Ukraine Conflict (20231021): Full Frontline Update
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"The strategy of a concentrated mechanized attack has already proven ineffective since the beginning of the war on both sides, and yet it continues to be used, leaving a heavy toll on human losses."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides his personal, speculative barometer on the current situation:
- Ukraine may be under some pressure in the north, but it likely won't amount to much
- Ukrainians are slowly but surely advancing in Bakhmut
- The situation in Avdiivka is an example of Russian self-harm with huge losses
- Robotyne is difficult for both sides
- There are conflicting reports about Ukrainian activity in Kherson, but the loss ratios still favour Ukraine
📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast - Kupiansk area
- Significant Russian gains shown on Rybar/Syrret maps, but no commentary provided and other sources don't confirm
- Claims of Russian attacks near Kyslivka, Ivanivka, Nadiya and Mykolaivka
- A Russian news aggregator claimed Russian forces approached the outskirts of Lyman-Pershyi, but they already control it
- Ukrainian analyst claimed 400m advance by Ukraine in unspecified part of Kupiansk-Svatove line, but no evidence seen by ISW
Bakhmut area
- Consistent small Ukrainian advances north of Bakhmut, moving slowly towards Opytne
- Geolocated footage shows minor Russian advance north of Klishchiivka, but not confirmed by all mappers
- Klishchiivka drone footage shows a destroyed settlement that is very exposed and difficult for both sides
- Reports of a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter shot down by Russians near Bakhmut
Avdiivka area
- Massive Russian losses in Avdiivka over the past few days - nearly 50 tanks and over 200 armoured vehicles destroyed according to Ukrainian reports
- Russians attempting to repair damaged equipment in the field
- Ukrainian forces struck a Russian TOS-1A thermobaric missile system
- Russian counter-battery fire is decreasing in effectiveness due to poor communication and lack of stockpiled munitions
- Russians may believe they can take Avdiivka or are poorly prioritizing the offensive regardless of cost
Southern Donetsk/Zaporizhzhia area
- Minor Ukrainian gains north of Marinka according to Rybar/Syrret maps
- Ongoing activity around Vuhledar, Novomykhailivka and Prechystivka with small Russian gains
- Vostok battalion claims lack of Russian reserves in Velyka Novosilka area due to offensives elsewhere
- Russian military blogger claimed minor Ukrainian advance northwest of Vodyane, but no confirmation from ISW
Kherson area
- Conflicting claims of Ukrainian advances west of Kozachi Laheri, with some saying they consolidated positions in parts of Krynky
- Geolocated evidence only confirms Ukrainian presence in Krynky, not full control
- Russian VKS air force and guided bombs are likely preventing Ukrainians from crossing the Dnipro with armoured vehicles so far
- Reports of ongoing fighting near Pishchanivka and Poyma, but no confirmed advances
Other
- Russia likely deployed naval trained dolphins to northwestern Crimea, possibly indicating concern over potential Ukrainian raids on Crimea's west coast
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and says he will try to post another video later in the day if time allows. He appreciates everyone's support.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
The transcript was clear and I did not have any major difficulties understanding the content. A few very specific village/town names were a bit hard to catch, but I was able to find them on the maps Jonathan referenced.
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
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Include a thought-provoking or insightful quote from Jonathan
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