Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"Does NATO expansionism explain the raping of children, women and children, across Ukraine by Russian soldiers?"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:39⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another update, acknowledging the significant date of 5th November 2024, Bonfire Night in the UK. After a light-hearted reference to burning Catholics (clarifying it's a joke), he showcases new ATPG merchandise.
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🪦 DISCLAIMER FOR GENERAL STAFF LOSSES DATA
- These are real people with real lives and real families who love them. Don’t let the numbers sap your humanity.
- These numbers probably aren’t accurate but they’re the best we have and we don’t need them to be accurate to be indicative of patterns of activity.
- All losses are estimates. Losses cannot be counted with accuracy because of the conditions on the ground.
- Both sides would see it to be of their advantage to minimize their own losses maximize the other side’s losses.
- Neither side releases their losses but we have enough transparency from the Ukrainian side to have confidence in they are indicative.
- Personnel losses are hard to count. If a soldier gets injured, heals up, and returns to the front line only to get injured again, is that one loss or two? Also, how to deal with losses from PMC’s or soldiers fighting with RF from occupied territories?
- Equipment losses are hard to count. If an AA complex involves several parts and one part gets disabled, is that a loss, or a fraction of a loss? If a tank gets disabled, repaired, back into the fight, then disabled again, is that one lost tank or two?
- All recorded losses are vulnerable to multiple reporting. We have already seen numerous cases of multiple drones in the air reporting the same loss from different angles as multiple engagements.
- Losses are not always reported on the same day they occurred. It is frequent that drone losses are reported at least 24 hours after other terrestrial equipment losses. Certain losses may not be reported for days or weeks for military intelligence reasons.
General Staff Update on Russian Losses (04/11/2024)
🎦 00:44-01:56⏩
Jonathan details the Ukrainian General Staff's report on Russian losses for the previous day:
- Personnel: 1,260 (very high).
- Tanks: 15 (nearly double the daily average).
- Armoured personnel vehicles: 43 (more than double the average).
- Artillery systems: 29 (well above average).
- Anti-aircraft warfare systems: 2 (positive for Ukraine).
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 41 (above average, but lower than recent trends, potentially due to weather impacting maneuvers).
Andrew Perpetua's Visual Confirmed Losses (03/11/2024-05/11/2024)
🎦 01:57-06:23⏩
Jonathan analyses two days' worth of Andrew Perpetua's visually confirmed losses:
- Overall Trends: Ukraine's losses are significantly lower, approximately a 1:5 ratio compared to Russia's. Traditional combat losses show a 1.5:1 or 2:1 ratio, favouring Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Losses:
- Two Plaston RP3000 systems (small reconnaissance drones).
- A Panzerhaubitze 2000 (damaged, minimal impact from a Lancet strike).
- Three T-64 tanks.
- One BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
- Several Western-supplied armoured personnel carriers (APCs) - Strykers, Iveco, Humvee, M113.
- Three MRAPs (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles).
- One Kirpi (Turkish-made MRAP) captured.
- Russian Losses:
- Significant communications equipment and a recovery vehicle.
- Several artillery pieces.
- Over ten tanks (a mix of destroyed and abandoned).
- Around a dozen IFVs (mostly BMP-1, 2, and 3 variants), almost all destroyed.
- Four APCs (mainly MTLBs), all destroyed or abandoned.
- Trucks, ATVs, and civilian vehicles.
- Jonathan's Analysis: The sheer volume of Russian equipment losses, especially tanks and IFVs, is unsustainable in the long run.
Confirmation of Recent Russian Su-34 Loss
🎦 06:24-07:09⏩
Jonathan shares an obituary for a Russian Su-34 pilot, Arman Bigelinov, who died on October 30th during a "special military operation." This confirms the recent downing of the plane, although the cause remains unclear.
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Heavy Russian Losses in Ilinka, Donetsk Region
🎦 07:10-08:41⏩
- Forbes (likely David Axe) reports that Russia is attempting to push Ukrainian paratroopers out of Ilinka village in Donetsk, incurring substantial equipment losses in the process, mirroring trends seen in loss lists.
- Jonathan highlights the strategic importance of Ilinka, as its fall could allow Russia to advance north and encircle Ukrainian forces in Karakovo.
- He emphasizes that despite heavy losses, Russia is making incremental gains.
Ukrainian Success: 100% Interception of Overnight Drone and Missile Attacks
🎦 08:42-09:38⏩
- Ukraine successfully intercepted 100% of overnight distance strikes, including:
- 79 drones (48 intercepted conventionally, 30 neutralised by electronic warfare, 1 returned to Russia after being likely spoofed).
- All KH-59 and KH-69 missiles.
Russia's Stockpiling of KH-101 Missiles
🎦 09:38-11:33⏩
- Russia hasn't used KH-101 cruise missiles against Ukraine for 61 days, likely stockpiling them for winter.
- Estimates suggest they could have produced at least 120 during this period, with 15 Tu-95MS bombers (capable of launching them) at the Olenya-Engels-2 airbase.
