Ukraine Conflict: 2-Day Full Frontline Update, Loads of Pins!
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"Occasionally, once in a blue moon, or maybe, I don't know, 17 times a week, I am an unadulterated Muppet."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:30⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to the Ukraine war frontline update video for yesterday, 25th March.
- He apologises for a previous recording error where the map was not visible due to recording the wrong screen.
- Jonathan jokes about having "Muppet" moments and considers the previous recording one of them.
📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Ukraine countering and retaking territory according to map data
🎦 00:30-01:10⏩
- Jonathan presents the map update, noting that there are more blue pins (Ukrainian gains) than pink and red pins (Russian gains).
- This is based on a synthesis of maps from Andrew Perpetua and Syriac Maps.
- He states this indicates that Ukraine is countering and retaking more territory than Russia, which is an infrequent occurrence in the last year.
- Jonathan considers this to be good news for Ukraine, although the gains are currently small scale.
Small scale Ukrainian gains in Belgorod, northeastern front, Turetsk, New York and Prokrosk
🎦 01:10-01:27⏩
- The small-scale Ukrainian territorial gains are focused around:
- Belgorod
- The northeastern front
- Turetsk
- New York
- Prokrosk
- He clarifies that these are the four main areas of Ukrainian advancement.
- He notes that alongside these gains, there haven't been significant Russian advances.
Limited Russian gains in the last 1.5-2 days
🎦 01:27-01:38⏩
- Jonathan emphasises that this update covers approximately 1.5 to 2 days of frontline changes.
- He reminds viewers to consider this timeframe when interpreting the information, suggesting the situation is dynamic and can change rapidly.
Russian pressure in Kursk and potential advance into Sumy
🎦 01:38-02:08⏩
- Moving to the north of the map, Jonathan describes Russian efforts to put pressure on Ukrainian forces in the Kursk area.
- This is particularly focused on the northern of two sectors still under some Ukrainian control inside Russian territory.
- Syriac Maps suggests potential Russian movements south into Sumy Oblast in multiple locations, although Andrew Perpetua's map may not fully corroborate this.
Possible Ukrainian counterattack near Guaivo in Kursk Oblast
🎦 02:08-02:35⏩
- Despite Russian gains in some border areas, Jonathan highlights indications of Ukrainian activity in the southern sector of Kursk Oblast.
- It is unclear whether this is a Ukrainian counterattack or a strategic repositioning.
- He notes reports suggesting Ukrainians have regained control around Guaivo, indicating Russians may not have full control there.
- Jonathan speculates whether this could be a Ukrainian counteroffensive in this southern Kursk sector.
Ukrainian advance in Belgorod region indicated by map pins
🎦 02:35-03:26⏩
- The Belgorod region is described as complex on the map, particularly Syriac Maps, due to numerous overlapping polygons which can be confusing.
- Jonathan simplifies the analysis by focusing on the map pins, specifically light blue and blue pins, to assess territorial control.
- Light blue pins indicate the previous Russian defensive line (according to Andrew Perpetua), while blue pins show the current Russian defensive line.
- This comparison suggests a Ukrainian advance, indicating areas where Ukrainians have pushed Russian forces back.
Discrepancies in mapper reports regarding Demidovka, Popovka and Grefovka in Belgorod
🎦 03:26-04:53⏩
- There is some disagreement between the map sources regarding the Belgorod region.
- Syriac Maps suggests Ukrainians have been pushed back around Demidovka, while other reports indicate otherwise.
- It is now generally accepted that Russian forces have been pushed out of Demidovka, with Ukrainians gaining control of Popovka.
- Fighting is reportedly ongoing towards Grefovka.
Conflicting claims on Ukrainian control of Popovka and limited information due to operational security
🎦 04:53-05:21⏩
- Claims vary regarding Ukrainian control of Popovka. Some sources suggest control, while others indicate ongoing fighting near border guard positions.
- Russian sources acknowledge Ukrainian units attempting to widen their control near Demidovka and advance towards Popovka.
- The situation is considered dynamic, and information is limited due to operational security, making it difficult to definitively confirm control of Popovka.
- Overall, Ukraine is still pushing in the Belgorod area, but detailed information is scarce.
No change in Kharkiv sectors held by Russia
🎦 05:21-05:30⏩
- Moving to the Kharkiv area, Jonathan reports no changes to the sectors currently under Russian control within Ukraine.
- This implies the front lines in these areas remain relatively static according to current map data.
Ukrainian gains claimed near Kotliarivka in Kupyansk direction
🎦 05:30-06:10⏩
- Despite no changes reflected on the maps in the Kupyansk area, there are claims of Ukrainian successes.
- Specifically, Ukrainian forces are reported to have captured several Russian strongholds near Kotliarivka in the Kharkiv Oblast, Kupyansk direction.
