Ukr War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News: Kursk Supply Routes
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"There is no both-sides-ism here. Absolutely none. And they continue to do it. And it's not discussed by the people that need to be discussing this."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:05⏩
- Jonathan welcomes the team to ATP Geopolitics for the Ukraine War News Update on 13th March 2025.
- This is part 1 of the update.
🪦 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 Daily Figures for Russian Losses
🎦 00:05-01:34⏩
- Jonathan begins with the Ukrainian General Staff figures for Russian losses from the previous day, acknowledging the usual caveats and directing viewers to the description for more details.
- There's a noticeable decrease in Russian losses across several categories compared to previous days.
- Personnel: 1,200 losses, fewer than the previous day but still significant, emphasizing the human cost of the war.
- Tanks: Only one tank lost, considerably less than the previous week.
- Troop Carriers (AFVs): Two lost.
- Artillery Systems: 19 lost. While still a substantial number, it's below the recent daily average.
- Vehicles and Fuel Tanks: 81 lost, again high but less than previously seen.
- No losses in special equipment, MLRS, or anti-aircraft systems.
- Jonathan suggests that the reduced losses indicate a calming down of the front lines in certain areas.
- He attributes the changes partly to the Ukrainian withdrawal from Kursk, which he believes is impacting these figures.
Andrew Perpetua Loss List: Ukrainian and Russian Losses
🎦 01:34-02:02⏩
- Jonathan references Andrew Perpetua's loss list for the day.
- Ukrainian losses are slightly higher than Russian losses in terms of combat assets, which Jonathan expected due to the withdrawal from Kursk.
- Overall, losses are fairly similar for both sides, especially when considering boats.
Ukrainian Combat Asset Losses: OSA Air Defence System and AN/TPQ Radars
🎦 02:02-03:29⏩
- Reviewing Ukrainian combat asset losses, Jonathan notes the loss of an OSA air defence system, described as a significant loss.
- Mentions losses of AN/TPQ counter-battery radar systems, specifically the AN/TPQ-48.
- Jonathan clarifies the different AN/TPQ models (50, 48, 36), explaining that the 36 is a larger, trailer-based system, unlike the Humvee-mounted 50 and 48.
- He notes the loss of the AN/TPQ-36 yesterday, clarifying it is different from the 50 and 48 variants, and acknowledges losing the 48 is not catastrophic but still a setback.
Ukrainian Equipment Losses in Kursk: M777 Howitzer Captured
🎦 03:29-04:14⏩
- Other Ukrainian losses include engineering vehicles, a damaged boat, and artillery pieces.
- An M777 howitzer was captured by Russian forces in Kursk. This is only the second M777 to fall into Russian hands, and this one appears to be in better condition than the first one captured in Solera, Donetsk, a long time ago.
- Jonathan says the capture of equipment is a "shame" for Ukraine and anticipates seeing more equipment losses from Kursk reported in the coming days.
Ukrainian Tank and APC Losses
🎦 04:14-05:47⏩
- Ukrainian tank losses are not severe. Two tanks were abandoned.
- A Bradley infantry fighting vehicle was damaged.
- Several APCs (Armoured Personnel Carriers) were lost, including four abandoned Strikers and two M113s.
- Mentions "snatched Land Rover" as a loss.
- Many Strikers and other equipment were damaged, attributed to night vision drones.
- Jonathan suggests there have been multiple releases of night vision drone footage, explaining timestamp variations.
- Significant losses of MRAPs (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles), including Senators, Bushmasters, and MaxxPros, as well as Humvees and other infantry mobility vehicles, mostly damaged.
- Loss of civilian vehicles, often destroyed by FPV (First-Person View) drones, including night vision FPVs.
- Notes the increasing use of thermal imaging/night vision optics on FPV drones, making them more effective at night.
Russian Combat Asset Losses: Buk-M1-2 and Stryzh-3 EW System Destroyed
🎦 05:47-06:46⏩
- Moving on to Russian losses, Jonathan highlights the destruction of a Buk-M1-2 air defence system, which he considers good news for Ukraine.
- A Stryzh-3 electronic warfare system was also destroyed, which is described as less significant for the Russians.
- Russian boat losses are mentioned.
Russian Artillery Losses: D-30 and D-48 Howitzers
🎦 06:46-07:49⏩
- Discussing artillery losses, Jonathan points out the difference in quality between Ukrainian and Russian artillery losses.
- Mentions the loss of D-30s and D-48 howitzers, noting the D-48 is a very old system designed in 1948 and produced in the 1950s.
