Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News: Bad Strikes & a Good One
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"The US is effectively not an ally of Ukraine anymore. The challenge is whether they are going to lift sanctions. [If] They lift sanctions on Russia, then the US will be de facto the enemy of Ukraine and de facto the enemy of Europe."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:55⏩
Jonathan expresses concern over recent developments in US rhetoric and actions regarding the war in Ukraine, feeling they've been increasingly negative towards Ukraine and beneficial for Russia. He finds it staggering that the US would consider halting aid, including aid already promised and en route. Jonathan plans to delve deeper into these geopolitical issues in a later video, citing sources such as Tulsi Gabbard and the Director of National Intelligence, whom he feels are overtly pro-Russian and anti-Ukrainian. He feels a threshold has been crossed and that this is a shared sentiment with other commentators.
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🪦 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.
Russia-Ukraine War: Daily Hits and Losses (02/03/2025)
🎦 02:40-03:49⏩
- Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff's report on Russian losses for the previous day.
- He notes some good news for Ukraine, with decent attrition rates:
- 1,350 Russian personnel (300 more than the previous day)
- 11 tanks (slightly above average)
- 16 AFVs (slightly below average)
- 60 artillery systems (three times the average)
- 2 anti-aircraft systems
- 109 vehicles and fuel tanks.
- Drone activity was relatively quiet, but there are rumours of Russia planning a significant increase in Shahid drone attacks.
Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Training Unit in Samar
🎦 04:01-06:50⏩
- Jonathan reports on a Russian missile strike that hit a Ukrainian military training unit in Samar (formerly Novomorskogovsk), resulting in an undisclosed number of Ukrainian casualties.
- The strike, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff and General Mikhailo Drapatchi, Commander of the Grand Forces.
- Drapatchi expressed anger over the incident, pledging to punish anyone who didn't perform their duties properly and suggesting negligence in the training unit's operations.
- Jonathan suspects an attempt to conceal the truth about what happened.
Russian Drone Strikes Overnight
🎦 07:00-07:31⏩
- Russia used 83 drones to attack Ukraine overnight.
- 46 drones were shot down, and 31 were suppressed by electronic warfare.
- This means six drones (out of 83) hit their targets.
- Jonathan notes this is a smaller attack than usual, but a higher percentage got through.
Russia Plans to Increase Drone Attacks
🎦 07:35-08:14⏩
- Ukrainian intelligence (Deputy Chief Skibitsky) reports that Russia plans to launch around 500 Shahid drones against Ukraine daily.
- Jonathan believes this would be challenging for Ukraine to counter.
- He suggests targeting the drone manufacturing facilities, but acknowledges that these would be heavily protected by Russia.
Possible Russian Missile Strike on Cargo Ship in Odesa
🎦 08:19-11:33⏩
- There are unconfirmed reports about a Russian Iskander-M missile strike hitting a container ship in Odesa that was potentially carrying British weapons to Ukraine.
- The source is a pro-Kremlin Telegram channel run by Oleksandr Talipov.
- Ukrainian officials deny the claims, stating the ships only carried civilian cargo.
- Jonathan acknowledges the lack of verified information, but says it's possible that military cargo was hit during unloading.
- The incident highlights Russia's increased scrutiny of ships arriving in Odesa.
Ukrainian Drone Strike on OOFA Oil Refinery
🎦 11:33-13:24⏩
- Jonathan shares positive news: a Ukrainian drone strike hit the OOFA oil refinery, one of Russia's largest, located 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine.
- The refinery, which has a capacity of 20 million tons of oil per year, is a strategically important fuel supplier for the Russian military.
- Footage of the fire is available, but the true extent of the damage is unknown.
- Jonathan considers this a significant deep strike by Ukraine.
Frontline Update: Russian Offensive Slows, Ukrainian Gains in Kupyant's Direction and Turetsk
🎦 13:27-18:36⏩
- Jonathan reports that Russian forces have experienced their lowest daily gains since June 2024.
- Factors contributing to this slowdown include:
- Recent arms shipments to Ukraine.
- Ukraine's growing defence production.
- Depletion of Russia's armour reserves.
- Jonathan addresses a viewer comment about the source of the weaponry, pointing to aid packages appropriated before the change in US administration. He expresses concern that halting aid would severely impact Ukraine.
- In the Kupyant's sector, Ukrainian forces have regained territory near Sankivka, with fighting ongoing.
