Ukraine War Update EXTRA: Trains, PzH2000s, Mines, War Crimes, Fires, & The Right Side

"If you support Russia, are you on the right side?"

Hello Team!

Jonathan introduces this video as the first one on his new ATP Geopolitics YouTube channel. He mentions having just watched the England vs New Zealand rugby match and being a bit worse for wear. He plans to gradually move all his content to this new channel.

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Mobilised Russian troops revolt

The latest revolt from mobilised Russians has come from troops from Tomsk. They were told they would be territorial defence but now realise they will be cannon fodder without proper equipment or training. Jonathan discusses the impact this will have on Russian public opinion as the troops contact friends and family about their experiences, which could signify a turning of the tide against the war.

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First trains from Kyiv to Kherson

The first trains have started running from Kyiv to the recently liberated city of Kherson. Large crowds gathered to witness this symbolic moment. Jonathan contrasts this with the likely reaction if a Russian train arrived in occupied Donetsk, highlighting the significance of the differing public responses.

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WHO provides generators to Kherson

The World Health Organization, a neutral entity, has provided six generators to Kherson to ensure hospitals can operate in emergency conditions. Jonathan discusses how Russia stealing equipment from a hospital in Novokokovka is a war crime, as it prevents the hospital from providing humanitarian care to all, regardless of their allegiance in the war.

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Ukraine removes its own minefields

Ukraine has started removing its own minefields in the south of the country using special tracking systems to maintain a clear record of their locations. Jonathan ponders the importance for both sides to meticulously record the placement of every mine to avoid harming their own forces or civilians when regaining territory.

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German PzH2000 howitzers need repair

Most of the 14 German PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers supplied to Ukraine are already in need of repair after intensive use, firing around 300 rounds per day. The lack of spare parts is endangering their combat capability. Germany plans to create a maintenance centre in Slovakia by December to address this issue.

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Russian convoy wiped out in the east

Footage shows a Russian convoy completely destroyed in eastern Ukraine, with vehicles rusting from the impact of munitions. The close proximity of the vehicles highlights the scale of the destruction.

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Evidence of Russian war crimes

Russian soldiers are shown celebrating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014, which killed 298 civilians. In Kharkiv, 25 torture chambers were discovered where Russians interrogated and tortured civilians. Jonathan questions how anyone can still support Russia in light of the mounting evidence of war crimes.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Ukraine

New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a surprise visit to Kyiv, signalling strong ongoing support for Ukraine. Jonathan discusses the political optics of supporting Ukraine for UK leaders, noting that it is both morally correct and popular with the British public across the political spectrum.

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Explosions and fires in Russia

A huge explosion occurred near St. Petersburg, Russia, with a gas pipeline fire continuing to burn. Several other explosions have been reported in eastern regions of Russia. While the cause is unknown, Jonathan suggests it may be sabotage rather than coincidence.

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Drone footage of soldiers

Drone footage shows soldiers, possibly searching for equipment, suddenly running in different directions as they become aware of the drone overhead. Jonathan empathises with their fear, considering the destruction drones have caused in the war, and analyses their zigzag running as an attempt to evade potential drone strikes.

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Wrap up

The video concludes with footage of a Ukrainian soldier returning to his home city of Kherson, kissing the ground. Jonathan highlights the stark contrast between the joyful reactions in liberated Ukrainian cities and the lack of such responses in Russian-controlled areas. He ends by asking viewers to question whether supporting Russia means being on the right side of this conflict. Jonathan thanks his audience and encourages them to follow his channel migration to ATP Geopolitics.

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