Ukraine War Update EXTRA: Buggies, Belgium, Belarus, Flying Bikes, Oil, & Helmets
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"Their ability to sort of maintain this sort of element of civilisation in the face of all this barbarism is very impressive."
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Jonathan discusses several topics related to the ongoing war in Ukraine, including updates on military aid, geopolitical developments, and interesting innovations.
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Belgium's military aid to Ukraine
- Belgium, historically having an underfunded army, is now stepping up its support for Ukraine
- They will send 10 underwater drones and mobile laboratories to Ukraine
- The laboratories can be deployed near potential chemical or nuclear incidents
- The underwater drones, produced by Belgian ECA Robotics, will be delivered by the end of May 2023
Luxembourg's military aid to Ukraine
- Luxembourg, despite having a small armed forces, has donated six Promoco UAV-1 150 drones to Ukraine's military
- They have also promised to provide a number of Humvees to strengthen Ukraine's self-defense capabilities
Helicopter crew helmets saving lives
- Jonathan previously showed footage of a well-equipped Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter crew member
- The organization "Come Back Alive" has been working to improve helicopter crew survivability
- They recently provided a helmet that saved a pilot's life during an emergency landing
Belarusian Foreign Minister's sudden death
- Vladimir Makei, the Belarusian Foreign Minister, suddenly died at the age of 64, with no cause of death provided
- Some speculate that the Kremlin may be behind his death, attempting to install a puppet successor to seize control of the Belarusian army and involve them directly in the war against Ukraine
- This theory suggests that Russia is trying to pressure Belarus into fully supporting the war effort, as Lukashenko has been trying to balance his relationship with Putin while avoiding international backlash and sanctions
Oil supply and geopolitics
- The global oil supply has been impacted by sanctions on Russia, forcing Western countries to seek oil from other sources, such as Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern countries with poor human rights records
- The lack of supply has led to higher costs, contributing to the cost of living crisis
- The US has been releasing oil from its strategic reserves to alleviate pressure on the market, but this is not a long-term solution
- The US has provided Chevron with limited authorization to pump oil in Venezuela, lifting some sanctions in an attempt to ease the strain on the oil market
Flying bikes and their potential military applications
- A Japanese startup, ALI Technologies, has developed a flying bike that operates on the same principle as quadcopters
- The bike is already on sale in Japan, with a smaller version slated for release in the US in 2023 at an estimated price of $777,000
- Jonathan ponders the potential military applications of such vehicles and how they might change the nature of warfare, as they could provide a way to traverse difficult terrain and avoid getting bogged down
- He also mentions that new weapons and modes of transport would require the development of countermeasures
Technicals and their use in the Ukraine war
- Technicals, which are vehicles adapted for military use (e.g., pickup trucks with mounted weapons), have a long history of use in conflicts
- Ukraine has been making extensive use of technicals, with many workshops across the country working on these adaptations
- Mitsubishi L200 pickup trucks are particularly popular due to their low cost and right-hand drive configuration, which can confuse Russian attackers who typically target the driver's side
- Jonathan suggests that Ukraine likely has an advantage over Russia in terms of the number of people working to provide such adapted vehicles and equipment
British volunteer efforts to support Ukrainian soldiers
- An anonymous British volunteer discusses his experiences helping to supply Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines
- He initially provided cigarettes and medicine but quickly realized he needed to do more
- With the help of friends and donors, he raised £15,000 overnight to purchase supplies
- His organization focuses on providing force multiplier kits, such as car battery adapters for recharging NLAW sighting systems, lithium batteries for long-range drones, and specialist drone parts
- They also supply Mitsubishi L200 pickup trucks, which are driven directly from the UK to the front lines in Ukraine
- The volunteer highlights the agility of their system, allowing them to change what goes into the vehicles up to five days before delivery
- He also mentions the remarkable humor, optimism, and resilience of Ukrainian soldiers, despite the brutal conditions they face
Wrap up
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