Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"It's all about the Oskil River there."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:27⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to the video.
- It's the Ukraine War Frontline Update for 6th September 2024.
- He mentions that the yellow lines on the map represent primarily Russian fortifications.
- He explains he's not updating the Deepstate map at this time.
📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Kursk Region Frontline Update
🎦 00:27-04:29⏩
- Jonathan discusses the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces are still pushing, albeit slowed.
- He highlights discrepancies between Andrew Perpetua's and Suriyak Maps' representations, with Perpetua showing more Ukrainian gains.
- Suriyak Maps is more generous to Russia.
- Reports suggest Ukrainian forces have taken Nadonov and are pushing towards Kamyshevka, with evidence of Ukrainian troops in the village.
- He discusses minor Ukrainian gains in Chekhovskaya and Prorechnaya.
- He points out at least two new pontoon crossings built by Russian forces in the Kursk region.
- There's speculation that Ukrainians are conducting shaping operations in preparation for further attacks or that they've had to draw troops away to support other regions.
Kharkiv Region Frontline Update - Ukrainian Gains and Russian Troop Redeployments
🎦 04:29-07:53⏩
- Jonathan discusses the Kharkiv region, where Ukrainians have made gains near Lyobeke, pushing Russians back to the edge of Lukiansky, according to Andrew Perpetua.
- Suriyak Maps shows a less significant Ukrainian advance in the same area.
- Ukrainian and Russian sources report that the Russians have lost 6,000 troops killed and wounded in the last month.
- The Russians are reportedly plugging 60,000 troops into the area to resist Ukrainian advances.
- Jonathan suggests that the halt in Ukrainian advances is a strategic success, forcing Russia to deplete their reserves elsewhere.
- He emphasizes that the Kursk operation has been a significant success for the Ukrainians, drawing Russian troops away from other parts of the eastern front.
- He states that Ukrainians have likely taken twice the territory in Kursk this year compared to all Russian gains elsewhere, but the key is that Kursk has been a huge success.
North-Eastern Axis Frontline Update - Sinkivka
🎦 07:57-09:08⏩
- Jonathan discusses the north-eastern axis from Kupyansk to Svatova.
- He notes that Suriyak Maps shows Russian gains in the southern part of Sinkivka, putting them closer to Kupyansk.
- This is a significant difference between the two mappers.
- Andrew Perpetua has not yet updated his map to reflect this change.
North-Eastern Axis Frontline Update - No Change
🎦 09:09-09:59⏩
- No change has been reported in the rest of the front line along the north-eastern axis, including areas like Seversk, Serebriansky Forest, Terny, and Torska.
- Andrew Perpetua's map is more aligned with Suriyak Maps' previous mapping around Novoselka.
- Russians seem to be pushing further west in an attempt to equalise the salient towards the Oskil River.
- Jonathan expresses concern regarding the Russian push near Peschani, as they are dangerously close to the Oskil River.
Oskil River and Luhansk/Donetsk Oblast PR
🎦 09:59-11:05⏩
- Jonathan discusses the strategic importance of the Oskil River as a defensive line.
- He suggests that, despite Russian territorial gains, they are not necessarily significant from a strategic point of view.
- He believes the Ukrainians can make the Russians pay dearly for every kilometre gained towards the Oskil River.
- He points out the potential PR value for the Russians in attempting to fully control Luhansk Oblast.
Chasiv Yar Frontline Update - Grey Zone
🎦 11:12-14:51⏩
- Suriyak Maps shows Russian gains west of the canal at Kalinivka in Chasiv Yar.
- Andrew Perpetua strongly disagrees, stating that the area is not conducive to control due to its heavily damaged state and constant Ukrainian drone surveillance.
- Andrew believes that the area is a grey zone where neither side truly controls it.
- Jonathan generally agrees with Andrew's assessment.
- He explains that a true control of an area requires the ability to resupply troops easily, which he doubts is possible in this area west of the canal.
- Both mappers agree that Kalinivka is under Russian control due to the ability for them to resupply troops there.
Klishchivka Frontline Update - Significant Changes
🎦 15:00-18:53⏩
- Jonathan discusses Klishchivka, south of Bakhmut, where there's a significant difference between the two mappers.
- Suriyak Maps has the Russian line further east than Andrew Perpetua.
- Klishchivka is reduced to rubble and is described as a 'grey zone'.
- Jonathan details a change in the mapping around a trench network west of Klishchivka that had been previously mapped as being under Russian control, but it seems that Suriyak Maps now says the Ukrainians have been pushed back to the canal and Russians have taken control of the high ground.
- He notes the potential for Ukrainian retreat to the canal and expresses surprise that they have held on for so long.
