Ukraine War Update NEWS: Overnight & Other News
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"It's important to understand that Russia is a terrorist nation and I'm getting pretty angry again as you can hear. It's hitting places in the middle of Ukraine, this is not near the battlefield, and this is a rocket slamming into a residential building..."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video, noting there is a lot of news to cover. He has a "Friday feeling" due to the amount of information to discuss.
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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
- 540 liquidated Russian personnel, slightly lower than previous days
- 3 APCs destroyed, no tanks
- 18 artillery systems taken out, a significant number
- 1 anti-aircraft warfare system eliminated
- 6 UAVs downed
- 14 vehicles, fuel tanks and 1 piece of special equipment destroyed
Cruise Missile Attack
- 21 out of 23 cruise missiles (Kh-101, Kh-555) were shot down, as well as 2 drones in a large attack the previous night
- Tim White notes improved air defence, especially from Patriots, is likely why Russia targets civilians and cities with fewer defences
- Uman, in central Ukraine far from the front lines, was hit by cruise missiles causing devastation
Air Defence Issues
Jonathan expresses frustration at the lack of protection for high-value Ukrainian air defence systems like the S-300. Two S-300s were seen parked next to each other in the open and subsequently destroyed by Russian Lancet drones. He argues these irreplaceable systems should be camouflaged or hidden in structures to avoid being easy targets. Jonathan believes this is a serious issue as Russia is starting to gain some air superiority in certain areas.
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Frontline Updates
- Kherson region: Kizomys struck by Russian FAB-500 guided bombs
- Zaporizhzhia: Smirch hit, various Russian equipment seen on front line south of Orikhiv
- Melitopol: Rumours of explosions and road closures, strike at airport claimed
- Bakhmut: Ukrainian forces mined a building by the MiG monument in southwest of city
Civilian Targets Hit
A residential building in Uman was hit by a Russian cruise missile, killing at least 9 of the 109 residents. Private houses in Dnipro were also destroyed, killing a 2-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman, with 3 others injured. Jonathan shares footage of the devastation, expressing anger at Russia's targeting of civilians which has been ongoing for 14 months. He argues it must stop and Ukraine needs to be given everything to stop the aggression.
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Military Aid & Developments
- 14,000 Ukrainian troops have been trained in the UK since the invasion began
- Ukraine's 37th Marine Brigade using American APKWSs (laser-guided rockets) in Kherson Oblast
- Poland simplifying export of drones to Ukraine by eliminating need for individual permits
- Draft resolution on Ukraine's victory registered in US Congress with bipartisan support
- Leaked documents reveal Russian goal to quietly recruit 400,000 more troops in 2023
Geopolitical Updates
- Putin decree gives Kremlin power over foreign assets in Russia under guise of sanctions
- Russia has blocked grain corridor according to Ukrainian naval forces
- Former US Ambassador argues Russia should be designated state sponsor of terrorism like Cuba
- Czech and Slovak presidents arrive in Kyiv for joint visit
- Russian State Duma member calls for return of chemical weapons on state TV
Wrap up
Jonathan apologises for the length of the video but notes the importance of the information. He thanks viewers for their support and encourages them to like, subscribe and share. He appreciates those who are able to support the channel financially and expresses gratitude to channel members.
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