Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: ATGMs, Ukrainian Strategy, Beacons, Girkin, & Track Surfing
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"I'm 92 years old. I've lived through four wars up to date. I know how to think, how to analyze. Do you really think I'm going to listen to Soloviev?"
Hello Team!
Jonathan shares a video of a Ukrainian soldier taking a phone call from his wife while in the midst of urban combat against Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, highlighting the bizarre role technology and social media play in modern warfare.
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Russian Typhoon-K Vehicle Crash
A Russian Kamaz 63968 Typhoon-K vehicle worth $1.5 million crashed off a bridge into a swamp. The driver unsuccessfully ended the turn, resulting in a significant loss for the Russians in what was likely a completely unnecessary accident.
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Russian Use of Emergency Radio Beacons for Targeting
Ukrainian fighters noticed an unidentified yellow device with an antenna and flashing red beacon dropped from a Russian drone near intended targets. The device is believed to be an ACR RLB 37 or 35 global fix emergency radio beacon, designed for marine rescue operations. However, the Russians are using these beacons for precise targeting of Ukrainian troops. The drone likely searches for a target, drops the beacon to mark it, and then artillery or long-range missiles strike the marked location.
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Igor Girkin on Distinguishing Putin from His Doubles
Russian nationalist Igor Girkin discusses how to distinguish the real Vladimir Putin from his doubles. Girkin claims that the real Putin is often alone or sits at a distance from others due to health concerns and fear, while doubles are used for public appearances and speeches where Putin is seen interacting closely with people. Girkin believes that if you see an alleged Putin in a crowd, it is likely a double.
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Interview with 92-Year-Old Russian Woman
In a powerful interview, a 92-year-old Russian woman shares her thoughts on the country's enemies and the influence of state television. She believes the opinion that America and the West are Russia's enemies is incorrect and attributes this belief to the brainwashing effect of "really bad television." The woman, having lived through four wars, relies on her own critical thinking skills and life experience rather than propaganda from TV personalities like Vladimir Soloviev and Margarita Simonyan. She argues that if Russia had a better education system teaching children to think critically, tragedies like the Bucha massacre committed by "savages raised by our television" could have been avoided.
ATP Geopolitics Members Poll on Bakhmut
Jonathan shares the results of a poll he conducted among his channel members, asking whether they think the Ukrainians should continue to hold Bakhmut. The responses were split, with around a quarter believing it is worth holding, a quarter thinking they should withdraw, and half admitting they don't know. Jonathan includes some insightful comments from members, highlighting the complexity of the situation and the difficulty in making such decisions without complete information.
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Def Mon's Analysis of Ukrainian Strategy in Bakhmut and Avdiivka
Def Mon discusses the Ukrainian strategy in Bakhmut and Avdiivka, drawing parallels to their approach during the summer of 2022. He suggests that the Ukrainians are defending with minimal resources while training and building offensive potential, allowing the Russians to wear themselves out before launching counterattacks. Def Mon believes the Ukrainians are in a better position now than they were last year and predicts that the Russians may have the upper hand for another month or so before running into issues with ammunition and personnel. He expects the Ukrainians to operate more offensively during the summer.
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Thomas C. Tyner Thread on Infantry Anti-Tank Weapons
Jonathan reviews a thread by Thomas C. Tyner on infantry anti-tank weapons, covering topics such as anti-tank guided missiles, shoulder-launched anti-tank rockets, warhead types (HEAT and EFP), missile guidance systems, and armor countermeasures. The thread explains the differences between HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) and EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator) warheads, their penetration capabilities, and their use in various anti-tank weapons. It also touches on the importance of metal density in armor protection and the role of modern anti-tank weapons like the TOW missile in countering Russian tanks.
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Ukrainian Soldiers Track Surfing
The video concludes with a light-hearted moment of Ukrainian soldiers "track surfing" on a tank, likely during a rare moment of downtime. Jonathan notes that war is often characterized by long periods of boredom punctuated by intense bursts of fighting, and that such moments of levity can provide a much-needed release for soldiers.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to visit uasupporter.com/ATP to purchase merchandise that shows support for Ukraine while also providing a small commission to his channel. He emphasizes that this is optional and should only be done if the viewer has the means and desire to do so.
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