Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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Table of Contents 📖
| Topic ID | Topic Title | Timestamp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Team | 00:00-00:10⏩ |
| 2 | Ukrainian General Staff Report Heavy Russian Losses | 00:10-04:24⏩ |
| 3 | Evidence of Fighting in Kursk | 04:24-07:33⏩ |
| 4 | Increase in Russian Drone Attacks on Ukraine | 07:33-13:40⏩ |
| 5 | Zelenskyy Requests Long-Range Weapons | 13:40-16:30⏩
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| 7 | Analysis of the Tikhoretsk Ammunition Depot Strike | 21:51-28:57⏩ |
| 8 | Russian Propaganda Downplays Ammunition Depot Strikes | 28:57-31:15⏩ |
| 9 | Estonian Intelligence on Ammunition Losses | 31:15-32:02⏩ |
| 10 | Failed Test Launch of Russian Sarmat ICBM | 32:02-34:17⏩ |
| 11 | Gerasimov's Uncertain Future and Putin's Awareness | 34:17-39:20⏩ |
| 12 | Growing Discontent Among Russian Families | 39:20-40:16⏩ |
| 13 | Wrap up | 40:16-40:30⏩ |
"If Gerasimov gives unconvincing answers to Putin's questions, his fate will be sealed and he will definitely lose his post in the foreseeable future. I am amazed he's not been moved aside already."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:10⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another Ukraine War News Update for September 22nd, 2024.
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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.
Ukrainian General Staff Report Heavy Russian Losses
🎦 00:10-04:24⏩
- Jonathan analyzes the Ukrainian General Staff's figures for Russian losses, noting significant increases across all categories, particularly personnel, tanks, and artillery systems.
- He compares the figures to historical data from UK Dell, highlighting that the reported 1,500 personnel losses represent the third highest daily figure since the war began.
- Jonathan discusses whether these figures indicate successful Ukrainian defense or heavy fighting for both sides.
- He observes a correlation between increased Ukrainian mechanized equipment losses and their counter-offensive operations in the Kursk region.
- Jonathan points out the absence of an updated Andrew Perpetua loss list for the day.
Evidence of Fighting in Kursk
🎦 04:24-07:33⏩
- Jonathan recalls his previous analysis of social media trends reflecting the Ukrainian General Staff's figures, suggesting a lag of a day or two.
- He highlights a video by William Spaniel showing Russian forces capturing a Ukrainian FPV drone launch and control post in Kursk, indicating a setback for Ukraine.
- Jonathan balances this with a report of Ukrainian forces destroying Russian tanks being transported on lorries in Kursk.
- He revisits the fire at the Wagner base in Molkino, Rostov, which was officially attributed to a short circuit, though sabotage is suspected.
- Jonathan mentions a fire in Podolsk, near Moscow, affecting trade pavilions near the railway station, speculating about potential causes and societal implications.
Increase in Russian Drone Attacks on Ukraine
🎦 07:33-13:40⏩
- Jonathan analyzes the recent surge in Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, noting a significant increase in the number of Shahid drones deployed.
- He observes that nightly attacks now frequently involve between 30 and 80 drones, with only occasional nights of lower intensity.
- Jonathan presents historical data from UK Dell illustrating the dramatic rise in drone attacks since May 2023, particularly in recent weeks.
- He suggests that Russia's production of Shahid drones has likely increased substantially, possibly with assistance from China.
- Jonathan emphasizes the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defenses, citing the interception of 71 out of 80 drones launched in the past night.
- He also acknowledges the growing impact of Russian electronic warfare, which likely downed an additional six drones.
Zelenskyy Requests Long-Range Weapons
- Jonathan cites a statement from President Zelenskyy highlighting Russia's launch of over 1,000 aerial weapons against Ukraine in the past week, including missiles, drones, and guided aerial bombs.
- Zelenskyy calls for Ukraine to be supplied with long-range strike capabilities to target Russian drone manufacturing facilities, missile launch sites, and air bases.
- Jonathan reports on a Russian carb bomb strike on a residential high-rise in Kharkiv, resulting in at least 12 injuries, with search and rescue operations ongoing.
- A residential building in Shostka, Sumy region was also struck.
- Jonathan condemns Russia's continued targeting of civilian infrastructure.
- He presents a detailed account from Tim White on the various strikes on Ukraine over the past 24 hours, highlighting the horrific attack on a family car in Nikopol with a drone, injuring a 12-year-old girl, a man, and a 4-year-old girl.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Territory
🎦 16:30-21:51⏩
- Reports of three explosions heard at the Aktubinsk airfield in Russia, although details remain unknown.
- Ukrainian Armed Forces are reportedly preparing a large-scale winter attack utilizing kamikaze drones, aiming to consolidate recent successes in striking Russian military facilities in Crimea and mainland Russia.
- Jonathan analyzes a map depicting Ukrainian strikes inside Russia since 2022, including the two recent ammunition depot strikes in Toropets and Tikhoretsk.
- He highlights the range of targets struck by Ukraine, including air bases, naval bases, refineries, oil depots, factories, and infrastructure.
Analysis of the Tikhoretsk Ammunition Depot Strike
🎦 21:51-28:57⏩
- The Sarin handle reports that the Tikhoretsk ammunition storage area is still burning two days after the initial strike.
- Thierry Schmidlin, a valued viewer, points out a nearby oil facility that controls the flow of crude oil pipelines feeding Black Sea terminals, suggesting it as a potential future target for Ukrainian strikes.
