Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230903b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"Russians themselves openly acknowledge that the main goal of their war is ethnocide, closing down Ukrainian schools, brainwashing children, Ukrainian children, and simply forbidding them from being Ukrainians."
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Jonathan starts the second part of his news update for 3rd September 2023. He mentions some people said his audio was "funky" in the morning but he thought it was good. He asks for opinions in the comments.
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Fires in Russia
- Another large fire has broken out at the Strumker or Rzhi oil depot in the Redguard district of St Petersburg
- It is a significant fire and while the cause is unknown, many Russians will likely connect it to the war
- This will have a psychological impact on the Russian population regardless of the cause
Shahid Drone Attacks
- Reni, a fuel and grain hub near the Ukrainian-Romanian border was hit by Shahid drones
- This is bad news for Ukrainians as it impacts their ability to export grain via the Danube river, a route they have been using to bypass the Russian blockade of Black Sea ports
- The Russians are trying to stop Ukraine from using this inland route to ship grain to Europe
Front Line Updates
- Not much news due to operational security
- Russians made small gains near Kamazimivka, pushing back a Ukrainian counter-attack
- No activity reported on the Seversk front line from Bilohorivka to Bakhmut
- South of Bakhmut, Ukrainians gained more ground in Klishchiivka and are close to liberating Kurdyumivka
- Small Ukrainian gains south of Kurdyumivka behind the railway line
- Suriat Maps announced they are stepping back from mapping, reason unclear
- Jonathan is considering using Deep State map in addition to a pro-Russian map like Rybar's for balance and insight into what both sides claim
Robotyne Area
- Mainstream media reporting Ukraine has broken through significant Russian defensive lines in this area
- Likely referring to Ukrainian advances up to the major trench lines and tank ditches over last 2 days
- Ukrainians seem on verge of causing serious issues for Russians here
Explaining Defensive Lines
Jonathan clarifies the often confused terminology around defensive lines:
- Security Zone/Cover Zone: Aims to slow enemy advance before they reach main forces. Includes natural and artificial obstacles, traps, minefields, troops.
- Main Defensive Line: Prevents further enemy advance, ensures troop deployment for counter-attack. 2-3 lines, 15-20km deep.
- Interim Defensive Lines: Limits enemy access to defense depth, advantageous counter-attack line. Built between other defensive line types.
Military Aid
- Pressure mounting for Germany to deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine
- Main opposition party CDU/CSU and some government figures support this
- Only SPD-led chancellery is blocking it with "illogical excuses"
- Germany has 600 Taurus missiles in inventory
Russia Recruiting Foreign Fighters
- British intelligence reports Russia is recruiting migrants from Central Asia to fight in Ukraine
- Ads seen in Armenia, Kazakhstan offering $5,140 starting bonus, $1,973 monthly wage
- Recruitment of ethnic Russians also occurring in northern Kazakhstan since May 2023
- Russia promising fast citizenship and up to $4,160 salary to avoid unpopular domestic mobilization ahead of 2024 election
- Part of Russia's "crypto mobilization" strategy to mobilize without causing public dissent
Russia to Conscript in Occupied Kherson
- Document reportedly shows Russia will start issuing military summons in occupied left-bank Kherson region
- Area is pro-Ukrainian but Russia will force residents to fight for them or face imprisonment
- Another sign Russia is desperate and trying to avoid unpopular domestic mobilization
- Conscripted soldiers unlikely to fight hard for Russia, risk of "being shot in the back"
Geopolitics - Ethnocide of Ukrainian Children
- Russian propagandist Roman Saponkov openly stated the main "achievement" of their invasion is capturing 320,000 Ukrainian children and "turning them into Russians"
- He celebrates that these children won't be exposed to "crazy Russophobic propaganda" and will study in Russian language schools
- Anton Gerashchenko, advisor to Ukraine's Interior Minister, says this is Russians openly acknowledging their goal is ethnocide - closing Ukrainian schools, brainwashing children, forbidding Ukrainian identity
- Saponkov's statements are hypocritical and aim to have the children brainwashed with Russian propaganda instead
Ukraine Designates Pepsi and Mars as "War Sponsors"
- Despite pledges to reduce business in Russia, Pepsi and Mars still operate in the country
- By paying taxes, they support Russia's war economy
- Ukraine's corruption prevention agency designated them "international war sponsors"
- Aims to pressure companies to stop doing business in Russia
- Pepsi is 4th largest in its industry in Russia with 19 factories, 20,000 employees
- Its Lay's chips brand found in Russian soldier rations
Nobel Prize Bans Russian and Belarusian Ambassadors
- Nobel Foundation reversed decision to invite Russian and Belarusian ambassadors to 2023 Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm after backlash
- Several Swedish politicians threatened to boycott event over Russian ambassador's presence
- In 2022, the ambassadors were not invited due to the war, along with Iran's envoy over protest crackdowns
- Swedish PM welcomed the reversal
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and asks them to like, subscribe and share. He appreciates the support. It's been a crazy weekend with family commitments disrupting his video output. He aims to have a more organized schedule tomorrow and may post either a front line update or an extra video later, depending on how much new information emerges. He signs off wishing everyone well.
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