- He mentions that a white/grey line represents the Russian front line of May 2023.
- Jonathan suggests that the Ukrainian forces have held out due to the trench network but is surprised they've held on so long.
- He also suggests it is confusing that Suriyak Maps says Russians have taken control of the trench systems when it previously stated the Russians controlled them for months.
Toretsk/Druzhba Frontline Update - Russian Gains and Ukrainian Counterattacks
🎦 18:58-20:27⏩
- In the Toretsk/Druzhba area, Russians have made gains, particularly around Druzhba, which is north of the railway line that runs past Toretsk.
- Toretsk has stabilised, with Ukrainian reinforcements including the Azov Regiment.
- There is evidence of Ukrainian counter-attacks in Donetsk Oblast, particularly in Seledove, Toretsk, and Novomykhailivka.
- Russian sources confirm Ukrainian counter-attacks and note that the Ukrainian armed forces still have reserves.
- The Russian source also mentions ongoing mobilisation efforts and potential formation of a volunteer corps in Europe.
- They highlight Ukrainian citizens returning from Europe to the liberated territories and intensified recruitment efforts for Ukrainian armed forces in Poland and the Czech Republic.
Novomykhailivka/New York Frontline Update - Azov Regiment Counterattack
🎦 20:34-22:20⏩
- Suriyak Maps shows that the Ukrainian army has pushed back Russian forces from Novomykhailivka and taken new positions north of New York, consolidating supply lines for troops in a factory.
- They also mention that a Ukrainian attempt to advance west of New York was repelled.
- Jonathan suggests that the Azov Regiment freed Ukrainian troops that were surrounded and possibly retook ground in the area.
- There's a significant difference between the two mappers in the northwestern part of New York, up to 1.7 km.
Donetsk Oblast Frontline Update - Ukrainian Resistance
🎦 22:20-23:47⏩
- Jonathan highlights positive news for the Ukrainians as they are putting up strong resistance to Russian gains, even reversing them in some areas, such as Seledove and Novomykhailivka.
- He notes that the front line in this area has been stable for a while.
- The Russians have had more success in the south-west, moving towards Andriivka and Kurakhove, but haven't had any success pushing through Marinka and Terivka.
- He notes that the Ukrainians have pushed Russians back in Seladove, almost completely out of the town to the east.
- Jonathan draws attention to the significant land gains for the Ukrainians in Seladove and speculates whether the Russians had solid control of the area in the first place.
- He also mentions that the mappers continue to disagree regarding the area, with a 2.25 km difference between them.
Seladove/Mykhailivka Frontline Update - Ukrainian Counterattack
🎦 24:30-24:44⏩
- Suriyak Maps reports a Ukrainian counterattack in Seladove over the last 48 hours, resulting in the recapture of most of the town and parts of Mykhailivka.
- Jonathan says this is good news if it is happening.
Prokrosk - Destruction and Liberation
🎦 24:44-25:16⏩
- Jonathan comments on the heavy bombardment of Prokrosk, with visuals demonstrating the widespread destruction.
- He satirically remarks on the concept of 'liberation' in this context, where the city is levelled before the flag is planted.
Prokrosk and Frontline Footage
🎦 25:16-25:58⏩
- Jonathan notes that Prokrosk is being heavily hit, located only a few kilometres from the front line (9 km by Suriyak Maps).
- There's increased footage of Ukrainians fighting back, with tanks and BMPs destroying Russian positions.
- He suggests that the Ukrainians are exhibiting more resistance than previously.
Karadag Brigade and Mikhailovka
🎦 25:58-27:16⏩
- Jonathan mentions the Karadag Brigade, which seems to be largely responsible for the resistance around Mikhailovka.
- He notes a bridge in the area where Russian BTR and APCs have been destroyed by Ukrainian tanks.
- The same tank then damaged more vehicles hiding under the bridge and captured a vehicle from the Russians.
- He highlights the availability of footage online showing tank battles and tanks firing on Russian equipment in the village.
Mikhailovka and Ukrainske
🎦 27:16-28:11⏩
- Despite the Ukrainian pushback in Mikhailovka, Russians are making gains to the south-east towards Ukrainske.
- Jonathan discusses Andrew Perpetua's tweets regarding the Russian success in this area.
- He states that in the same general area, both mappers show Russian gains, with Andrew Perpetua showing a 2.75 km advance.
- He acknowledges that it's mixed news but that there is some good news for the Ukrainians, which has been scarce lately.
Southern Frontline Update - Stability and Vuhledar
🎦 28:11-29:08⏩
- Jonathan discusses the southern front line, starting south of Prokrosk and passing Marinka (no change).
