Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230815b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"War in economic terms is a destruction of labor and capital. Labor is more difficult to replace, but capital can be imported if you can borrow or pay. Russia can't borrow, but can still pay but no money no honey that's a losing game let them burn their reserves and senseless market interventions"
Hello Team!
Jonathan welcomes viewers to part 2 of the news update for 15th August 2023. He mentions there isn't much to add since the previous frontline update.
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Frontline Update
- Some activity reported along the northeast sector from Kupiansk to Svatove and down to Kreminna, based on Andrew Perpetua's mapping
- Russians have taken territory to the north and south of Novoselivka
- Ukrainians are pushing Russians back near Novoyehorivka
- In the Kupiansk area near Synkivka, Russians have advanced but the advance has slowed down, according to Russian mapper Rybar
Robotyne Update
- Various claims about the status of Robotyne, with some suggesting Ukrainians have liberated it fully or partially
- Andrew Perpetua's map shows Russian defence lines now to the south of Robotyne
- A Russian Wagner-affiliated Telegram channel "Grey Zone" admits Ukrainians have entered the southeastern limits of Robotyne
- Rumours circulating that Ukrainians have kicked Russians out of Robotyne entirely, but this is not confirmed
- Jonathan believes Robotyne is at the very least a grey zone, if not liberated by Ukrainians
Military Aid
- US allocates new $200 million military package to Ukraine including ammunition, mine clearing equipment, vehicles, and spare parts
- Norway's Kongsberg Defence signs contract with British-led fund to supply anti-drone systems to Ukraine
- Serbia orders 20,000 Shahed-136 drones from Iran in concerning development
- Ukraine has set up serial production of Kontakt-1 explosive reactive armour for tanks
Geopolitical Topics
- Russia confirmed to have boarded Turkish cargo ship in Black Sea, a concerning development
- Romania will double capacity to transit Ukrainian grain to 4 million tons per month
- Ukraine's chargé d'affaires in Armenia died on August 13th under unclear circumstances
- Controversial banner in Russia shows aspirations for a new Russian empire, concerning imperial mindset
- German finance minister visits Kyiv in show of support
- Russian ruble falls to 16-month low, central bank takes measures that will impact war funding
- Moldova expels over 40 Russian diplomats/spies
- Concerns raised over US Senator blocking military appointments, impacting readiness
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching/listening. He mentions he is abroad at the moment so has pre-scheduled some extra content. He appreciates everyone's patience and wishes them well.
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