Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News
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"Why the frick would you do this unless you were in obeisance to Russia?"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:08⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of his 6th July 2024 Ukraine War Update focusing on Military Aid and Geopolitics.
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NATO to Provide Additional Air Defence Systems to Ukraine
🎦 00:08-00:48⏩
Jonathan reports that NATO countries will be pledging additional air defence systems to Ukraine at the upcoming summit in Washington. These pledges include:
- Three Patriot missile batteries: one from the US, one from Germany (already sent), and one from Romania.
- A SAMP/T system, a joint production of Italy and France.
Jonathan notes Zelensky's gratitude towards Germany for the Patriot system and his announcement to double Ukraine's air defence capabilities by the end of summer, hinting at possible support from Israel in achieving this goal.
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French Far-Right Leader's Stance on Military Aid to Ukraine
🎦 00:48-04:48⏩
Jonathan expresses concern over French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's recent statement regarding military aid to Ukraine. Le Pen, currently vying for the 2027 presidential position, declared that if her party, the National Rally, secures a parliamentary majority in the upcoming elections, she would prohibit Ukraine from utilizing French long-range missiles for strikes on Russian territory. Jonathan questions Le Pen's motives, suggesting a potential allegiance to Russia. Jonathan analyses the potential consequences of Le Pen's party gaining power, acknowledging the possibility of it backfiring and ultimately hindering their chances in the 2027 elections. He also highlights the ethical dilemma of withholding crucial weaponry from Ukraine and the potential loss of Ukrainian lives as a result. Ultimately, Jonathan expresses his hope for Macron's plan to succeed and for the National Rally to be prevented from gaining a majority.
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Estonia Delivers Missiles to Ukraine
🎦 04:48-05:05⏩
Estonia announces, via Twitter, the delivery of short-range anti-aircraft and MRL missiles to Ukraine.
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Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Airfields
🎦 05:05-05:59⏩
Jonathan reports an increase in Russian missile strikes targeting Ukrainian airfields, particularly those located within a 100-kilometer (68-mile) radius of Russian troop positions. He links this to Ukraine's preparations for receiving F-16 fighter jets from Western allies, implying Russia's intent to hinder Ukraine's air capabilities ahead of the F-16 deployment. Jonathan also notes continued Russian missile and drone attacks on other strategic targets deeper within Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Drone Warfare: Countering Russian Reconnaissance Drones
🎦 05:59-06:56⏩
Jonathan highlights the growing significance of drone warfare in the conflict. He showcases footage of Ukrainian FPV (first-person view) drones successfully neutralizing Russian reconnaissance drones. These reconnaissance drones play a crucial role in providing targeting information for Russian Iskander missiles. Ukrainian forces have seemingly developed methods to detect and destroy these reconnaissance drones through their radio signals. Additionally, Jonathan points out the increasing use of older aircraft, such as Yak planes, armed with shotguns to counter drones, emphasizing the need for further development and deployment of these countermeasures. He emphasizes the serious threat posed by these medium-range Russian reconnaissance drones, particularly to high-value Ukrainian targets.
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Former Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko Donates Thousands of Drones to Ukraine
🎦 06:56-07:45⏩
Jonathan shows viewers a photo of a large quantity of drones and highlights the significant role of Ukrainian drone production. He mentions that former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko purchased a substantial number of drones for the Ukrainian armed forces. Jonathan notes the wide array of drone types and capabilities, emphasizing the scale of Ukraine's drone program. He also draws attention to the presence of what appears to be a UGV (unmanned ground vehicle), showcasing the diversity in Ukraine's unmanned systems inventory.
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Wild Hornets: Ukraine's Drone Manufacturer
🎦 07:45-09:26⏩
Jonathan discusses "Wild Hornets", a Ukrainian drone manufacturer operating as a charity. He expresses his intention to interview them, mentioning that he has been in contact with their PR representative. He highlights the impressive work of Wild Hornets, producing drones at low cost without seeking profit, thanks to donations from partners and the public. Jonathan provides a call to action, urging viewers to support Wild Hornets through donations using the provided link. He shows viewers more footage of drones being produced by Wild Hornets, highlighting the scale of their production and the variety of drones they produce. Jonathan praises Wild Hornets for their contribution to Ukrainian drone warfare, especially their output of 3D-printed components and assembly. Jonathan also mentions a recent live stream featuring Erlin from "Turchney's", who has a close relationship with Wild Hornets and provided insights into their operations. He acknowledges that while much of Wild Hornets' work remains undisclosed due to security reasons, their capabilities and tactics employed by their drone operators are significant.
