Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"Ukraine is now supposed to defeat both Russia and North Korea alone while the West refuses to supply sufficient or advanced weapons to allow it to strike Russia."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:19⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to a new ATP Geopolitics video on Ukraine War News Update for 15th October 2024.
- He begins by addressing the Ukrainian General Staff's figures for Russian losses, noting they can be found in the video description.
🪦 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.
Russian Losses (General Staff and Oryx)
🎦 00:29-05:06⏩
- General Staff Figures:
- 1,210 personnel lost (high number).
- 13 tanks lost (above average).
- 44 AFVs lost (significantly above average).
- Lower than average artillery systems lost, potentially due to weather affecting drone activity.
- Quiet nights with low drone activity (none two nights ago, 17 the night before).
- Andrew Perpetua's Loss List:
- Near one-to-one ratio of Russian to Ukrainian combat asset losses.
- Mentions several losses (artillery, IFVs, APCs, MRAPs) with details on causes (FPV drones, drone-dropped bombs, lancets, ATGMs).
- Russian losses include excavator, artillery (2A36 Giatsint-B, 2A65 Msta-B, 2S7 Pion), tanks, BMPs, APCs, MRAPs, trucks, and civilian vehicles.
- Notes both sides are attacking, with Ukraine attacking in Kursk and conducting active defence there.
- Reduced Overnight Shelling:
- Andrew Perpetua notes a decrease in Russian overnight shelling in Ukraine, but emphasises this isn't necessarily predictive.
- Potential Russian Ammunition Shortage:
- Jonathan speculates the decrease in shelling could be due to a Russian artillery ammunition shortage.
- Mentions rumours of Russia using 50% North Korean artillery ammunition.
Archer SPG Vulnerability and the Future of Artillery
🎦 05:39-09:02⏩
- Damaged Archer SPG:
- Jonathan discusses a video by CJ (associated with the Ukrainian military) analysing the damaged Swedish Archer SPG from the previous day.
- CJ's Analysis:
- CJ argues wheeled self-propelled howitzers aren't necessarily the future due to vulnerability to drones and long-range MLRS.
- Explains how the Archer was taken out by Russian drones and a BM-30 Smerch MLRS.
- Suggests towed artillery may have advantages in terms of concealment, despite being vulnerable on roads.
- Advocates for a mix of small and large guns, questioning the viability of "shoot and scoot" tactics in the age of drone warfare.
- Jonathan's Thoughts:
- Jonathan agrees with CJ's assessment, highlighting the vulnerability of large SPGs to drones.
- Emphasises the need for a diverse mix of artillery types to adapt to various threats.
Drone Warfare in Turetsk
🎦 09:02-10:20⏩
- Drone Footage from Turetsk:
- Jonathan shares a video montage showing Russian soldiers being targeted by drones in Turetsk.
- Highlights the vulnerability of soldiers even in urban environments with plenty of hiding places.
- Drone War Dominance:
- Emphasises the pervasiveness of drone warfare and its impact on the battlefield.
- Notes the difficulty of hiding from "eyes in the sky".
Wagner Commander Killed in Mali
🎦 10:20-10:43⏩
- Wagner Commander's Death:
- Reports the death of Mikhail Prokhodko, commander of the 9th Assault Detachment of the Russian Wagner Group, in combat in Mali on 12th October.
- Notes his participation in the Battle of Bakhmut.
Ukraine's Alleged Drone Supply to Mali Rebels and Wagner Troubles
🎦 10:44-12:32⏩
- Wagner in Africa:
- Mentions Wagner personnel leaving Africa after the Prigozhin mutiny.
- Notes Wagner's ongoing work for Russia abroad, particularly in Mali.
- Allegations of Ukrainian Drone Supply:
- Discusses a Le Monde article claiming Ukraine is supplying drones to rebels in Mali.
- Mentions the Ukrainian MFA's strong denial of these claims, calling them Russian disinformation.
- Wagner Losses in Mali:
- Highlights two significant losses of Wagner equipment in Mali, potentially linked to Ukrainian involvement.