- There are also reports of Ukrainian gains in Turetsk, with Russian war bloggers blaming commanders who prematurely declared victory for setbacks in the city.
- Chris Howicki's analysis: Russian commanders have repeatedly claimed victory prematurely to gain favour with superiors, leading to troops attacking without adequate support.
- Russian Telegram channels acknowledge the Ukrainian presence within Turetsk, describing it as a "layer cake" with ongoing fighting in certain areas.
International and Political Developments
🎦 18:37-23:29⏩
- Ukraine will start announcing reconstruction tenders in May, with a dossier of projects already submitted to Turkey.
- Confirmation of yesterday’s report about the Trump administration retreating from combating Russian cyber threats.
- Jonathan expresses his frustration with the Trump administration, seeing their actions as directly benefiting Russia and harming Ukraine.
- He condemns their stance as "despicable" and feels they are undeniably aligned with Putin's interests.
- He plans to present further evidence in a later video, citing individuals such as Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio, and Mike Walls.
- The New York Times reports that Trump might suspend or cancel military aid to Ukraine, a move Jonathan hopes will be challenged in court. He expresses concerns about the US moving towards a dictatorship.
- Kaya Callas observes a change in the US's attitude towards Ukraine after meetings with Russian officials, highlighting a shift in their behavior.
- Jonathan believes the recent European meeting, while lacking concrete outcomes, focused on formulating a response to the US's position and discussing sensitive matters regarding security.
France and UK's Truce Plan, Russian Media Response to Recent Events
🎦 23:29-25:29⏩
- France and the UK are working on a one-month truce plan for Ukraine, focusing on air and maritime operations, as well as energy infrastructure, but allowing ground operations to continue.
- Jonathan is unsure about the specifics of the truce and reserves judgment.
- He observes that Russian media is celebrating the perceived Western decline and the alignment of US foreign policy with Russia's interests.
- He cites headlines from Russian papers: "Russia can’t conceal its malicious pleasure," "The Western system is crashing like a house of cards," and "The new US foreign policy configurations are largely aligned with Russia’s."
John Sweeney's Assessment and Viewer Comments
🎦 25:29-25:35⏩
- John Sweeney, like Jonathan, is pessimistic about the situation, stating "Pro-Kremlin fascism has seized the White House."
- He predicts the US will end sanctions against Russia and that Trump will visit Moscow, potentially on May 9th (Victory Day).
Discussion on Responsibility for Ending the War and Gaslighting
🎦 25:35-26:03⏩
- Jonathan reads and agrees with viewer Tatra Gami's comment, which argues that blaming Ukraine for the war's continuation is a form of gaslighting.
- The comment emphasizes that only Putin can order his military to stop the offensive.
- Jonathan believes that the US is letting Russia off the hook, while putting undue pressure on Ukraine.
Fundraiser Updates and NAFO Truck Campaign
🎦 26:03-28:35⏩
- Jonathan thanks viewers for their generosity to the Dzyga's Paw fundraiser, which has surpassed its target. He announces plans to add another drone to the campaign and hold a raffle for those who donated.
- He also mentions the ongoing NAFO truck campaign, with three trucks and a bus being prepared.
- Two trucks will feature a combined Ukrainian and ATP Geopolitics badge, while the third will display the dedicated ATP Geopolitics badge featuring the Owl of Minerva, a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
- Jonathan encourages viewers to learn more about NAFO's work and the symbolism behind the badge.
Wrap up
🎦 28:35-29:19⏩
- Jonathan reiterates his unwavering support for Ukraine, despite the shifting allegiances of other nations.
- He acknowledges the common sentiment of "as long as it takes", but reflects on how quickly administrations can change their positions.
- He encourages viewers to check out the fundraiser and NAFO truck campaign, ending with a heartfelt "Take care. Have a speech. See you soon."
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
In the section on the OOFA oil refinery strike, two distances are mentioned: 1,300 kilometers and 1,600 kilometers. It's unclear which one is accurate or if they refer to different points of origin. Could you clarify?
John Sweeney mentions that Trump "will boost Alexei Restovich for Ukraine's new leader." Is "Restovich" a misspelling of Oleksiy Arestovych, a Ukrainian politician and former advisor? Also, what does John Sweeney mean by "chanting Satanist runes with Alexander Dugin in the 90s"? This requires further context.
Can you confirm the spelling of "Mike Walls"? It appears as "Mike Walsh" in one instance.
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