Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"Russians cannot even take Vovchanskoye city merely three miles behind their own border. Just keep this in mind and try not to laugh."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:36⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another late night frontline update on the Ukraine War, noting the date and time discrepancies for different viewers around the world. He reminds everyone to check the map key if needed.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Southern Frontline Situation
🎦 00:36-00:47⏩
Jonathan reports no changes on the southern frontline, covering Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and the "neck of the woods" area.
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Dnipro Frontline Situation
🎦 00:47-00:57⏩
Jonathan again reports no changes to the frontline along the Dnipro River.
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Northeastern Frontline Changes (Kupyansk, Kharkiv)
🎦 00:57-02:07⏩
Jonathan highlights minor changes near Chaviv Yar and Kupiansk, as well as in the northern sectors near Kharkiv. He notes that pro-Russian mapper Suryat Maps hasn't provided an update in four days, which is unusual.
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Ukrainian Advance Near Lyubokay
🎦 02:07-04:47⏩
Jonathan discusses Ukrainian advances north of Kharkiv, citing Andrew Perpetua's map showing Ukrainians pushing back Russian forces at Lyubokay. NOL reports confirm these attacks, stating that Ukrainian drone units are actively targeting remaining Russian troops. David D. adds that Leroy Bequet has been recaptured, though map updates might be lagging. Jonathan analyzes the three potential Russian objectives in this area: shelling Kharkiv, establishing a buffer zone for Belgorod, and diverting Ukrainian troops. He concludes that all three objectives have likely failed.
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Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Ivanovchansk
🎦 04:47-05:11⏩
Jonathan reports on Ukrainian counterattacks in Ivanovchansk, Kharkiv region, according to Getty. Ukrainian forces are advancing along several streets, pushing back Russian troops.
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Conflicting Claims Around Vovchansk
🎦 05:11-07:16⏩
Jonathan presents conflicting claims about Vovchansk's status. Some sources suggest Ukrainians have been pushed out completely, while others, including NOL reports and Nazar Voloshin, spokesperson for the Kortitsiya operational group, maintain that Ukrainian forces control most of the city and are working to fully liberate it. Jonathan acknowledges the uncertainty and plans to monitor the situation.
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Tendar's Analysis of the Russian Incursion in Northern Kharkiv
🎦 07:16-11:21⏩
Jonathan delves into Tendar's analysis of the month-long Russian incursion in northern Kharkiv. Tendar highlights the initial speed of the Russian advance, facilitated by numerical and artillery superiority and restrictions on Western weapon usage in the area. However, the offensive stalled, with the last Russian advance recorded on May 18th. Ukrainians successfully repelled attacks, even regaining lost territory. Tendar emphasizes the failure to achieve the strategic objective of shelling Kharkiv, calling it a "fever dream." Furthermore, Tendar criticizes the diversionary tactic's ineffectiveness, as Russian advances near Chaviv Yar yielded minimal results. Tendar notes that despite favorable conditions, including a Ukrainian "shell drought," Russian performance remains poor. Tendar concludes by stating that Russia's inability to capture Vovchansk, a town merely three miles from their border, using 50,000 troops is a strategic defeat.
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Jonathan's Assessment of the Northern Kharkiv Situation
🎦 11:21-18:06⏩
Jonathan provides his own commentary on the situation in northern Kharkiv. He believes the initial panic surrounding the Russian advance was unwarranted, as Ukraine effectively countered the offensive. He points out the flawed logic behind Russia's resource allocation, arguing that deploying 50,000 troops to Vovchansk was strategically unsound. He criticizes the lack of mechanized equipment and the use of golf carts and motorbikes for resupply as indicative of poor planning. Jonathan believes the entire operation, led by General Lapin, has been a disaster, further highlighting Russia's inability to capture Vovchansk despite significant troop commitment. He criticizes the lack of media coverage on Russia's failures in this area.
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Russian Gains Near Yahidne
🎦 18:06-19:15⏩
Shifting focus, Jonathan reports on Russian gains in the northeastern axis from Kupyansk to Svatova to Kreminna. He states that Russian forces have captured territory near Yahidne, including control of Evenkivka, according to Suryat Maps, DeepStateMap, and Andrew Perpetua.
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Russian Advance in the Canal Microdistrict, Chasiv Yar
🎦 19:15-21:51⏩
Jonathan expresses concern over the situation in the Canal Microdistrict near Chasiv Yar, where Russian forces are advancing from both north and south. They have secured more territory and are pushing into high-rise buildings in the south and through houses in the north. However, Jonathan emphasizes the limited progress Russians have made in Chasiv Yar over the past month, despite the purported diversionary tactic in Kharkiv. He highlights the difficulties of navigating the terrain, particularly for mechanized equipment, and the effectiveness of Ukrainian defenses in the forested areas.
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Jonathan's Doubts About a Russian Breakthrough
🎦 21:51-23:09⏩
Jonathan expresses doubts about Russia's ability to achieve a significant breakthrough in the near future. He cites their slow progress in Chasiv Yar, despite earlier predictions of its fall, and questions their capacity to sustain these grinding attacks. He compares Russian mobilization rates against reported casualty figures, concluding that they are experiencing a net loss of troops each month. He questions where Russia will obtain the necessary equipment and manpower for a large-scale offensive.
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Ukrainian Mobilization and Western Aid
🎦 23:09-24:08⏩
Jonathan shifts to a more optimistic outlook, highlighting Ukrainian mobilization efforts and the influx of Western aid. He mentions France's commitment to training 4,500 Ukrainian troops, the Czech Republic's announcement to train around 4,000, and Ukraine's own mobilization of convicts. He believes that this, combined with the promised delivery of F-16s and Mirage jets, puts Ukraine in a stronger position.
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Ukrainian Strikes and Russian Vulnerabilities
🎦 24:08-24:46⏩
Jonathan discusses the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes on Russian military infrastructure, citing recent reports of naval drone activity in Crimea and continued attacks on air bases with long-range drones. He believes these attacks are weakening Russian defenses, particularly their air defense systems and radar installations in Crimea, making them more vulnerable.
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Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Vulnerability and Western Air Defense Aid
🎦 24:46-26:07⏩
Jonathan acknowledges the vulnerability of Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which remains a key target for Russian attacks. However, he notes that Ukraine is receiving additional Patriot missile systems, as well as a SAMP/T system (a Patriot equivalent) from Italy and France. He expects these systems to be deployed to protect critical energy facilities. He remains cautiously optimistic about Ukraine's prospects, expressing a preference to be in Ukraine's position rather than Russia's over the next six months.
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Wrap up
🎦 26:07-26:13⏩
Jonathan concludes the update, thanking viewers for their support and promising to return soon.
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