- Kotliarivka is located near Kislevka.
- A source claims Ukrainians have taken control of the area around a road in this region, although Syriac Maps and Andrew Perpetua maps currently differ on this.
Unconfirmed gains and shift to Liman direction analysis
🎦 06:10-06:28⏩
- Jonathan notes that these claimed Ukrainian gains near Kotliarivka are not yet reflected on the mappers' updates.
- He checks the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) for information on the Kharkiv and Kupyansk area, but finds their analysis focuses more on the Liman direction further south.
Ukrainian gains near Nadir in Liman direction by 3rd Assault Brigade
🎦 06:28-06:45⏩
- In the Liman direction, there are confirmed Ukrainian gains around Nadir.
- Andrew Perpetua had previously indicated Russian forces being pushed back in this area.
- The Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade is reported to have been successful in retaking territory around Nadir.
- More blue pins on the map in this region further support Ukrainian advances.
Significant Russian manpower advantage reported in Liman direction
🎦 06:45-07:21⏩
- While there are Ukrainian gains in the Liman direction, the mappers show no significant changes around Terny, Torska, and Serebiansky Forest.
- The ISW reports that a Ukrainian brigade operating in the Liman direction has stated that Russian forces have a 10 to 1 manpower advantage in some areas.
- These Russian forces are described as mostly well-trained contract soldiers.
- This substantial personnel advantage for Russia in this sector is highlighted as a potential concern for Ukraine.
Russian drone crews report insufficient and poor quality FPV drones
🎦 07:21-07:38⏩
- A pro-Russian military blogger has complained about the poor quality and insufficient quantity of FPV drones being supplied to Russian drone crews.
- The blogger suggests that federal funds allocated for drones are being mismanaged or wasted.
- Jonathan interprets this as positive news for Ukraine, as it indicates potential weaknesses in Russian drone capabilities.
Conflicting mapper reports on Russian gains south of Volkanovka-Milyansk in Soviet front line
🎦 07:38-07:55⏩
- Moving to the Soviet front line, there are claims of potential Russian gains south of Volkanovka-Milyansk.
- Jonathan notes a significant difference between the two primary mappers (Andrew Perpetua and Syriac Maps) in this region.
- This discrepancy highlights a general trend of notable disagreements between the synthesized mappers across various parts of the frontline.
Vazhyokivka liberation north of Chasiv Yar reported by pro-Russian sources
🎦 07:55-08:43⏩
- Initially, Jonathan notes no changes in the Chasiv Yar direction, which he considers good news for Ukraine.
- However, he mentions seeing a recent update indicating a change in the Chasiv Yar area.
- A pro-Russian channel, Greyskull 1, reports that Vazhyokivka has been liberated.
- Vazhyokivka is located north of Chasiv Yar, in the Soledar area.
- This suggests a Ukrainian advance, pushing Russian forces out of Vazhyokivka, potentially around Sakha-e-Vanseti.
Acknowledgement
🎦 08:43-09:18⏩
- Jonathan says "Thank you" - this section appears to be extraneous.
Ukrainian advance into Turetsk city centre not yet reflected on maps
🎦 09:18-10:07⏩
- Moving to Turetsk and New York, Jonathan reports good news for Ukraine.
- Mapping updates suggest Ukrainian Armed Forces have advanced into the city centre of Turetsk.
- Current maps from both Andrew Perpetua and Syriac Maps do not yet show this area as under Ukrainian control, depicting it as Russian-controlled.
- However, newer information indicates this Russian-controlled block may have been taken by Ukraine.
- Despite the update being a few days old, this change is not yet reflected on the synthesized maps, but Jonathan anticipates it will be in the next update.
Syriac Maps indicates Ukrainian control in parts of Turetsk
🎦 10:07-10:31⏩
- Jonathan clarifies that while current synthesized maps may not fully reflect it, indications suggest Ukrainians are in control of parts of Turetsk.
- Blue pins on Syriac Maps indicate this section of Turetsk is now considered under Ukrainian control, or at least that Russian forces have been pushed back.
- This confirms a change in control within the Turetsk urban environment.
Ukrainian counterattacks in Turetsk centre and fighting in New York area
🎦 10:31-10:47⏩
- Further reports indicate Ukrainians are restarting counterattacks in the centre of Turetsk.
- Fighting is not only occurring in the previously discussed area of Turetsk, but also to the south, around the New York area.
- This suggests a broader Ukrainian counteroffensive effort in both Turetsk and New York.
Azov Brigade claims retaking large area including Shebunivka and Leonidivka near New York
🎦 10:47-11:21⏩
- A significant claim is made that the Azov Brigade has completely cleared Shebunivka and Leonidivka.
