Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"After the guitarists criticise the war... Russian police arrest the band and almost the entire audience at a metal show last night in Nizhny Novgorod. Over 40 people now face charges of disseminating Nazi propaganda. This is typical Russia where no one's allowed to say anything. You can't even say war's a bad thing. You get locked up. This is terrible."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:12⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics Ukraine War News Update, this one covering the first part of news for the 28th of April 2024.
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🪦 DISCLAIMER FOR GENERAL STAFF LOSSES DATA
- These are real people with real lives and real families who love them. Don’t let the numbers sap your humanity.
- These numbers probably aren’t accurate but they’re the best we have and we don’t need them to be accurate to be indicative of patterns of activity.
- All losses are estimates. Losses cannot be counted with accuracy because of the conditions on the ground.
- Both sides would see it to be of their advantage to minimize their own losses maximize the other side’s losses.
- Neither side releases their losses but we have enough transparency from the Ukrainian side to have confidence in they are indicative.
- Personnel losses are hard to count. If a soldier gets injured, heals up, and returns to the front line only to get injured again, is that one loss or two? Also, how to deal with losses from PMC’s or soldiers fighting with RF from occupied territories?
- Equipment losses are hard to count. If an AA complex involves several parts and one part gets disabled, is that a loss, or a fraction of a loss? If a tank gets disabled, repaired, back into the fight, then disabled again, is that one lost tank or two?
- All recorded losses are vulnerable to multiple reporting. We have already seen numerous cases of multiple drones in the air reporting the same loss from different angles as multiple engagements.
- Losses are not always reported on the same day they occurred. It is frequent that drone losses are reported at least 24 hours after other terrestrial equipment losses. Certain losses may not be reported for days or weeks for military intelligence reasons.
Ukrainian General Staff Data on Russian Losses (27th April 2024)
🎦 00:12-03:38⏩
- Jonathan begins by covering the Ukrainian General Staff's figures for Russian losses on April 27th.
* He notes the significant number of Russian personnel lost—over 1,000.
- Jonathan points out the high losses of Russian artillery systems, suggesting this is a deliberate objective for the Ukrainians to degrade Russian capabilities. He speculates this indicates a shortage of replacement barrels for Russian self-propelled guns, forcing them to deploy older, less effective howitzers.
Analysis of Russian and Ukrainian Equipment Losses
🎦 03:38-05:52⏩
- Jonathan moves on to Andrew Perpetua's visually presented loss statistics.
- He acknowledges that these statistics don't cover the same timeframe as the Ukrainian General Staff data.
- Jonathan observes a concerning trend of increasing losses of older artillery pieces (D-20s and D-30s).
- He analyses the data, noting that while the Russians are experiencing heavier losses, the loss ratio for Ukrainians could be better.
UK Defence Journal Report on Russian Losses
🎦 05:52-07:29⏩
- Jonathan highlights a UK Defence Journal report by Philip O'Brien, which estimates substantial Russian losses in Ukraine (450,000 troops killed or wounded, over 10,000 deserters, and over 10,000 armored vehicles lost).
- He points out the significant number of tank losses (over 3,000).
- Jonathan emphasises the importance of understanding how "losses" are defined (destroyed, damaged, abandoned, captured), as some recovered vehicles can return to service. He cites data from Andrew Perpetua's analysis in the tourney region, where 13.5% of vehicles were recovered.
Ukrainian 'Baba Yaga' Drone Warfare
🎦 07:29-08:51⏩
- Jonathan discusses footage he's seen (but cannot show) of Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drones (octocopters like Vampire drones) effectively targeting Russian positions.
- He emphasises the significant payload capacity of these drones, which can carry multiple munitions, including anti-tank mines, surpassing the capabilities of smaller quadcopters.
- Jonathan describes the drones' effectiveness in destroying Russian Tor surface-to-air missile systems, highlighting their impact on the battlefield. He explains that the drones' name, referencing the mythical witch figure Baba Yaga, reflects the fear they inspire among Russian forces.
Overnight Russian Drone and Missile Attacks (27-28th April 2024)
🎦 08:51-10:01⏩
- Jonathan analyses the overnight drone and missile attacks, noting that Ukrainians seem to have had a more successful night. He points out that all four Russian Shahid drones launched into Ukraine were shot down.
- He mentions conflicting claims about the total number of drones involved, acknowledging some uncertainty.
- Jonathan also observes that, despite Russian claims of shooting down all Ukrainian drones, there are reports of burning oil depots within Russia.
Ukrainian Missile Attacks on Crimea (27-28th April 2024)
🎦 10:01-12:57⏩
- Jonathan shifts focus to Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, particularly targeting Russian missile installations in western Crimea.
- He mentions the use of Ukrainian TakMS missiles (some with cluster warheads) in these attacks, specifically targeting air defence systems at Cape Tarkhankut.
- He suspects that Jankoi, which was previously attacked with TakMS missiles, may have been targeted again.
- Jonathan speculates that these attacks aim to cripple Russian air defences in Crimea, paving the way for further strikes on critical infrastructure, including the Kerch Bridge and Sevastopol.
Drone Attacks in Bryansk and Naberezhnye Chelny (27-28th April 2024)
🎦 12:57-14:42⏩
- Jonathan details Ukrainian drone strikes on the Bryansk region of Russia, mentioning a substation hit and a fire at a Kamaz corporation assembly plant in Naberezhnye Chelny.