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Russia Initiates Tank Ammunition Production in India
🎦 09:26-12:06⏩
Jonathan shifts focus to Russia's efforts to enhance its ammunition production by partnering with India. He expresses concerns over reports indicating that Russia has commenced the production of armor-piercing rounds for tanks in India. This collaboration aims to bolster India's substantial fleet of T-72 and T-90 tanks, but Jonathan suspects Russia's intention to leverage this partnership for replenishing its own dwindling ammunition supplies. He cites reports from the Russian Rostec Corporation, which indicate plans for a full localization of production for these rounds within India. While this collaboration ostensibly caters to the requirements of the Indian Ministry of Defence, Jonathan remains skeptical about the potential for these rounds being funneled back to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine. He highlights that while the 3VBM-17 Mango round, initially developed in the 1980s, might no longer be as effective against modern Western tanks, it remains a cornerstone in the Russian army's arsenal.
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India-Manufactured Ammunition Found in Ukraine
🎦 12:06-12:33⏩
Jonathan discusses the discovery of India-manufactured ammunition being utilized by Ukrainian forces. He cites reports from Militantani, a media outlet, that identified 1,525 high-explosive tank ammunition rounds produced in India in the hands of the Ukrainian army. These shells, manufactured by Munitions India Limited, are replicas of the Soviet-designed 3OF-19 shells from the 1960s.
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India's Concerns over Indian Nationals Fighting for Russia
🎦 12:33-13:08⏩
Jonathan addresses India's growing unease over Russia's recruitment of individuals from the Indian subcontinent for its military operations in Ukraine. He mentions a video showing a captured Sri Lankan national fighting for Russia, suggesting the recruitment of soldiers from the subcontinent is indeed occurring. He highlights India's demand for the return of its citizens involved in the conflict, indicating India's displeasure with Russia's exploitation of its nationals for what is perceived as "cannon fodder" tactics.
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Daniela's Fundraising for Electronic Warfare Jammers for Ukraine
🎦 13:08-14:25⏩
Jonathan shifts gears to acknowledge and promote fundraising efforts for Ukraine by Daniela, a guest who has appeared on his channel previously. He encourages viewers to support Daniela's initiative, which aims to provide essential electronic warfare jammers to Ukraine. He highlights Daniela's recent appearance on his live stream alongside Erlin from Turchney's, urging viewers to watch the interview for more information. Jonathan showcases images of the electronic warfare jammers, emphasizing the impact of these devices in countering Russian electronic warfare capabilities and commends Daniela and his team for their dedicated efforts in aiding Ukraine.
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Remembering Pete the Medic
🎦 14:25-17:15⏩
Jonathan pays tribute to "Pete the Medic" (Pete Fouché), who was recently killed in action in the Lyman direction. He encourages viewers to watch Greg Terry Experience's video covering Pete's funeral, which Jonathan describes as both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Jonathan praises Greg Terry and Zhenya for their support, particularly Greg's role as power of attorney for Pete's family. He describes the moving scenes from the funeral procession, carrying Pete's coffin to Maidan in Kyiv. Jonathan encourages viewers to support Project Constantine (with a "K"), an organization that assists the families of fallen soldiers like Pete. He highlights Project Constantine's fundraising efforts to procure vehicles, generators, drones, and other essential equipment for Ukraine. Jonathan shares that he has personally donated to Project Constantine, emphasizing the urgency of their campaign in the wake of Pete's passing. He encourages viewers to support Project Constantine, Daniela, and Greg Terry in their efforts to help Ukraine, highlighting the various avenues for contributing to the cause.
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Wrap Up
🎦 17:15-17:18⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and signs off.
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