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Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News

News Monday, 28th August 2023, 11:17
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"The US got involved in World War II because it was absolutely strategically in their interest to do so."

Hello Team!

Jonathan mentions there is a big fire in Moscow, possibly related to drone activity over Russia. He will cover this more in his "Russia on fire" segment.

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Front Line Update - Robotna Sector

  • The main focus is on the Robotna sector where Russians are under pressure between Novopropivka and Vobove.
  • Ukrainians may be breaking through in the Vobove area and putting pressure south of Robotna.
  • Operations are also happening towards Kopane and Novopokrovka.
  • Analysis suggests Russian fortifications and preparedness varies in different areas, giving opportunities for Ukrainian breakthroughs.
  • The Ukrainian defence ministry has formally stated they have liberated Robotna. Fighting is now south of Robotna towards Novopropivka.
  • Several Russian sources claim Ukrainians have broken through defensive lines at Vobove and are advancing between Novopropivka and Vobove.
  • If true, this opens the way to Tokmak and the Sea of Azov. Lack of Russian reserves is cited as an issue.


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Military Aid

  • Ukraine's indigenous Vilka surface-to-surface missiles with 150km range have made their debut.
  • Romania is ready to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s once documents are signed.
  • Claims the US will supply cluster munitions for rocket artillery are not true according to Jonathan.
  • Australian cardboard drones have been very effective for Ukraine in attacking Russian airbases.
  • Russia can produce around 118 missiles per month, meaning they are using them at the rate of production to avoid dipping into strategic reserves.


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Geopolitics

  • Pro-Russian saboteurs halted 20+ Polish trains using cheap radio equipment, possibly to hamper Ukraine's war efforts.
  • A second grain ship has left Odesa after being stuck for 18 months. Jonathan is frustrated more pressure isn't put on Russia over the grain blockade.
  • Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is being promoted by Russian state TV. Most Republicans support Ukraine aid - Nikki Haley is the main pro-Ukraine candidate.
  • The Heritage Foundation, a major Republican lobbying group, has ties to Russia via Hungary. They recently argued against Ukraine aid.
  • Yandex founder Arkady Volozh, who denounced the war, is asking for EU sanctions on him to be lifted. Jonathan questions the sanctions criteria.
  • Putin's administration is vetting which opponents can run against him in 2024 to make the election appear democratic.


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Wrap up

Jonathan has to go as he has visitors. He thanks viewers for watching and asks them to like, subscribe and share the video. He appreciates everyone's support.

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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand

Some of the place names and military/government organisations mentioned were a bit unclear. A few of the quotes/comments from Russian sources were confusing, possibly due to machine translation issues.

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