- Emphasises the significant amount of old equipment Russia is losing, especially in artillery.
- Most Russian artillery is listed as "damaged," but Jonathan believes many are likely functionally destroyed and difficult to replace due to logistics and part availability.
Russian Tank and IFV Losses: Majority of Tanks Used as APCs
🎦 07:49-08:59⏩
- Around 10 Russian tanks lost, with three destroyed or abandoned.
- The majority of damaged or lost Russian tanks are being used as APCs (Armoured Personnel Carriers), confirming Jonathan's previous speculations.
- One Russian infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was sunk in a river and then hit by an FPV drone.
- Losses of BMPs and BTRs (types of IFVs and APCs), APCs, and a single AFV are also noted.
- Mentions captured "Snatchy Land Rovers" and NM-113 APCs (likely captured as they are American-origin).
Russian ATV and Civilian Vehicle Losses
🎦 08:59-09:31⏩
- Russia is losing a lot of ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), including "Golf Buggies" (Desertcross 1000-3s) and quads.
- Civilian vehicle losses are also mentioned as typical.
- Overall, Jonathan assesses that there isn't a huge difference in kit losses between the two sides.
Analysis of Loss Types: Russian Artillery and Boats vs. Ukrainian APCs and Mobility Vehicles
🎦 09:31-09:45⏩
- Jonathan summarises the loss breakdown: Russia is losing more artillery and boats, while Ukraine is losing more APCs and infantry mobility vehicles.
Unconfirmed Reports of Mass Russian Casualties in Gas Pipe Incident
🎦 09:45-11:59⏩
- Jonathan discusses unverified claims originating from PS01 about a potential mass casualty event involving Russian troops in a gas pipe.
- Reports suggest Russian forces attempted to infiltrate Ukrainian lines via a gas pipeline near Drezburg but were discovered.
- Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked the pipeline, leading to claims of hundreds of Russian deaths due to methane poisoning and subsequent attacks.
- Initial claims suggested 800 troops entered the pipe, with only 100 emerging.
- Jonathan stresses these are unconfirmed claims and should be treated with scepticism.
- Intel Schizo reports similar claims, suggesting 800 Russians entered, 100 assaulted Ukrainian positions (with 80 killed by Ukrainians), and the remaining 700 died in the pipe.
- Jonathan reiterates this could be exaggerated or accurate, and he is merely reporting the claims.
- He notes that if true, this could be a significant disaster for Russia.
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Buk-M3 and Kop-2 EW Systems
🎦 11:59-12:16⏩
- Ukrainian drone unit "Ronin" (65th Mechanized Brigade) reportedly destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defence system and a Kop-2 electronic warfare system.
- Jonathan mentions a resurgence of frontline footage emerging after a period dominated by geopolitical news.
Reports of Russian War Crimes: Execution of Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Region
🎦 12:16-14:03⏩
- Jonathan reports on a distressing video showing the apparent war crime of Russian soldiers executing five Ukrainian prisoners of war in Kazachia, Luhansk, within the Kursk region.
- The POWs were reportedly shot in the head at close range.
- Jonathan expresses outrage that such war crimes are not sufficiently discussed by politicians, who often promote a false equivalence between both sides in the conflict.
- He vehemently refutes "both-sides-ism," emphasizing that Russia initiated the invasion and has consistently committed war crimes, including killing and torturing civilians and soldiers, and executing POWs.
- He criticises the lack of focus on Russian war crimes in political discourse.
Putin's Statement on Treating Captured Fighters as Terrorists
🎦 14:03-14:45⏩
- Shashank Joshi of The Guardian reports that Putin stated captured fighters should be treated as terrorists under Russian law.
- Jonathan interprets this as a signal to permit the execution and mistreatment of Ukrainian POWs, violating the Geneva Conventions, as they are being classified as terrorists rather than soldiers.
- He deems this stance by Putin as "logical insanity."
Ukrainian Claims of Catastrophic Russian Losses in Kursk Region
🎦 14:45-15:25⏩
- Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi claims Russia has suffered catastrophic losses in the Kursk region, with nearly 55,000 casualties: 22,200+ killed, 31,800 wounded, and 942 captured.
- Ukraine also claims to have destroyed over 2,100 pieces of Russian equipment since the start of incursions into Russia, including around 90 tanks, 654 armoured vehicles, 1,500 drones, and 1,100 trucks.
- Jonathan acknowledges the figures are incredible and questions their accuracy.
