Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News: Kharkiv HiT
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:38⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to ATP Geopolitics for a FrameWarn News Update on 27th March 2025, Part 1.
- He jokingly apologises for initially recording the wrong screen again, a recurring issue due to having multiple browsers open.
- He mentions this is a re-upload due to the initial recording error.
🪦 DISCLAIMER FOR GENERAL STAFF LOSSES DATA
- These are real people with real lives and real families who love them. Don’t let the numbers sap your humanity.
- These numbers probably aren’t accurate but they’re the best we have and we don’t need them to be accurate to be indicative of patterns of activity.
- All losses are estimates. Losses cannot be counted with accuracy because of the conditions on the ground.
- Both sides would see it to be of their advantage to minimize their own losses maximize the other side’s losses.
- Neither side releases their losses but we have enough transparency from the Ukrainian side to have confidence in they are indicative.
- Personnel losses are hard to count. If a soldier gets injured, heals up, and returns to the front line only to get injured again, is that one loss or two? Also, how to deal with losses from PMC’s or soldiers fighting with RF from occupied territories?
- Equipment losses are hard to count. If an AA complex involves several parts and one part gets disabled, is that a loss, or a fraction of a loss? If a tank gets disabled, repaired, back into the fight, then disabled again, is that one lost tank or two?
- All recorded losses are vulnerable to multiple reporting. We have already seen numerous cases of multiple drones in the air reporting the same loss from different angles as multiple engagements.
- Losses are not always reported on the same day they occurred. It is frequent that drone losses are reported at least 24 hours after other terrestrial equipment losses. Certain losses may not be reported for days or weeks for military intelligence reasons.
Ukrainian General Staff Russian Losses: Personnel, Artillery and Vehicles Increase
🎦 00:39-02:34⏩
- Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff figures for Russian losses from the previous day, with the usual caveats about data accuracy.
- Personnel losses are significantly higher at 1,670, which is notably above average and suggests significant events on the front lines.
- This increase in personnel losses may be linked to Ukrainian F-16s effectively targeting Russian command posts, potentially including General Lapin in Belgorod, and the presence of a large Russian troop concentration (around 70,000) near Kursk.
- Artillery system losses have also increased significantly after a dip, reaching almost three times the daily average, indicating potentially intense artillery engagements.
- Vehicle and fuel tank losses are also high at 169.
- Overall, the figures suggest substantial Russian losses in personnel, artillery and vehicles, hinting at significant activity on the front lines.
Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Building with Explosives
🎦 02:34-04:16⏩
- Jonathan notes a lack of footage emerging from the front lines, possibly due to bandwidth restrictions.
- He shows a video depicting Ukrainian soldiers in a Humvee approaching a building, setting explosives, and detonating it, causing significant damage.
- This tactic of destroying buildings with explosives is not new, having been used by Ukrainian forces previously.
Russian Account of Devastating Losses Near Klishchivka
🎦 04:16-08:29⏩
- Jonathan shares a Russian account from the BCH3 Telegram channel detailing catastrophic losses suffered by Russian forces near Klishchivka, a village south of Bakhmut.
- The account describes a failed Russian assault to retake positions near Klishchivka, where 177 out of 180 soldiers were killed, with only three survivors.
- The Russian forces involved were a mixed group including convicts, deserters, and stormtroopers.
- Six groups of 30 soldiers each were sent in waves to attack Ukrainian positions behind railway tracks.
- The first group suffered heavy casualties but some survived. The second and third groups were completely destroyed by Ukrainian artillery and machine gun fire.
- A small group of survivors from the first wave were then attacked by a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group, leading to further casualties.
- The account details heavy artillery fire and drone attacks on the remaining Russian soldiers, resulting in near-total annihilation of the attacking force.
- The heavy losses underscore the intense fighting and high attrition rates in the area around Klishchivka.
Ukrainian F-16s Deployed Offensively with Precision Munitions
🎦 08:29-13:51⏩
- Jonathan discusses the deployment of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets and their offensive capabilities based on an interview with a pilot.
- F-16s are now being used offensively and are equipped with precision aerial bombs like SBB (Small Diameter Bombs) and JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range).
- The pilot claims the F-16s can deliver bombs with high precision, hitting targets "through someone's window".
- The aircraft are also armed with air-to-air missiles (AIM-120C, AIM-9M, AIM-9X), and electronic warfare pods (ANALQ-131) to jam Russian radars and provide self-protection.
- F-16s are conducting aerial and electronic reconnaissance flights, enhancing Ukraine's air capabilities.
- They offer improved capabilities compared to older MiG-29s and Su-27s, particularly in electronic warfare and self-defence.
- The F-16s are contributing to achieving pockets of air superiority for strategic objectives.
Russian Forces Still Using Donkeys for Transport
🎦 13:51-13:57⏩
- Jonathan briefly mentions that Russian forces are still using donkeys for transport, showing a short video clip of a soldier with a donkey.
