Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News

"They are refusing to do a full-scale mobilization. And so they are doing everything they can to get hold of people. And that means that they have had massive attrition. And things aren't going particularly well for them."

Hello Team

🎦 00:00-00:07⏩

Jonathan welcomes viewers to another update, specifying it's the second part for June 11th, 2024, focusing on military aid.

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Correction: Assassination in Zaporizhia

🎦 00:07-00:42⏩

Jonathan corrects information from a previous video, clarifying that the assassination of a local official took place in Zaporizhia city, not the occupied area. He speculates on the motives, unsure if it's related to pro-Russian sabotage or unrelated to the war.

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EU to Provide €1.9 Billion From Confiscated Russian Assets

🎦 00:42-01:46⏩

The EU will grant Ukraine €1.9 billion in aid this month, sourced from confiscated Russian assets. Jonathan highlights this as a positive development, calling it "free money" as it doesn't come from other countries' budgets. He enthusiastically remarks how he'd be straight off to Raytheon to buy Patriots with the funds.

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US Congressman Pushes for Ukraine to Use US Weapons on Russian Territory

🎦 01:46-04:23⏩

Jonathan reports on Mike McCaul, US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, urging President Biden to permit Ukraine to target Russian territory with US weapons, not just areas near the Kharkiv region. Zelensky expressed to US lawmakers in Singapore that the current restrictions hinder Ukraine's defence. McCaul's letter to Biden highlights Zelensky's concerns and emphasises that withholding ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) contradicts Congressional authorisation. Additionally, McCaul urges Biden to provide Ukraine with real-time targeting intelligence. Jonathan expresses surprise as he assumed Ukraine already had this capability, noting the potential impact if granted.

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Germany to Send Third Patriot System, IRIS-T, and Gepard Systems to Ukraine

🎦 04:23-06:20⏩

Germany will provide Ukraine with its third Patriot air defence system, alongside IRIS-T and Gepard anti-aircraft systems, missiles, and ammunition. Jonathan discusses Germany's Integrated Air and Missile Defence initiative (IAAD), noting the lack of other nations committing Patriot batteries besides a potential pledge from Romania. He speculates that funds raised through IAAD might compensate Germany for their third Patriot or fund a potential fourth system. He also suggests the possibility of Germany donating a system and ordering a replacement from Raytheon or RTX.

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Calls for Other Countries to Donate Patriot Batteries to Ukraine

🎦 06:20-07:33⏩

Jonathan highlights calls for other countries to follow Germany's lead and provide Patriot batteries to Ukraine. He reiterates his support for leasing options, where countries could temporarily loan their systems to Ukraine for a fee, ensuring replacement if destroyed. He lists countries currently possessing Patriots: the US, Sweden, Spain, Romania, Greece, the Netherlands, and Israel.

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US and Israel Urged to Send Older Patriot Batteries to Ukraine

🎦 07:33-08:10⏩

Jonathan references a report urging the US to provide some of its older PAK-2 Patriot batteries, highlighting their effectiveness despite being older models, especially against threats other than ballistic missiles. He also mentions Israel's plan to retire four PAK-2 batteries, suggesting they be purchased with Western funds or money from frozen Russian assets.

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Rheinmetall and Ukraine Open Joint Armoured Vehicle Repair Facility

🎦 08:10-09:50⏩

Jonathan reports on the opening of a joint armoured vehicle repair and production facility in Ukraine, established by Rheinmetall and Ukraine. The facility, already operational for four months, will repair and potentially manufacture German-made military equipment, reducing reliance on sending damaged vehicles back to Germany or Poland. Jonathan praises this development for speeding up repairs, benefiting the Ukrainian workforce, and potentially enabling future equipment production. He credits "Germinator Ukraine" as the source and recommends viewers watch his interview with him.

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Further Details on F-16s for Ukraine

🎦 09:50-15:07⏩

Jonathan discusses details about the F-16s planned for Ukraine, referencing information from an interview with Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat. The F-16s will have upgraded radar systems and targeting pods for ground attacks. While technical specifications about air-to-air munitions and radar modifications were not revealed, Jonathan mentions the potential use of AIM-120 missiles with a range of up to 180 kilometres. He notes that even a limited number of F-16s, supported by Patriot air defence systems, could significantly impact the battlefield, potentially deterring Russian aircraft use in certain areas. Jonathan emphasises the importance of a phased approach to F-16 deployment, starting with simpler missions like intercepting cruise missiles before engaging in riskier operations. He also highlights the logistical challenges of training pilots and maintenance crews, with some F-16s remaining outside Ukraine for these purposes. He underlines the crucial role of English language training for Ukrainian personnel. Jonathan voices concern over the vulnerability of Ukrainian airbases to Russian attacks, citing reports of up to 20 cruise missiles used per airfield in some instances. He stresses the need for robust air defence systems, potentially including Patriot and SAMP/T batteries, alongside Gepard systems, to protect these valuable assets, especially Starokostiantyniv airbase, a key target for Russia.

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US Lifts Ban on Providing Weapons to Azov Regiment

🎦 17:22-18:15⏩

Jonathan announces the US lifting its ban on supplying weapons directly to the Azov Regiment. He explains that the US previously hesitated due to the regiment's controversial origins and alleged far-right connections. However, he points out that Azov has since integrated into the Ukrainian armed forces and distanced itself from such ideologies, prompting the US policy change.

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Russian Use of Motorcycles in Ukraine

🎦 18:15-19:57⏩

Jonathan, referencing military analyst Andrew Perpetua, observes the increased use of motorcycles by Russian forces in Ukraine. While acknowledging their potential off-road advantages, he questions their effectiveness due to vulnerability to drone attacks, citing numerous instances of destroyed bikes. He contrasts their visibility with the concealment available to soldiers on foot.

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Russia Recruiting Female Prisoners

🎦 19:57-21:45⏩

Jonathan analyses Russia's recent recruitment of female prisoners to fight in Ukraine, viewing it as a potential indicator of their growing desperation for manpower. He notes Russia's reluctance to initiate a full-scale mobilization and their ongoing efforts to recruit internationally, suggesting these actions point towards significant losses and challenges for Russian forces.

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Russia Recruiting in Africa

🎦 21:45-22:17⏩

Jonathan reports on Russia's intensified attempts to recruit fighters from Africa, offering financial incentives and citizenship as inducements. He interprets this, along with the recruitment of female prisoners, as further evidence of Russia's struggle to maintain troop numbers. He concludes that Russia is facing significant challenges in their war effort.

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Wrap up

🎦 22:17-22:21⏩

Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, asks them to like and subscribe, and bids farewell.

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