Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"They'll have to move in and call it Russia. That's Putin's plan for all of Europe. The kind of destroy, then liberate, of course, liberate is in scare quotes."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:18⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the channel for his daily Ukraine War Frontline Update for 4th September 2024. He mentions it is the first time in a long time that he has done consecutive daily frontline updates.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Kursk Counteroffensive Overview
🎦 00:18-05:50⏩
Jonathan begins by explaining that the map's markings denote front line changes within the last 24 hours. He points out the Kursk region, which has seen a Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory.
- He highlights that the frontline there has remained relatively static as Zelensky has stated that Russia has redeployed approximately 60,000 troops from the front lines to defend the region, specifically to Kursk and Brest.
- This redeployment has impacted other areas of the frontline, notably slowing down Russian advancements in areas like Chesivyar.
- Jonathan suggests that the situation has led to both sides making tactical adjustments to maintain defenses in key areas.
- He cites a Ukrainian Brigade spokesperson, stating that Russian infantry assaults have become smaller, now involving groups of only 2 to 8 personnel, potentially indicating a shift in their approach.
Russian Recruitment in Kherson
🎦 03:36-04:15⏩
In occupied Kherson, Russian authorities are offering substantial signing bonuses and salaries to entice Ukrainians to join their ranks.
- Jonathan finds this noteworthy as it suggests a level of desperation in bolstering their forces.
Analysis of Kursk Frontline & Anecdotes
🎦 04:15-06:53⏩
Jonathan then directs attention to the frontline summary, comparing his distilled version of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) analysis.
- He observes that many areas, particularly along the Kherson front line, have seen no significant movement.
- He references a report from Dimitri of War Translated where a Russian soldier complains about a lack of personnel at checkpoints 20-30km from the front line in the Kursk region, hinting at potential organizational issues within the Russian defenses.
- Jonathan notes reports of heavy looting, suggesting a chaotic situation, despite the Russians amassing sufficient troops to halt Ukrainian advancements for the time being.
- He also cites a "No Reports Daily" thread where military expert, Alexei Hetman, suggests that the window of opportunity for Ukrainian advancement in Kursk is closing as Russia reinforces its positions. Hetman estimates this window to be 2-3 weeks, a sentiment Jonathan echoes.
- Jonathan highlights an anecdote of a Russian man who switched sides to join the Ukrainians in liberated areas of Kursk, expressing his desire for a Russia free from Putin.
- He further mentions reports from the Kursk region describing heavy destruction in Koronovo, which has witnessed intense fighting.
Potential Ukrainian Strategy in Kursk
🎦 06:53-08:17⏩
- Despite Ukrainian progress south and north of Koronovo, they haven't managed to encircle the town.
- Jonathan speculates that, given claims of unused Ukrainian brigades and Zelensky's aim to hold captured areas in Kursk, Ukraine might deploy forces to the area south of the Seim river.
- He points out the river offers natural protection, making it strategically advantageous to hold the area for potential future negotiations.
Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Svatove, Kreminna Frontline Update
🎦 08:17-09:07⏩
- Jonathan notes that the Kharkiv sectors have been largely static since the start of the Kursk incursion, likely due to troop redeployments by both sides.
- He observes no change in the front line from Kupiansk, Svatove to Kreminna, with the ISW confirming no verified changes until reaching Turetsk.
Bakhmut and Soledar Sector
🎦 08:53-10:11⏩
- Shifting focus to the northern part of the Bakhmut-Soledar sector, Jonathan observes Russian gains in the Spirne area over the past month.
- He compares mapping data from different sources, noting discrepancies.
- He highlights a discrepancy between Andriy Perpetual's map, which previously showed more Russian-controlled territory than Siret Maps, and how this has been rectified. However, Siret Maps now suggests a slight expansion of Russian control along the railway line.
- Despite these adjustments, Jonathan emphasizes that the overall situation north of Rozdolivka remains largely unchanged.
- He points out that there have been no changes reported on the Chervona Dibrova front line by either mapping source, signifying a period of relative stability.
Toretsk, Prokrovsk, and Chasivyar Frontline Update
🎦 10:11-11:34⏩
- Turning to Toretsk and the Prokrovsk front, Jonathan notes positive news for Ukrainians, as there have been no changes in the Prokrovsk front line according to either mapper, indicating a degree of stabilization.
- However, he points out a slight change in Toretsk, specifically regarding the village of Drusba.
- While rumors suggested a complete Russian capture, Siret Maps indicates they have taken control of a significant portion but not the entirety of the village.
- He observes that the area north of the railway line as it passes north of Toretsk is increasingly under Russian control.
