Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"This is a form of saturation bombing to overwhelm OSINT defences from the front line to the information domain."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:32⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video. He notes it is September 11th, and reflects on the anniversary of that day.
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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.
Ukraine General Staff Report: Russian Losses (10 Sep 2024)
🎦 00:32-01:25⏩
Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff's report of Russian losses from the previous day.
- Personnel: 1,140 (within the typical range)
- Tanks: 2 (below average)
- Troop Carrying AFBs: 13 (below average)
- Artillery Systems: 56 (significantly above average)
- MLRS: 2
- Anti-aircraft Warfare System: 1
- Vehicles and Fuel Tanks: 58
- Special Equipment: 6
Jonathan speculates about the lower number of Russian tank and AFB losses in recent days, wondering if this reflects a change in Russian tactics.
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Andrew Perpetua: Overwhelmed by OSINT Footage
🎦 01:25-02:26⏩
Jonathan shares Andrew Perpetua's comment about the overwhelming volume of OSINT footage. Perpetua states that he is struggling to keep up with the 240-250 videos posted daily. Jonathan acknowledges the difficulty of managing this volume of content and praises Perpetua and his team for their efforts in analysing and presenting the information. Jonathan likens this to a form of “saturation bombing”.
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Ukraine War: Equipment Losses (10 Sep 2024)
🎦 02:26-03:56⏩
Jonathan reviews Ukrainian and Russian equipment losses, noting:
- Ukrainian Losses: Relatively light, with a damaged Bradley, a few destroyed Kozak-7 MRAPs, and other minor losses.
- Russian Losses: A damaged Strela-10 air defence system, a destroyed TOS-1A thermobaric launcher (praising the Ukrainian hit), several D-20 and D-30 howitzers, 7 tanks (3 abandoned, 2 destroyed, 2 damaged), and other vehicles.
Jonathan concludes that Ukraine had a slightly better day in terms of losses.
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Prokrosk Front: Russian Offensive & Depletion Concerns
🎦 03:58-08:12⏩
Jonathan discusses a report from War Translators about a Russian serviceman's blog post expressing concerns about the situation in Prokrosk.
- The serviceman highlights the high risk of the Russian offensive group in Prokrosk becoming exhausted due to the constant need to advance.
- The Ukrainians are preserving their ability to seize the initiative.
- He notes a reduction in the number of Russian attacking forces and armoured vehicles involved in assaults.
- The serviceman believes that while Russia has achieved some success, it has come at a high cost, with their forces becoming depleted.
- He argues that the Russian strategy of prioritising gains in Prokrosk over defending Kursk is a risky one.
- The serviceman concludes by stating that the desire to ensure a complete collapse of Ukrainian defences without regard for Russian losses is based on "dangerous illusions."
Jonathan connects this report to the lower Russian equipment losses, suggesting they may be running low on equipment and relying more on infantry-led assaults. He raises questions about the sustainability of the Russian offensive.
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Siberia: School Children Torch Mi-80 Helicopter for 5 Million Rubles
🎦 09:01-10:33⏩
- Two Russian school children set fire to a Russian Mi-80 transport helicopter at the Novosibirsk airfield in Siberia after allegedly being offered 5 million rubles by an unknown figure on Telegram.
- The children reportedly admitted to the act, claiming they were promised money for setting the helicopter on fire.
- Jonathan expresses little surprise at this incident, suggesting that Ukrainians could be exploiting such vulnerabilities to inflict damage on Russian military assets at minimal cost. He acknowledges similar tactics being used by Russians to target Ukrainian military equipment within Ukraine.
- Jonathan highlights the cost-effectiveness of these actions, noting that they allow for inflicting damage without risking Ukrainian lives.
Ukraine War: Buggy Destroyed by Landmine, Crew Survives
🎦 10:33-11:36⏩
- Jonathan discusses a video showing an unarmed buggy driving over a Ukrainian anti-tank landmine, resulting in a large explosion.
- He expresses surprise that the crew survived, pointing out that this phenomenon is more common than people might think. Jonathan draws a comparison with the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle, noting that despite its poor reputation for survivability, crews often emerge alive from similar explosions.
Sumy Oblast: Russian Strike on Bridge Over Tsel River
🎦 11:37-12:09⏩
- Jonathan reports a Russian strike on a Ukrainian bridge over the Tsel River in Sumy Oblast.
- He suggests this could be part of Russian preparations for a counter-offensive in the area, potentially targeting Ukrainian logistics supplying troops on the Kursk front.
Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Innovations
🎦 12:09-15:31⏩
Jonathan shares insights from Timothy Milyoanov on Ukrainian drone innovations, causing panic among Russian military bloggers.
- FPV Drones Paired with Slow Bombers: Ukraine is deploying fast FPV drones alongside slower-moving bomber drones, like the Baba Yaga. The FPV drones act as decoys or engage Russian air defences, allowing the bomber drones to deliver their payloads.
- Dusk Drone Mining: Ukraine is using drones to drop mines on roads behind Russian positions at dusk, taking advantage of low visibility to make the mines harder to spot.
