Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Drones, Occupied Opinions, & Big Hugs
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"It seems to me that even in 100 years, it will not be like that. How can we become brotherly nations again? No way. This is impossible."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces this Ukraine War Update Extra video, which will provide additional insights and nuggets of information to give viewers a greater understanding of the war in Ukraine. He notes it will be a shorter video due to time constraints.
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Russian Opinions in Occupied Territories
Jonathan shares a video of Russians who went to work in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. They were shocked to realise how much the locals hate Russia, estimating 70% are against the "Russian world". The Russians say Ukrainians refuse to serve them at petrol stations and proclaim their Ukrainian identity. The Russians believe this hatred will persist even 100 years from now. Jonathan notes how this contradicts the Russian narrative and premises for the war, which he argues are based on a flawed philosophical essentialism about Ukrainian and Russian identity.
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Drone Warfare
Sam Bendett, a drone and tech expert, shares a thread translating a Russian Telegram post about a recent drone battle near Antonivsky Bridge. Russian forces were pinned down by Ukrainian tank fire and quadcopter drones, until Russian kamikaze drones attacked the Ukrainian positions and allowed the Russians to escape. The post argues this extensive drone use is a prototype of future warfare with a powerful psychological effect. Both sides are employing more advanced drone tactics and anti-drone defences. Jonathan notes the importance of electronic warfare and counter-drone systems in such battles.
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Destruction of Marinka
Using Russian propaganda footage, German writer Julian Röpke shows before and after images of the town of Marinka following its capture by Russian forces. The images reveal utter devastation, with all buildings reduced to rubble and trees stripped bare. Jonathan reflects on the tragedy of such destruction and the erasure of these towns as they once were.
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Heartwarming Reunion
The video ends with touching silent footage of a Ukrainian soldier reuniting with his young daughter. Jonathan notes the human reality of war, as the daughter will be old enough to understand her father may not return from the front lines. He expresses his hope the soldier will continue to come home safely to his family.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks the viewers and hopes they found the video informative. He will be back with another update tomorrow.
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