Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"I do have the geopolitical and military aid video to do as well. I know it's very late for me to do that, and there's already been enough content from me, as I'm sure you're very much used to. You don't have to watch it all."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:15⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to his daily update on the war in Ukraine. He reminds viewers to check the map key if needed and notes that today's update will focus on smaller, but significant changes, primarily around Bakhmut and Avdiivka.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Bakhmut Area: Russian pressure on Chasiv Yar intensifies
🎦 00:15-04:17⏩
Jonathan reports that Russian forces are maintaining pressure on Chasiv Yar, a strategically important high ground position overlooking Bakhmut. He observes Russian advances both north and south of Chasiv Yar, with pro-Russian sources reporting control of the high ground. While acknowledging the difficult situation for Ukrainian forces, Jonathan emphasizes the significant reinforcements and resources being deployed to the area, highlighting Ukrainian efforts to leverage their advantage in drone and electronic warfare capabilities.
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Bakhmut Area: Russian Advance Northwest of Klishchivka
🎦 07:21-08:46⏩
Jonathan points out a notable development: renewed Russian advances northwest of Klishchivka, marking the first movement in the area for a considerable period. He expresses uncertainty regarding the scale and significance of these gains, noting discrepancies between various mapping sources.
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Avdiivka: Russian Gains near Novokalinove and Berdychi
🎦 08:46-11:06⏩
Shifting the focus to Avdiivka, Jonathan reports Russian gains to the north, particularly around Novokalinove and towards the railway line north of Berdychi. While acknowledging the significance of these advances, he notes disagreements among different mapping sources regarding the extent of Russian control.
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Avdiivka: Ukrainian Retreat in Novomykolaivka
🎦 12:13-13:05⏩
Jonathan highlights a Ukrainian retreat from southern trenches in Novomykolaivka, attributing this to Russian pressure from both the north and south. He anticipates further Russian gains in the area, reflecting on the slower than expected fall of Novomykolaivka.
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Krasnohorivka: Ukrainian Use of AASM-250 Hammer Bombs
🎦 13:56-15:23⏩
Jonathan expresses a degree of satisfaction at seeing footage of Ukrainian forces effectively deploying French-supplied AASM-250 hammer bombs against Russian positions in Krasnohorivka. While acknowledging this as positive development, he cautions against overestimating its impact and emphasizes the need for a significant increase in the use of such weapons to counterbalance the overwhelming Russian artillery advantage.
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Wrap up
🎦 15:24-15:41⏩
Jonathan concludes the frontline update, reminding viewers of his upcoming geopolitical and military aid analysis.
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