Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"Ukraine begs for permission to do things. It needs to win a war. So to strike deep into Russia, please, please, US, give us permission to do this. I know you've given us some of these missiles and some of these come from other people, but you're not letting us do X, Y and Z. Meanwhile, Israel's got the US defence secretary on a blow on the horn and doesn't bother to tell him it's about to whack their leader of Hezbollah."
Hello Team
🎦 00:01-00:24⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATPG Politics video, a Ukraine War Update for the 28th September 2024, specifically part two, which focuses on Military Aid. He mentions that he had already recorded the entire video but hadn't pressed record so will have to start again. He notes that this part will be shorter than usual as there isn’t as much to discuss. He’s going to start with a couple of topics that would normally be in the ‘Hits and Losses’ video.
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Military Training Centre fire in Tambov, Russia
🎦 00:24-01:26⏩
Jonathan reports a fire engulfing a military training centre near the Russian city of Tambov. The cause of the fire is unknown, but eyewitnesses say it is spreading. He notes the training centre is similar to one in Poltava, Ukraine, that was recently attacked, resulting in significant casualties. Jonathan speculates on whether the fire could be a Ukrainian attack, a drone or missile strike, or an accident.
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Kerch Bridge Missile Threat and Naval Drone Activity
🎦 01:27-03:09⏩
Jonathan discusses reports, later deemed false, that the Kerch Bridge was under missile threat. He cites reports of two missiles inbound and mentions increased activity on Russian Telegram channels. There are also reports, again unconfirmed, of Naval drone activity near Sevastopol, Crimea. Jonathan speculates that the Ukrainians could be testing Russian defences around the Kerch bridge, which they are trying to reinforce in light of recent attacks. Alternatively, they could be trying to draw Russian air defences to the bridge, leaving other targets vulnerable.
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French and Canadian Alpha Jet Training for Ukrainian Pilots
🎦 03:10-03:43⏩
Jonathan discusses reports of Canada and France potentially training Ukrainian pilots on Alpha Jet aircraft. This training is thought to be in preparation for the pilots transitioning to F-16s and Mirage 2000-5F jets, six of which France is expected to supply to Ukraine. There is discussion about these jets being adapted for ground attack roles, although a final decision is yet to be confirmed. Jonathan notes that the delivery of the Mirages was supposed to be by the end of the year and speculates whether this is enough time to train the pilots on the new platform.
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Dutch F-16 Transfer to Ukraine
🎦 04:07-04:23⏩
Jonathan reports that the Dutch Air Force has retired its fleet of F-16 fighter jets, with a view to transferring them to Ukraine. He mentions seeing footage of one of the jets with a Ukrainian-themed paint scheme.
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Lithuanian GA-10 FPV AI Drone Delivery to Ukraine
🎦 04:23-05:01⏩
Lithuania is sending 5,000 GA-10 FPV AI drones to Ukraine. The first deliveries are expected by the end of the month. These drones can carry a payload of up to three kilograms, are designed to operate autonomously without relying on GPS, making them more resilient to jamming, and can switch between different video transmission frequencies and camera types.
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Discussion about US Management of Allies (Ukraine & Israel)
🎦 05:01-07:11⏩
Jonathan discusses a comment from viewer Michael Wiesen about the US's management of its allies, highlighting the contrasting approaches to Ukraine and Israel. Ukraine seeks US permission to use supplied weapons for deep strikes into Russia. Meanwhile, Israel, also using US-supplied weapons, carries out strikes in Lebanon and Gaza without prior US authorisation. He notes the US’s implicit acceptance of Israel’s actions, particularly during an election year when any criticism of Israel could be politically damaging. This is contrasted with Ukraine’s requests to strike Russian military targets, which are frequently denied. A viewer comment from 'jnq' is also highlighted, suggesting that Ukraine has had success in the past when acting without first seeking US approval.
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Concerns over China's Increased Military Support for Russia
🎦 07:11-09:00⏩
Jonathan expresses concern over reports of increasing Chinese military support to Russia. He cites articles from The Times and Reuters, both of which confirm reports that China is supplying military drones to Russia for use in Ukraine. While China has previously claimed any drones supplied were for civilian purposes, this appears to be changing as they transition into supplying actual military drones. There is specific mention of a Chinese-made G3 attack drone that is being tested in Russia. Jonathan highlights comments from Colby Badwine, questioning whether any action will be taken to counter China's actions.
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Russian Use of Chinese Mavic 3 Drone with Anti-Personnel Mines
🎦 09:01-09:30⏩
Jonathan shows footage of a Russian Mavic 3 drone (a Chinese-made drone) being used to drop anti-personnel mines. He contrasts this with Ukrainian drones dropping heavier TM-62 anti-tank mines.
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Wrap up
🎦 09:30-09:47⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, expressing his appreciation for their support. He signs off, promising to return soon with a geopolitics video.
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