Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"It seems rare that they [Russians] make clean sweeps at places and take…ukrainian positions without getting…hammered in some way or having some huge losses."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:21⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another frontline update, emphasising the date (2nd June 2024) and reminding viewers that the key to the map legend is available by pausing the video. He expresses his gratitude to JR for the mapping, image and video additions.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Kharkiv: Ukrainian Counterattacks and Russian Struggles
🎦 00:21-12:02⏩
- While the frontline in Kharkiv remains static, there are reports, and Russian admissions, suggesting Ukrainian counterattacks are having an impact.
- Jonathan highlights the significance of a successful HIMARS strike on a Russian supply base in Shebekino (confirmed by geolocated imagery showing an Iskander missile). He believes such strikes on Russian staging points will continue, disrupting their offensive efforts.
- Several Russian sources admit their Kharkiv offensive has stalled.
- A Ukrainian source claims the situation in the region is "improving in their favour," potentially due to increased HIMARS ammunition and the arrival of "Magyar's Birds" drone units, known for their effectiveness in electronic warfare and drone operation.
- Jonathan analyses multiple reports that Ukrainian forces have launched counterattacks, with Russian sources claiming heavy fighting in the Liti area, north of Kharkiv.
- One Russian source claims a "full-fledged offensive," not just defensive actions, with the aim of pushing Russian troops back across the border.
- Jonathan notes reports from Vovchansk suggest Ukrainian forces control around 70% of the town, leading to fierce fighting.
- He highlights the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian logistics in northern Kharkiv, making it difficult for them to supply frontline units. Some Russian sources resort to using golf carts and motorbikes to transport supplies.
- Interviews with a wounded Russian soldier and a 24-year-old captured in northern Kharkiv paint a picture of heavy Russian losses, confusion, and the use of "blocking troops" to prevent retreats. The captured soldier claims his unit of 300 was reduced to just nine men within a few days.
- Jonathan finds an overwhelming amount of information coming out of Kharkiv, all suggesting the Russians are facing significant difficulties. He questions the effectiveness of small-scale Russian attacks, believing a larger, concentrated force might be a more effective (though riskier) strategy.
Svatove: Limited Russian Gains near Stelmakhivka
🎦 12:02-14:53⏩
- There are no significant changes on the Svatove front line, except for Russian gains in the Stelmakhivka area, west of Svatove. Jonathan suggests this is an area where the Russians are still attempting to make gains.
- Jonathan notes a discrepancy in the timing of frontline map updates and the corresponding social media posts from military analysts, sometimes causing a delay in reporting.
Kreminna-Lyman: Stalemate and Minor Russian Advance
🎦 14:53-17:26⏩
- Jonathan points out the first confirmed use of HIMARS in the area, targeting a Russian position near Solidar, resulting in the destruction of equipment and casualties. He reminisces about the prolonged fighting in Solidar earlier in the war.
- The frontline around Terny and Torske remains unchanged.
- Jonathan highlights a discrepancy between the map, showing no changes, and yesterday’s report from Suriat Maps where they documented an advance north of Vesele, pushing through the railway line in the Siversk direction. He notes that Suriat Maps mentioned Russian forces being pushed back slightly in one area while taking more territory in another.
Chasiv Yar: Russian Advances and Canal Crossing Attempts
🎦 17:26-23:21⏩
- The most significant development is around Chasiv Yar, where Suriat Maps shows Russian advances in three areas: Bohdanivka, the canal micro district, and south of Ivanivske (along the T0504 highway).
- Jonathan expresses concern about the southern push near Ivanivske, as it could allow the Russians to encircle the canal micro district. He highlights JR’s inclusion of photos showing the pipes and culverts that cross the canal, making it easier for Russian forces to cross without directly navigating the waterway.
- A recent video, inaccessible to viewers, depicts a failed Russian attempt to land troops on the other side of the canal in the Bohdanivka area.
- Suriat Maps reports Russian troops have taken a large part of Kalinivka (a settlement north of Bohdanivka) but haven't fully captured it as Ukrainian forces retain control of warehouses on a northern hill.
- Jonathan examines a user comment from "Julian Röpke," who claims Ukrainian defenses consist only of drones and no troops or mines on the ground. However, another user refutes this, saying Ukrainian forces allowed the Russians to advance past Kalinivka before engaging and destroying them, a tactic Jonathan acknowledges as plausible.
- Jonathan remains skeptical of Röpke’s claims, citing his previous pronouncements of Ukrainian collapses that did not materialise.
Avdiivka-Donetsk City: Limited Russian Gains and Ukrainian Successes
🎦 23:21-28:03⏩
- South of Ivaniske, Ukrainian forces have been pushed back slightly near a tree line, but Jonathan considers these acceptable losses.
- Around Avdiivka, minimal Russian gains are reported west of Sieverne, with fighting concentrated around a tree line. Jonathan speculates that these small advances might have been the result of repelled attacks rather than sustained gains.
- He questions the effectiveness of small-scale Russian attacks, wondering if a larger, concentrated force would be more advantageous. However, he also acknowledges that concentrating forces makes them easier to target.
- No changes are observed around Pervomaiske, Netailove, and Kamyanka, a positive sign for Ukraine.
- Deep State Map indicates Ukrainian gains in Krasnohorivka, while Suriat Maps reports Russian advances in the same area.
- Jonathan finds the conflicting reports on Krasnohorivka strange, but activity there seems to have paused.
- West of Mar’inka, the situation remains static near Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, and Paraskoviivka.
- Jonathan recalls yesterday's discussion about the Russian capture of the road to Kostyantynivka. Today’s sources indicate the Russians suffered significant equipment losses in that operation. He observes that clean sweeps by Russian forces are rare, with most advances coming at a high cost.
Southern Zaporizhia: Static Frontline and Russian Claims
🎦 28:03-33:52⏩
- Moving to the southern Zaporizhia front, Jonathan finds no changes in Velyka Novosilka.
- He analyses a report from pro-Russian source "Rebar," which claims Russian forces are expanding their control zone in Staromylske, capturing Mar’ine and Zoriana streets while Ukrainian forces still hold positions on Mohyla-Hainaya and Vishneva streets.
- Jonathan doubts the strategic significance of these minor street-by-street gains.
- Rebar also claims Russian forces are advancing from two directions on Urozhaine, a village east of Staromylske, with the aim of cutting off the road to Rivnopil. Jonathan notes this situation will be challenging for the Ukrainians.
- Despite acknowledging the difficulties faced by Ukrainian forces, Jonathan reiterates his belief that the area holds less strategic value compared to areas closer to Orikhiv. He argues that Ukraine's strategy is to keep the Russians engaged in these less critical areas to deplete their resources.
- There are no updates on Huliaipole and the Dnipro River frontline.
- Jonathan notes minor Ukrainian territorial adjustments made by Andrew Perpetua south of Robotyne and Deep State Map southeast of Robotyne.
- He revisits Suriat Maps's report of Russian advances near Nestershanka and Myrna, but no new information is available.
Wrap up
🎦 33:52-34:08⏩
Jonathan concludes the frontline update, thanking viewers and expressing hope that the information was informative. He thanks JR for providing images and his work on the maps.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Please clarify the term "RBM systems" mentioned at 04:34.
Who is "junior from the built" mentioned at 21:07? Is this a misspelling of Julian Röpke?
What does "excrement" mean in the user comment at 22:14? It appears in an odd context, could this be a typo?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
This is a frontline update, so it's structured geographically. I will break it down by regions of the front, noting any significant developments or insights from Jonathan. I'll make sure to accurately reflect any uncertainty or speculation from the sources while highlighting Jonathan's own opinions.
