Ukraine War Update BUMPER NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"What the flibbity-jibbets do Russia sit on the UN Security Council as a permanent seat? And they're doing this. It's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:09⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the first part of the Ukraine War News Update for the 22nd of December 2024. He expresses gratitude for the continued viewership and support of the channel.
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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.
Ukrainian General Staff figures for Russian losses
🎦 00:10-00:27⏩
- The Ukrainian General Staff reported high Russian personnel losses over the past three days, with figures appearing in the top five days for Russian losses since the start of the war.
- In the last 24 hours, another 1,820 Russian troops were reported lost.
- Over 40% of casualties are estimated to be deaths.
- In addition to high personnel losses, the following were also reported:
- 15 tanks (well over the daily average)
- 29 armoured personnel vehicles (well over the daily average)
- 32 artillery systems (well over the daily average)
- 3 anti-aircraft warfare systems
- 81 vehicles and fuel tanks
- Jonathan notes that Russia is losing many vehicles used as combat assets.
Equipment losses according to Andrew Perpetua's list
🎦 00:28-01:14⏩
- According to Andrew Perpetua's list, the ratio of Russian to Ukrainian losses is approximately 1.5:1, excluding civilian vehicles.
- Ukrainian losses include:
- Damaged M109 and M119 artillery pieces
- An abandoned Leopard 2A4 tank, hit by a Lancet
- 7 infantry fighting vehicles (5 of which are damaged Bradleys)
- 2 destroyed M113 APCs
- 4 damaged MRAPs
- 1 captured Kirpi MRAP
- 1 destroyed Senator MRAP
- Several damaged or destroyed infantry mobility vehicles, including Humvees and Senator variants
- The ratio of destroyed to damaged equipment is better for Ukrainians compared to Russians.
- Russian losses include:
- 5 artillery pieces, including a possibly captured M109A3GN damaged by a drone
- 9 tanks, almost all completely destroyed, including T-62s, T-72s, and mine rollers
- Several "tracked garden sheds," which are tanks modified to serve as APCs, indicating a desperate situation where tanks are used for suboptimal roles
- 10 infantry fighting vehicles, mostly destroyed, including BMP-2s, BTRs, and BMDs
- 6 APCs, mostly destroyed, including MTLBs and BTR-70s
- A damaged BMPT Terminator, a heavily armed infantry fighting vehicle
Tracked Garden Sheds
- Jonathan explains that a "tracked garden shed" is a tank, or sometimes an infantry fighting vehicle, that has been modified with extra metal plating on top, often rendering the turret unusable.
- This modification suggests that the Russians are using tanks as makeshift APCs due to a lack of proper APCs or an inability to repair damaged tanks.
- The use of tracked garden sheds and civilian vehicles as combat assets indicates that Russia is facing challenges in producing equipment at the rate they are losing it.
- Jonathan highlights the irony of using a tank as an APC when it could be used for its intended purpose of "tanking."
Russian use of civilian vehicles in combat
🎦 01:59-02:06⏩,08:01-08:52⏩,15:35-17:28⏩
- Jonathan discusses how Russia's use of civilian vehicles and ATVs on the front line, including quads and golf buggies, further supports the idea that they are struggling to replace lost equipment.
- The reliance on civilian vehicles, along with the use of tanks as APCs and the influx of North Korean equipment, paints a picture of Russia's challenging materiel situation.
- Jonathan cites a report from Special Kherson Cat about a Russian assault column consisting entirely of light civilian unarmoured vehicles, including one with a USSR flag, attacking Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk area.
- The attack was repelled, highlighting the disparity in equipment usage between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
- Jonathan emphasizes that while combat asset losses may appear equal, many of Russia's losses are civilian vehicles used as combat assets, further skewing the ratio.
North Korean equipment supplied to Russia
🎦 08:52-08:53⏩
- The transcript mentions the presence of North Korean vehicles and self-propelled howitzers being transported by train to Russia, indicating Russia's reliance on external support to address its equipment shortages.
- This observation further reinforces the idea that Russia is facing difficulties in producing sufficient equipment domestically.
BMPT Terminator
- Jonathan discusses the BMPT Terminator, a Russian infantry fighting vehicle with a combination of weapons, including autocannons and rockets.
- The BMPT Terminator was highly touted by Russia before the war and was designed for urban combat.
- One BMPT Terminator was reported as damaged.
- Jonathan notes that the BMPT Terminator has been used in various environments, including the Serebryanskyi Forest.