- FPV Traps: Ukrainian forces are deploying FPV drones that land near roads and wait for targets. Once a vehicle or group of people comes into range, the drone takes off and attacks.
- FPV Drones as Air Defence: Modified FPV drones are being deployed to target Russian reconnaissance drones at altitudes of up to 1,200 metres, creating a persistent air defence system. There are even reports of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian helicopters in flight.
Jonathan notes that these innovations demonstrate a cost-effective and asymmetric approach, degrading Russian reconnaissance capabilities and rendering their strikes less effective.
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Russia: Explosion at Evraz NTMK Metallurgical Plant
🎦 15:31-16:10⏩
- Jonathan reports an explosion at the Evraz NTMK metallurgical plant in Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
- The blast occurred in a blast furnace shop, resulting in one worker dead and three injured.
- The company is a major producer of rolling stock and train rails for Russia, leading to speculation about possible sabotage or a drone strike.
- Jonathan emphasizes the strategic importance of targeting Russian logistics and railway infrastructure, noting the ongoing issues Russia has faced with ball bearing shortages due to sanctions.
St Petersburg: Fire Erupts at Unknown Location
🎦 16:10-17:09⏩
Jonathan shows footage of a large fire in St Petersburg, Russia, although the exact location and cause are unknown. He connects the incident to the previous discussion about potential Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure, noting that similar fires followed a recent large-scale drone attack.
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Ukraine War: Russian Claims of Downing 144 Drones
🎦 17:09-17:51⏩
- Jonathan addresses Russian claims of shooting down 144 Ukrainian drones in recent attacks, including those targeting Moscow.
- While acknowledging that some intercepts likely occurred, he expresses doubt about the accuracy of the Russian figures, suggesting the actual number of drones launched was likely much higher.
- He highlights the difficulty of verifying these claims due to the lack of information available and the effectiveness of Russian operational security in preventing footage from surfacing.
- Jonathan notes that Ukraine is unlikely to release videos of these attack drone missions, making it difficult to assess the true extent of their success.
Ukraine War: Explosion in Chernihiv, Sabotage in Belgorod
🎦 17:51-18:29⏩
- Jonathan reports on an explosion at a construction site in Chernihiv, Ukraine, where police claim to have neutralized a terrorist threat. The incident resulted in three damaged cars and one injury, but details remain scarce.
- Jonathan also mentions sabotage on railways in western Russia, with an IED exploding and damaging tracks in the Belgorod region.
Ukraine War: Overnight Drone and Missile Attacks
🎦 18:29-20:25⏩
- Jonathan reports that Ukrainian air defences successfully repelled a Russian drone attack, shooting down 20 out of 25 drones and disrupting the remaining 5 with electronic warfare. He commends Ukraine for achieving a 100% interception rate against the drones.
- However, Jonathan notes that Ukraine did not intercept any of the 9 missiles fired by Russia, including 1 ballistic missile, 2 S-300 missiles, and 6 Kh-31 missiles.
- Jonathan links the Kh-31 missile launches to reports of a Ukrainian attack on a Russian platform in the Black Sea between Odessa and Crimea.
- Russian media claims that the raid was repelled, with the destruction of 10 Ukrainian landing craft.
- Jonathan acknowledges the lack of evidence beyond Russian reports but finds the timing of the Kh-31 launches suggestive of a connection to the Black Sea incident.
- Jonathan reports on the closure of Murmansk airport in Russia due to the threat of a drone attack, highlighting the airport's significance as a base for Russian strategic bombers. While Russian authorities claim the drone originated in Norway, Jonathan remains skeptical about the feasibility of such a flight.
- He discusses the previous drone attack on Olenya Airfield near Murmansk, where Russia also claimed to have shot down two drones.
Moscow: Ukrainian Drone Attack Targets Military Warehouse
🎦 20:25-21:04⏩
- Jonathan reports on a Ukrainian drone attack that targeted a military unit (61991) and warehouses in Ramenskoye, a suburb of Moscow.
- He highlights claims that the targeted warehouse contained Iranian Fatah-360 ballistic missiles recently delivered to Russia.
- Jonathan notes the similarity to a previous incident where North Korean KN-23 missiles were reportedly destroyed in Voronezh, Russia, following a Ukrainian strike.
Ukraine War: Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Targets
🎦 21:04-21:32⏩
- Jonathan acknowledges Ukrainian claims of destroying Iranian missiles stored in Moscow, with a commenter suggesting it's a way of countering Western sanctions on Iran.
- Jonathan shifts focus to Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets, mentioning reports of attacks on Uman and Chornobay airfields.
- He references FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System) data detecting a fire in the area around 2:26 AM, indicating possible damage to Ukrainian air defence systems.
Romania: Senate to Discuss Downing of Drones Entering Airspace
🎦 21:32-22:01⏩
- Jonathan reports that Romania's Senate Defence Committee is scheduled to discuss amending legislation to allow the downing of drones entering Romanian airspace.
- This follows concerns about drones crossing from Ukraine into Romania, with some incidents resulting in drones crashing on Romanian territory.
