Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Refuseniks, Ukr Tactics, Cluster Munitions, & Foxes
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"No commanders go to the front line with no equipment, no evacuation, no radio communications. They're just throwing them in like dogs."
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Jonathan introduces a varied set of topics he will cover in this Ukraine War Update Extra video, including Russian ammunition dumps being hit, Ukrainian tactics, Russian refuseniks, cluster munitions, and foxes.
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Russian ammunition dumps being hit
- Russian ammunition dumps and depots within HIMARS and artillery range have been blowing up again lately, such as a large dump of Grad rockets in Makivka
- Russia had previously pulled ammunition centres back out of HIMARS range after Ukraine started targeting them last year, but this made supplying frontline troops harder
- Jonathan theorizes Russia moved dumps forward again in response to new Ukrainian offensive tactics of pressing hard to force Russia to expend artillery ammunition, then waiting until they are low to advance again
- However, Ukraine's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities have improved, allowing them to locate and strike these forward dumps
Importance of Ukrainian repair depots
Jonathan highlights the crucial role of Ukrainian repair depots and mechanics in keeping equipment functional and returning it to the front lines. He shares a quote from a soldier with the 14th Mechanized Brigade who says everyone approaches their task with understanding and commitment, and no one has refused to go to the front in over a year of brutal war.
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Russian refuseniks being imprisoned
- Russian conscientious objectors are being sentenced to nearly 3 years imprisonment for refusing mobilization orders, despite laws supposedly allowing alternative civilian service
- The case of Andrei K, a 28-year-old air traffic controller, illustrates how these exemptions are being ignored
- 50% of applications for alternative service were denied even before the war
- Another group of mobilized soldiers from the Russian Far East say they have been imprisoned in a basement for refusing to fight due to lack of equipment and support
- They complain commanders are throwing them in "like dogs" against Ukrainian tanks while armed only with assault rifles
Primer on cluster munitions
- Jonathan shares details on US artillery cluster munitions (DPICMs) and their use, while acknowledging the controversial nature of these weapons that many countries have banned
- He argues from a moral consequentialist perspective that while cluster munitions have risks of harming civilians later, their military utility could help end the war sooner and save more lives overall
- He compares it to vaccines that have rare severe side effects but provide a larger societal benefit
- Jonathan contends the solution is improving the weapons' reliability over time rather than banning them outright
Ukrainians using Kalashnikovs to shoot down drones
Jonathan shows video of Ukrainians using Kalashnikov rifles threaded together and mounted on a stand to shoot down Russian Shahed drones, an impressive feat of field engineering.
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Wildlife segment on foxes
The video ends with a light-hearted wildlife segment showing a tame fox playing with Ukrainian soldiers, illustrating the bond that can form between humans and these dog-like animals. The soldiers' laughter provides a moment of levity near the front lines.
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Wrap up
Jonathan wraps up by thanking viewers for watching, reminding them to like and subscribe, and giving shout-outs to several fans who have supported his channel. He signs off with his usual humorous request to "press the bell, blow the whistle and jump up and down at least six times slightly to your left because it is Friday."
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