- The brigade is reportedly continuing to advance towards Nelopivka.
- This suggests a large area of land has been retaken by Ukrainian forces in the New York area.
- The Ukrainian advance has pushed Russian forces back to a line consistent with Andrew Perpetua's existing Russian defensive line map.
- This represents a considerable difference compared to Syriac Maps' depiction.
Mapper discrepancies on gains around New York and Turetsk
🎦 11:21-11:35⏩
- Jonathan reiterates the significant discrepancy between the two main mappers regarding the territorial gains around New York and Turetsk.
- The greyscale map data is not in accordance with Syriac Maps' interpretation of the situation in this area.
Significant Ukrainian gains in Prokrosk area
🎦 11:35-11:47⏩
- Moving to the Prokrosk area, Jonathan indicates more positive news for Ukraine.
- Ukrainians are reportedly pushing Russian forces back in Prokrosk and making fairly significant gains.
- These gains are considered substantial.
Potentially weak Russian control in retaken areas possibly due to troop redeployment to Kursk
🎦 11:47-12:27⏩
- The retaken territory in Prokrosk and New York is described as a large urban area where street-to-street fighting is typically grinding and attritional.
- The apparent speed of the Ukrainian advance, compared to protracted battles like Bakhmut, suggests potentially weaker Russian control in these areas.
- Jonathan speculates this weaker Russian control might be due to personnel shortages, possibly caused by troop deployments to the Kursk area.
- If Russia has amassed 70,000 troops in Kursk, these forces likely had to be drawn from other sectors, potentially weakening their defensive capabilities elsewhere.
Unconfirmed Russian gains near Alexandropil, Pentelum and Ivka reported by Surat Maps
🎦 12:27-12:43⏩
- Further south, Syriac Maps claims Russian gains around Alexandropil, Pentelum, and Ivka.
- However, Andrew Perpetua does not confirm these Russian gains.
- This remains an area of conflicting information and unconfirmed Russian advancements.
No change at T0504 highway junction
🎦 12:43-12:54⏩
- Jonathan reports no change in the situation around the junction on the T0504 highway.
- This stability in this sector is considered positive news.
Conflicting reports on Pyschani with Ukrainian gains towards Solone confirmed
🎦 12:54-13:14⏩
- Syriac Maps indicates potential small Russian gains in Pyschani.
- However, most other sources suggest Ukrainians are pushing in both directions: towards Pyschani and towards Solone.
- Syriac Maps does agree that Ukrainians have made gains towards Solone.
Disagreement among mappers regarding Russian control north of railway line
🎦 13:14-13:28⏩
- There is disagreement among mappers regarding Russian control of the area north of the railway line in this sector.
- While most sources suggest this area is not under Russian control, both Andrew Perpetua and Syriac Maps depict a small area of Russian control north of the railway line.
Ukrainian breakthrough at Solonya in Prokost direction and fighting near Spanivka
🎦 13:28-13:45⏩
- Reports indicate a Ukrainian breakthrough at Solonya in the Prokrost direction.
- Fighting is ongoing on the outskirts of Solonya and north of Spanivka.
- Russian sources also acknowledge Ukrainian advances in this direction.
Ukrainian forces taking streets in Soloniu near Spanivka
🎦 13:45-14:09⏩
- Russian sources report that Ukrainian armed forces have advanced into Spanivka and have taken a third street in the village of Soloniu.
- Jonathan notes that Soloniu is a small village, effectively consisting of a single street.
- Nevertheless, Ukrainian forces are actively fighting through this village.
- This is considered more positive news for Ukraine.
Positive overall Ukrainian progress
🎦 14:09-14:15⏩
- Jonathan summarises the news as generally positive for Ukraine, indicating overall progress on the frontline.
- He mentions he will quickly go through the remaining updates as they continue to be favourable for Ukraine.
Russian commander dismissed in Turetsk direction due to lack of progress
🎦 14:15-14:37⏩
- Returning to Turetsk and New York, Jonathan cites an ISW report stating that the deputy commander of a Ukrainian battalion in the Turetsk direction reported the dismissal of a Russian division commander.
- The dismissal is attributed to a lack of progress in the area.
- Higher Russian command is now reportedly directly controlling forces in this sector.
- Jonathan suggests this command change indicates that Russian forces are facing difficulties and struggling in the Turetsk direction.
Significant Ukrainian activity near Kostiantynopil despite no map changes
🎦 14:37-15:01⏩
- Moving to Kostiantynopil, Jonathan notes that despite no changes yet reflected on the maps, there are reports of significant Ukrainian activity in this area.
- This suggests potential developments that have not yet been fully captured by the map data.
Ukrainian forces claim full control of Kostiantynopil
🎦 15:01-15:19⏩
- Sources report that Ukrainian forces have completely expelled Russian forces from Kostiantynopil in the Karakhove direction.
