Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Ukrainian Success in Attacking into Kursk?
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"The presence of Bradley and Striker IFVs is an indication of the significant deployment of elite Ukrainian brigades to the area."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:40⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a Breaking News update on the Ukraine War, recorded whilst on holiday. He explains he is enjoying some air conditioning after melting outside.
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Ukrainian incursion into Kursk - Overview
🎦 00:40-04:22⏩
Jonathan reports on the significant developing news of a Ukrainian incursion across the border into Kursk, Russia.
- The incursion is west of the ongoing Russian offensive in the south, from Belgorod towards Kharkiv.
- Jonathan speculates on the motivations behind the attack:
- Opportunism: Ukrainian forces capitalised on initial success by escalating the incursion.
- Calculated Distraction: A planned operation to divert Russian troops and resources, mirroring Russia's earlier (and arguably less successful) attempt to divert Ukrainian troops from the front line with their push towards Kharkiv.
- The Ukrainians are utilising Western-supplied equipment, including Bradleys and Strikers, marking a notable escalation in the conflict.
- This isn't the first cross-border operation by Ukrainian forces. Jonathan acknowledges that initial forays involving Polish and American equipment faced pushback. However, the overt nature of this attack suggests potential permission.
- Russian sources are expressing growing concern about the situation in Kursk, particularly given the presence of advanced Western weaponry like Bradleys and Striker IFVs. This indicates the commitment of elite Ukrainian units to the operation.
- Military Analyst Michael Weiss describes the attack as a “proper knackering of Russian positions inside Russia," potentially the most successful cross-border raid to date, with Russian prisoners of war being captured.
- Footage shows a captured Russian unit surrendering to Ukrainian forces within Russia.
- Analyst Gik, from Andrew Perpetua’s team, reports the destruction of two Russian trucks transporting tanks on trailers in Sushka, Kursk, as they rushed towards the border. The Ukrainians appear to have been prepared for this reinforcement effort, targeting the vehicles before they could reach the front line.
Drone strikes in Kursk
🎦 04:22-05:11⏩
Jonathan revisits the earlier report of drone strikes in Kursk, stating there were 26 drones, with the Russians claiming all were shot down despite explosions being reported. He believes that these strikes were likely related to the ground incursion and aimed at sowing chaos amongst Russian forces. He highlights a report that a military unit based in Kursk suffered partial destruction to its main building.
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Russian missile strike on Kharkiv
🎦 05:11-05:34⏩
Jonathan discusses a Russian Iskander ballistic missile strike in Kharkiv that resulted in eight injuries, including an infant. The strike hit a hospital, university, dormitory and residential buildings, causing significant damage. He reiterates his earlier speculation that Russia might be using S-300 missiles in a ground attack mode.
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Strikes in Crimea and Komi Republic
🎦 05:34-06:26⏩
Jonathan reports additional strikes:
- Old Simferopol Airport in Crimea (now a Russian helicopter base) was hit, potentially damaging helicopters, although details remain unconfirmed.
- An explosion and fire at the Transneft oil refinery in Ukhta in the Komi Republic, Russia. The cause of the fire is unknown, with Jonathan speculating it could be a drone attack or sabotage. This fire follows a recent one at another refinery that was deemed too far for Ukrainian drones to reach, suggesting possible sabotage.
Analysis of the Kursk Incursion
🎦 06:26-07:22⏩
Jonathan analyses the strategic implications of the Kursk incursion, suggesting:
- The operation is likely a raid or incursion rather than a land grab.
- Ukrainians may seek to hold the territory temporarily to draw Russian resources and troops away from the main fronts.
- He contrasts this with Russia's strategy of occupying and claiming Ukrainian territory, which he believes is not the Ukrainian's objective.
Wrap up
🎦 07:22-07:33⏩
Jonathan concludes the update, promising a separate video on US elections and the appointment of Tim Wohl as Kamala Harris' campaign vice president.
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