Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Theiner on Mortars, Budanov, FPV Drones, & More Hedgehogs
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"We're at war and the use of any means to eliminate the enemy who is killing our civilian population is justified."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the topics for this Ukraine War Update Extra video, including FPV drones, Scooby-Doo vans, and mortars. He enjoys a cup of tea while presenting.
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FPV Drones Targeting Russian Scooby-Doo Vans
- FPV (first-person view) drones are being used by Ukraine to target Russian civilian vehicles ("Scooby-Doo vans") being used for tactical purposes
- This suggests Russia is lacking proper military vehicles and logistics are suffering
- Some vans are being retrofitted with armour, but it is inadequate protection against drone attacks
Advantages of Ukrainian Drone Volunteers
- Pro-Kremlin Russian Telegram channels discuss the advantages Ukrainian drone volunteers have in assembling and deploying combat and FPV drones
- Ukrainian volunteers have military support for testing prototypes, electronic warfare countermeasures, and frontline deployment
- Russian volunteers lack official support and must self-fund their efforts
- There are concerns that Ukraine's drone manufacturing and integration will provide a key advantage in the anticipated counter-offensive
Interview with Ukrainian Military Intelligence Chief Budanov
- Budanov downplays the impact of recent Pentagon leaks on Ukraine's upcoming offensive
- He suggests the war will end "in the very near future" due to a combination of battlefield success and internal changes in Russia
- Budanov emphasizes the importance of demonstrating success to maintain support from Ukraine's allies
- He controversially states that in war, Ukraine is justified in attacking the enemy by any means, even on Russian territory, and that borders can be changed
How Mortars Work
- Thomas Theiner provides a detailed thread explaining the history, types, and functioning of mortars used by NATO armies
- Mortars consist of a barrel, base plate, sight unit and bipod; smoothbore and rifled variants exist
- Mortar rounds contain a projectile, fuse, and propellant charges for range adjustment
- Sighting involves mathematics/trigonometry to aim at a target
- Firing is done by dropping the round down the barrel, with a firing pin igniting the charges to propel it
- Mortars have a very high rate of fire, making them important battlefield weapons
Hedgehog Rescue
Jonathan shares an adorable video of a Ukrainian soldier rescuing a hedgehog tangled in netting, demonstrating care for wildlife even in wartime.
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Wrap Up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and encourages them to like, subscribe and share the video. He expresses appreciation for financial supporters on Buy Me a Coffee. He signs off until the next video.
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