- He describes this as an "ongoing issue", highlighting the antiquated aspects of Russian logistics.
Increased Russian Drone Attacks on Kharkiv Residential Areas
🎦 13:57-17:14⏩
- Jonathan reports on a significant increase in Russian drone attacks, particularly Shahid drones, on Kharkiv.
- While the number of drones launched (86) is not the highest seen, a concerning number (18 out of 86) are penetrating Ukrainian air defences, suggesting improved drone capabilities, possibly due to Chinese components enabling them to evade jamming.
- He speculates that Russia may be concentrating drone attacks on specific cities like Kharkiv, overwhelming air defences, a tactic he had previously suggested for Ukraine to target Russian refineries.
- The drone attacks are heavily targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kharkiv, causing fires, destruction, and casualties.
- The mayor of Kharkiv reports massive Shahid attacks with numerous explosions heard overnight.
- 106 people, including 23 children, were injured in the attacks, with reports of a football match being hit.
- Jonathan interprets the focus on residential areas, rather than energy infrastructure, as potential signalling towards a ceasefire agreement alongside continued terror tactics against the civilian population.
Russia Opens New Shahid Drone Launch Sites, Potential for Increased Attacks
🎦 17:14-18:19⏩
- Russia has reportedly opened three new launch sites for Shahid drones, indicating a potential increase in drone attacks to 300 per day.
- Russia is changing tactics by directing drones to specific cities to overload air defences, confirming Jonathan's earlier analysis.
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Engels Air Base and Fuel Depots Successful
🎦 18:19-19:20⏩
- Jonathan mentions Ukrainian strikes on Russia's Engels-2 air base on March 20th, which destroyed a large ammunition storage facility, resulting in secondary detonations and an estimated loss of 96 air-launched cruise missiles.
- Fuel storage at the base was also hit, further crippling Russia's strike capabilities.
- Satellite imagery confirms a Ukrainian strike on the Kavkazskaya transshipment and oil depot facility, which was on fire for 5-6 days and significantly damaged, impacting Russia's oil infrastructure.
North Korean Military Support for Russia Increasing
🎦 19:20-20:48⏩
- Jonathan stresses that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia should not be underestimated.
- He notes they have adapted and are becoming more effective, contributing to Ukrainian casualties and attrition.
- Another 3,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to Ukraine early this year, adding to the 15,000 already deployed.
- North Korea is also supplying Russia with significant amounts of artillery ammunition, ballistic missiles, self-propelled howitzers, and multiple launch rocket systems, with some estimates suggesting North Korean supplies constitute 50% of Russia's artillery ammunition.
- This increasing North Korean support is significantly aiding Russia's war effort.
Zelensky Warns of Potential Russian Offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv Regions
🎦 20:48-21:24⏩
- President Zelensky warns that Putin is buying time and preparing for a new offensive, particularly targeting the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
- Zelensky states that intelligence has been shared with allies regarding these preparations.
- He suggests that the 70,000 Russian troops near Kursk may be intended for an attack southward into Ukraine from the north.
Ukrainian Forces Reportedly Counter-attacking Near Mali-Shabaki in Zaporizhzhia
🎦 21:24-22:05⏩
- Reports indicate Ukrainian forces are counter-attacking in several areas, including near Mali-Shabaki in the Zaporizhzhia region, close to Kamiyanskoye reservoir.
- Mali-Shabaki was one of the few areas where Russian forces had recently made gains.
- Recent updates suggest Ukrainian forces have been retaking more land than Russia, and there are rumours of a broader Ukrainian pushback in Zaporizhzhia.
- This reported counter-attack in Malyshevsky (likely a misspelling of Mali-Shabaki) adds to these claims.
- Jonathan advises caution, noting the information needs verification.
Russian Cargo Ship Fires Off South Korea
🎦 22:05-22:57⏩
- A Russian cargo ship caught fire off the coast of South Korea, injuring six Russian crew members out of 23 onboard.
- The ship, carrying frozen and refrigerated cargo, was in Busan.
- Jonathan humorously mentions the film "Train to Busan" and its sequel.
- He notes that while this incident may be coincidental, it could also be related to the poor condition of Russia's "Shadow Fleet" used to circumvent sanctions.
Ukrainian Hackers Target Russian Oil Corporation Lukoil
🎦 22:57-23:33⏩
- Suspected Ukrainian hackers have attacked the Russian oil corporation Lukoil, reportedly taking down its fast payment system.
- As a result, customers are unable to pay with cards at Lukoil petrol stations.
- Lukoil employees were reportedly unable to log into their systems the previous day.
Zelensky Meets Macron and Starmer in Paris Amidst Coalition of the Willing Summit
🎦 23:33-24:14⏩
- President Zelensky is in Paris meeting with the "Coalition of the Willing," comprising members from 31 countries.
