Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Nona-S, Tuberville, Anti-Drone EW, & Hinkle
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"It's just so important that Ukraine prevail for geopolitical reasons, for moral reasons."
Hello Team!
Jonathan discusses a montage from his earlier video showing Russian drone losses from Magyar's unit. 300 Russian first-person view drones were landed or destroyed by Ukrainian electronic warfare systems. Jonathan asks for viewer expertise on how this is achieved and the significance of the number of drones lost.
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Electronic Warfare Against Drones
Two viewers provide insight into how drones are jammed or hijacked using electromagnetic radiation to disrupt control signals. The poor video quality and interference suggest the Ukrainians intercepted the drone feed rather than physically recovering the drones. Drones that are not recovered, like loitering munitions or those delivering IEDs, often result in screen-recorded footage rather than direct video from the drone's storage.
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Camouflage on the Dnipro River
Footage shows a boat on the Dnipro River disguised as a large bush, demonstrating the use of camouflage to avoid detection by drones.
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Nona-S Self-Propelled Mortar
Chung-soo provides a detailed thread on the Soviet/Russian Nona-S, a 120mm self-propelled mortar based on the BTR-D airborne APC chassis. It was developed to provide mobile fire support for airborne units. The Nona-S has a unique rifled barrel and can fire a variety of ammunition. While lightly armored, it is amphibious and can be air-dropped. Both Russia and Ukraine operate the Nona-S, with Russia being the largest user. The relatively short range makes it vulnerable to counter-battery fire.
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Jackson Hinkle Banned on Discord
Russian propagandist Jackson Hinkle was banned on Discord for violating disinformation rules. His Twitter account has grown to nearly 2 million followers, allegedly earning him $20-30k per month. Jonathan criticizes the disparity between Hinkle's earnings and those of genuine experts, suggesting it reflects poorly on the world Elon Musk has created on the platform.
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Tommy Tuberville Blocking Military Promotions
US Senator Tommy Tuberville is single-handedly blocking 350 military promotions over a dispute about abortion funding. Fellow Republican senators criticize Tuberville for breaking his word and damaging military readiness. They argue it is an abuse of power and sends the wrong message to adversaries like China. Tuberville, a former football coach, dismissively compared his work ethic to that of a general who suffered a heart attack, likely due to increased workload from the promotion delays.
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Wagner Group Atrocities in Ukraine
A human rights group report details horrific atrocities committed by the Wagner Group against Ukrainian POWs, including beheadings, mutilation, and burning people alive. Jonathan questions the morality of those who support or justify Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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Missile Attack in Odesa
Footage shows a mother's reaction to a Russian missile attack in central Odesa. As explosions erupt ahead, she calmly tells her children to close their eyes while driving away from the blast. The incident highlights the daily realities and threats faced by Ukrainian civilians.
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Wrap up
Jonathan emphasizes the importance of keeping the Ukraine war in the public consciousness, despite war fatigue. He stresses the geopolitical and moral necessity of Ukraine prevailing and thanks his channel members and supporters.
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