Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"Bakhmut Fortress is holding glory to Ukraine."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides an update on the Ukraine war frontlines for April 19, 2023. He starts by discussing a preamble from the Institute for the Study of War about the "Club of Angry Patriots" in Russia who are advocating for a revolution if the Kremlin freezes the war or pursues peace negotiations. There are factions emerging within Russia vying for power and predicting potential outcomes of the war.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Frontline: Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna
- The ISW reports on several areas where Russian forces conducted unsuccessful ground attacks, including Sinkivka, Dvorichna, Chervona Popivka, and Kreminna.
- Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian forces using a captured TOS-1A thermobaric artillery system in the Svatove-Kreminna direction.
- Modified FAB-500 aerial bombs equipped with GPS guidance are being used by Russian forces and proving to be a significant threat to Ukrainians.
Bakhmut
- Russian forces continue to make gains in Bakhmut, but the situation is unclear with differing reports from Ukrainian and Russian sources.
- Geolocated footage indicates Wagner Group forces have advanced closer to the House of Culture.
- A Ukrainian commander in Bakhmut reports the Russians are sending "wave after wave of assault groups" but the Ukrainian defenders are holding the "Bakhmut Fortress". The Russians are utilizing army aviation, MLRS, artillery, and tanks.
- Ukrainian forces likely conducted limited counterattacks in western Donetsk oblast near Vuhledar, Pavlivka and Mykilske.
Southern Frontline: Zaporizhia and Kherson Oblasts
- Russian forces in Mariupol have not conducted any major movements recently and continue to reinforce the city, while some deploy to other areas like Vuhledar.
- Russian sources previously warned about a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporizhia but are now warning it may occur in Kherson Oblast instead.
- Some Russian milbloggers assess Ukrainian forces are preparing to establish a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, while others claim a counteroffensive push is more likely near Polohy and Orikhiv in Zaporizhia Oblast.
Wrap up
Jonathan appreciates the support for his channel and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, share and check out the ways to support him in the video description. He also plugs his upcoming "Ukraine War Update Extra" video. He apologizes for his difficulty with words due to a multiple sclerosis flare up.
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