Ukraine War Update EXTRA: Intel Gathering, Debunking Kramatorsk, Helis, Kinburn, & TOWs
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"I didn't think that I could ever be so cruel, that I'd be glad about someone's death, but for us they are not human. And when we hear that 20 have been killed, we say, 'Damn, not enough.'"
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video, noting he has a lot of content to cover. He mentions tea and jokes about his head exploding if he doesn't get the information out.
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Kimburn Spit Update
- The Kimburn spit at the Dnieper Delta remains a front line according to Ukrainian military spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk
- There have been rumours and unconfirmed reports of Ukrainian activity in the area, which appear to be true based on this update
- The demarcation line where battles are ongoing is on the Kimburn Peninsula
Clips from BBC Documentary "Ukraine: The People's Fight"
- Jonathan shows clips from a BBC documentary by Ollie Lambert and his team who spent months on the front lines
- One clip shows a Ukrainian mortar team targeting a Russian tank, illustrating the time pressure and danger they face from counter-battery fire
- Another clip features Darina, a former teacher now working in a call centre coordinating intelligence from civilian informants behind Russian lines
- Darina shares the psychological impact of her work, saying she has changed from a civilian to a soldier and feels she belongs, despite the cruelty of being glad when Russians are killed
TOW Missile System on Bradley IFVs
Jonathan explains that the BGM-71 TOW missile system integrated on the Bradley IFVs being provided to Ukraine are very effective against tanks. A video demonstrates a TOW missile exploding above a tank, exploiting the weaker top armour to destroy it.
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Debunking Russian Claims of Killing 600 Ukrainian Soldiers in Kramatorsk
- The Russian MOD claimed to have killed over 600 Ukrainian soldiers in missile strikes on Kramatorsk in retaliation for the Makiivka attack
- However, journalists from Reuters, Finland and Italy visited the site and found this to be false
- The dormitories allegedly targeted were not directly hit and there was no sign of Ukrainian soldiers living there or any casualties
- This demonstrates the importance of verifying Russian claims, which are often exaggerated or untrue compared to Ukrainian reports
Discussion on Thermal Optics in Tanks
Jonathan shares clips from an interview with a former tank commander discussing the importance of thermal optics. Even an older tank like a T-62 with thermal imaging would be more effective than a newer T-72 without it, as the ability to spot targets, especially infantry, is crucial. Thermal optics provide a significant advantage in acquiring targets before the enemy.
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Importance of Intelligence Gathering and Verification of Hits
The final clip from the BBC documentary shows how Ukrainian teams gather intelligence from informants behind Russian lines to locate targets for HIMARS strikes. They then seek verification, such as videos, to confirm successful hits. This human intelligence is a vital component alongside satellite and drone data. The figures released by Ukraine's military are compiled based on this information, although they are indicative and contain some propaganda.
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Wrap up
Jonathan encourages viewers to watch the full BBC documentary and thanks them for their support. He appreciates new channel members and their help.
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