Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230816b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"The Ukrainians are doing well I think on the south, unsure whether the Ukrainians are finding it difficult in Bakhmut at the moment after some consistently good weeks there, and up in the northeast it's fairly similar - the Russians appear to be making some minor gains but it's certainly slowed down a lot from what it was."
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- He has included links to the Hits and Losses section in the video description as YouTube sometimes penalises him for showing that content
- This video will cover the frontline update and other news
Frontline Update
- Northeast sector: Some claims of minor Russian advances in Kupyansk and Kamazinivka areas, but mostly just map adjustments. Suryat maps show slight Russian success near Kupyansk.
- Bakhmut: Pro-Russian sources claim Klishchivka has been retaken by Russia and some gains northwest of Kodymivka. Ukrainian sources are quiet. Andrei Perpetua has not updated his mapping yet. Jonathan is skeptical of the Russian claims.
- Avdiivka: Fighting continues but no territorial changes.
- Urazhiny-Staramoyorsky area: Continued Ukrainian success, pushing towards Zyvytny-Bazhany and Kermanchik to make Novodronetsk untenable for Russians. Syria maps show some Ukrainian gains.
- Robotna area: Ukrainians making gains, moving towards Vobove and Novopokropivka. Elite Russian forces being brought in to shore up defenses. Ukrainians seem to be gathering momentum this week in the south.
- Kazachi Lahiri bridgehead: Conflicting Russian claims about whether Ukrainians have been pushed out entirely or not. No information from Ukrainian sources.
Military Aid
- Forbes article on IMR-2 ex-Soviet engineering vehicles eagerly taken by Ukraine as Russians retreated. Most common armored engineering vehicle in Ukraine.
- Sweden pledged new equipment to Ukraine including ammunition for NASAMS air defense, mine clearance equipment, transport vehicles, and spare parts for Strv 122 (Leopard 2) and CV90 vehicles.
- Image of Challenger 2 tank with Ukrainians behind frontline, likely at a training ground and not the actual frontline based on longer footage.
- Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny met with US and UK counterparts to discuss weapon supplies, ammunition, air defense, demining equipment, etc.
- US pushing Iran to stop supplying drones to Russia in exchange for sanctions relief.
- Ukraine will not receive F-16 fighter jets in autumn or winter according to Air Force speaker Yuri Ignat. Frustrating delays continue.
- Bulgaria will join G7 declaration on security guarantees to Ukraine.
Other News
- Former French President Sarkozy continues pro-Russia stance, claiming Crimea is historically Russian and advocating for referenda in occupied territories.
- A third of Ukraine's entire budget is spent on military salaries and payments due to the existential crisis of the war. Expected for Ukraine but a problem for Russia as the invader.
- Iran increasing oil supplies to China, displacing Russian oil with discounts. Potential leverage point.
- Japan increased grain imports from Russia by over 5600% compared to July 2022, though this is partly due to low imports last year. Still a 500% year-to-date increase.
- The Killers faced backlash at a concert in Georgia after the lead singer brought a Russian drummer on stage and spoke of "brotherhood" between Russia and Georgia. Part of the audience booed and left in protest. Poor choice by the band.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and supporting the channel. He will provide a list of names of supporters when back in the UK. He signs off until the next update tomorrow.
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