Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Changing Army Culture, Bakhmut Evaluation, & Tupolev
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"It probably won't be clear whether the continued defense of Bakhmut was a right move until after Ukraine's offensive."
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Jonathan provides extra nuggets and tidbits in this Ukraine War Update Extra video to give viewers a greater understanding of the war in Ukraine.
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Bakhmut Situation
- Rob Lee, a senior fellow at FPRI, provides a thread on the strategic context and tactical situation in Bakhmut
- Ukraine went on the defensive after successful offensives in Kharkiv and Kherson to form new units and train on NATO equipment
- The battle in Bakhmut has acquired political significance on both sides
- Russia has taken the flanks of Bakhmut, shifting the ratio of losses closer to parity
- Ukraine is prioritizing forming and training new units for a spring offensive while trying to hold the front line, which are competing priorities
- It's unclear if the continued defense of Bakhmut is the right move until after Ukraine's offensive
Changing Ukrainian Army Culture
- An article in Euromaidan by Glenn Grant, a former British army officer, discusses lessons the Ukrainian forces need to learn:
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- Ukraine needs to develop a new army culture where every life matters as the composition becomes more civilian
Morale and Downtime
- Videos of Ukrainian soldiers enjoying downtime, like "tank surfing", are important for morale
- This kind of joy and positivity is largely absent from Russian troops, many of whom have been drafted against their will
- Ukrainians are fighting for a positive cause - their homeland, families, friends and culture - alongside brothers in arms
- The differing psyche and sense of well-being is reflected in the greater number of videos showing Ukrainians making the most of downtime compared to Russians
Soviet-Era Drone
Rare video shows Ukrainians launching a Soviet-built Tupolev Tu-141 reconnaissance drone, which may have been used for some long-range strikes into Russia. The significant size of the drone is noted.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and reminds them to like, subscribe and share. He mentions merchandise available to support the channel.
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