Ukraine War Update EXTRA: Kerrazy Kadyrov, Sanctions, Kerch, Bradleys, & JDAM
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"If you're pro-Russian, really, do you have any kind of moral character? Do you have any moral decency? Do you understand how to do moral evaluation?"
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as a Ukraine War Update extra, providing additional information and analysis to give viewers a greater understanding of the war.
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Ramzan Kadyrov's Rants
- Ramzan Kadyrov, the controversial Chechen warlord aiding Russian forces, claimed he has the right to run for Russian president but never will
- Kadyrov stated they are fighting against "fascism, satanism, and Nazism" in Ukraine, using culture war narratives
- Rumours allege Kadyrov shot one of his wives after she accused him of being an "LGBT drug addict" due to performance issues, though this is likely false
- Kadyrov went on a rant promising to keep "destroying and burning Ukrainians alive"
- Jonathan questions the morality of being pro-Russian when allies like Kadyrov make such statements, arguing it is indefensible
Sanctions Analysis
- At least 46 countries have imposed nearly 10,000 sanctions on Russia, making it the most sanctioned country
- However, an infographic shows that most of South America, Africa, and Asia are not participating in sanctions
- This leaves Russia with many avenues to obtain goods and manufacture weapons despite the sanctions
Bradley Fighting Vehicles
- The US is considering providing Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
- Bradleys are seen as potentially more useful than a small number of Abrams tanks
- Experienced servicemembers in the comments attest to the Bradley's effectiveness, including against tanks
- If the US can provide a few hundred Bradleys, it could be a "game changer" for Ukraine
Civilian Trucks Adapted for Military Use
A photo shared by Rebar shows a dozen civilian 4x4 trucks adapted with gun mounts for military use by Russia. This suggests Russia may be having trouble sourcing enough military vehicles and could indicate they are culminating in certain areas due to lack of resources. However, this may change in the spring when newly mobilised and trained troops are deployed.
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Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM)
- JDAMs are kits that can be attached to "dumb bombs" to improve their accuracy and provide some standoff range
- Basic JDAMs use GPS and inertial navigation to hit targets accurately within tens of feet
- JDAMs can extend the range of a bomb up to 15 miles when dropped from a fast jet at altitude
- Integrating JDAMs with Ukrainian aircraft will be challenging but has been done with other munitions
- Even the smallest 500lb JDAMs would provide a bigger punch than HIMARS rockets
- The low cost ($25k) and high availability of JDAMs make them attractive, despite the range limitations and risk to aircraft
Wrap up
Jonathan hopes the information provided has been useful. He reminds viewers of an upcoming live discussion with Dr Darren Girders, a conservative Christian YouTuber. Despite their differing worldviews, both Jonathan and Dr Girders are pro-Ukraine. The discussion will explore how they arrived at the same conclusion. Jonathan thanks viewers for their support.
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