- He acknowledges uncertainty about the fire's cause but notes its potential impact on Russian military equipment production.
- Jonathan ponders the effectiveness of using a larger number of drones in these attacks.
Analysis of Ukrainian Strike in Luhansk (April 13th)
🎦 14:42-16:26⏩
- Jonathan revisits a Ukrainian strike in Luhansk from April 13th, initially unreported but now confirmed to have killed a Russian officer.
- He uses this as an example of how information about strikes often emerges slowly, with initial reports potentially understating the damage or casualties inflicted.
- Jonathan emphasizes that the full extent of damage and casualties from some attacks may never be publicly known due to secrecy from both sides.
Ukrainian Yak-52s Countering Russian Drones
🎦 16:26-20:13⏩
- Jonathan reports on the innovative use of Ukrainian Yak-52 Soviet-era training aircraft to counter Russian drones near Odessa.
- He highlights footage showing a Yak-52 forcing a Russian Orlan surveillance drone to parachute to the ground, potentially through wake turbulence.
- Jonathan discusses the significance of countering Orlan drones, which provide crucial intelligence for Russian forces, enabling attacks on Ukrainian airfields and infrastructure.
Russian Black Sea Fleet Activity and Missile Launches (April 26th)
🎦 20:13-21:51⏩
- Jonathan recounts the previous night's missile attacks, including the use of Kh-101, Kalibr cruise missiles, and other types.
- He highlights the involvement of the Black Sea Fleet, noting that two submarines, likely equipped with Kalibr missiles, had recently become active after a period of inactivity.
- Jonathan highlights the significance of this activity, as it suggests a potential increase in missile attacks from the Black Sea in the future.
Iskander-M Missile Strike on Dnipro
🎦 21:51-22:47⏩
- Jonathan reports on a recent Iskander-M ballistic missile strike on Dnipro, originating from an unknown location in Russia.
- He expresses concern over the frequency of attacks on Dnipro, highlighting the urgent need for improved air defenses in the region.
Satellite Imagery of the Smolensk Oil Depot Attack (April 24th)
🎦 22:47-23:52⏩
- Jonathan shows satellite imagery of the aftermath of a drone attack on the Smolensk oil depot in Russia, which occurred on April 24th.
- He reiterates his point about the potential effectiveness of using a larger drone swarm in such attacks, maximizing damage and disruption.
Increased Ukrainian Drone Use and Russian Countermeasures
🎦 23:52-26:33⏩
- Jonathan highlights the increasing use of drones by Ukrainian forces, citing reports from Russia about the discovery of downed drones in the Moscow region following snowmelt.
- He suggests that these discoveries indicate more extensive Ukrainian drone activity than previously realized, with many drones likely failing to reach their targets due to Russian countermeasures (electronic warfare, air defences) or malfunctioning.
- Jonathan observes the growing Russian response to the drone threat, including the implementation of protective "cope cages" over military vehicles, equipment, and now, oil depots.
Impact of Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
🎦 26:33-28:06⏩
- Jonathan discusses the significant impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, stating that over 80% of thermal power capacity and 30% of hydroelectric power capacity has been lost.
- He mentions concerns about potential future attacks on Ukraine's 15 nuclear reactors, but believes that such actions are unlikely due to the risk of NATO intervention.
- Jonathan anticipates a shift towards nuclear power in Ukraine's energy mix, both as a response to attacks on other infrastructure and as a deterrent against future targeting.
Murder of Ukrainians in Germany & Political Climate
🎦 28:06-29:21⏩
- Jonathan expresses his disgust over the recent murder of two Ukrainians in Germany by a Russian man.
- He briefly touches upon the complex political climate in Germany, mentioning the far-right AfD party's growing influence and speculating about potential Russian interference.
- Jonathan hopes this tragedy will lead to greater support for Ukraine within Germany.
Crackdown on Dissent in Russia
🎦 29:21-30:34⏩
- Jonathan highlights the lack of freedom of speech and press in Russia, illustrating his point with a news story about the arrest of a band and their audience for criticizing the war.
- He condemns the Russian government's oppressive tactics, which extend to threatening violence against individuals expressing anti-war sentiments.
Biden’s White House Correspondents' Dinner Speech
🎦 30:34-33:16⏩
- Jonathan draws a contrast between the repressive environment in Russia and the relative freedom of the press in the United States.
- He praises President Biden's speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Biden defended the importance of a free press and their role in combating disinformation.
- Jonathan emphasizes the stark difference between Biden's stance and the suppression of dissent in Russia.
Russian Grain Theft from Ukraine
🎦 33:16-33:54⏩
- Jonathan concludes by condemning Russia's continued theft of Ukrainian grain, citing evidence of a Russian ship transporting stolen grain to Syria.
- He criticizes the international community's inaction in addressing this ongoing crime.
Wrap up
🎦 33:54-34:15⏩
- Jonathan thanks his viewers for their support.
- He signs off with a call to action, urging everyone to prioritize truth, honesty, accuracy, and the fight against disinformation.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
In the section about the Ukrainian strike in Luhansk, Jonathan mentions "scalpel" or "storm shadow cruise missiles." Are these the same type of missile, or are they distinct systems?
When discussing the Russian Orlan surveillance drones, what specific electronic warfare capabilities do the Russians possess to counter them? How effective are these countermeasures?
Jonathan mentions that the Russians are using "cope cages" to protect their equipment. What exactly are these "cope cages" and how do they work?
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