Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"We need to just give everything we possibly bloody can to Ukraine, help them in every single way, and stop this world being consumed by authoritarian ne'er-do-wells."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-01:02⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to the Ukraine War News Update, part one for 9th January 2025.
- He expresses feeling overwhelmed by world events and mentions the need for more sleep and time to gather himself.
- He references the raging fires in Los Angeles and shares the sad news that someone he knew lost his entire house in the Palisades fire.
- He then pivots to the focus of the video which is to try and get a handle on what's going on in Ukraine.
🪦 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.
Ukrainian General Staff Russian Losses
🎦 01:02-01:28⏩
- Jonathan presents the Ukrainian General Staff figures for Russian losses from the previous day, noting the usual caveats.
- The figures, available in the video description, indicate a personnel loss of 1,430, which is a slight decrease but still significant.
Kursk Region Fighting and Russian Losses
🎦 01:28-02:07⏩
- Jonathan highlights that 17 tanks were lost - a massive number in one day.
- He suggests this is likely due to Russian attacks in the Kursk region and mentions he will need to investigate this further, including a mapping update.
47th Brigade Magura Footage of Strikes Near Malaya, Luhnia
🎦 02:07-02:35⏩
- The 47th Brigade Magura shared footage of their strike on a Russian column near Malaya, Luhnia, an area where Russians are attacking from the west and north to cut off Ukrainian forces.
- There are reports of six separate assaults involving around 50 pieces of equipment.
Analysis of Russian Tactics in Kursk
🎦 02:35-03:11⏩
- Jonathan notes that it appears the Ukrainians caught the Russians off guard with attacks.
- He speculates the increased Russian attacks in Kursk may be a reaction to Ukrainian attacks and a possible strategy to attrit Russian forces.
Breakdown of Russian Equipment Losses
🎦 03:11-03:36⏩
- Russian equipment losses included 17 tanks, 16 troop-carrying fighting vehicles, and 36 pieces of artillery, the latter being above the daily average.
- 80 vehicles and fuel tanks lost is a high number, which is expected.
Andrew Perpetua Loss List Update
🎦 03:36-03:50⏩
- There is no Andrew Perpetua loss list at the moment, so Jonathan moves on to other data pieces.
- He advises viewers to check Andrew Perpetua's feed for updates.
Intercepted Russian Radio Communications in the Kursk Direction
🎦 03:50-04:32⏩
- PS01, who is fundraising for trucks, reports that Ukrainians in the Kursk direction managed to intercept Russian radio communications.
- The intercepted communications indicated heavy losses among Russian forces, with messages stating "all 200, Sammy's dead" and "The group was F'd to bits, one survived."
Russian Chat Claims of Heavy Losses
🎦 04:32-04:56⏩
- PS01 also shared information from a Russian chat indicating similar heavy losses, with a quote stating, "500 people were killed here last week."
- The chat also revealed that Russian servicemen requested permission to retreat, but their commander did not allow it.
Translation of Intercepted Russian Radio Communication
🎦 04:56-05:41⏩
- Jonathan plays a translated excerpt of the intercepted Russian radio communication, confirming reports of a unit being decimated with only one survivor.
- He says that is basically the comment there. Just one left alive in a stronghold that was taken out.
Forbes Report of Russo-Korean Troop Losses in Kursk
🎦 05:41-06:20⏩
- _Forbes_ reports that up to 400 Russo-Korean troops were lost in a single attack on Ukrainian positions in the Kursk or Brest region.
- The combined force of Russian paratroopers and North Korean infantry sustained devastating losses assaulting the contested Makhanovka village.
- Jonathan reported heavy losses in the area during his last mapping update, which now appears to be confirmed.
Summary of Russian Losses in Kursk
🎦 06:20-06:57⏩
- The Russians are losing tremendous numbers of troops and equipment in the Kursk region.
- This is reflected in the general staff figures, video evidence, radio evidence, and visually confirmed losses.
- It is tough for the Russians in Kursk.
- The question is always, how bad is it for the Ukrainians, as they are suffering attrition due to the huge assaults.
General Frontline Situation
🎦 06:57-07:28⏩
- Russian channels report that Ukrainians are under pressure around the rest of the front line.
- While there are pockets where Ukrainians are pushing back, it's uncertain if this is opportunistic or part of a broader strategy.
- The Russians are still making tremendous gains comparatively speaking in some of these areas further to the south.
Russian Helicopter Losses
🎦 07:28-08:11⏩
- There were claims that four helicopters were destroyed/crashed and one was damaged, potentially by a sea baby with rockets.
- Claims of a Russian helicopter shot down by its own air defences.
- Jonathan estimates at least three helicopters were taken down, maybe four and one damaged.
Confirmation of Russian Helicopter Losses
🎦 08:11-09:14⏩
- Russian channels are confirming at least some of the helicopter losses.
- On December 31st, eight Russian pilots were killed, two Mi-8 crews were downed by sea drones, and one Mi-28 did not return home.
- The loss of experienced crew members is something that they will struggle to replace.
- This is good confirmation of what has been previously claimed by the Ukrainians.
Ukrainian Special Forces Night Vision Devices
🎦 09:14-09:31⏩
- Ukrainian special forces are apparently equipped with ENVGB night vision devices featuring augmented reality.
Lancet Loitering Munition Interception
🎦 09:31-10:14⏩
- A Russian Izdeliyev-51 Lancet loitering munition was taken out by an intercepted drone.
- This was achieved thanks to the sharp skills of the 95th Brigade.
Improved Drone Interception Capabilities
🎦 10:14-10:31⏩
- The Ukrainians are doing a much better job of intercepting drones of all types, including reconnaissance, kamikaze, and Shaheed drones.