- Mentions a Ukrainian individual photographed with Tuareg rebels.
Fires in Russia
🎦 12:32-13:14⏩
- Fire in Yakutsk:
- Reports an explosive fire at a building materials production facility in Yakutsk, Russia.
- Notes the fire spread over 1,200 square meters and explosions were heard.
- Fire in Angarsk:
- Reports a large warehouse fire in Angarsk, Irkutsk region, covering over 1,000 square meters.
- No injuries reported in either fire.
Nightly Drone and Missile Attacks
🎦 13:14-16:22⏩
- Relatively Quiet Night:
- Notes a relatively quiet night in terms of strikes, with unconfirmed reports of Ukrainian drones in the air.
- Russian Drone Attacks:
- 17 drones sent into Ukraine, 12 shot down (4 by electronic warfare).
- Mentions footage of French Mistral MANPADS taking down aerial targets at night.
- Russian Missile Attacks:
- 9 missiles sent, none intercepted.
- 7 S-300 ballistic missiles targeted Mykolaiv.
- 2 Kh-59 cruise missiles also hit targets.
- Damage in Mykolaiv:
- Reports damage in Mykolaiv from S-300 strikes, including a woman killed and 16 injured.
- Residential areas, infrastructure, and businesses were hit.
- Jonathan's Frustration:
- Expresses frustration at the international community's inaction in the face of Russian attacks and the execution of Ukrainian POWs.
North Korea's Involvement and the West's Response
🎦 16:22-19:56⏩
- North Korean Involvement:
- Highlights reports of North Korean soldiers in Mariupol and potentially training in Russia.
- Notes North Korea's supply of weaponry, ammunition, and personnel to Russia.
- Ukraine's Burden:
- Argues Ukraine is expected to defeat both Russia and North Korea with insufficient support from the West.
- Western Reluctance:
- Criticises the West's refusal to provide Ukraine with sufficient or advanced weapons, restricting their ability to strike Russia.
- Jonathan's World War III Rant:
- Shares his belief that the conflict is essentially World War III, citing the involvement of numerous countries on both sides in various forms of warfare.
- Explains his argument to a friend who initially dismissed his concerns.
- Lists the ways the West is supporting Ukraine, including financial aid, weapons, economic warfare, cyber warfare, information warfare, and training.
- Points out the hypocrisy of the West restricting Ukraine's use of weapons while Russia utilises Iranian and North Korean equipment.
Zelensky's Approval Rating
🎦 19:58-21:12⏩
- Zelensky's Stabilised Approval:
- Notes Zelensky's approval rating has stabilised at 59%.
- Acknowledges the challenges Zelensky faces as a wartime leader, including dealing with corruption, mobilisation, and securing international support.
- Western Restrictions:
- Criticises the US for imposing restrictions on Ukraine's use of missiles, leaving cities like Kharkiv vulnerable to Russian attacks.
- Points out the double standard of the West restricting Ukraine while Russia utilises Iranian and North Korean weapons.
Russification in Occupied Territories
🎦 21:12-22:10⏩
- Forced Passportisation and Healthcare:
- Reports that Ukrainians in occupied territories will lose access to free medication unless they acquire Russian passports starting in 2025.
- War Crime and Genocide:
- Condemns this policy as a potential war crime and an act of genocide, as it aims to erase Ukrainian identity through forced assimilation.
- Bomb Threats to Ukrainian Embassies:
- Reports bomb threats received by over 60 Ukrainian embassies worldwide.
- Notes increased security measures.
Russian Black Sea Fleet's Diminished Influence
🎦 22:10-22:49⏩
- Black Sea Fleet's Impotence:
- Quotes Ukrainian Navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, who states the Russian Black Sea Fleet can no longer significantly influence the war.
- Suggests the fleet's activities are limited, possibly to occasional cruise missile launches.
