Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Ryan on the Offensive, Fuel Trucks, & Crime Hist & Geog #3
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"The coming offensives to come must once again show the people of the west that not only is Ukraine worth supporting but with ongoing military assistance in 2023 and beyond they can defeat the Russian invasion" - Mick Ryan
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as an extra update providing additional nuggets and tidbits to give a greater understanding of the war in Ukraine.
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Logistics for Ukrainian Counter-Offensive
- Trent Telenko highlights the importance of heavy fuel trucks and fuel trailers being provided to Ukraine by the US for the upcoming counter-offensive. These logistical enablers are crucial to supply fuel-hungry vehicles like tanks.
- The specific equipment mentioned includes the US Army's M978 heavy tactical fuel truck, 7500 gallon petroleum tank semi-trailers, and modular fuel systems.
- Jonathan believes these have likely already been delivered to Ukraine despite the recent announcement.
UK Military Spending
- A graph is shown depicting the UK's military expenditure as a share of GDP from 1982 to present.
- There is a general downward trend, with spending around 2.1% of GDP in recent years, the lowest since the 1980s.
- Factors like involvement in wars (Falklands, Gulf War) caused temporary increases, while peacetime saw declines.
- Under David Cameron, pensions were included in spending figures to meet NATO pressure.
- Jonathan notes the difficulty in justifying high military spending to the public during peacetime.
Mick Ryan on Ukrainian Counter-Offensives
Retired Australian General Mick Ryan outlines why the upcoming Ukrainian counter-offensives will be different:
- The Russian army has changed with a new commander, mix of professional and mobilised troops. They have constructed layered defences.
- Ukraine has new division-sized combined arms formations that are more capable but will take time to employ effectively.
- Dense Russian obstacle zones will require complex combined arms breaching by Ukraine.
- Both sides have improved recon and strike capabilities, reducing detection to destruction times. Deception and concealment will be vital.
- The strategic stakes are high. Ukraine needs to show the West they are worth supporting and can defeat Russia with ongoing aid.
Jonathan expresses concern about Ukrainian troops being vulnerable to Russian cruise missile strikes when concentrated for the offensive. He hopes Ukraine has the right equipment.
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Crimean Military History Part 3 - 1918 to 1920
Chris Ooh continues his series on the military history and geography of Crimea:
- In 1918, during the Russian Civil War, the Ukrainian People's Republic (UNR) forces under Petro Bolbochan launched an audacious invasion of Crimea.
- They captured the Chonhar bridge by stealth, outflanking Bolshevik defences. However, the Germans ordered them to leave and set up a short-lived puppet state.
- In 1920, the White Russian forces under Pyotr Wrangel controlled Crimea. The Red Army under Mikhail Frunze defeated Wrangel's offensive and drove him back to Perekop.
- Despite strong White defences, Frunze used his 3 to 1 numerical advantage to break through at great cost. Wrangel evacuated to Constantinople.
- The Red victory was costly with 10,000 casualties vs 2,000 for the Whites. But it was a key moment for the Red Army.
Ukrainian Soldiers' Lucky Escape
The video ends with footage of Ukrainian soldiers narrowly avoiding death when a Russian Smerch or Grad rocket lands right next to their position but fails to explode. The soldiers can be seen laughing in relief afterwards at their incredible good fortune.
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Wrap Up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and supporting the channel. He acknowledges he puts out a lot of content that isn't for everyone but appreciates those who enjoy it. He signs off asking people to like, subscribe and share.
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