- The majority of the settlement is claimed to be under firm Ukrainian control.
- Reports indicate Russian forces were "smoked out street by street."
- Ukrainian sources declare, "and now it's our ground."
Ukrainian control extends south of road in Kostiantynopil, pushing Russians east
🎦 15:19-15:35⏩
- The claimed Ukrainian control in Kostiantynopil suggests that the road running through the settlement is at least a grey zone and not under Russian control.
- Ukrainians have reportedly taken control of the part of Kostiantynopil south of this road.
- This advance is pushing Russian forces further to the east.
Ukrainian defensive line advanced in Kostiantynopil area
🎦 15:35-16:08⏩
- Based on these reports, the Ukrainian defensive line in Kostiantynopil now extends further south, with the Russian defensive line pushed further back to the east.
- Jonathan suggests that in this area, Andrew Perpetua's mapping is likely more accurate, which explains why his map may not yet show significant changes as it may primarily reflect changes to the grey zone rather than definitive Russian defensive lines.
Andrew Perpetua's mapping likely more accurate regarding Kostiantynopil gains
🎦 16:08-16:28⏩
- Jonathan believes Andrew Perpetua's mapping is likely more accurate in the Kostiantynopil area, explaining why it may not yet show major changes.
- Changes are likely primarily to the grey zone, which may not be reflected in maps showing Russian defensive lines.
- If these reports and mappers are correct, then Syriac Maps' depiction of the Kostiantynopil area is likely inaccurate.
- Overall, Ukrainians have seemingly achieved success in this sector.
Ukrainian tactical counter-offensive in Karakhova direction, Kostantynopil secured
🎦 16:28-16:45⏩
- Sources describe the Ukrainian operation in Kostiantynopil as a successful tactical counter-offensive.
- The Ukrainian army has been operating in the direction of Karakhova.
- They have reportedly completely "cleansed" the settlement of Kostiantynopil of Russian "occupiers" and are currently fortifying their newly gained positions.
Continued offensive expected, potentially weak Russian control in previously held areas like Andreevka
🎦 16:45-17:21⏩
- It is expected that the Ukrainian tactical offensive operation will continue beyond Kostiantynopil.
- This is significant because nearby settlements like Andreevka and Ulakli were considered important, particularly Andreevka as a hub.
- Russia had previously taken this land relatively easily and quickly.
- Jonathan speculates that Russia may not have sufficient forces to robustly control these areas, making it easier for Ukraine to retake them.
- He suggests Russia's previous gains might be a "Pyrrhic victory" or a culmination that has left them weakened.
Further map interpretation confirms Ukrainian control of most of Kostiantynopil
🎦 17:21-17:51⏩
- Jonathan presents another map interpretation of the Kostiantynopil area, which is fairly consistent with previous reports.
- This map also indicates robust Ukrainian control over most of Kostiantynopil.
- It suggests a grey zone exists at the edge of the settlement.
Minor Russian gain near Velikonov-Silka, no other frontline changes
🎦 17:51-18:16⏩
- Moving further south on the map, Jonathan dismisses a potential Russian gain claim near a location he cannot identify on the map, considering it likely incorrect.
- He notes a tiny, potentially insignificant, Russian gain in the Velikonov-Silka direction.
- For the rest of the frontline, including the entire Zaporizhzhia front and along the Dnipro River, there are no reported changes, as expected.
Overall positive day for Ukraine, indicated by map data and potential Russian culmination
🎦 18:16-18:43⏩
- Jonathan concludes that overall, it has been a good day for Ukraine based on the frontline updates.
- He acknowledges that his map data is already roughly half a day out of date, suggesting further changes are likely.
- He interprets the higher number of Ukrainian pins compared to Russian pins on the maps as a positive sign for pro-Ukrainian observers.
- This pin distribution also indicates to Jonathan that Russian forces may have culminated, meaning their offensive momentum has likely peaked and is now waning.
Uncertainty about Russian plans with amassed forces in the north
🎦 18:43-19:05⏩
- The key question going forward is what Russia will do with its large forces amassed in the north, particularly in the Kursk and Sumy regions.
- Possible Russian objectives for these forces include:
- Continuing to push into Sumy Oblast to dislodge Ukrainian forces.
- Relocating forces to Belgorod to counter Ukrainian incursions there.
- Repositioning forces to the main frontline to address Ukrainian gains and momentum.
- Jonathan indicates uncertainty about Russia's specific intentions and deployment strategies.
Wrap up
🎦 19:05-19:08⏩
- Jonathan promises to keep viewers updated on the evolving situation.
- He thanks viewers for watching and concludes the video.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
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🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
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The summary should be in British English.
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