Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Bozena 5, Munich Agreement, Mobiks from Leningrad, & Reznikov
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"In 1938, striving to prevent what would become the Second World War, an infamous agreement was signed in Munich, transferring the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia to the Third Reich... Putin's actions follow a similar pattern."
Zaporizhzhia reservoir satellite images
Jonathan shares satellite images of the Zaporizhzhia reservoir after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. The images show dried up tributaries and areas where the water level has dropped significantly. Some areas are now being used to grow crops like potatoes. The images also highlight how close the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is to the reservoir. Jonathan speculates that the exposed reservoir bed may be difficult for military vehicles to cross.
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Mobilized Leningrad regiments suffer heavy casualties near Bakhmut
Survivors from mobilized Leningrad regiments say half of their units have been killed fighting near Bakhmut due to poor equipment, lack of supplies, and incompetent leadership. The men faced terrible conditions with little ammunition, food or water, and were not rotated out. Their deceased colonel may have been killed by his own men after ordering suicidal attacks. The soldiers are struggling to get injury payments and proper veteran status from the Russian government.
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Bozena 5 remote demining vehicle
The Bozena 5 is a Slovak remote-controlled demining vehicle designed to clear anti-tank and anti-personnel mines. Operated by a two-person crew at a safe distance, it weighs 10 tons and can be transported by truck or aircraft. While relatively easy to operate and maintain, it is still vulnerable to damage from anti-tank mines. Jonathan notes that many such vehicles will be needed to help demine Ukraine, the most heavily mined country in the world.
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Oleksiy Reznikov article on Russia and the Munich Agreement
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov wrote an article in The Guardian comparing Russia's actions to Nazi Germany and the 1938 Munich Agreement, where Western powers appeased Hitler by allowing him to annex part of Czechoslovakia. Reznikov argues that giving in to Russia's demands for Ukrainian territory will not stop the war, but only embolden Putin to continue his aggression, just as appeasing Hitler led to WWII. He stresses that Russian war criminals must face justice and asks for continued support for his successor.
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Elon Musk promoting pro-Russian propaganda
Jonathan criticizes Elon Musk for promoting pro-Russian propaganda on Twitter, including a false claim that nearly 3,000 NATO soldiers had died in Ukraine. He argues that Musk is being influenced by questionable figures like Ian Miles Cheong, who has shifted to extreme pro-Russian views. This is concerning given Musk's power and influence. Jonathan and analyst Philip O'Brien push back on the idea that supporting Ukraine risks nuclear escalation, noting that Russia has not escalated in response to Ukrainian attacks on key targets.
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Ukrainian eco-anarchist militants on the front lines
Jonathan shares a video of Ukrainian eco-anarchist militants fighting on the front lines. The Ecological Platform is a green anarchist movement that has taken up arms to defend Ukraine. Jonathan finds it interesting that anarchists are working within the hierarchical structure of the military and notes the diversity of groups, like anti-fascist football hooligans, contributing to Ukraine's defense.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks his channel members and other supporters for their contributions. He appreciates everyone who is helping to keep the channel going.
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