Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Belgorod Bombing, Chances of Fire, RU Troop & Citizen Behaviour
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"What a senseless thing this is. For what? For what Putin? What are you going to achieve now? Like you can't achieve what you set out to achieve. You're not going to control Ukraine. You're not going to have your government, puppet government set up. That's never going to happen now. It is impossible for that to be achieved. So what are you doing now? Why are you ruining people's lives - your own soldiers' lives, your own Russian population, the families of those soldiers that are never going to see their fathers again that are sent, that are mobilised and conscripted or drawn, stolen from prisons. You know, those people are never going to return to their families. And for what? For what gain?"
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Jonathan provides an addendum to his earlier news video about strikes across Ukraine. All cruise missiles were taken out, but some drones got through depending on the location. Dnipro, which is in central eastern Ukraine, was hit by S-300/S-400 surface-to-air missiles used in a ground-to-ground role, with a clinic struck killing one and injuring 23. Jonathan questions why Russia uses such inaccurate missiles that cause more civilian than military damage, surmising it's because they know some will get through.
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Withstanding an impact - NATO vs Soviet APCs
A statistical analysis looked at the percentage risk of fire in APCs damaged or destroyed in Ukraine. Older NATO vehicles like the M113 and YPR-765 have a 52-62% risk, while the Soviet MTLB has an 85% risk. A previous analysis of Russian tanks showed newer models like the T-80 and T-90 have a much higher explosion risk (57-68%) compared to older T-62s and T-64s (16-32%). This could lead to different wounded and killed in action statistics depending on which vehicles are used.
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Russian soldiers looting and evacuating dead
Drone footage appears to show two Russian soldiers stealing the watch from their dead comrade rather than evacuating the body. In another video, Russian soldiers, including a wounded man, are seen drinking dirty water from a canal and dragging their dead colleague through the muddy water, highlighting the poor conditions and desperation of some Russian troops.
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Belgorod incursion by Russian Volunteer Corps
The recent attack on Belgorod by the Russian Volunteer Corps was reportedly due to the border area being virtually undefended, with only 25 men, mostly barely trained conscripts. Details emerged from the mother of an 18-year-old wounded conscript. Jonathan is still unsure what to make of the incident but believes it was successful in fixing Russian troops in the area and causing panic. He notes how easy it would be for Ukraine to cause havoc along the long border if they chose to. Footage shows Russian Su-34 bombers flying extremely low to bomb the area in response, though the accuracy and purpose of the bombing is questionable.
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Russian woman in US writes pro-Russian message to upset Ukrainian neighbours
A Russian woman living in the US wrote "Bakhmut is ours, thank you Wagner" on her garage to upset her Ukrainian neighbours, who questioned how she could write that after so many children have been killed. Jonathan explores the philosophical question of how to judge such actions. While the initial reaction is to condemn her as a horrible person, he suggests trying to understand the drivers behind it, such as national pride, living in an information bubble, and seeking out narratives that confirm her worldview. He compares it to Russians refusing to believe Ukrainian relatives telling them they are being bombed. Jonathan ponders the immense challenge of healing Russian society post-war given the entrenched propaganda and nationalist education of the youth. He stresses the need for fundamental changes to Russia's information landscape.
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Heartwarming video of girl reunited with soldier father
The video ends on a positive note, showing a heartwarming scene of a young Ukrainian girl emotionally reunited with her soldier father. While acknowledging the propagandistic nature of such videos, Jonathan reflects on how it highlights the terrible human cost of war in tearing families apart, leaving children without parents or with wounded relatives. Many soldiers will never return to their loved ones.
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Wrap up
Jonathan expresses his frustration with the senseless destruction caused by Putin's war, arguing that Russia's initial objectives are now impossible to achieve. He questions what purpose the continued fighting serves beyond ruining countless lives on both sides. In closing, Jonathan thanks viewers for their support, especially channel members, as he notes that YouTube seems to be targeting his videos for demonetisation again. He also mentions ongoing issues with subscribers not receiving notifications about his content. Despite the frustrations, he appreciates all those who watch and support the channel.
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