Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"It's just bloody senseless and stupid Russian idiocy from up on high."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:18⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the Front Line Update for 3rd June 2024. He reminds viewers to check the key at the beginning of the video if they need a reminder of what the line colours on the map represent.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Kharkiv: Shebekino and Belgorod Updates
🎦 00:18-03:38⏩
Jonathan reports there is no change to the northern part of the front line but reports activity around the northeastern front lines.
- There have been reports of a Russian column of 18 vehicles being repeatedly hit by Ukrainian FPV drones.
- Jonathan refers to the latest ISW report which confirms that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian supply base in Shebekino.
- Jonathan reports that there has been confirmation that a Russian S-300 system has been destroyed near Kizilov and Belgorod (Russia). Images from 2nd June confirm that an S-300 was deployed there and is thought to be the target of the strike.
- Jonathan notes that he had speculated in an earlier video that this S-300 system may have been located around the marketplace or the airbase on the outskirts of Belgorod city but new information places the system north of Belgorod around Shepino.
- Jonathan observes that Ukrainians appear to be focusing on this area, evidenced by increased HIMARS strikes in the Shepino area.
Sumy Oblast: Ukrainian Fortifications and Russian Troop Movements
🎦 03:38-04:47⏩
Jonathan covers the latest from Sumy Oblast:
- The ISW reports that Ukrainian forces continue to strengthen defences in Sumy Oblast in anticipation of possible Russian offensive operations.
- The Ukrainian Operational Command Spokesperson reported on 2nd June that Ukrainian forces are strengthening defensive lines (including the second and third lines).
- The spokesperson also reported that Ukrainian forces are adapting their tactics and taking terrain into account when constructing fortifications, in contrast to previous approaches used in Kharkiv Oblast.
- A Russian milblogger has claimed that Russian Military command is sending an unspecified number of troops to Kursk Oblast. Jonathan notes that Ukrainian troops are well dug in in the area and are likely targeting Russian staging points.
- Russian troops have made marginal gains southwest of Vovchansk and northwest of Kharkiv City.
Kharkiv: Staritsia
🎦 04:47-06:47⏩
Jonathan reports that Russian forces have launched an attack on the Kharkiv front in the direction of Staritsia (West from Vovchansk).
- The attack, which is thought to have involved infantry and older tanks such as the T-62, was repelled by the Ukrainian 42nd Brigade.
- Jonathan reports that a spokesperson for the 42nd Brigade confirmed:
- 20 Russian troops killed and 21 injured
- 3 x Russian T-62 tanks destroyed and 1 damaged
- 1 x Russian infantry fighting vehicle destroyed
- 1 x Russian self-propelled gun destroyed
- 2 x other vehicles destroyed
- Jonathan analyses the maps from DeepState, Suryat Maps and Andrew Perpetua, comparing their assessments of the situation and highlighting the discrepancies between them. He concludes that the evidence suggests Andrew Perpetua's mapping is the most accurate for this area.
Kharkiv: Vovchansk
🎦 06:47-07:16⏩
- Russian milbloggers claim that Ukrainian forces are launching unsuccessful counterattacks in the north and central areas of Vovchansk and in the forested areas between Helyubok and Lykhyns'k.
Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna Front Line
🎦 07:16-08:07⏩
Jonathan reports that there is no change to the front line from Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna. He notes that there have been reports of fighting in the Stelmakhivka area.
- There was some back and forth regarding the area east of Stelmakhivka in a previous update but there is no further news to report.
Donetsk Oblast: Bilohorivka - Chasiv Yar Updates
🎦 08:07-10:18⏩
Jonathan provides an update on the situation from Bilohorivka to Chasiv Yar:
- No change has been reported from the Bilohorivka area.
- Jonathan reports that there are differing claims about what happened in the Chasiv Yar area.
- Russians are attempting to attack through Kalynivka, across the canal.
- The Russians claimed to have broken through Ukrainian fortifications around Kalynivka. However, there are conflicting reports, with some sources, including military expert Julian Rutka, suggesting that Ukrainian resistance was present and repelled the attack, potentially even allowing Russian forces to advance past before engaging and destroying them.
- Suryat Maps assesses that the situation in Kalynivka is clearer:
- Russian troops have established a presence in trenches along the canal.
- Kalynivka is largely under Russian control, with the exception of the northern part of the hill and warehouse area (which remain contested).
Donetsk Oblast: Klishchiivka - Avdiivka Updates
🎦 10:18-11:05⏩
- No changes have been reported in the areas from Klishchiivka to the canal micro district in Chasiv Yar, to the south in Ivan's'ke along the T0504 road.
- There is no change reported for Klishchiivka.
- Moving south past Toretsk to New York and onto the northern part of the Avdiivka sector, there has been minimal change in the last 24 hours.
- DeepState Map and Suryat Maps indicate a slight Russian gain just west of Netaylove next to the Kalynivka Reservoir but no significant changes overall.
- There has been no change in Krasnohorivka, Marinka or Novomykhailivka.
Donetsk Oblast: Mykhailivka
🎦 11:05-12:17⏩
Jonathan expresses his outrage at the Russian attack on Mykhailivka:
- Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the settlement of Mykhailivka (further back from the front line where Russian gains were reported around Netaylove).