Ukraine War: Speculation on Drones Using Ukrainian SIM Cards for Navigation
🎦 22:01-23:50⏩
Jonathan addresses a comment from "I Have A Brain And Use It" about the possibility of Ukrainian authorities manipulating mobile phone tower signals to disrupt the navigation of Russian drones using Ukrainian SIM cards.
- The commenter’s theory: Drones relying on Ukrainian SIM cards for navigation could be misdirected by altering the unique identity codes of mobile phone towers. By changing these codes, Ukrainian authorities could create confusion, causing drones to deviate from their targets and potentially return to Russian or Belarusian territory or fly to open areas for safe destruction.
- Jonathan acknowledges that he cannot confirm the accuracy of this theory but finds it to be a plausible explanation for the observed behaviour of some Russian drones.
Ukraine War: Russian Counter-Offensive in Kursk Region
🎦 23:50-27:22⏩
- Jonathan drinks from his “FU Russian Warship” mug.
- Jonathan recaps reports of a Russian counter-offensive in the Kursk region, aiming to push back Ukrainian advances.
- Russian sources claim to have launched a large-scale counter-offensive from two main axes:
- South from Koronovo towards Snágost.
- From Troitskoye towards Horodyshche.
- Jonathan notes that the Russians aim to prevent Ukraine from advancing westward into the Hlukhiv district, located south of the Seim River.
- He presents a contrasting perspective from a Russian source (previously mentioned) who claims that Ukrainian forces are disrupting the counter-offensive by attacking Russian flanks across the border.
- The source also alleges that Ukrainian troops have been observed clearing mines and preparing for a possible incursion near the settlement of Pavlivka.
- The same source predicts significant fighting in the Ulanok-Lybimivka area and anticipates the arrival of Ukrainian reserves.
- Jonathan analyzes these claims in conjunction with earlier reports of a successful Ukrainian counterattack in the western part of the Kursk region. While acknowledging the conflicting information, he acknowledges the possibility of Ukraine conducting limited offensives in areas like Belgorod and Bryansk oblasts to divert Russian forces and disrupt their offensive in Kursk.
- Jonathan cites a discussion with military analysts, including Gavin Brawley and Andrew Perpetua, regarding potential Ukrainian strategies. While acknowledging the limited resources available to Ukraine, he emphasizes the potential effectiveness of such a "whack-a-mole" approach to keep Russian forces off-balance.
- He concludes by highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the situation and emphasizing the need for further information to assess the validity of these claims.
Ukraine War: Active Battle on Belgorod Border
🎦 27:22-29:00⏩
- Jonathan returns to the topic of potential Ukrainian attacks on the Belgorod border, referencing reports of an active battle taking place there.
- While independent confirmation is lacking, he notes Russian claims of Ukrainian forces attempting an incursion in the area.
Ukraine War: Mass Fish Kill in Seim River, Chernihiv Region
🎦 29:00-30:14⏩
- Jonathan shifts focus to a video showing the aftermath of a mass fish kill in the Seim River, Chernihiv region.
- He references reports from late August indicating that Russian forces had deliberately dumped hazardous substances into the river.
- Jonathan highlights the potential environmental impact, noting that the Seim River flows into the Desna River, which ultimately drains into the Dnipro River, a vital waterway for Ukraine. While the concentration of contaminants is believed to be low, he expresses concern about the long-term consequences of such actions.
Kyiv: UK Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State Visit Ukraine
🎦 30:14-31:16⏩
Jonathan reports on the visit of UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to Kyiv. Their discussions are believed to centre around the potential lifting of restrictions on Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory. Jonathan expresses hope for a positive outcome from these talks, emphasizing the need for a united and robust show of support for Ukraine.
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Social Media: Jonathan Responds to Viewer Comments
🎦 31:16-32:14⏩
- Jonathan addresses a previous comment from a suspected Russian bot posing as a British citizen expressing support for Russia. He highlights two viewer responses, particularly praising "Mitch Mazerol," who humorously countered the bot by stating, "I am Canada and I am support Ukraine". Jonathan expresses his appreciation for Mazerol's comment, noting that it provided a moment of genuine laughter.
- Jonathan concludes the video by reaffirming his own support for Ukraine.
Wrap Up
🎦 32:14-32:14⏩
Jonathan signs off, thanking viewers for watching and bidding them farewell.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
I am unsure about the exact location of the Russian counter-offensive in the Kursk region and the specific settlements mentioned. Could you please clarify the positions of Koronovo, Snágost, Troitskoye, and Horodyshche on the map? It would be helpful to have a visual representation of the areas where fighting is concentrated.
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Identify the key pieces of information to extract from the Youtube Video Title (Title, Date, Part).
Listen to the video or read the transcript multiple times to identify the different topics covered.
Create concise and informative topic titles that accurately reflect the content of each section.
Determine the start and end timestamps for each topic using the transcript.
Summarise the key points of each topic, ensuring to capture Jonathan's insights and analysis.
Select a compelling quote from the video that reflects Jonathan’s humour, personality, analysis or insights.
Identify any areas of the transcript or tasks that are unclear and require further clarification.