85,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine confirmed by MediaZona and BBC Russia
🎦 11:15-12:26⏩
- MediaZona and BBC Russia have confirmed the deaths of almost 85,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
- This figure represents the absolute minimum number of confirmed deaths linked to the war, excluding losses from the LPR and DPR.
- Jonathan estimates that the actual number of Russian soldiers killed could be around 150,000 when considering unconfirmed deaths and losses from the LPR and DPR.
North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region
🎦 12:27-13:37⏩
- There is video evidence of North Korean soldiers receiving medical treatment in the Kursk region after being on the receiving end of Ukrainian attacks.
- These North Korean soldiers are facilitating Russia's efforts to regain ground in the Kursk area.
12 Abrams tanks left of 31 delivered to Ukraine
🎦 13:38-14:16⏩
- Only 12 of the 31 Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine by the U.S. are still operational.
- Jonathan suggests that the U.S. could provide more Abrams tanks, given their large stockpile, without significantly impacting their own reserves.
Maintenance challenges for Ukrainian equipment
🎦 14:17-15:34⏩
- The 47th Mechanized Brigade is maintaining combat effectiveness despite having only a dozen operational Abrams tanks.
- Tanks are prone to breakdowns and require heavy maintenance.
- A fluid maintenance and supply chain logistics effort is crucial for keeping donated equipment operational.
- Jonathan emphasizes that support for equipment is just as important as the equipment itself.
Sabotage activities in Russia
🎦 17:29-18:07⏩,18:39-19:35⏩,20:23-20:38⏩
- A series of sabotage activities have been reported in Russia, including a woman setting fire to what appears to be a bank or office in St. Petersburg after pouring flammable liquid.
- Another incident involved a woman destroying an ATM in St. Petersburg using flammable liquid.
- Jonathan notes that these acts are incredibly dangerous and likely resulted in severe burns for the perpetrators.
- Multiple explosions have been reported near Moscow and St. Petersburg, with unknown individuals launching fireworks and planting explosives in post office buildings and banks.
- Several pensioners have been detained in connection with these incidents.
- Russia claims that Ukrainian call centres are involved in these acts of sabotage.
- A woman reportedly set off fireworks in a shopping centre, with Russian authorities attributing it to Ukrainian scammers.
- 13 cases of arson have been logged in Russia in the last 48 hours, including attacks on police cars.
- Russian police claim that fraudsters are forcing victims to carry out these criminal acts.
- Russian media is linking the ATM attacks with the firework incidents.
- Copycat firework explosions have occurred in a mall in Korolyov and a post office in Khimki.
Possible motives for sabotage in Russia
🎦 19:36-20:22⏩
- Jonathan speculates on the motives behind the sabotage activities in Russia, suggesting that they could be related to the war, the economy, or a combination of factors.
- He also raises the possibility that these acts could be a form of protest against the war, similar to previous attacks on recruitment offices.
- Economic hardship could also be a contributing factor.
Train collision in Zabaykalsky Krai
🎦 20:39-21:56⏩
- Two freight trains carrying coal collided in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, derailing 42 cars.
- The collision caused delays on the Moscow to Vladivostok route.
- Jonathan notes that Russia has given China significant access to Vladivostok, suggesting that Russia has become a vassal state of China.
- The incident is expected to cause significant delays on the rail network.
- Jonathan raises the possibility of sabotage involving relay boxes.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine
🎦 21:57-22:57⏩
- Russia launched 103 drones, with 97 intercepted (52 shot down, 44 suppressed by electronic warfare, and 1 spoofed back to Belarus).
- 6 drones may have hit their targets.
- One drone hit the top of a building in Brovary, on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia
🎦 22:58-24:46⏩
- The Steel Horse Oil Depot in Orel, previously attacked on December 14th, was struck again.
- Helicopters were used to try to destroy drones in the area, apparently unsuccessfully.
- Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in Orel overnight, with footage showing drones flying and explosions.
- One of the tanks caught fire, but local authorities claim the fire was put out (though Jonathan expresses doubt about this claim).
- Four explosions were reported in Rostov, followed by a thick fog with a pungent smell and an alarm sounding.
- Explosions were also reported in Ryazan, where another oil refinery is located, possibly near the airport and an industrial area.
Explosions and drone attacks in Kazan
🎦 24:47-30:03⏩
- Two drones hit the same point on an elite skyscraper in Kazan two nights prior.
- A large explosion occurred near the building the following day.
- Footage of the explosion near the gunpowder plant in Kazan was captured on a dashcam.