Analysis: Ukrainian Kursk Incursion Prevented Russian Advances in Prokrosk
🎦 15:25-16:01⏩
- Military analyst Mikhail Samus suggests Ukraine's push into Kursk Oblast prevented Russian advances in Prokrosk. Jonathan tends to agree.
- Samus claims nearly 60,000 Russian troops, including elite units, were tied down in Kursk, preventing them from reinforcing other fronts.
- Jonathan questions whether Russia will now push into Sumy or redeploy these forces to other front lines where they are struggling.
Debate: US Intelligence Halt and its Impact on Kursk Situation
🎦 16:01-17:35⏩
- Jonathan discusses the potential correlation between the reported halt of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine and the Ukrainian withdrawal from Kursk. He finds the timing suspicious.
- Andrew Perpetua supports the idea that the loss of Kursk is due to supply line issues caused by a specific Russian unit, Rubicon, which has been effective in the area.
- Perpetua argues that the supply lines to Kursk were always weak, and intensified attacks by the Rubicon unit in January and February made the position unsustainable, forcing a Ukrainian retreat.
- He dismisses theories attributing the retreat to other factors, emphasising supply line disruption as the primary cause.
Counter-Argument: US Intel Halt Not the Primary Factor in Kursk Withdrawal
🎦 17:35-19:21⏩
- Todd Ari Iverson cautions against directly linking the US intelligence halt to the Kursk situation, arguing that a "stab in the back" narrative is unhelpful.
- He suggests developments in Kursk were long in the making, predating the US intelligence reduction.
- Ruslan Leviev identifies the turning point as when Russian forces gained fire control over Ukrainian supply routes, which occurred before the US aid halt.
- While the US aid halt might have played a role, the primary issue was the compromised supply lines.
Ukraine Repositions to Stronger Defensive Lines in Kursk; Russian Threat to Sumy and Kharkiv
🎦 19:21-19:54⏩
- Syrskyi states Ukrainian forces have repositioned to stronger defensive lines in the Kursk Oblast.
- He indicates Russia is attempting to breach Ukrainian defences and shift combat operations back into Ukraine, potentially targeting Sumy and Kharkiv.
- Jonathan expresses concern that Russia might gain momentum and create a new active sector in Ukraine similar to Vovchansk and Kharkiv, although the Kharkiv front seems relatively static currently.
Grenade Attack in Ivano-Frankivsk by Teenagers Recruited by Russia
🎦 19:54-21:41⏩
- Jonathan reports on a grenade explosion in Ivano-Frankivsk two days prior, initially thought to be an accident, which resulted in one death and injuries.
- Police now report that two teenagers, paid by Russian special services, carried out the attack.
- Ukrainian intelligence released a video of the alleged teenage "terrorists" recruited by Russia.
- Jonathan suggests these individuals may be sympathetic to "Ruski Mir" ideology, making them vulnerable to Russian recruitment and manipulation.
- He recalls past incidents of hand grenade attacks in Ukraine, including one in Zakarpattia and another involving a grenade given as a "gift."
Russian Drone Attacks on Ukraine Decrease but Remain Significant
🎦 21:41-23:14⏩
- Russian drone attacks on Ukraine continue, but at a reduced level.
- 117 drones were launched, which is considered a large number but less than previous levels.
- Ukrainian General Staff figures show 71 drones shot down, a significant drop from recent weeks.
- Of the 117 drones, 74 were shot down, and 38 were suppressed by electronic warfare, leaving 5 that got through.
- The shoot-down ratio is better than recent performance but not as good as months prior when nearly 100% were intercepted.
- Despite fewer drones being sent, the interception ratio has improved.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Inside Russia: Krasnodar Krai, Rostov, and Belgorod Regions Targeted
🎦 23:14-23:52⏩
- Ukraine continues drone strikes inside Russia.
- A fire started in Krasnodar Krai after Ukrainian drone activity.
- An oil pumping station in Rostov was reportedly hit, although this is unconfirmed.
- Belgorod region ("Foreign-neige region" in transcript, misheard) was also under attack, with a fire breaking out at an infrastructure facility.
- Governor Gusev of Belgorod reported two sites hit but provided no details.
Ukrainian Strikes on Kaluga Region: Airbase and Drone Production Site Targeted
🎦 23:52-26:49⏩
- Jonathan mentions receiving FIRMS data from Paul Sweeney showing strikes on Russian positions, specifically between 9 am and midday yesterday.
- He notes Shaikovka Air Base in the Kaluga region appears to have been hit, with FIRMS data indicating a fire at a storage facility there.
