Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"The Russians have had their artillery attrited to the point where they are complaining in numbers."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as a Ukraine War Frontline update for August 21, 2023. He explains the different colors on the map, which represent various Russian defensive lines.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
General Comment on Russian Artillery
- The Russian Federation army is facing serious issues with counter-battery capabilities across all sections of the front, especially in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
- Russian sources are complaining about the lack of counter-battery support, which is a significant problem for them.
- Analysts report that Russian armed forces units are experiencing a shortage of officers, with privates commanding some companies that should be led by junior officers.
Northeast Sector: Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna Front Line
- Russian sources claim steady advances northeast of Kupyansk over the past several weeks, but visual confirmation is lacking. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggests that Russian sources may be exaggerating advances to portray localized offensive operations as more threatening.
- A Russian mil-blogger acknowledged that Russian forces are struggling near Synkivka and Petropavlivka due to Ukrainian minefields.
- Geolocated footage from August 20th indicates that Russian forces advanced northwest of Kreminna, and Russian mil-bloggers claim advances near Bilohorivka.
Bakhmut Area
- The situation in Bakhmut seems calmer compared to recent activity. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense claims they have taken three square kilometers around Bakhmut over the last week, showing a slowdown but continued gains.
- Jonathan believes the Ukrainians do not need to make significant advances around Bakhmut; their primary goal is to fix and attrit Russian troops in the area, which they appear to be doing successfully.
Robotyne and Novopokrovka
- Heavy fighting is reported in the central part of Robotyne village, with the entire village now considered a "grey zone." Ukraine is said to be in control of the north, while the Russians hold the south.
- Ukrainian forces are reportedly taking control of an area just 3.4 kilometers from Verbove.
- Russian war blogger Romanov claims Ukrainians control 50% of Robotyne village, while other sources suggest they may control the entire village.
- Ukrainian forces have made gains east of Robotyne, reaching positions 2.4 kilometers from Novopokrovka, an important town for the Russians to hold.
- Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian tanks and infantry fighting vehicles firing at Russian positions in the southern end of Robotyne, indicating the Russians may soon be pushed out of the village entirely.
Kherson and Dnipro River Area
- Andrew Perpetua has updated his mapping to show that the Russians have been pushed back from the Antonivsky Bridge area, with their defensive line considerably further back.
- Russian sources claim that Ukrainian forces continue to operate on the islands in the Dnipro Delta, with ongoing fighting and Russian shelling of Ukrainian positions near the bridge.
- Intense Ukrainian shelling is preventing Russian infantry from engaging Ukrainian forces on the islands in the delta, and the Russians complain about having very little counter-battery fire in this area.
Wrap Up
Jonathan concludes the update, noting that a significant portion focused on Robotyne, with less detail available for other areas. He appreciates the support from his audience and signs off.
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