Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"Russia needs to be crippled. There's no... I'm very worried because the rhetoric is still we're going to force a negotiation. We're going to force peace. If you do that now... If you just come in and do that now, I mean it would be interesting to see if Russia do further collapse in the next couple of months."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:05⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a new Ukraine war update, covering overnight news and other developments for the 15th of November 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 Report: High Russian Losses
🎦 00:05-01:18⏩
Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff's report on Russian losses for the previous day:
- While not as record-breaking as recent days, the figures remain high.
- 1,520 casualties, 11 tanks, 21 armoured personnel vehicles, and 20 artillery systems were reported destroyed.
- 77 Russian vehicles and fuel tanks were also destroyed, a significant blow to Russian logistics.
- Jonathan notes that Andrew Perpetua's team has not released a verified list of losses due to the overwhelming volume of footage to analyze.
Intense Russian Offensives and High Casualties Across Multiple Fronts
🎦 01:18-03:26⏩
Jonathan discusses the ongoing situation on the front lines:
- Russians are launching large-scale offensives in multiple locations, including Kursk, Chaziv Yar, Turetsk, Kupyansk, Prokrosk, Velikonov-Silka, and potentially Zaporizhia.
- These attacks involve a significant commitment of Russian troops and resources, indicating a determined effort to achieve breakthroughs.
- Jonathan highlights the high casualties being sustained by Russian forces in these offensives, described as "phenomenal" by analysts.
- Footage shared by Special Kursk on Cat shows mass graves near Snezhne in the Donetsk region, purportedly containing the bodies of around 6,000 Russian soldiers.
- The video underscores the heavy losses and difficult conditions faced by Russian forces despite having access to North Korean resources.
Russian Operational Challenges: Poor Command Decisions and Reliance on North Korea
🎦 03:26-07:10⏩
Jonathan examines reports highlighting challenges within the Russian military:
- A Russian serviceman's account reveals poor decision-making by commanders in the Kursk region. Troops were ordered to move only at night, despite lacking proper night vision equipment, resulting in them driving into their own minefields and suffering heavy casualties.
- The account also criticizes the unwillingness of Russian commanders to listen to feedback from lower ranks.
- Jonathan discusses reports that nearly half of all artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine are from North Korean stockpiles.
- This reliance on foreign munitions is a sign of potential shortages in Russia's own artillery production.
- Additionally, Russia's reported monthly loss of 320 tank and artillery barrels, compared to a production capacity of only 20, suggests a looming shortage of critical equipment.
- Foreign Policy magazine predicts that Russia could run out of cannon barrels by 2025.
Russia's Water Economy at Risk
🎦 07:10-07:46⏩
- Jonathan raises concerns about the sustainability of Russia's "water economy," suggesting that the country is on a precipice.
- While Ukraine faces its own vulnerabilities, Jonathan believes that with full Western backing, Ukraine could potentially secure a military victory.
US Election Impact on Ukraine Support
🎦 07:46-09:54⏩
- Jonathan expresses deep concern over the impact of the recent US election on Ukraine.
- He criticizes the potential appointment of Tulsi Gabbard, whom he considers pro-Russian, to a key intelligence position.
- Jonathan argues that this signals a dangerous shift in US policy that could jeopardize Ukraine's future, forcing Europe to take a more prominent role in supporting Ukraine.
- He stresses the importance of continued economic pressure on Russia through sanctions, but acknowledges that Russia's current offensive is putting immense pressure on Ukrainian forces.
Destruction of Russian Zupak Radar System and Capture of Ukrainian Abrams Tank
🎦 09:54-11:15⏩
- Jonathan reports the destruction of a Russian 1L219 Zupak counter-battery radar system, a significant loss for Russia valued at $10 million.
- He also discusses footage showing Russian forces recovering a captured Ukrainian M1A1SA Abrams tank.
- It is confirmed to be the same Abrams tank previously captured, just from a different angle.
