Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"Are we going to see some kind of more major sustained counter-attack counter-offensive in this whole area? Are we going to see smaller counter-attacks? There's been this idea that the Ukrainians have some surprise up their sleeves for the Russians here."
Hello Team!
Jonathan starts the video by discussing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's claim that Russia is increasing its production of precision missiles. Jonathan analyzes this claim using abductive reasoning, suggesting it supports the hypothesis that Russia is running out of cruise missiles.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Bakhmut Update
- Fighting continues in the western districts of Bakhmut, with Ukrainian forces periodically counter-attacking Russian positions when opportunities arise
- Geolocated footage shows Russian forces made marginal gains northeast of the O0506 highway near Khromove
- Reports of Ukrainian counter-attacks near the Bakhmut Industrial College and east of Khromove, but no visual confirmation yet
- Unconfirmed reports that Major General Ihor Tansyura, commander of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces, may have been killed in a strike on his vehicle near Chasiv Yar
Avdiivka, Marinka and Donetsk Oblast
- Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces conducted successful counter-attacks in the Avdiivka area on May 2nd, advancing 1.5km towards Novobakhmutivka and Troitske
- Ukrainian forces also reported to be counter-attacking in Marinka and towards Pobeda
- Russians captured Ukrainian positions south of Kamyanka on May 1st according to some sources
- No confirmed ground attacks by Russian forces in western Donetsk on May 2nd
Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts
- Ukrainian forces continue to strike key Russian logistics nodes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including Tokmak and Melitopol
- In Kherson Oblast, geolocated footage shows Ukrainian forces conducting raids in the Kherson city port area and operating on islands in the Dnipro River delta
- The extent and intent of these Ukrainian positions remain unclear; ISW does not currently assess them to be part of a major counter-offensive effort
Wrap up
Jonathan mentions recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian fuel depots in the Kerch area and Crimea, noting the significant 270km range. He suggests this puts the Kerch bridge within reach, which will worry the Russians. Jonathan thanks viewers and mentions an upcoming extra video.
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