- He then moves to the south of Novomokrivka, and notes that there is no change in the mapping in the Vuhledar and Vodiane areas.
- He mentions a video from 'Reporting from Ukraine' that gives context to the fighting around the mines in the area.
- Heavy fighting is taking place there, and the mines could be beneficial for the Ukrainians to store supplies.
Terracons and Minefields
🎦 29:08-29:43⏩
- Jonathan discusses terracons, artificial mounds, which provide high ground but are vulnerable to FPV drones.
- He uses the example of a mortar crew, which might benefit from the extra observation but would be vulnerable to drones.
Southern Frontline Update - Russian Gains
🎦 29:43-30:35⏩
- Jonathan discusses the area west of Vuhledar, where Russians are making gains in the area of Pershotravneve.
- Both mappers agree on the gains and the filling of the hole south of Pershotravneve.
- The Russians have taken that settlement and the surrounding land.
Southern Frontline Update - Possible Ukrainian Gains
🎦 30:35-31:09⏩
- Jonathan mentions some potential Ukrainian gains south of Novopokrovka, but he suggests they may not be recent, possibly having been in place for a while, and that there might be some new footage to suggest that or maybe it's a counterattack.
- He says that it is good news to see blue on the map.
ISW Daily Report Summary - Nuggets and Tidbits
🎦 31:09-32:12⏩
- Jonathan mentions his ATP Geopolitics Distilled website and directs viewers to the 'more' section where the ISW daily report summary, condensed by AI, is available, thanks to Benny Pie.
- He refers to a notable anecdote about the Russian 7th Motorized Rifle Regiment near Lukiansky suffering from a shortage of drinking water and refusing some operations.
- Someone had inquired about Russian refusals to fight.
- He believes the anecdote is relevant to the area where the Russians have been pushed back.
ISW Daily Report Summary - Vuhledar and Kursk
🎦 32:12-33:05⏩
- Russian forces have intensified their offensive near Vuhledar and made marginal gains.
- The ISW suggests that operations near Vuhledar likely support wider Russian efforts in western Donetsk.
- The Russian military command likely aims to capture Kirovske and Vuhledar to facilitate advances toward the H-15 highway.
- Putin continues to downplay the impact of the Ukrainian incursions into Kursk Oblast.
- Jonathan is pleased that the ISW agrees with him that the Ukrainian incursion has had theatre-wide impact.
ISW Daily Report Summary - Putin's Calculation and Theatre-wide Impacts
🎦 33:08-34:21⏩
- The ISW highlights that Russia's control of theatre-wide initiative has been challenged.
- Putin's rhetoric indicates that he may be willing to tolerate a Ukrainian presence in Kursk Oblast in exchange for gains in Donetsk Oblast.
- Jonathan believes this is the case and that Putin appears to have chosen not to defend the area with troops, rather using some from Prokrosk and his best troops in areas where they have more success.
- He suggests that Putin would rather lose some of Kursk than not make gains in Prokrosk.
- The Ukrainians appear to be pushing back slightly in Prokrosk while holding steady in Kursk.
Potential Future Outcomes
🎦 34:21-35:19⏩
- Jonathan discusses potential future outcomes of the war.
- If the Ukrainians continue to push back in Prokrosk and New York, it could suggest that Russia is reaching its deployment limits.
- The onset of winter weather could favour the Ukrainians.
- Conversely, if Russia continues to make gains, it could suggest they still have significant resources.
- The next few days or week will be crucial in determining the situation.
ISW Daily Report Summary - Prokrosk and Vuhledar
🎦 34:55-35:09⏩
- Jonathan reads a part of the ISW report that says the Russian forces made no confirmed gains in the Prokrosk direction.
- Russian forces intensified their offensive operations near Vuhledar and made marginal gains there.
Russian Air Campaign and Guided Glide Bombs
🎦 35:09-35:43⏩
- Jonathan discusses the ongoing Russian air campaign, which includes missile and drone strikes on various Ukrainian oblasts.
- He mentions the impact of the guided glide bombs on Ukrainians and the lack of an effective Ukrainian response.
Ramstein and Restrictions on Weapons
🎦 35:46-36:11⏩
- Jonathan notes that the US position hasn't changed since the Ramstein meeting.
- The US continues to prevent the Ukrainians from using western weapons to strike deep into Russia.
- Ukrainians are requesting to be allowed to use their own weapons, which are still under development.
Wrap up
🎦 36:11-36:23⏩
- Jonathan encourages viewers to share their thoughts and engage in a friendly discussion in the comments.
- He signs off with a 'take care' and 'speak soon'.
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