- The airstrike involved the use of a UMPB D-30SM long-range glide bomb, which landed in a residential area and killed an 84-year-old woman.
- An hour and 20 minutes later, Russian forces then targeted Mykhailivka again, this time firing Smerch multiple launch rockets into the town, killing a 12-year-old boy and injuring his 43-year-old father.
- Jonathan condemns the attacks, calling them senseless and stupid. He expresses his anger at the basis of the war, characterising it as "Russian idiocy from up on high".
Southern Front Line and Robotyne Updates
🎦 12:17-19:30⏩
Jonathan provides an update on the situation in the south.
- No fighting has been reported around Velyka Novosilka or Vuhledar
- There are reports of fighting in the Robotyne sector, further to the east of Robotyne itself, around Myrna, where there were reports of activity in the previous update.
- Andriy Perpetua reports Ukrainian gains to the north of Myrna and Suryat Maps reports fairly deep Ukrainian counterattacks to the south of Myrna.
- Global War Monitor reports that Ukraine has liberated a small area north of Luhivske. The report notes that the Russian 165th Artillery Brigade has been shelling the Ukrainian positions, which could explain how Global War Monitor was able to confirm Ukrainian control - the shelling suggests Russian forces no longer control the area.
- Suryat Maps reports modifications to the Myrna-Luhivske axis. Much of the territory was thought to be under Russian control but fell under Ukrainian control.
- Ukrainian forces made small advances north of Bakhat.
- Russian forces have made small gains east of Robotyne, across a network of trenches. It is possible they have taken control of these trench networks. However, no other mappers have confirmed this and Suryat Maps is the only source reporting Russian control of such a large area.
- According to Jonathan, Robotyne is now so flat that neither side truly controls it and it is more of a grey zone of rubble.
- Jonathan cites a post by Andriy Perpetua questioning Russian claims to control Robotyne. He quotes Russian sources making claims about controlling Robotyne, before quoting other Russians questioning the claims and the logic of expending resources for a "pile of bricks".
- Jonathan notes that Suryat Maps was slow to amend its maps when Ukraine denied Russian claims to control Robotyne and notes that they tend to be slow to correct overestimations.
Kherson: Dnipro River
🎦 19:30-20:11⏩
Jonathan discusses the latest ISW report which claims that Russian forces have made marginal gains on the east bank of the Dnipro River.
- There have been reports of fighting in the area.
- Some sources suggest that Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the Kinburn Spit and Dnipro River areas and redeployed elsewhere (as far as Kharkiv)
- The ISW report doesn't confirm whether Ukrainian forces are present on the left bank of the Dnipro. Reports of positional engagements and fighting don't prove whether or not Ukrainian forces are present as these could simply be Russian forces advancing through empty ground.
- Ukrainian forces control the islands and delta area of the Dnipro River, but this area has always been more of a grey zone.
- Jonathan suggests that Ukrainian forces may be using drones and artillery to target any Russian advances through the rubble, causing them to "bleed for every metre", as part of a strategy to inflict maximum casualties even during a withdrawal.
Wrap up
🎦 20:11-28:42⏩
Jonathan shares his opinion on the current situation in Ukraine, engaging with comments from viewers.
- He states that he is feeling positive about Ukraine's position, despite the difficult situation they face on the ground. He believes that the Russians are being made to pay a heavy price, both in terms of equipment and manpower, noting anecdotal reports suggesting Russian forces have been decimated in some areas.
- He engages with a viewer, Jason Grace, who accuses him of being unrealistic about the situation and too positive about Ukraine's chances.
- Jonathan addresses Jason Grace's comments directly, countering the accusations levelled at him. He reiterates that he is aware of the challenges faced by Ukraine but that it's important to consider the bigger picture when assessing the situation. He defends his stance as being realistic, arguing that it is based on considering multiple factors, including the overall strategic context, the impact of international aid and the challenges faced by both sides.
- He concludes that he remains optimistic about Ukraine's long-term prospects, while acknowledging the difficult reality of the situation on the ground. He reiterates his belief that Russia is likely to face an economic and political collapse, rather than a decisive military defeat.
- Jonathan thanks his viewers for watching and signs off.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
I was unable to understand what Jonathan meant by the comment "modifications" in relation to the area north of Myrna in topic 10. He appears to be quoting from a source (Suryat Maps) but it's unclear what the modifications were. Could you clarify this?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
This is a Front Line update video so I will need to pay particular attention to place names to ensure I don't miss any topics and can write a clear summary. I will follow the steps as outlined for each task.
Extract the Title, Date and Part using the rules provided. I'll need to convert the date from YYYYMMDD to DD/MM/YYYY.
Split Transcript into topics by Location/Subject and write a suitable title. I will create a topic for Jonathan's introduction and sign off. I will check for spellings of Ukrainian places as this is important.
Record the timeframes for each topic - if a topic features across multiple timeframes I will make a note of it.
Summarise the topics ensuring that I include the key points of each and any other relevant information e.g. sources.
Choose an appropriate quote - there should be a lot to choose from given that Jonathan goes on a passionate rant in this video.
Check for anything I was not able to understand.