Dragon's Teeth Incidents in Kursk
🎦 22:50-24:02⏩
- Dragon's Teeth Obstacles:
- Reports on the placement of dragon's teeth (anti-tank obstacles) on roads in the Kursk region at night.
- Russian Casualties:
- Claims these obstacles have caused significant casualties among Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukrainian FPV drones.
- Mentions reports of 40 killed and 40 wounded within 24 hours.
- Soldier Frustration:
- Quotes a Russian soldier expressing frustration at the high number of casualties caused by the dragon's teeth.
- Sabotage or Defensive Measures?:
- Raises questions about who is responsible for placing the obstacles – sabotage groups or a misguided attempt at defence.
Destruction in Turetsk and Russian Advance
🎦 24:04-25:21⏩
- Turetsk Devastated:
- Quotes a report stating no intact buildings remain in Turetsk.
- Describes the town as a "hellscape" resembling a "desert planet".
- Russian Advance through Scorched Earth:
- Notes the lack of shelters and civilians in Turetsk allows for easier Russian occupation.
- Quotes Anzhelika Bobonikova, a spokesperson for the Luhansk operational tactical group, who describes the Russian approach as "scorched earth".
- Increased Russian Territorial Gains:
- Reports that Russia has seized 5.5 times more territory in August and September 2024 than in all of 2023.
- Shift in Russian Tactics:
- Attributes the gains to a lack of Ukrainian weapons and a change in Russian tactics, including increased use of aviation and guided glide bombs.
Wrap up
🎦 25:21-26:34⏩
- Jonathan concludes the video.
- Thanks viewers for their support.
- Gives shout-outs to supporters including Julian Rossiter, Nick Stanton, Mr Winkler, GIR, JR (mapping), and Ben (ATP Geo).
- Mentions the upcoming NAFO truck campaign and a planned interview with Alex from NAFO.
- Apologises for delays in responding to personal messages due to his activity across multiple platforms.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
In the section about the Archer SPG (05:39-09:02⏩), Jonathan refers to CJ being associated with "the church knee". I believe this is a mishearing and should be "Cherkasy", a city in central Ukraine.
At 11:28, the transcript mentions "trouble spot bothering Mali". I believe this should be "trouble spot, particularly Mali".
At 21:24, the transcript mentions "forcingports". I believe this should be "forcing nationalisation" or "forcing passport acquisition".
At 24:32, the transcript refers to "Anesthesia Bobonivikova". I believe this is a mishearing and should be "Anzhelika Bobonikova".
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Steps:
Task 1:
Identify the title: Remove the date and part from the YouTube video title.
Identify the date: Extract YYYYMMDD and reformat to DD/MM/YYYY.
Identify the part: Extract the letter following the date (if present).
Task 2:
Read through the transcript and identify distinct topics.
Create concise, specific, and quantified titles for each topic.
Ensure the first topic is "Hello Team" and the last is "Wrap up".
Use Ukrainian spellings for place names.
Separate topics by country/category/region/news item for granularity.
Task 3:
For each topic, identify the start and end timestamps.
Use MM:SS format for timestamps under an hour, HH:MM:SS for over an hour.
Separate multiple timeframes with commas.
Ensure full video coverage with no gaps.
Task 4:
Summarise each topic using bullet points/lists where appropriate.
Include context, opinions, insights, and analysis from Jonathan.
Credit sources if mentioned.
Convey Jonathan's personality and humour when appropriate.
Correct any spelling mistakes or hesitations in the transcript.
Task 5:
Choose a meaningful, impactful, or humorous quote from Jonathan.
Ensure it's concise and makes sense out of context.
Task 6:
Note down any parts of the tasks or transcript that weren't clear.
Considerations:
Accuracy in extracting information for Task 1.
Creating clear, concise, and informative topic titles in Task 2.
Ensuring accurate timestamps and full video coverage in Task 3.
Capturing the essence of Jonathan's commentary and insights in Task 4.
Selecting a quote that reflects the video's key message or Jonathan's personality in Task 5.
Being honest about any uncertainties or difficulties encountered in Task 6.
