Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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Table of Contents 📖
| Topic ID | Topic Title | Timestamp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Team | 00:00- 01:03 |
| 2 | Russian and Ukrainian Losses | 01:03 - 05:23 |
| 3 | Andrew Perpetua's Visually Confirmed Losses - 03/05/2024 and 04/05/2024 | 05:23 - 09:29 |
| 4 | French and UK Estimates of Russian Casualties | 09:29 - 19:45 |
| 5 | Shifting Battlefield Dynamics: Drones and Attrition | 19:45 - 29:58 |
| 6 | UK Intelligence: Russian Aircraft Dispersal & Crimean Fire | 29:58 - 38:37 |
| 7 | Dara Massicot on ATACMS Strikes, Russian Reconnaissance, and TTPs | 38:37 - 42:30 |
| 8 | Ukraine War Timeline, War Crimes, and Propaganda | 42:30 - 47:19 |
| 9 | Wrap Up | 47:19 - 47:22 |
"Ukraine will be able to stabilize the situation at the front no earlier than the second half of 2024"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00- 01:03
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a delayed Ukraine War News Update. He apologises for the delay, attributing it to attending his son's football match.
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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.
Russian and Ukrainian Losses
🎦 01:03 - 05:23
Jonathan delves into the latest Russian and Ukrainian losses based on figures from the Ukrainian General Staff.
- The Russians suffered heavy losses, with over 1,260 personnel lost in the past 24 hours, marking a week of over 1,000 daily casualties. This indicates a high attrition rate as the Russians push forward.
- Other significant Russian losses include 12 tanks, 27 armoured personnel vehicles (APVs), and 46 artillery pieces. Jonathan notes that the Ukrainians seem to be focusing on eliminating Russian artillery.
- Jonathan emphasizes that behind these numbers are human lives lost on both sides. He argues that the blame for the high Russian casualties lies with Putin and his regime.
- The actual Ukrainian losses remain unknown. However, Jonathan speculates that Ukrainian losses, especially personnel, are likely lower than Russian losses due to their defensive positions. He emphasizes the importance of Ukraine preserving its personnel and equipment, given their limited resources.
- Jonathan discusses the importance of visually confirmed equipment loss data (from sources like Oryx). He points out the disparity in verifiable equipment losses between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting a similar trend in personnel losses.
Andrew Perpetua's Visually Confirmed Losses - 03/05/2024 and 04/05/2024
🎦 05:23 - 09:29
Jonathan analyses two days' worth of visually confirmed losses from Andrew Perpetua, highlighting key points:
- He notes a roughly 3:1 ratio in equipment losses favouring Ukraine, which he deems the minimum acceptable level for Ukraine given the need to conserve resources.
- The losses for 03/05/2024 include a Ukrainian AN/TPQ-48 radar damaged by a Lancet loitering munition alongside other destroyed equipment on both sides. Significant Russian losses included a BREM-1 armoured recovery vehicle and various tanks.
- Jonathan observes a less favourable 2:1 loss ratio for Ukraine on 04/05/2024. Ukrainian losses included older artillery pieces and a Marder infantry fighting vehicle destroyed by a Lancet.
- A Lancet strike caused severe damage to a Russian Tor air defence system, likely destroying it. The increasing presence of older towed howitzers (D-20s and D-30s) in Russian losses suggests a depletion of their more modern, self-propelled artillery.
- Despite a seemingly positive 2:1 ratio in overall equipment losses, Jonathan emphasizes that it isn't good enough for Ukraine, considering the need to inflict significantly higher casualties on the invading Russian forces.
French and UK Estimates of Russian Casualties
🎦 09:29 - 19:45
- Both French and UK intelligence estimates place Russian casualties at the higher end of the spectrum, aligning with Ukrainian claims.
* France estimates 150,000 Russian soldiers killed in action (KIA) since the conflict began and 500,000 total casualties, surpassing Ukrainian General Staff figures.
- UK intelligence estimates over 465,000 Russian casualties so far, with a current average daily loss rate of 899. This figure aligns closely with Ukrainian estimates.
- Jonathan finds these figures significant, lending credibility to Ukrainian claims. He acknowledges a potential for psychological operations (psyops) but deems it unlikely, given the consistency across sources.
- Jonathan analyses the claim that Russia has adapted to attritional warfare, relying on mass over quality. While this approach has yielded some tactical gains, it comes at a significant human cost for Russia.
- He shares a satirical anecdote of a Russian commander telling his troops they will all die in battle, highlighting the disregard for human life within the Russian military.
- He shares an unconfirmed but disturbing report from Dmitry of WarTranslated, alleging that executions are common within the 200th Brigade of the Russian army.
- A comment from 'comrade muzika' claims that 90% of Ukrainian wounded arriving at stabilisation points have been targeted by Russian FPV drones or drone-dropped munitions.
Shifting Battlefield Dynamics: Drones and Attrition
🎦 19:45 - 29:58
- Jonathan observes a shift in battlefield dynamics, with artillery becoming less prevalent as both sides grapple with ammunition shortages. This has led to an increase in the use of loitering munitions like the Lancet.