- Possible Explanations:
- Increased Ukrainian air defence effectiveness, making them less effective compared to ballistic missiles like the Iskander-M.
- Limitations in the Black Sea Fleet's ability to launch the missiles, potentially due to confinement in Novorossiysk.
- Successful Ukrainian strikes on stockpiles or production facilities.
- Preparing a larger-scale missile wave.
- Jonathan's Perspective: While stockpiling seems likely, it's not a simple equation. Launching a massive wave requires a corresponding number of aircraft, limiting the tactical advantage. He believes Russia would already have stockpiles exceeding their launch capacity if production is at expected levels. The lack of KH-101 usage is positive but a large-scale attack is anticipated.
Russian Missile Strike on Zaporizhia (05/11/2024)
🎦 11:34-12:29⏩
- A Russian missile strike hit Zaporizhia today, resulting in:
- Six immediate fatalities.
- Sixteen injuries.
- Due to martial law, the exact location cannot be disclosed, highlighting the challenges of reporting during wartime.
First Ukrainian Engagement with North Korean Forces in Kursk
🎦 12:30-14:29⏩
- The first confirmed clash between Ukrainian and North Korean forces occurred in Kursk, as reported by Bloomberg and the Financial Times.
- Ukrainian intelligence official, Kovalevko, confirmed the clash without providing specifics. He stated it took place in the Kursk region, where Ukraine holds some territory occupied since August.
- US Pentagon Press Secretary, Colby Badwa, estimates around 10,000 North Korean troops are stationed in Kursk, representing a fraction of potential deployments.
- Badwa stresses the need for a robust NATO response to this escalation, emphasizing the ongoing war and the risk of further troop deployments unless challenged.
- Jonathan's Analysis: He strongly agrees with Badwa, believing Russia and North Korea will continue deploying troops unless met with a forceful response. He sees this as mutually beneficial for both nations and predicts a potential influx of North Korean soldiers.
Jonathan's Critique of the West's Inadequate Response to Escalation
🎦 14:30-15:07⏩
- Jonathan criticises the West's passive response to North Korean troop deployments, arguing that it should have been a "red line."
- While acknowledging Ukraine's ability to strike within Russia, he condemns the lack of decisive action from the West, deeming it "not good enough."
Additional News Points
🎦 15:07-18:54⏩
- Manpower Shortages Hampering Ukrainian Defence: Chronic troop shortages are a key factor in local retreats and swift Russian advances, highlighting Ukraine's desperate need for more soldiers.
- UN Condemns Russian Torture: UN investigators have declared Russia's torture of Ukrainian civilians and POWs a crime against humanity.
- Jonathan's Rebuttal of NATO Expansionism Narrative:
- Jonathan challenges those who blame NATO expansion for the war, using the UN's findings to highlight the atrocities committed by Russia, specifically the rape of women and children. He questions if NATO expansion justifies such acts, asserting that Russia bears full responsibility for the bloodshed.
- Drawing parallels with the Israel-Palestine conflict, he emphasizes his pro-human stance, acknowledging the complexities while condemning Hamas and Israel's bombing of civilian areas.
- He criticizes those who use a simplified framework of US imperialism and NATO expansionism to explain away Russia's actions, calling it "hugely problematic" and akin to "victim blaming."
- Jonathan's Call for Russia's Removal from the UN Security Council:
- He criticizes Russia's permanent seat on the UN Security Council while being condemned for war crimes. He calls for their expulsion and a proper reapplication process, arguing their position is based on outdated USSR membership. He condemns the UN's inaction and lack of accountability towards Russia.
Possible Sabotage at Russian Aircraft Engine Plant
🎦 18:56-19:31⏩
- Mass poisoning occurred at an aircraft engine and helicopter parts factory in Ufa, Russia.
- 21 workers fell ill, with 10 hospitalized.
- The source is suspected to be contaminated food from the factory's canteen.
- Jonathan speculates about possible sabotage while acknowledging it could be accidental food poisoning. Regardless, he views it as beneficial to Ukraine.
Struggles in the Russian Oil Industry
🎦 19:31-20:06⏩
- Three Russian oil refineries couldn't complete scheduled maintenance in October and have extended downtime into November.
- Jonathan notes this as positive news, indicating the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia's hydrocarbon industry, irrespective of whether the delays are due to Ukrainian strikes or maintenance issues.
Wrap up
🎦 20:07-21:09⏩
- Jonathan expresses gratitude for viewer support through platforms like Buy Me A Coffee and PayPal, emphasizing its significance in enabling his work.
- He mentions needing sleep due to being "hours behind."
- He contemplates hosting a live stream for the US election results but remains undecided.
- He signs off, thanking viewers and bidding them farewell.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
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What is the meaning of "track garden shed" in the context of military losses?
What does Jonathan mean by "spoofed" when referring to the drone returning to Russia?
Who or what is "Colby Babois"? I believe this is a misspelling. Is it perhaps referring to Colby Badwa, the US Pentagon Press Secretary?
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