- Jonathan emphasizes the importance of these developments, as the loss of an advanced tank like the Abrams could be a setback for Ukraine.
Russian Drone and Missile Attacks on Odessa
🎦 11:15-13:11⏩
- Jonathan reports on overnight drone and missile attacks by Russian forces targeting the port city of Odessa.
- The Ukrainian Air Force states that they intercepted one out of two missiles and 25 out of 29 drones.
- However, the remaining drones caused damage to civilian infrastructure, including the port area and the city centre.
- Footage and reports from residents show significant fires in Odessa following the attack, raising concerns about casualties.
Debate over Civilian Casualties and Proportionate Responses in Odessa
🎦 13:11-13:48⏩
- Jonathan expresses his outrage over the attacks on Odessa, characterizing them as "overt war crimes."
- He argues that the targeting of civilian infrastructure and the port, which is crucial for grain exports, demonstrates a blatant disregard for international law and human life.
- Jonathan includes comments from viewers expressing frustration over the attacks and the perceived inaction of the US in deterring them.
- He highlights the double standard in which Ukraine is expected to adhere to stricter rules of engagement while Russia continues to target civilian areas with impunity.
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Airbase in Krymsk
🎦 13:48-14:39⏩
- Jonathan reports on a retaliatory strike by Ukraine, with drones targeting a Russian military airfield in Krymsk, Krasnodar Krai.
- The airfield is located 330km from the front line.
- Russians claim that Ukraine used between 50 and 60 drones in the attack, indicating a change in tactics by Ukraine towards overwhelming a single target.
- The full extent of the damage is still unknown.
- Jonathan seems to favor this approach, arguing that concentrating firepower on a single, high-value target is more effective than dispersed attacks.
Update on the Kursk Front: Intense Fighting and Russian Reinforcements
🎦 14:39-16:09⏩
- Jonathan shifts back to the intense fighting on the Kursk front, described as "another hard day" by Special Person Cat.
- Russian forces have been engaged in a sustained offensive in the region for over a week, putting significant pressure on Ukrainian defenses.
- Jonathan references analysis by Andrew Perpetua, who suggests that Ukraine may have missed an opportunity by not launching simultaneous offensives towards Glushkovo.
- The Russians have deployed their best units to Kursk, including troops redeployed from Zaporizhia, further intensifying the fighting.
Russian Incursions into Northern Chernihiv Region
🎦 16:09-17:18⏩
- Jonathan reports on Russian forces crossing the Ukrainian border in the northern Chernihiv region, near its border with Sumy.
- While Ukrainian officials have downplayed the strategic significance of the area, describing it as isolated with no civilian population, the development raises questions about Ukraine's ability to defend its entire border.
- Jonathan acknowledges that it may not be strategically viable for Ukraine to commit forces to defending every inch of its territory, especially given the difficult terrain and destroyed infrastructure in the region.
North Korean Involvement in Ukraine: Russian Attempts at Concealment
🎦 17:18-17:56⏩
- Jonathan discusses reports that captured Russian soldiers from the 810th Brigade, supposedly an elite marine unit operating in Kursk, have been instructed to only mention Buryat (soldiers from Buryatia) when questioned about foreign fighters, avoiding any reference to North Koreans.
- This instruction, along with reports of North Korean soldiers being equipped with Russian uniforms and identification, suggests a deliberate effort by Russia to conceal the extent of North Korean involvement in the war.
- Jonathan also mentions a report of a camp in Kursk, just 25 kilometers from Ukrainian positions, allegedly occupied by North Korean troops.
- He questions why Ukraine has not targeted this camp if its existence is confirmed.
Looting by Russian Soldiers in Glushkovo
🎦 17:56-18:17⏩
- Jonathan highlights reports and footage of Russian soldiers looting homes and businesses in Glushkovo, a town in the Kursk region that Ukrainian forces were unable to capture.
- He condemns these actions as "shocking" and indicative of the poor discipline and low morale among some Russian units.