100% Success Rate in Intercepting Drones
🎦 10:31-10:58⏩
- Ukrainians achieved a 100% success rate in intercepting 70 drones sent by Russia.
- 46 drones were shot down, and 24 were taken out by electronic warfare.
Russian Missile Strike on Zaporizhia
🎦 10:58-11:58⏩
- Russia struck Zaporizhia with missiles, killing 13 people and injuring 109 others.
- President Zelensky responded, condemning the brutality of aerial bombs targeting cities and civilians, and calling for increased pressure on Russia.
Call for Focus on Russian Threat
🎦 11:58-12:29⏩
- Jonathan suggests the US should stop threatening allies and focus on winning the war in Ukraine to address the threat posed by Russia.
Need for Unified Action Against Russia
🎦 12:29-12:45⏩
- Jonathan calls for unified action from the UK, Europe, and South Korea to identify and address real threats to the world.
Horrific Footage from Zaporizhia
🎦 12:45-13:04⏩
- Horrific footage has emerged from Zaporizhia following a broad daylight missile strike.
- The cleanup operation has begun.
Russian Strikes on Kherson
🎦 13:04-14:37⏩
- Kherson is under constant attack, with drones picking off civilians.
- The city has been hit by rockets or missiles, with smoke rising in the city centre.
- Multiple aerial guided glide bombs have hit Kherson, with residents reporting four separate explosions in central districts.
- Jonathan reflects on his time in Kherson and notes it is getting hammered by everything at the moment and he wouldn't go back.
Updated Information on Kherson Attacks
🎦 14:37-15:16⏩
- Update from Tim White, reports that smoke is rising in the city centre.
- Multiple aerial guided glide bombs have hit Kherson, possibly four separate explosions in Krabelny and central districts.
- Every day Kherson is battered and attempts to terrorise Ukraine's people into submission.
- Even before this new attack, three people have been killed and nine injured in just 24 hours.
- Four private and two multi-storey buildings were among those damaged by rockets and drones.
Further Details on Missile Attack in Kherson
🎦 15:16-15:41⏩
- Update on today's missile attack in the centre of Kherson.
- Local council says three aerial guided glide bombs hit a kindergarten, a private house and a local business.
- Four plumes of smoke were clearly visible.
- Five injuries but no deaths in the multiple attacks.
- An 85-year-old man was the oldest victim.
Dangers Faced by Rescuers in Kherson
🎦 15:41-16:21⏩
- New rescuers are being hit with artillery.
- Jonathan questions how long the world can stand aside while the Russians do this and says the world should be concerned about the threat that Russia is exacting on Ukraine and the rest of the world in Ukraine and this should be our singular focus at the moment.
Ukrainian Strike on Engels Airbase
🎦 16:21-16:40⏩
- Ukrainians hit a fuel depot near Engels airbase, causing another fuel container to explode.
- Incredible footage shows balls of flame and further damage at the oil depot.
Details of Engels Fuel Depot Fire
🎦 16:40-17:27⏩
- Further video of the action at the Christal fuel depot in Engels confirms a tank explosion via radio chatter from emergency workers.
- A state of emergency has been declared.
- During firefighting efforts, two emergency workers were killed and one was injured.
Additional Fire in Engels
🎦 17:27-18:18⏩
- Engels this morning was covered in smoke, and in addition to the fire at the oil depot, a fire has also occurred in a large warehouse.
- It is looking like there are problems in Engels, which is good news for the Ukrainians, as that will possibly make it more difficult for the strategic bombers to fly from there.
New Ukrainian Stamp "Budapest Memorandum is BS"
🎦 18:18-18:40⏩
- Ukraine has released a new iconic stamp with Zelensky's quote from Lex Friedman interview which is "Budapest Memorandum is BS".
Budapest Memorandum Analysis
🎦 18:40-19:08⏩
- Jonathan explains the stamp represents Ukraine's frustration with broken security promises and highlights the importance of defending sovereignty.
Tigran Kyosyan's Health Issues
🎦 19:08-19:47⏩
- Tigran Kyosyan, husband of propagandist Margarita Simonyan, has survived clinical death and is in a coma due to heart issues.
- He had previously suffered two heart attacks and his condition is reported as extremely critical.
- Kyosyan is known for his aggressive anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.
- Jonathan responds sarcastically to the news.
Detention of Volunteers Trying to Save Birds in Russia
🎦 19:47-21:14⏩
- In Anapa, Russia's Krasnodar region, the FSB detained and questioned volunteers after they tried to prevent the release of weakened birds washed from fuel oil.
- The volunteers tried to interfere, but the attempt was unsuccessful, and more than 30-40 dead birds were found on the shore the next morning.
- Up to 90% of the birds rescued in Anapa after the Kerch Strait oil spill died during transport.
Ecological Disaster Spreading
🎦 21:14-21:47⏩
- Fuel oil from Russian tankers is already on the coast of Yevpatoria in Russian-occupied Crimea.
- Fuel oil stains have been spotted on the shore, and the cleanup of the emissions has allegedly already started.
- Affected birds are already being found on the Georgian Black Sea coast, in particular in Batumi, Chakvi and Shekvatili.
Wrap up
🎦 21:47-23:08⏩
- Jonathan summarises today's news expressing that he is sad about the ecological disaster and all of the news really, saying it is completely unnecessary.
- He says we need to give everything we possibly can to Ukraine, help them in every single way, and stop this world being consumed by authoritarian ne'er-do-wells.
- He thanks viewers for watching, encouraging them to like, subscribe, and share.
- Any support for the channel will be going towards our trip to Ukraine.
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