Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"That is Chasiv Yar. That's liberation. And that's liberation. So thanks, Russia. I'm sure the local population really appreciate what you are doing there - absolutely horrific.
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:16⏩
Jonathan welcomes everyone to the daily frontline update and reminds viewers about the map key. He thanks JR for the mapping work and mentions that today's map features data from three different mapping sources.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Russian Su-34 shot down over Belgorod
🎦 00:16-03:30⏩
Jonathan reports on the recent downing of a Russian Su-34. The crew, Yevgeny Kuznetsov and Vladimir Strokov, are thought to be experienced pilots who were also shot down over Belgrade (probably Belgorod). Jonathan highlights the significance of the location (Belgorod) and speculates that the cause may have been a Patriot missile system now in Ukraine's possession. He notes that if this is the case, we may see a change in the behaviour of the Russian air force over Belgorod.
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Northeastern Front - Russian advances in Luhansk
🎦 03:30-05:29⏩
Jonathan reports on Russian advances near the settlements of Kyslivka and Kotylarivka in Luhansk Oblast, with the DeepState map showing the Russians in control of all of Kyslivka. He notes reports of renewed fighting near Stelmakhivka and Russian advances east of the settlement. He expresses concern that the Russians seem to be probing along the frontline, which may put pressure on Ukrainian forces.
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Donetsk Front - Limited Russian advances near Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Mariinka and Velyka Novosilka
🎦 05:29-09:10⏩
Jonathan reports no changes in Bakhmut. He reports limited Russian advances in the Avdiivka area, noting a small Russian advance towards Nova Oleksandrivka, northeast of Ocheretyne. South of Ocheretyne, near Soloviove, fighting continues on the northeast side of Sieverne. He notes that the Russians now control a significant portion of Krasnohorivka, with the frontline now broadly matching the earlier reports from the Surat Maps source. He reports a Ukrainian withdrawal near Arkhanhelske. Jonathan notes the strategic importance of the high ground near Sieverne and the challenging situation Ukrainian troops are facing.
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Ukrainian troops withdrawing under fire near Arkhanhelske - impact of equipment shortages
🎦 09:10-11:55⏩
Jonathan highlights footage of Ukrainian troops under fire near Arkhanhelske and questions whether it's recent. He reads out a comment from someone suggesting Ukraine needs more M113 APCs, adding that these would be more suitable for moving troops safely. Jonathan then refers to a tweet from Julian Röpcke, a German journalist, describing another Ukrainian withdrawal without armoured vehicles, in broad daylight and under Russian artillery fire, leading to heavy losses. Jonathan questions how propagandists can claim these are "planned tactical withdrawals" and plays a clip of Ukrainian soldiers coming under artillery fire. He suggests that MRAPS (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles), Humvees or M113s would all be helpful in this situation and expresses concern that Ukraine seems to be struggling to hold these areas.
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Donetsk front - Russian gains in Donetsk Oblast
🎦 11:55-14:01⏩
Jonathan reports on further Russian gains in Donetsk Oblast. He notes that the Russians are advancing near Novomykhailivka and appear to be entering the centre of Netailove. South of Pervomaiske, the Russians are making gains and appear to be clearing out pockets of Ukrainian resistance. Jonathan states that the Ukrainian position here looks challenging and wouldn't want to be stuck there. He speculates that the Ukrainians may be forced to pull back to new defensive lines.
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Chasiv Yar - impact of the war
🎦 14:01-14:35⏩
Jonathan shows footage of the destruction in Chasiv Yar caused by the ongoing fighting, describing it as "horrific". He is highly critical of the impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine.
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Wrap Up
🎦 14:35-14:52⏩
Jonathan thanks JR for the mapping, his members for their support and says that this will probably be the last video today.
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