- Analysis of low-resolution satellite imagery of Tikhoretsk by Brady Afrik reveals damage to the ammunition depot and a nearby air base, though the aircraft parking spaces at the base seem to be unaffected.
- More detailed satellite imagery is needed to assess the full extent of the damage, but the strike raises questions about the air base's operational status.
- Satellite images also show widespread burning at the Tikhoretsk ammunition depot, lasting for at least two days.
- Octobiaski provides a detailed analysis of the second Toropets ammunition depot strike, noting that fires were primarily concentrated in the northern section containing unprotected above-ground magazines (AGMs).
- Comparison of satellite imagery from 2021 and 2023 reveals a significant depletion of open-air stockpiles in the southern section of the depot, suggesting a potential explanation for the limited fires in that area.
- Jonathan speculates that the Ukrainians likely had accurate intelligence regarding the contents of the depot and targeted their strikes accordingly.
- Further analysis by Octobiaski indicates that the fires at the Toropets depot were concentrated near a road and railway line, suggesting the targeted assets were likely being prepared for deployment to the front line.
- The lack of earth-covered magazines (ECMs) at the Tikhoretsk depot contributed to the effectiveness of the Ukrainian strike.
- Daniele assesses that while the impact of these strikes may not be immediately apparent, they will likely have a significant impact on the frontline situation in the coming weeks, demonstrating Ukraine's ability to execute complex and high-value strikes.
Russian Propaganda Downplays Ammunition Depot Strikes
🎦 28:57-31:15⏩
- Jonathan criticizes pro-Russian voices, such as Scotsons Aiden, for downplaying the significance of the ammunition depot strikes, describing them as "Russian cope."
- He challenges Aiden's claim that the 40,000 tons of ammunition destroyed represents less than 1% of Russia's production, highlighting the logistical challenges of producing and storing such vast quantities.
- Jonathan argues that Russia's reliance on acquiring ammunition from North Korea and Iran contradicts Aiden's assertions of ample domestic production.
- He dismisses Aiden's claims that the impact of the strikes will be negligible and easily mitigated by rerouting supplies from other depots, pointing out that other depots likely face similar depletion issues.
Estonian Intelligence on Ammunition Losses
🎦 31:15-32:02⏩
- An Estonian Defence Force intelligence officer estimates that the first Toropets ammunition depot strike destroyed two to three months' worth of ammunition supplies for Russia, including approximately 750,000 shells.
- The officer predicts that the impact of these losses will become evident on the frontline in the coming weeks.
Failed Test Launch of Russian Sarmat ICBM
🎦 32:02-34:17⏩
- Reports surface of an unsuccessful test launch of the Russian RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile.
- The missile reportedly detonated in its silo, destroying the test site and causing significant damage.
- Jonathan expresses surprise at the lack of information surrounding the failed test, given its significance.
- Satellite imagery provided by MT Anderson and analyzed by Me and My RC confirms the Sarmat test failure, showing a massive crater where the silo once stood and widespread damage to the surrounding area.
- The Sarmat, being a liquid-fueled missile, could have experienced the accident during the fueling process, potentially explaining the lack of early warning detection.
- This marks at least the fourth failed test attempt of the Sarmat heavy ICBM, highlighting continued challenges in making it operational.
- Satellite imagery analysis by Anton Gerashchenko supports the reports of a significant explosion and a subsequent forest fire in the vicinity of the test site.
- Jonathan expresses embarrassment on behalf of Russia, given their attempts to project military strength.
Gerasimov's Uncertain Future and Putin's Awareness
🎦 34:17-39:20⏩
- Anton Gerashchenko reports that sources within Russian military circles suggest General Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff, is preparing for a "tough conversation" with Putin in mid-October.
- Gerasimov is expected to present his plan for the "special military operation" for the remainder of 2024 and 2025, and to provide a detailed report on the situation in Kursk, including a timeline for the "complete liberation" of the Donbas.
- Sources speculate that Gerasimov's future hangs in the balance, with his position potentially at risk if he fails to provide satisfactory answers to Putin's questions.
- Jonathan expresses astonishment that Gerasimov has not been removed from his position already, given the Russian military's failures under his leadership.
- He contrasts Gerasimov's continued presence with the recent replacement of General Zaluzhny with General Syrskyi in Ukraine.
- Jonathan questions Putin's awareness of the true situation on the ground, suggesting that he may be receiving sanitized information from those around him, including Gerasimov.
- He draws parallels to the BBC documentary on Zelenskyy, which highlighted Putin's reliance on curated information delivered through traditional means rather than digital channels.
- Jonathan expresses concern that Putin's potentially limited understanding of the war's realities may be contributing to his poor decision-making.
Growing Discontent Among Russian Families
🎦 39:20-40:16⏩
- Reports emerge of Moscow police arresting women protesting against the continued mobilization of their husbands, despite earlier promises of relying solely on volunteers.
- Jonathan interprets this as a potential sign of growing discontent among the Russian population, drawing parallels to the public backlash against the Soviet-Afghan War.
- He argues that the scale of Russian losses in Ukraine far surpasses those experienced in Afghanistan, yet the Kremlin's control over information has so far prevented a similar level of public outcry.
- Jonathan believes that increasing public dissent and pressure on the Russian government are crucial factors that could influence the war's outcome in favor of Ukraine.
Wrap up
🎦 40:16-40:30⏩
- Jonathan concludes the video, expressing hope that his analysis was informative. He acknowledges his on-screen positioning might have been distracting and promises adjustments for future videos.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
- What is the "cobra ball activity" referred to in the Sarmat ICBM test launch?
- What does "NAFOL" stand for in the context of Gerasimov's leadership?
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