- Andriy Yermak tweeted an image displaying flags of participating nations.
- Jonathan sees this as significant and potentially a signal to the US, who he believes are becoming more aligned with Russia.
- He speculates that Zelensky may be using European support to strengthen Ukraine's position, especially given perceived shifts in US policy.
- Zelensky held a brief meeting with Macron and Starmer at the Élysée Palace prior to the summit.
US Official Steve Witkoff Echoes Kremlin Narratives, Criticised by Zelensky
🎦 24:14-25:32⏩
- Jonathan highlights comments from US official Steve Witkoff who stated that Russia will not relinquish occupied Ukrainian territories, which are legally not part of Russia, creating a difficult situation for negotiations.
- Jonathan sarcastically agrees, highlighting the obviousness of Witkoff's statement.
- Marco Rubio indicates the US is evaluating Russian ceasefire conditions.
- Jonathan questions why Russia gets to set conditions when Ukraine had already unconditionally accepted a ceasefire, and criticises the US for potentially supporting Russian stipulations.
EU Unlikely to Lift Sanctions on Russia, NATO Rejects Normalisation
🎦 25:32-26:09⏩
- Marco Rubio notes that some sanctions Russia wants lifted are EU sanctions, not US sanctions.
- Jonathan welcomes confirmation that the EU has no plans to lift sanctions or reconnect Russia to SWIFT.
- Mark Russell from NATO states there will be no normalisation of relations with Russia for a long time after the war.
- Jonathan concludes that European nations seem more aligned with Ukraine and have a clearer understanding of the situation than the US.
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Criticised as Unfavourable to Ukraine
🎦 26:09-28:47⏩
- The US is finalising a minerals deal with Ukraine, potentially signing it the following week.
- However, a Ukrainian politician has leaked details of the draft agreement, describing it as "horrible" and not in Ukraine's interest.
- Key concerns include:
- Management of the deal by a five-person committee, with three US representatives having veto power.
- The deal covering all fossil fuels in Ukraine, both new and existing oil and gas assets, extending beyond new discoveries to encompass current resources.
- Immediate conversion of funds to currency and transfer abroad.
- Ukraine potentially having to pay extra if issues arise, while the US profits first, with Ukraine receiving only 4% royalty after the US recovers its aid investment.
- The agreement is indefinite and can only be changed with US permission.
- First rights on new infrastructure and veto power on resource sales to other countries are reserved for the US.
- No security guarantees for Ukraine are included.
- Jonathan expresses concern that the deal appears very unfavourable for Ukraine.
Zelensky: NATO Membership Could End War in 24 Hours
🎦 28:47-29:11⏩
- President Zelensky believes NATO membership for Ukraine could end the war within 24 hours, emphasising NATO as the best security guarantee.
- Jonathan agrees, stating that NATO membership would be a swift way to achieve peace if that was the genuine goal.
- He criticises the US for not taking this step, questioning their true intentions.
Zelensky Condemns Steve Witkoff for Kremlin Propaganda
🎦 29:11-30:17⏩
- Zelensky publicly criticises Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, for echoing Kremlin propaganda and weakening pressure on Russia.
- Zelensky states Witkoff’s narratives do not bring peace closer and damage international support for Ukraine.
- He warns Witkoff's messaging could distort American perceptions and influence US policy, suggesting the US is not being truly neutral but favouring Russia.
- Zelensky rebukes Witkoff's criticism of European support for Ukraine, highlighting Witkoff's lack of military experience and expertise in real estate instead.
- Jonathan strongly agrees with Zelensky's condemnation of Witkoff.
EU to Fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty After US Defunding
🎦 30:17-31:11⏩
- Following the defunding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty by USAID, the EU is stepping in to provide funding to ensure its continued operation.
- Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský advocated for EU funding as RFE/RL's headquarters are in Czechia.
- Ursula von der Leyen confirms the EU will work with multiple partner countries, including Czechia and others, to support RFE/RL's independent journalism, vital for countries with threatened media freedom.
- RFE/RL expresses gratitude for the EU's support, recognising the importance of their mission to provide free press access.
- Jonathan praises this news as "absolutely brilliant".
British AS90 Howitzer in Operation
🎦 31:11-31:53⏩
- Jonathan shows a brief clip of a British-supplied AS90 howitzer in operation in Ukraine.
- He jokingly wishes good luck to the team and its "four-legged vanguard", possibly referring to a dog or mascot in the video, although not explicitly stated in the transcript.
Wrap up
🎦 31:53-32:04⏩
- Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and for their support.
- He apologises again for the earlier recording error and jokes that he will likely make the same mistake again.
- He thanks BenniePie for creating a "widget" to help prevent future screen recording errors.
- He concludes and says "Speak soon".
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