Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:27⏩
Jonathan kicks off the Ukraine War News Update, acknowledging the significant media attention on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Despite having fewer updates than usual, he dives into the available information.
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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.
General Staff Figures and Analysis
🎦 00:27-05:24⏩
- Jonathan delves into the General Staff figures, highlighting an increase in Russian personnel losses (1,320), suggesting intense fighting, potentially in Kharkiv and along the eastern front.
- He analyzes equipment losses, noting a significant number of Russian armored personnel vehicles and artillery systems destroyed, indicating potential Russian attacks.
- He compares Ukrainian and Russian losses using Andrew Perpetua's data, indicating a slightly better than 2:1 combat asset ratio in favor of Ukraine but emphasizes the need for a 3:1 ratio for Ukrainian victory in the long run.
- Jonathan emphasizes that reported losses might not reflect events within the past 24 hours, as footage often includes older events or montages.
Shifting Tactics in Warfare: Shoot & Scoot No More
🎦 05:24-07:17⏩
- Jonathan discusses the changing nature of warfare, noting that Ukrainian AHS Krab self-propelled guns are moving away from the shoot-and-scoot tactic due to the prevalence of drones and FPVs, echoing Andrew Perpetua's observations.
- He highlights the increasing use of heavy camouflage and protective setups for howitzers and SPGs to minimize vulnerability to drone attacks.
Russian Equipment Losses
🎦 07:18-08:32⏩
- Jonathan showcases footage of destroyed Russian equipment, including two BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers, highlighting the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes.
Fires in Russia: Krasnodar Region
🎦 08:33-12:20⏩
- Jonathan shifts focus to the frequent fires occurring within Russia, particularly in Krasnodar.
- He questions the high frequency of these fires, suggesting they might be indicative of insurance scams due to the declining Russian economy, potential sabotage or partisan activity, drone strikes, or issues with underfunded emergency services.
- He connects the rise in fires to the war, suggesting a lack of conscripted soldiers, typically tasked with firefighting duties, due to their deployment in Ukraine.
- Jonathan expresses concern over the challenging situation for Russian emergency services, especially in the Krasnodar region, illustrating his point with footage of extensive fires.
Drone Attacks in Kursk and Russian Aerial Bombardment
🎦 12:20-13:41⏩
- Jonathan reports a drone attack on a television tower and a potential substation hit in Sudzha, Kursk region.
- He mentions Ukrainian claims of Russia using 3-ton aerial glide bombs from Su-34 jets against Ukraine.
Extreme Weather Challenges on the Battlefield
🎦 13:41-15:18⏩
- Jonathan addresses the challenges posed by record-breaking temperatures in Ukraine, affecting both Russian and Ukrainian forces.
- He highlights the logistical difficulties, particularly for Russians, in accessing water, mentioning reports of Russian soldiers resorting to desperate measures, such as filtering water contaminated with urine.
- He cites Tim White, emphasizing the impact of extreme heat and the destruction of the Kharkovka Dam on water availability and quality, particularly in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
A Touch of Humor: Anti-Drone Rituals
🎦 15:18-16:13⏩
- Jonathan lightens the mood by showcasing footage of Russian soldiers engaging in anti-drone rituals performed by a "chief wizard."
- He injects his signature humor, questioning the effectiveness of such rituals against FPV drones while acknowledging the psychological comfort they might provide.
Wrap up
🎦 16:13-16:41⏩
- Jonathan concludes the update, mentioning his plans for potential live streams due to family commitments and expressing gratitude for viewer support.
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