Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"I think that if I were North Korean military personnel management I would be questioning my choices of sending my forces to be cannon fodder in an illegal war against Ukraine"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:15⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to an ATPG Politics video, a Ukraine War Update, the second part for the 26th June 2024, focusing on military aid.
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US to allow military contractors to deploy to Ukraine
🎦 00:15-06:51⏩
The US is moving towards removing the ban on deploying military contractors to Ukraine. The contractors will focus on maintaining and repairing US-supplied military equipment. Jonathan highlights that this is significant as it will speed up repairs, meaning equipment like HIMARS will no longer need to be sent back to the US, saving time and money. He explains that this should not be misconstrued as deploying troops to fight: it will likely involve a few dozen to a couple of hundred contractors. He explains that it's a safer option than sending troops, highlighting that Ukraine is safer than Iraq or Afghanistan where US contractors have operated for decades. It's a really important move and signals to allies that they could do the same.
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North Korea to send military engineering team to Ukraine
🎦 06:51-09:32⏩
- Jonathan reports that, in a bilateral agreement between Russia and North Korea, the North Koreans will send a military engineering unit to the Donbas region as early as next month.
- He notes that this is very close to the frontlines, unlike the US contractors who are likely to be based in the West of Ukraine, and questions whether the North Korean troops will be "cannon fodder".
- Jonathan explains that, as part of the agreement, both sides pledge to provide each other with "military and other assistance with all means in its possession without delay" should either be invaded.
- He notes that this is a significant commitment, that will concern South Korea.
Germany to supply 2.35 million rounds of Artillery Ammunition
🎦 09:32-13:05⏩
- The German government is planning to buy up to 2.35 million artillery rounds in a framework agreement with Diehl Defence and NAMO, worth up to €15 Billion, with some going to Ukraine.
- The Bundeswehr (German Army) plan an initial order of 200,000 rounds worth €1.31 Billion
- Jonathan is unsure on the details of a previous framework agreement between Germany and Diehl Defence and NAMO for 350,000 shells, questioning how many have been produced, and when they will be delivered.
Czech Republic sends first batch of Artillery Ammunition
🎦 13:05-13:58⏩
- The first shipment of artillery ammunition procured from outside the EU under a Czech initiative has arrived in Ukraine.
- Further deliveries are planned in July.
- Ukraine is expected to receive 500,000 rounds by the end of the year.
- Jonathan notes that the US, EU, and potentially Australia, the UK and South Africa will also be providing artillery ammunition.
Ukraine producing 3000 FPV drones per day
🎦 13:58-16:45⏩
- Jonathan highlights a report that Ukraine is producing over 3,000 FPV drones per day.
- He notes that if this is true, it amounts to 90,000 per month, significantly more than previously reported.
- This is on top of the IED-dropping drones, Baba Yaga octocopters, reconnaissance drones, and medium and long-range attack drones also being produced.
- He believes that Ukraine is out-producing Russia in drone production and that Russia does not have the drone advantage.
Ukrainian "Sea Baby" drones mining Russian sea routes
🎦 16:45-19:19⏩
- Jonathan discusses a report about Ukrainian "Sea Baby" drones, which drop mines.
- The drones are being used to lay mines in sea routes used by Russian ships, and are believed to have damaged or destroyed four Russian vessels.
- He explains that the Ukrainians resorted to this after the Russians erected barriers at the entrance to Sevastopol Bay to protect their ships from the drones.
- The Sea Baby drones drop 180kg mines made of plastic which are difficult to detect.
- Jonathan highlights the success of the operation, and hopes that the Ukrainians can adapt their tactics now that the element of surprise has gone.
Latvia to send medical equipment to Ukraine
🎦 19:19-19:32⏩
Latvia will be sending medical equipment worth €350,000 to Ukraine.
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Russian "Scorpion M" UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles)
🎦 19:32-22:08⏩
- Jonathan reports that the Russians are using "Scorpion M" UGVs.
- The drones are being used for reconnaissance, to detonate mines, and to deliver explosive charges weighing up to 40kg. They can travel at speeds of up to 3.3 metres per second and have a battery life of up to four hours.
- He notes that whilst simple, they are cheap and effective, and will be used increasingly in future warfare.
North Korea to receive nuclear missile technology from Russia
🎦 22:08-23:47⏩
- Jonathan reports that in exchange for artillery shells, Russia will give North Korea long-range nuclear missile technology.
- He explains that this will concern both South Korea and China.
- China doesn't want to see a nuclear war in the region, in part because it would threaten its food security.
- He notes that, contrary to expectations, China might not be happy about the Russia-North Korea partnership.
Wrap up
🎦 23:47-23:51⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers and signs off.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Germany to Ukraine: Can you clarify the dates and numbers for the Diehl Defense/NAMO contracts?
Does "Southa" refer to South Africa?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
This is a Ukraine War Update NEWS video about military aid, focusing on the US, North Korea, Germany, Czech Republic and Latvia.
TASK 1: Extract title, date and part from the Youtube Title:
Title: Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
Date: 26/06/2024 (converting YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY)
Part: B
TASK 2: Identify the topics and create a . The video covers:
Intro
US to allow military contractors in Ukraine
North Korea to send engineering team to Ukraine
Germany to send 2.35 million rounds of Artillery Ammunition (worth 15 billion Euros)
Czech Republic send first batch of Artillery Ammunition
Ukraine now producing 3000 FPV drones per day
Ukrainian sea drones "Sea Baby" mining sea routes
Latvia sending medical equipment to Ukraine (almost 350,000 Euros)
Russian UGVs "Scorpion M"
Russia to give North Korea Nuclear Missile Technology
Wrap up
TASK 3: Identify the timestamps for each topic from TASK 2
TASK 4: Summarise the key points for each topic.
TASK 5: Select a quote
TASK 6: Are there any queries? Yes.
Germany to Ukraine: Can you clarify the dates and numbers for the Diehl Defense/NAMO contracts?
Does "Southa" refer to South Africa?