- Jonathan criticizes the behaviour of the Russian soldiers, expressing disgust at their treatment of fellow citizens.
Ukraine's Potential for Increased Nuclear Power Output
🎦 18:17-18:50⏩
- Jonathan reiterates his belief that Ukraine should prioritize increasing its nuclear power output as a means of securing its energy independence and reducing reliance on vulnerable energy infrastructure.
- He argues that Russia is unlikely to directly target nuclear power plants due to the potential for escalation with the West.
- Jonathan highlights the signing of an agreement between Ukraine and the American company Westinghouse to construct additional nuclear power units, potentially bolstering Ukraine's long-term energy security.
Resumption of Flights to Ukraine: Lviv Airport Reopening
🎦 18:50-19:16⏩
- Jonathan discusses ongoing talks between Ukraine, European authorities, and airlines to resume flights to Ukraine, a sign of potential progress towards normality.
- Crispin Ellison, a senior partner at Marshall McLennan, suggests that Lviv airport could reopen as early as 2025, although Jonathan expresses uncertainty about which airlines would be willing to take the risk at this stage.
- The potential reopening of Lviv airport would be a significant step in restoring Ukraine's connectivity to the outside world and boosting its economy.
Russian Economic Woes: Soaring Mortgage Rates and Property Market Collapse
🎦 19:16-20:33⏩
- Jonathan shifts focus to the deteriorating state of the Russian economy.
- He highlights the Central Bank of Russia's decision to raise the minimum mortgage rate to a staggering 28.1% in the secondary housing market and 28.4% in the primary market.
- This dramatic increase is attributed to the rising key interest rate and growing costs within Russia.
- Jonathan also reports on the collapse of the third largest property developer in Russia, following the collapse of the largest developer the previous week.
- With 53 million square meters of unsold apartments across the country and sales plummeting, Jonathan believes that Russia's property market is heading towards a major crisis.
Ruble Devaluation and Potential Impact of US Oil Production on Russia
🎦 20:33-22:34⏩
- Continuing his analysis of the Russian economy, Jonathan points to the ruble's devaluation, with its value falling to just one US cent.
- This depreciation, combined with soaring internal inflation, paints a bleak picture of the economic situation within Russia.
- Jonathan speculates that while the incoming US administration's policies on Ukraine are a cause for concern, their focus on increasing domestic oil production ("drill, baby, drill") could have unintended positive consequences for Ukraine.
- By flooding the global market with oil, the US could drive down prices, potentially hurting Russia's ability to fund its war effort.
Jonathan's Analysis: Russia's Economic Collapse as a Prerequisite for Ukrainian Victory
🎦 22:34-24:17⏩
- Jonathan emphasizes that a Russian economic collapse is essential for a decisive Ukrainian victory.
- While he acknowledges the importance of maintaining sanctions, he believes that a significant drop in global oil prices, driven by increased US production, would be far more effective in crippling the Russian economy.
- Jonathan expresses concern over the current rhetoric from some Western leaders about forcing a negotiated peace, arguing that this would only benefit Russia in the long run.
- He argues that Ukraine needs to capitalize on Russia's vulnerabilities and continue to fight for its territory, even if it means a protracted conflict.
Potential for Ukrainian Military Success with Continued Training and Support
🎦 24:17-24:41⏩
- Jonathan suggests that Ukraine could achieve military success by continuing to train and equip its forces, citing the example of the Anakiev unit being trained in France.
- This unit, potentially 4,500 strong, along with other units undergoing training, could form the core of a future Ukrainian counteroffensive.
- Jonathan is cautiously optimistic, but stresses that Ukraine can only retake territory if Russia is forced to withdraw due to its own internal problems and military failures.
Wrap up
🎦 24:41-24:45⏩
Jonathan concludes by encouraging viewers to share their thoughts and opinions on the situation. He signs off, thanking his audience and promising to return soon.
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