- Drone warfare, particularly the use of FPV drones and drone-dropped munitions, is increasingly significant for both sides. However, Ukrainian forces appear to be using drones more effectively, deploying them for reconnaissance, targeted attacks, and combined arms manoeuvres.
- Jonathan highlights footage of a Ukrainian tank destroying a Russian tank in a tank-on-tank engagement, effectively halting a Russian assault. This footage underscores the critical role of drones, particularly for reconnaissance, in defensive operations.
- Jonathan showcases a compilation of drone footage from Constantine, emphasizing the strategic use of drones by Ukrainian forces. He describes how drones are integrated with ground operations, providing real-time intelligence and supporting infantry movements.
- Footage from the Battle of Kreminna reveals a significant disparity in visually confirmed equipment losses, with Ukrainian losses at 57 compared to Russian losses of 244—a ratio of nearly 1:5.
- Similar disparities in losses are observed around Avdiivka, where visually confirmed Russian losses are disproportionately high.
- Jonathan contrasts this with imagery of captured Western equipment being paraded in Russia. He finds the display pathetic, pointing out that it inadvertently acknowledges the superiority of Western weaponry while masking the scale of Russian equipment losses.
UK Intelligence: Russian Aircraft Dispersal & Crimean Fire
🎦 29:58 - 38:37
- UK intelligence reports that a recent Ukrainian drone attack on the Krasnodar Krai air base in Russia has forced the dispersal of Russian aircraft to multiple airfields farther from the front lines. While this might not yield immediate results, it increases the logistical and operational burden on the Russian Air Force.
- Jonathan analyses the impact of this dispersal, noting that it necessitates longer sorties, increasing fuel consumption, airframe wear and tear, and the risk of operational mishaps.
- A fire at a shopping mall in Khabarovsk, in Russia's Far East, is presented as an example of the increasing frequency of unexplained fires within Russia. Jonathan suggests possible explanations ranging from insurance scams to sabotage. He emphasizes that the frequency and scale of these fires are statistically anomalous.
- Jonathan reports a relatively quiet night regarding strikes, with Russia launching 13 drones, all shot down by Ukrainian air defences. However, four Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, launched from Belarus, struck Kharkiv, causing significant damage.
- Jonathan casts doubt on Russian claims of shooting down four Ukrainian ATACMS missiles heading towards Crimea, noting the lack of corroborating evidence such as explosions or air defence activity.
- Analysis of NASA's FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System) data reveals multiple large fires in Crimea near Yevpatoria, coinciding with the alleged ATACMS strike. Jonathan suggests these fires indicate a successful attack on multiple targets, contradicting Russian claims of interception.
Dara Massicot on ATACMS Strikes, Russian Reconnaissance, and TTPs
🎦 38:37 - 42:30
- Open-source intelligence expert Dara Massicot highlights the evolving situation with ATACMS strikes and Russian reconnaissance efforts.
- Jonathan recounts a recent Ukrainian ATACMS strike on a Russian training site in Luhansk, noting that while the strike was deemed successful, only half the missiles hit their intended targets.
- Conversely, Russian reconnaissance and strike capabilities have become faster and more lethal, requiring Ukraine to adapt its tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Massicot reveals that Russian forces used drone reconnaissance to track a Ukrainian HIMARS launcher moving into a concealed position, subsequently targeting it with what appears to be a precision-guided munition.
- The outcome of this strike remains unconfirmed; however, it highlights Russia’s growing ability to detect and engage high-value targets (HVTs) with increasing speed and precision.
- Jonathan acknowledges that Russia has successfully targeted other Ukrainian assets, including a Patriot missile launcher.
- Massicot stresses the need for Ukraine to adjust its TTPs, including using decoys and acquiring longer-range ATACMS missiles to counter Russia's improving targeting capabilities.
Ukraine War Timeline, War Crimes, and Propaganda
🎦 42:30 - 47:19
- The New York Times estimates that the situation on the front lines in Ukraine won't stabilize until the second half of 2024. Jonathan attributes this to the ongoing delivery of military aid packages, which take time to arrive and be deployed.
- He voices frustration with individuals promoting pro-Russian narratives and downplaying Russian war crimes. He argues that even acknowledging corruption in Ukraine doesn't justify Russia's invasion and atrocities.
- Jonathan highlights an unconfirmed report about Russia threatening to remove newborns from mothers who haven't obtained Russian passports in occupied territories. While the specific claim lacks evidence, he points to documented instances of Russia using passporting as a weapon and denying essential services to those refusing Russian citizenship.
- He criticizes those who blame Ukraine for not accepting a peace deal that would cede territory to Russia, drawing an analogy to a burglar demanding valuables in exchange for peace within one's own home.
Wrap Up
🎦 47:19 - 47:22
Jonathan concludes the update, thanking viewers for watching.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
At 21:49: Jonathan mentions 'call sign cal mick' - is 'cal mick' one word, two words, or an acronym? Could you clarify the context of this call sign?
At 38:57: Jonathan mentions a "company-sized regeneration site”. What does he mean by "regeneration site" in this context?
At 41:54: What is a “Nazan”? Is this a typo and, if so, what is the correct term?
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