Ukraine War Update NEWS
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"But we need ammunition not advice."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the first part of the Ukraine War News Update for Saturday 2nd September 2023. He mentions his schedule will be a bit disrupted today due to his children's sporting engagements.
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Ukrainian General Staff Figures for Russian Losses
- 570 Russian personnel lost (similar to previous days)
- 12 tanks lost (another bad day for Russia, with 6 tanks lost around Novoheorivka alone according to Andrew Perpetua)
- 24 armoured personnel vehicles lost (a massive, unsustainable loss)
- 30 artillery systems lost
- 1 multiple-launch rocket system, 1 anti-aircraft warfare system lost
- 12 drones, 2 cruise missiles shot down
- 34 vehicles and fuel tanks lost
- 4 pieces of special equipment lost
Visual Confirmation of Russian Losses
- Oryx's visual confirmation of losses over last 2 days: 21 Russian losses vs 5 Ukrainian (4:1 loss ratio)
- Notable Russian losses include another R330 jamming station, BMPs, tanks, an Alligator attack helicopter
- Satellite imagery suggests 9 aircraft were affected in recent attack on Russian base
- Andrew Perpetua notes overwhelmingly higher Russian losses in his analysis, despite using more Russian sources than Ukrainian. He strives for accuracy and objectivity in his reporting.
Destruction of Russian Equipment in Crimea
In August alone, Ukraine destroyed $1.2 billion worth of Russian equipment inside Russia and Crimea using drones and long-range missiles. This figure does not include aircraft shot down on the front lines.
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Analysis of Russian Tank Stocks and Losses
A French analysis looks in-depth at Russia's tank stocks, repair facilities, and projected losses over the next 2 years under different scenarios. Key findings:
- Repair facilities struggle with capacity, costs, corruption to refurbish/upgrade tanks
- Under current loss rates, Russia could be down to just 500-1500 tanks total by 2025
- This would severely limit their ability to wage war, considering tanks are also needed to defend against NATO
Fires and Strikes in Russia
- Large fire at refrigeration plant in St Petersburg, possibly significant due to potential military use of electronics components
- Ukrainian strike destroyed Russian ammunition warehouses in Dolomitne, Donetsk
- Russian governor claims 2 Ukrainian drones shot down over Belgorod; Ukraine denies this
- Russia claims 2 Ukrainian naval drones attempted to approach Kerch Bridge but were destroyed; no footage provided
Other News
- Disturbing Russian propaganda video shows child thanking Putin for "liberating" devastated Mariupol
- In occupied Donetsk, parents forced to send children to Russian language schools or face having them sent to orphanages
- Footage shows many Ukrainian "Leopard" tanks still in reserve, countering Russian claims they are depleted
- Ukraine continues anti-corruption drive, arresting oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky
Wrap up
Jonathan shares a "slick" Ukrainian PR video reminding viewers that if they had listened to outside advice in February, Ukraine would no longer exist. The video ends poignantly with "But we need ammunition not advice." Jonathan has to wrap up the update abruptly as his friend has unexpectedly arrived. He is unsure when he will be able to record part 2.
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