Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230810): Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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Hello Team!
Jonathan welcomes viewers to part 2 of his Ukraine War News Update for August 10, 2023.
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Northeast Frontline Update
- Ukraine has advanced northwest of Liman-Pershi, adding 0.6 sq km to liberated territory
- Russians have struggled to get past this area towards Kupyansk
- Syriac Maps admits Ukrainian success but phrases it as "to and fro" fighting
Bakhmut Area Update
- Syriac Maps shows Ukrainians have pushed Russians back by railway line north of Klishchiivka
- Slow progress around Bakhmut with Russians still controlling Opytne
Southern Frontline Update
- Ukrainians have entered northern Urozhaine
- Russian sources report Russians surrounded in Urozhaine with high casualties
- Footage shows Ukrainians in center of Urozhaine near Mokry Yaly River
- Ukrainians making incremental gains but Russians contesting
Robotyne Update
- Ukrainians knocked out Russian strongholds between Robotyne and Verbove
- Tough fighting as Ukrainians approach Robotyne
- Jonathan questions if this is most sensible place to attack given heavy Russian defenses
- Significant Ukrainian losses reported
Kherson Front Update
- Ukrainians expanded bridgehead near Kozachi Laheri
- Breach of Kakhovka dam favors Ukrainians who increased attacks on Russian positions
- Attacks aim to force Russian reinforcements from Zaporizhzhia, enabling Ukrainian advance to Melitopol
- Syriac Maps admits this is important Ukrainian achievement that puts Russians in a bind
Military Aid Update
- Germany delivered pledged military aid to Ukraine including Patriot launchers, vehicles, drones, ammo
- North Korean ammo spotted with Russian forces, likely supplied via Iran
- Ukraine gave Pentagon first report on use of US cluster munitions
Geopolitics Update
- US Senator Tuberville blocking military leadership appointments, damaging US security
- Tuberville claims Ukraine can't win war, compares to "junior high vs college team"
- Latvia joins G7 declaration supporting Ukraine
- Germany arrests officer suspected of spying for Russia
- Ex-Austrian foreign minister who danced with Putin settled in Russian village
Wrap Up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and concludes the update.
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