Ukraine War Update EXTRA: Missile Attacks, Moral Equivalence, Kerch, & Swiss Neutrality
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"If you are pro-bombing residential cities like this and think that Ukraine has done anything remotely parallel to this, then you are simply wrong and you're morally abhorrent."
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Jonathan starts the video by predicting that Russia would likely launch missile attacks in the coming days, which has now happened. The attacks appear to be predominantly using ballistic missiles, which are harder for Ukrainian air defences to shoot down compared to cruise missiles.
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Russian Missile Attacks on Ukrainian Cities
- Russia has launched missile attacks on several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Dnipro, causing significant damage to civilian buildings and infrastructure
- Jonathan strongly condemns these attacks as war crimes and expresses anger at pro-Russian individuals who try to justify or downplay the severity of these actions
- He argues there is no moral equivalence between Russia's indiscriminate bombing of cities and anything Ukraine has done in the past
- Some of the missiles used may be unknown ballistic missiles, possibly supplied by Iran, which Ukraine's current air defence systems are unable to effectively counter
Ukrainian Losses in Soledar
- A video released by Wagner forces shows over 50 dead Ukrainian servicemen in Soledar, who allegedly refused to surrender and were shot
- While the authenticity of the video is uncertain, it highlights the heavy losses Ukraine has likely suffered in the battle for Soledar
- Jonathan notes that while these losses are tragic, they will pale in comparison to the casualties inflicted on Russian forces
Britain Sending Challenger 2 Tanks to Ukraine
- The UK has announced it will send 12 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine
- While this is a positive step, Jonathan emphasizes that a much larger package of armoured vehicles from NATO countries is needed to significantly impact the war
- Providing Ukraine with sufficient armour would help reduce their reliance on artillery and preserve ammunition stocks
- Ukraine's partners face a decision point on whether to invest in regenerating their own capabilities to support Ukraine for a protracted war
Narrowing Military Capability Gap Between Russia and Ukraine
- The gap in military capabilities between Russia and Ukraine is gradually decreasing due to Russia's heavy losses and Ukraine's ability to maintain and even strengthen its forces through military aid and captured equipment
- Infographics from the Euromaidan Press illustrate the changes in troop numbers, tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery systems, and other equipment from the start of the war to the present
- While Russia still maintains an advantage in certain areas like long-range rocket systems and missiles, the overall balance of power has shifted significantly in Ukraine's favour
Swiss Neutrality and Arms Exports
- Jonathan criticizes Switzerland's policy of neutrality and refusal to allow the re-export of Swiss-made weapons and ammunition to Ukraine
- He argues this stance is hypocritical and represents a double standard, as Switzerland maintains an arms industry and profits from selling weapons to other countries for self-defence purposes
- While acknowledging the historical and legal basis for Swiss neutrality, Jonathan believes that in the face of Russia's aggression and Switzerland's public condemnation of the invasion, denying Ukraine access to vital military equipment is morally problematic
Repairs to the Kerch Bridge
- Russia claims that repairs to the Kerch Bridge, which was damaged by a Ukrainian attack, have been completed and car traffic has resumed
- The bridge is a crucial supply route for Russian forces in Crimea and the southern front
- Jonathan suggests that targeting the bridge again should be a top priority for Ukraine, as disrupting this supply line could significantly impact Russia's ability to sustain its occupation of the region
Wrap up
Jonathan concludes the video by addressing some viewer comments, including one from a Swiss individual discussing the philosophical aspects of neutrality and another offering alternative explanations for why Russian soldiers might be found wearing Ukrainian uniforms. He thanks his audience for their support and encourages them to like, subscribe, and share the video.
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