Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"So it depends what your metrics of success are. As I've explained to you ad infinitum."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:10⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the Ukraine War Frontline Update for the 30th of July 2024. He reminds viewers to refer to the map key if they are unsure what the lines on the map mean.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
ISW Report Summary
🎦 00:10-00:40⏩
Jonathan will refer to the ISW Institute for the Study of War Daily Report summary which is further distilled on his website. This website has been set up with the help of Benny Pye.
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Russian Authorities Detaining Migrants
🎦 00:40-01:06⏩
The ISW report highlights Russian authorities illegally detaining migrants without food and water and physically abusing them to coerce them into signing military contracts. The frequency of these raids has increased since a terrorist attack in March 2024.
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Kharkiv and Kupyansk Frontline
🎦 01:06-01:20⏩
Jonathan reports no changes to the frontline in the Kharkiv or Kupyansk, Svatov to Kramina axis.
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Bakhmut Sector
🎦 01:20-01:51⏩
The first frontline changes reported are north of the Bakhmut sector. Russian forces have taken control of Rozdolivka and some fields north of the village.
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Turetsk
🎦 01:51-03:15⏩
Both Andrew Perpetua and Surat Maps show Russian gains in the Turetsk area. The Russians have taken control of a considerable area in the neighbourhood of Pivnichne, Druzhba and have taken Zalizhne. Jonathan considers these gains worrying as it's "biting chunks off everywhere" on the front line and they are getting closer to places like Severks.
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Klishchivka
🎦 02:12-02:25⏩
Surat Maps reports that Russian forces have crossed the canal south of Klishchivka but this hasn't been confirmed elsewhere.
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Krasnohorivka
🎦 03:19-03:40⏩
Jonathan notes how the Russians appear to be making substantial gains around Krasnohorivka, particularly in urban areas, with the pace of their advance picking up significantly.
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Kostantynivka
🎦 06:53-07:37⏩
Jonathan reports on heavy Russian attacks on Kostantynivka, but the Ukrainians have repelled them using a range of weaponry including ATGMs, mines, drones and artillery. The Russians have suffered significant losses in equipment around Novomiklivka and the extended sector.
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Solodkaka
🎦 07:37-07:59⏩
The Russians continue to attempt to get closer to the road that connects Kostantynivka to Vuflidar around Vojvodina, but there's been no change in this area in the last 24 hours.
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Pavlivka
🎦 08:00-08:57⏩
Jonathan is unsure about the changes reported by Andrew Perpetua around Pavlivka. He suspects that some of the changes may be due to repositioning the maps rather than actual Russian gains.
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Urazhany-Staryomirska
🎦 09:16-09:38⏩
Both Surat Maps and Andrew Perpetua show Russian forces pushing forward in the Urazhany-Staryomirska area.
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Helya Plly
🎦 09:38-10:12⏩
The Key of Independence reports that Russia has resumed attacks on the Helya Plly front in Zaporizhia after a long pause.
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Overall Frontline Situation
🎦 10:12-10:33⏩
Jonathan observes that the Russians are making small gains on the front line but are not in a good position. He suggests that the Ukrainians are thinly stretched and desperately need more troops on the ground.
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Ukrainian Mobilization
🎦 10:33-11:30⏩
Jonathan discusses the Ukrainian mobilization effort. He states that it takes months to train troops properly and that sending them into combat too quickly puts them at risk. He notes that criticisms have been levelled at the Ukrainians for the amount of time it took them to get the mobilization bill through the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament). This delay is now causing issues for the Ukrainians as they are thinly stretched across the front line.
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Russian Struggles
🎦 11:30-12:06⏩
Jonathan highlights the Russian struggles, including a lack of material and well-trained personnel. He reports on videos from Russian troops complaining about their situation. Despite these challenges, the Russians are still making gains on the map. Jonathan reminds the audience that success is relative, depending on one's metrics.
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Wrap up
🎦 12:07-12:20⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and reminds them to like, subscribe and share. He's going to watch a film with his family and looks forward to speaking with them soon.
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