Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230727b): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"To inject partisan politics into the process, therefore, is to threaten the national security of the US. It's deeply requestable."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces part 2 of the Ukraine war news update for 27th July 2023, hoping this video doesn't get restricted like the first part.
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Front Line Update
- Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Hannah Malliard gave a synopsis of the east and south, but a lot has happened since then.
- In the east, Ukrainian defence forces are holding back Russian offensive in Kupyansk-Liman directions.
- In the Bakhmut sector, Ukrainian troops continue offensive operations on the southern flank with fierce fighting in Klishivka, Kodymyvka and Andryivka areas.
- In the south, Ukrainian forces are advancing at Melitopol and Berdyansk directions, making progress and consolidating positions.
- Various reports indicate Ukrainian advances and Russian retreats/losses in Staromilsk, Robotna, Klishchivka and Andrivka areas, but the situation remains fluid with differing claims from both sides.
Military Aid
- Ukrainian pilots to receive F-16 training in Denmark and Romania, but details are not yet finalised.
- UK intelligence update on Russia's use of KA-52 helicopters with a new anti-tank missile with 15km range, posing a challenge for Ukrainian air defences.
- Zelensky reports reinforcements to Ukrainian air defence system.
- Ukrainian PM inspects development of new loitering munition drones.
- Politico investigation reveals China secretly sending enough gear to Russia to equip an army, including bulletproof vests, helmets, drones and optical sights. Chinese exports of ceramics (key component in body armour) to Russia increased by 69% while dropping 61% to Ukraine.
- CNN reports Russia building a drone manufacturing facility with Iran's help.
Geopolitics
- Italian Senate recognises Holodomor as a genocide, putting cultural pressure on Russia to come to terms with its history.
- IOC does not invite Russia/Belarus to 2024 Olympics but decision on neutral athletes pending.
- Russia preparing ships/aircraft to blockade Black Sea after withdrawing from grain deal.
- US President Biden orders evidence of Russian war crimes to be turned over to ICC, a major policy shift.
- Moldova to deport 59 Russian diplomats after uncovering spying network at Russian embassy.
- US Senator Tuberville blocking military promotions over reproductive healthcare access for troops, drawing strong condemnation from military leaders as a threat to national security.
- Armenia announces it won't participate in upcoming CSTO exercise in Belarus, a snub to Russia.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support, asks them to like, subscribe and share. He also mentions a meme about him strangling ducks to get them in a row and cracking the same quack. He signs off until the next video.
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