Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230909b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"If you are burning grain destined for Africa or destined for China, then that's a problem. And it's not a good move."
Hello Team!
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of the Ukraine war news update for September 9, 2023.
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Frontline Update
- Not much has changed on the frontline map, with a few bits and pieces here and there
- Rumours that Andreevka and Kurdiumivka have been liberated by Ukraine are likely false, based on a misinterpretation of a message from a fighter on the ground
- In the Kupyansk sector, Russia is bringing in fresh troops and newly formed brigades, as reported by the ISW
- In Bakhmut, no confirmed Ukrainian gains but intense fighting from Ozyrienevka to Klitsischivka
- Around Avdiivka, some changes in control around Opytne, with Ukrainians pushing back the Russian defensive line
- In Marinka, the situation is not looking good for Ukraine as Russia slowly advances; the town is completely destroyed
- Near Vuhledar, Ukraine is pressuring Russia and has made some gains according to updated mapping
- In the Zaporizhzhia direction near Novodonetsk and Novomayorsk, fierce fighting is reported but evidence is lacking; Ukraine may be gathering forces for a larger attack
Military Aid
- The US is likely to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for the first time, according to US officials, which would be a significant development
- The US has found more ATACMS in its inventory than originally thought
- ATACMS would help compensate for reduced artillery ammunition and provide redundancy for Ukraine's cruise missile launch platforms
- The US has prolonged training of Ukrainian soldiers on Abrams tanks at Ukraine's request
- Lithuania has provided Ukraine with 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, Nazan's missile systems, and other logistical support
- The first 10 of 100 promised Leopard 1 tanks have arrived in Ukraine from Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands; these will be useful for supporting Ukrainian infantry assaults
Geopolitics
- Estonia has proposed a trade embargo against Russia for bordering countries and plans to be the first in the EU to legalise confiscation of Russian sanctioned assets for Ukraine's reconstruction
- The UK will monitor the Black Sea against Russia's weaponization of Ukrainian grain exports, which have been significantly reduced by Russian attacks
- Romania and the US will conduct exercises with Ukraine in the Black Sea and Danube Delta, with participation from other nations
- HSBC, one of Europe's largest banks, will stop commercial payments to business clients in Russia and Belarus
- India is exploring possible responses to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, including using India as a logistics hub for allies or direct participation in hostilities against China
- Russia has expressed displeasure with Armenia's recent "unfriendly steps" including ratifying the Rome Statute, providing aid to Ukraine, and conducting military exercises with the US
- Armenian intelligence claims to have uncovered Russian plans for a coup using Wagner militants
- Anti-Russian sentiment is evident in Kazakhstan, with an example of someone being forced to cover a "Z" symbol on their car
- The Japanese foreign minister has arrived in Ukraine, signaling Japan's potential to become a key military ally against Russia
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to like, subscribe and share the video. He apologizes for his jumbled brain and wishes everyone well.
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