Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update & Terrain Analysis
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"When I read this, it's absolutely terrible for the Russians. And their claims are that it is terrible. And they're only getting away with not completely capitulating because they are forcing their troops into these counterattacks and just feeding troops into this consistent grinder, as far as I can work out."
Hello Team!
Jonathan mentions he is doing this frontline update as a separate video from his news updates. He notes heavy explosions in Crimea, likely near the Abel military airport, with Russian claims of intercepted drones. Footage shows Storm Shadow missiles flying over Crimea in recent days, which is significant.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Sector
- A Russian airstrike destroyed a bridge across the Oskil River in Kupyansk, likely to hinder Ukrainian supply efforts. Ukrainians still control other bridges in the area.
- There is fighting around Sinkivka with airstrikes disabling a crossing near Kupyansk used by Ukrainians to transfer forces.
- The situation is contested in the Svatove area, particularly around Kuzmivka and Novoselivske.
Bakhmut Area
- A Russian milblogger claims the situation at the Klishchivka-Kurdyumivka line near Bakhmut is very difficult, with "hysterical" Russian attempts to recapture areas.
- Poor planning, lack of artillery support, and effective Ukrainian fire is causing heavy Russian losses in counterattacks.
- The railroad east of Bakhmut has become a new frontline, with Ukrainians looking to establish a bridgehead. Taking the high ground south of Kurdyumivka is the likely next objective.
- Kenneth Craig suggests a large Ukrainian counterattack would be best focused on Bakhmut due to weaker Russian defences from prolonged offensive operations.
Southern Frontline
- Minor changes around Novoprokopivka and Robotyne with intense fighting but lines largely static.
- Ukrainians approaching Russian defensive positions with anti-tank trenches and dragon's teeth obstacles. Breaching these would be significant.
- Russians corrected frontline south of Antonivsky bridge near Kherson, with Ukrainians controlling positions slightly further south. Difficult for Ukrainians to advance here due to open terrain and Russian air/artillery strikes.
Wrap up
In summary, not a huge amount of frontline changes but intense fighting continues in key areas like Bakhmut, Kupyansk, and near Kherson. Some discussion of terrain, defensive lines, and Russian struggles with counterattacks. Please like, subscribe and share. Thank you for watching!
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Some of the place names and spellings were a bit unclear in the transcript. I did my best to get the correct Ukrainian spellings where possible.
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