5)
Select a concise and impactful quote that reflects Jonathan's analysis or personality.
Ensure the quote makes sense out of context.
Correct any errors in the quote.
Step 7: Queries (Task 6)
Note down any aspects of the tasks or transcript that were unclear.
Be honest about any uncertainties to ensure accuracy and future improvements.
Step 8: XML Output
Assemble the results from each task into the specified XML structure.
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Specific Considerations for this Transcript
This transcript appears to be about the Ukraine War, likely focusing on news updates and equipment losses.
The date format in the title seems incorrect (9th of October/November), so clarification may be needed.
The transcript mentions various sources like Andrew Perpetua and Tim White, which should be credited in the summaries.
Jonathan's analysis of equipment losses and drone warfare is likely to be a key aspect to capture in the summaries.