- Despite these minor changes, he highlights the positive news of no change in Turetsk or the New York area, providing some relief for Ukrainian forces in these areas. However, he acknowledges the overall challenging situation Ukrainians face in the area.
Ukrainian Troop Movements and Prokrovsk
🎦 11:34-13:06⏩
- Jonathan revisits the earlier claim of Ukrainian troop deployments from Chasivyar to Prokrovsk, citing Rob Lee as a source.
- He emphasizes the heavy bombardment Prokrovsk has endured, with JNK reporting its near-total destruction by Russian artillery, guided bombs, and missile strikes.
- Jonathan sarcastically notes that this destruction fits Putin's strategy of destroying then "liberating" territories.
- He emphasizes the challenge of capturing Prokrovsk, despite the heavy shelling.
- Despite Russian territorial gains in the area, Jonathan observes that the progress has been less significant than Ukrainian gains in Kursk.
Ukrainian Resistance and Russian Losses
🎦 13:06-14:21⏩
- Jonathan presents footage of a Ukrainian tank and BMPs destroying Russian positions and occupied buildings in the Prokrovsk direction.
- While he doesn't show the footage, he notes an increase in videos depicting Ukrainian counterattacks.
- He contrasts this with the previous trend of larger Russian mechanized assaults in southern sectors, where Ukrainian defenses have inflicted significant losses on Russian vehicles and equipment.
- Jonathan speculates that the emergence of videos showcasing successful Ukrainian counterattacks around Prokrovsk might indicate a strengthening of their resistance in the region.
Southern Frontline Update: Vuhledar, Robotyne and Orikhiv
🎦 14:21-18:53⏩
- Moving further south past Soledar, Jonathan reports fierce fighting, with Ukrainian resistance seemingly stiffer than in areas like Novohrodivka.
- He notes slight adjustments in Siret Maps around Ukrainske and south of Marinka, where the Russians were previously shown to have more control.
- However, Siret Maps also indicates Russian gains east of there, north of Zhelanepershia.
- Despite these gains, Jonathan considers the overall Russian progress in the Prokrovsk area to be relatively insignificant.
- He then compares the contrasting assessments of Siret Maps and Andriy Perpetua's mapping of the area, acknowledging the fluidity of the situation.
- Jonathan highlights Siret Maps' indication of the Russian capture of Lysivka and Zhelanepershia.
- He explains that the Ukrainian withdrawal westward, prompted by the proximity of Russian troops to a vital supply line, allowed Russia to secure a significant area, including Nevelske, a crucial defensive position for the Ukrainians.
- Continuing south, Jonathan notes no changes in the Marinka or Kostyantynivka areas.
- However, he expresses concern over Russian gains along the main road connecting Vuhledar to Kostyantynivka.
- Siret Maps suggests Russian forces are pushing into Vodiane, a development that may soon be reflected in Andriy Perpetua's mapping.
- This advance has created a concerning bridgehead south of Vodiane and secured additional fields to its east and northeast.
- He then shifts focus to the area around Prechystivka, which both mappers now indicate is under full Russian control.
- Moving on to Robotyne, Jonathan points out a significant discrepancy between the two mapping sources, with Siret Maps showing the Russians in full control and a considerably more even front line.
- This assessment by Siret Maps places the front line closer to its position on May 30th, before the start of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
- He acknowledges the difference of around 3.5km between Siret Maps' assessment and that of Andriy Perpetua, suggesting the latter might soon adjust his map to reflect potential Russian advances.
Shift in Momentum and Potential Outcomes
🎦 18:53-21:24⏩
- Jonathan concludes the frontline analysis by highlighting a shift in momentum, with Ukraine losing the initiative it held during the Kursk incursion. He doesn't view this as unexpected, as Russia was bound to counter the Ukrainian advance.
- The question, he argues, is at what point and cost Russia would manage to halt the Ukrainian progress.
- He reiterates that the redeployment of Russian troops, drawn from various fronts and even as far as Africa, was a direct consequence of the Ukrainian incursion.
- While Ukraine forced Russia into this redeployment, it also came at the cost of territorial losses in areas like Turetsk and Vuhledar, although less significant than Russian losses in Kursk.
- Jonathan ponders the strategic decisions facing Ukraine: whether to maintain a defensive posture in Kursk or redeploy forces to other areas.
- The coming week, he suggests, should offer insights into Ukraine's broader objectives.
- He concludes by reiterating his belief in the success of the Kursk incursion, despite it not significantly impacting the situation in Prokrovsk.
- The incursion achieved strategic and operational objectives, boosted Ukrainian morale, and impacted Russian morale and public perception.
- However, the question remains: what comes next?
Wrap up
🎦 21:24-21:33⏩
Jonathan thanks his viewers for their support and signs off.
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