Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Belbek Airbase Hammered, Airframes, Launchers, Personnel Hit
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"When [the Russian MoD] talk about how all enemy missiles are shot down, and some of them hit our targets, this leads to tragic consequences ... Even the military, there is nothing to say about the civilian population, confident that they will shoot down everything, stop using shelters and relax. The result is loss of life."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:40⏩
Jonathan introduces the breaking news update about an attack on Belbek Airbase in Russian-occupied Crimea. He notes this follows up on a previous video and emphasizes the developing nature of the information.
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Belbek Airfield Attack: Initial Reports
🎦 00:40-01:45⏩
Jonathan reports on claims circulating that Ukraine attacked Belbek airfield with a significant number of ATACMs missiles. He highlights the possibility of widespread damage to infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Jonathan is enthused about the possibility of Ukraine using longer-range (300km) ATACMs with submunitions, which he sees as a positive development.
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NASA Firms Data Confirms Fires
🎦 01:45-03:38⏩
Jonathan cites NASA's FIRMS fire monitoring system detecting large fires at the southern part of Belbek airfield. He speculates that airframes at the base may have been hit. A source suggests the possible destruction of MiG-31K aircraft previously stationed there.
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Russian Claims: Shifting Narrative and Excuses
🎦 03:38-07:49⏩
Jonathan dissects Russian claims about the attack, noting their evolving narrative:
- Initially, Russia claimed to have shot down 10 ATACMs.
- This increased to 16 ATACMs with cluster munitions.
Jonathan expresses skepticism, suggesting the Russians are downplaying the attack's impact and highlighting the difficulty of intercepting ballistic missiles like ATACMs. He then analyses further Russian claims that attribute the damage to a failure to shoot down one or two missiles. The source complains about videos of the damage appearing online and blames this for aiding Ukrainian targeting, prompting Jonathan to call it "a pretty big whinge". This source calls for criminal penalties for publishing such videos.
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Russian Sources: Losses Sustained
🎦 07:49-09:59⏩
Jonathan presents information from Russian sources claiming:
- Loss of planes, air defense systems, and military personnel.
- One MiG-31 destroyed, three Su-27s damaged.
- Two S-300/S-400 launchers and a radar destroyed.
- 11 soldiers killed.
Jonathan notes the possibility of even higher casualties. He expresses disappointment that more aircraft weren't destroyed considering the apparent success of the attack. He includes a quote from a source criticising the Russian Ministry of Defence for claiming all missiles are shot down, arguing this leads to complacency and ultimately loss of life. The source hopes the new Defence Minister will be more truthful.
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Jonathan's Analysis and Concluding Thoughts
🎦 09:59-10:47⏩
Jonathan reflects on the attack's significance:
- He hopes the damage inflicted will have a lasting impact on Russian air operations from Belbek.
- He sees it as a positive development amidst potentially negative news from the Kharkiv region.
Wrap up
🎦 10:47-10:50⏩
Jonathan concludes the video, promising a follow-up video on military aid.
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