- FIRMS data is NASA wildfire data now used to track explosions and fires, including in war zones.
- Nell Reports also notes a fire at Shaikovka Air Base on FIRMS data, indicating a storage facility was hit overnight.
- Simultaneously, reports emerge of GUR (Ukrainian Military Intelligence) drones hitting a drone production site near Kaluga in the village of Obukov.
- The drone production lines were located in workshops of the Kaluga aerated concrete plant.
- Jonathan concludes that two locations in Kaluga were likely hit: Shaikovka Air Base and the drone production site.
- He emphasizes the importance of targeting drone production, especially if Shahid drones or smaller battlefield drones are being produced there.
Ukrainian Lutiy Drone Strike on Oil Pumping Facility in Saratov Region
🎦 26:49-27:39⏩
- A Ukrainian Lutiy drone (twin-tailed, sizable drone) struck an industrial oil pumping facility in the Saratov region.
- One of the five compressors at the facility was reportedly hit.
- Jonathan shows video footage of the drone strike, but stops it to avoid copyright issues.
- The extent of the damage is unknown.
Fire at Moscow Thermal Power Plant CHP-16
🎦 27:39-29:41⏩
- A fire unexpectedly broke out at the CHP-16 Mosenergo power plant in Moscow.
- The cause of the fire is unknown, and Jonathan doubts it was a drone strike due to the distance and the robust nature of the building. He thinks it's more likely an internal fire.
- Max24 reports the thermal power station is burning, with the cause still unknown.
- Some speculate the fire is a sign related to the arrival of the US special representative to Moscow (Steve Witkoff).
- The fire is reportedly growing and could pose a problem for Moscow residents.
US Reportedly Provided Fewer Than 40 ATACMS to Ukraine, Now Depleted
🎦 29:41-30:27⏩
- According to a US official and a Ukrainian lawmaker, Ukraine has run out of ATACMS missiles.
- The US reportedly provided fewer than 40 ATACMS in total, and Ukraine exhausted them by late January.
- Jonathan expresses unsurprise as ATACMS use has not been recently observed.
Russian Diesel Exports to Africa Plummet Due to Ukrainian Drone Strikes
🎦 30:27-30:35⏩
- Russian diesel exports to African countries nearly halved in February, dropping from 1.27 million tonnes in January to 684,000 tonnes.
- This decline is attributed to Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian hydrocarbon infrastructure, according to a report by the Price Index Centre Research Project.
- This exemplifies the tangible impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian hydrocarbon production and supply, affecting Russia's war funding.
Russia Forming Infantry Units from Nuclear Forces, Indicating Troop Shortages
🎦 30:35-31:41⏩
- Russia has formed infantry units from its strategic rocket forces (nuclear forces) and is deploying them to the Turetsk area.
- Analysis confirms that Russian strategic rocket forces are engaged in hostilities, with new infantry regiments emerging in 2024.
- This mirrors past actions where Russia has repurposed personnel from specialised units (Air Force, etc.) into infantry roles due to troop shortages.
- Jonathan highlights this as a sign of Russia's desperation for troops, even drawing personnel from nuclear missile units.
Speculation on Russian Ceasefire Intentions: Convict Recruitment Halts, Officers Seeking Veteran Status
🎦 31:41-34:03⏩
- Discussion shifts to whether a ceasefire is in Russia's or Ukraine's best interest, with arguments possible for both sides.
- ChrisO_wiki notes two potential indicators suggesting Russia might expect fighting to end soon:
- Russian army reportedly stopped recruiting convicts from penal colonies and pretrial detention centres. Recruitment suspended indefinitely.
- Russian officers are allegedly flocking to "safe areas" of Donetsk and Luhansk to secure "war veteran" status and benefits.
- A Russian Telegram channel reports suspension of convict recruitment and instances of convicts already approved for deployment being turned back.
- "Battle Z Sailor" Telegram channel complains about officers seeking veteran status in safe areas, implying they are trying to benefit before a potential ceasefire.
- Benefits for Russian war veterans are substantial, including housing compensation, tax exemptions, free healthcare, educational subsidies, and monthly cash payments, making enlistment attractive.
Washington Post Report: Russia's Maximalist Demands for Peace Deal, Dismissing Sanctions
🎦 34:03-37:48⏩
- Discussion turns to a Washington Post report detailing alleged Russian demands for any peace deal.
- Tim White highlights the report, noting Russia's expected demand for territorial concessions and additional buffer zones.
