Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"Drones of the Ukrainian armed forces operate aggressively and en masse... It is difficult and dangerous for us to move in the front line air and rear areas because the enemy attacks our vehicles guns and infantry groups using FPV and comfortably directs artillery at our roads and positions and at night heavy drones mine our paths and roads hindering the movements of our troops."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:16⏩
Jonathan welcomes everyone to the channel for the daily Ukraine War Frontline Update. He reminds viewers to check out the key if they need more information about what the lines on the maps represent. Jonathan notes that he won't be referring to the ISW today (Institute for the Study of War) but thanks "JR" for the mapping.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna Frontline Update
🎦 00:16-02:45⏩
Jonathan reports no territorial exchange along the Kupiansk, Svatove, Kreminna frontline. However, he goes on to highlight "grey zone" changes, especially near Terny, Torska, Zarychna and Yampolivka, west of Kreminna, where Ukrainian forces are 4km from the Luhansk Oblast border. He also notes Russian advances of 3.5km to the west, which is a concern if they reach the Zherebets River. Jonathan then draws attention to a Russian advance in the Serebiansky Forest, resulting in a pocket of land now under Russian control.
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Artillery Ammunition Shortages and Implications for Ukraine
🎦 02:45-03:21⏩
Jonathan discusses the impact of these Russian advances on Ukrainian morale and the potential for the Kremlin to use these victories for propaganda. He highlights concerns about Ukrainian artillery ammunition shortages, mentioning reports of Ukrainian artillery units having to retreat due to dwindling supplies. One unit reported having only 10-20% of the ammunition they had six months prior.
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Bakhmut Frontline Update
🎦 03:21-04:06⏩
Jonathan reports a potential culmination of Russian advances in Bakhmut, although there have been a few gains. He emphasizes the strategic importance of Borynivka for Ukraine, as it acts as a buffer for Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian forces are expected to defend it vigorously.
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Avdiivka Frontline Update
🎦 04:06-06:46⏩
Jonathan observes small Russian gains north of Avdiivka, near Stepova, along the railway line. He corrects an error in the initial mapping, acknowledging an update from Surat Maps. Jonathan then discusses Russian advances in the Pervomaisky-Pisky area, northwest of Donetsk City. Russian forces are attempting to separate Ukrainian forces in the southern dachas from Pervomaisky, leading to a Ukrainian withdrawal from the main built-up area.
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Donetsk and Mariinka Frontline Update
🎦 06:46-08:28⏩
Jonathan points out a minor update by Deep State map aligning with Suriat Maps, illustrating small Russian advances south of a water feature towards Heiorhivka, west of Mariinka. He mentions heavy shelling in Kurakhove. He notes the use of an MTLB (Russian armoured fighting vehicle) filled with munitions (including FAB-500 bombs) to clear minefields around Novomykhailivka, resulting in a massive explosion.
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Orikhiv Frontline Update
🎦 08:28-09:26⏩
Jonathan reports no significant changes around Robotyne, which is positive news. He notes footage of the Ukrainians deploying a cluster munition airburst munition via a drone as well as the destruction of 2 previously undocumented Russian T-90 tanks. He then discusses the situation in Krysky, where the front line remains largely static.
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Russian Military Blogger Dmitry Sladkov Reports on Challenges in the Dnipro Shores
🎦 09:26-11:05⏩
Jonathan highlights a report from WarTranslated where Russian military blogger Dmitry Sladkov details challenges faced by Russian forces on the Dnipro shores. Sladkov describes Ukrainian dominance in electronic warfare and drone operations, particularly near Krysky, Oleshky and Kozachi Lageri. Sladkov acknowledges the effectiveness of these Ukrainian operations and admits that they are hindering Russian movements and logistics. He calls for a Russian response to counter the Ukrainian advantage in drone and electronic warfare capabilities.
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Wrap Up
🎦 11:05-11:32⏩
Jonathan summarises that despite the static nature of some fronts, substantial changes have occurred in the Kreminna area. He thanks his viewers for watching, encourages them to like, subscribe and share and signs off.
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