Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Massive Storm Shadow Strikes On High-Value Kursk Target
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"Russia's red lines absolutely exposed as nothing more than unserious."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:20⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a breaking news update and explains that he is running a little late due to parent's evening.
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Ukraine targets Kursk Oblast with Storm Shadow missiles
🎦 00:20-01:11⏩
Ukraine has reportedly launched a large-scale attack on Kursk Oblast using a significant number of Storm Shadow missiles. Initial reports suggest that 12-14 missiles were used to target a high-value location.
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Details of the attack and aftermath
🎦 01:11-03:35⏩
Jonathan plays a clip of the explosions, describing them as "fascinating" and "wow". The attack focused on a main communication hub in the village of Matarino. Social media reports indicate that Russian air defense systems were unable to intercept the barrage of missiles. Debris analysis from the impact site suggests that Storm Shadow missiles were indeed used in the attack. Jonathan notes photos of what appears to be a Storm Shadow missile with imprints on it.
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Analysis of the target
🎦 03:35-05:38⏩
Unconfirmed reports speculate that the target of the attack may have been a bunker used by Vladimir Putin, located within the Barachnitsky estate, a sanatorium controlled by the Russian presidential administration. While the target is officially described as a "communications hub", its location and the scale of the attack suggest it could be a high-level command post. Given the presence of North Korean troops in the region, it's possible that North Korean generals were also present at the time of the attack. Nexter, a military analysis platform, supports this assessment, noting that the use of Storm Shadow missiles with their 450kg warheads designed to penetrate hardened structures points to a high-value target. Jonathan examines the location of the estate on a map and speculates on the direction of the aerial footage.
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Storm Shadow missile significance
🎦 05:38-06:54⏩
Jonathan emphasizes that the use of Storm Shadow missiles is significant due to their broached warhead design, making them effective bunker busters. He explains that the missile functions in two stages: an initial explosion to breach the outer structure followed by a secondary detonation inside the target, maximizing damage. He believes that the use of 12 such missiles on a command and control facility is remarkable and suggests it must have been an extremely important target.
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Geopolitical implications
🎦 06:54-08:06⏩
Jonathan analyses the location of the attack on the map, highlighting its proximity to the Kursk sector where intense fighting has taken place. He speculates that the proximity to the frontlines makes it a strategically important location for a command post. The presence of military personnel at the sanatorium, as reported by various sources, further supports the theory that it served as a command and control centre, possibly for both Russian and North Korean forces. Jonathan questions the use of 12 missiles to solely target barracks, even if they housed command and control, suggesting the possibility of a decapitation strike against high-ranking officials, generals or intelligence agents. He acknowledges the need for more information to confirm these speculations.
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Confirmation of Storm Shadow use by Sky News
🎦 08:06-09:54⏩
Sky News confirms, through sources, that Ukraine has for the first time, used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets within Russia. This comes after long-standing requests from Ukraine and follows President Biden's decision to allow the use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles on Russian soil. Jonathan considers this a significant development, as it grants Ukraine a greater capacity to target high-value assets within Russia and marks a potential turning point in the conflict. There is speculation that the delay in authorizing the use of Storm Shadows stemmed from the need for US approval due to their GPS guidance systems.
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Game changer?
🎦 09:54-11:18⏩
Jonathan ponders whether this marks a turning point in the war, acknowledging Russia's vulnerability but also noting their recent territorial gains. He questions whether Russia has sufficient resources to sustain their offensive, particularly given their heavy losses. While acknowledging the significance of the Storm Shadow strikes, he doubts they will be a game changer due to the limited number of missiles available to Ukraine. Jonathan also addresses rumors about Ukraine potentially utilizing Mirage fighter jets to launch some of these missiles.
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Wrap up
🎦 11:18-11:46⏩
Jonathan concludes the video urging viewers to share their opinions on the significance of these strikes. He signs off and thanks viewers for watching.
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