- The Washington Post document, reportedly from a think tank close to Russian security services, outlines "maximalist demands" and dismisses Trump's peace plan as "impossible" and suggests no resolution before 2026.
- The document downplays the impact of sanctions on Russia, stating their importance is "exaggerated." Jonathan views this as "psyops."
- The document suggests Russia prioritises normalising relations with Washington, including restoring diplomatic staffing levels and appointing Alexander Darchiev as ambassador to the US, echoing suggestions from US-Russia talks in Istanbul in February.
- Some interpret these points as the US fulfilling Russian demands.
- The document dismisses peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as "unnecessary" due to "Western influence" and rejects continued arming of Ukraine or maintaining a large Ukrainian army post-deal.
- Offers to partially lift sanctions to entice Russia into a peace deal are also rejected as not beneficial to Russia.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Rejection of Foreign Troop Deployment in Ukraine
🎦 37:48-38:07⏩
- Maria Zakharova of the Russian Foreign Ministry states Russia rejects the deployment of armed forces from other countries in Ukraine, considering it "involvement in the conflict" that Moscow "will react to by all means."
- This statement coincides with European nations discussing potential troop deployment, indicating Russia is setting barriers against potential ceasefire or peace deal terms.
Russian Military Bloggers Doubt Likelihood of 30-Day Ceasefire
🎦 38:07-38:35⏩
- Major Russian military bloggers connected to the Kremlin, like Boris Royshin, doubt the Kremlin would agree to a 30-day ceasefire, viewing it as a "scam" or "trap."
- Pro-Russian, ultra-nationalist military bloggers oppose a ceasefire.
Putin's Appearance in Army Fatigues in Kursk: PR Moment?
🎦 38:35-40:13⏩
- Jonathan questions if it's a coincidence that Putin was seen in army fatigues for the first time since 2014 on a day when ceasefire discussions are prominent.
- Putin reportedly visited Kursk to celebrate the "recapture" of the area, accompanied by General Gerasimov.
- Gerasimov, still officially commander-in-chief, has been largely absent from public view, fueling theories about his health or status.
- Jonathan notes Gerasimov's return to public view in Kursk, but observes he still appears physically constrained.
- Jonathan suggests Putin's Kursk visit is a PR moment, with Putin taking notes while Gerasimov briefs him.
Ukraine's Diplomatic Gift to Senator Rubio: Icon Made of Ammo Boxes
🎦 40:13-40:50⏩
- Dymko Zluktenko shared an interesting "nugget" about Ukrainian diplomacy.
- Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Minister gifted Senator Rubio, known for his Christian faith, a Catholic icon of the Holy Mary made from wooden ammo boxes (likely US-supplied).
- Jonathan praises this as a "brilliant" and "clever" diplomatic move, appealing to Rubio's faith.
Rumours of Elon Musk Sacking Marco Rubio Post-Peace Deal
🎦 40:50-41:07⏩
- Tim White mentions "strong rumours" that Elon Musk will sack Marco Rubio after a peace deal is signed or rejected.
- Jonathan jokes that Ukraine might later thank or blame both Trump and Rubio for the ammo box gift, depending on future events.
EU Parliament Accuses US of Blackmailing Ukraine, Trade War
🎦 41:07-43:06⏩
- The EU Parliament has reportedly accused the US of "blackmailing" Ukraine in a joint declaration.
- The declaration accuses the US of attempting to negotiate a ceasefire and peace agreement with Russia "over the heads" of Ukraine and European states.
- Jonathan notes the EU's strong stance against the US, especially in the context of an ongoing trade war between the two.
- He observes the US seems to be "attacking all of its allies" while not effectively sanctioning enemies like China.
- He cites analysis suggesting Trump administration advisors with steel industry ties are influencing tariffs that disproportionately harm European and Canadian steel and aluminium industries.
- Jonathan questions the logic of these tariffs, as they raise manufacturing costs and potentially harm US export competitiveness due to retaliatory tariffs.
- He suggests these policies may be driven by personal financial interests ("pockets lined over there").
NAFO Campaign Reminder and Closing Remarks
🎦 43:06-43:47⏩
- Jonathan reminds viewers about the ongoing NAFO (North Atlantic Fella Organization) campaign.
- He apologizes for not yet creating an opening video for the campaign due to being busy.
- Viewers can find campaign details on Twitter at NAFO69SniffingBrigade or donate directly at atpgeo.com/donate.
- Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and signs off, promising to speak to them soon.
Wrap up
🎦 43:47-43:47⏩
- Jonathan ends the video.
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