- Local authorities claim the bangs were linked to scheduled tests, but a state of emergency was declared due to a drone attack.
- Footage of another explosion in Kazan, near the elite apartment block, was found.
- Local media speculate it was the safe disposal of undetonated explosives from a previous drone attack, but Jonathan finds this unlikely.
- Jonathan discusses possible explanations for why two drones hit the same spot on the Kazan building:
- Theory 1: The CEO of the nearby Alabuga Shahed drone plant lives in the building.
- Theory 2: The drones were flying on a path beyond the building but didn't account for the building's height, which may be relatively new. Jonathan finds this theory plausible.
Russian attack on Kherson oncology centre
🎦 30:04-30:32⏩
- Zelensky condemned the Russian attack on the oncology centre in Kherson, where two guided bombs hit, calling it a heinous act of cruelty against civilians.
- Jonathan agrees with Zelensky's assessment.
Russian attempts to cross the Dnipro River near Antonovsky Bridge
🎦 30:33-31:21⏩
- Russian forces attempted to cross the Dnipro River near the Antonovsky Bridge but were unsuccessful.
- Despite heavy shelling causing casualties and damage, the Russians couldn't reach the middle of the river, according to Vladislav Voloshin, spokesman for the Southern Defence Forces.
- Jonathan speculates that the Russians may be trying to cross the damaged bridge on foot.
BBC reports on Russian execution of Ukrainian POWs
- The BBC reported on the increasing number of Ukrainian prisoners of war being executed by Russian forces.
- The article mentions Oleksandr Matsevsky, a Ukrainian POW who was famously executed after saying "Slava Ukraini."
- Jonathan mentions that ATP Geopolitics is raising money for vehicles for Car for Ukraine, and one of the vehicles will go to Matsevsky's old battalion.
- Jonathan expresses pride in the £36,000 raised by the ATP Geopolitics community.
147 Ukrainian POWs executed by Russian forces
- Jonathan expresses disgust at Russia's actions and the UN's inability to hold Russia accountable.
- Another five Ukrainian POWs were reportedly shot by Russian forces.
- The Ukrainian Prosecution Service states that at least 147 Ukrainian POWs have been executed by Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion, with 127 of those executions occurring this year.
- Jonathan highlights the clear upward trend in these executions and questions the reasons behind the significant increase this year.
Russia bolstering protection of aircraft
🎦 34:09-34:37⏩
- Russia is constructing shelters to protect its aircraft on the ground at several airbases used in operations against Ukraine, including Primorsko-Akhtarsk Air Base.
- Jonathan notes that this action is "two years too late" and criticizes Biden's refusal to allow strikes on these airbases with ATACMS, which could have destroyed the planes before the shelters were built.
IMF's negative scenario for Ukraine
🎦 34:38-35:24⏩
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its negative scenario for Ukraine, predicting a more intense and prolonged war, a shock to the economy, and larger power outages than the baseline scenario.
- The baseline scenario suggests the fighting will end in the fourth quarter of 2024 or in 2025.
- Jonathan mentions that Ukraine's economy is coping better than Russia's in many indicators.
Yipeng-3 ship
🎦 35:25-36:50⏩
- The Yipeng-3, a Chinese ship with a Russian captain suspected of severing cables, has left for Egypt after being investigated.
- Swedish, Danish, German, and Finnish authorities were only allowed to observe, not investigate, and were unable to see the anchor.
- Chinese investigators were also on board.
- Jonathan quotes Sari Huovinen, who suggests that Russia is using Chinese ships to conduct joint Russian-Chinese hybrid operations.
- Jonathan laments the lack of effective countermeasures against such actions due to the constraints of international law.
Personnel shortages and unemployment in Russia
🎦 36:51-39:40⏩
- MTS, Russia's largest mobile operator, is cutting about 2% of its employees (over 1,200 people) due to a tight monetary policy and the need to reduce its debt burden.
- MTS will also refuse to purchase large assets and invest in high-tech areas.
- The company's profits have fallen nine times year-on-year.
- Jonathan explains that high interest rates (around 30% for commercial loans), the tanking ruble, and increased wages due to labour shortages are likely contributing to MTS's financial difficulties.
- He suggests that lower demand for mobile phones and a complex economic situation are also factors.
- Jonathan concludes that this situation is a good indicator of Russia's economic struggles.
Friendly fire incident in the Red Sea
🎦 39:41-41:08⏩
- Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident but were recovered alive.
- An F/A-18 that had just taken off from the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg, a guided missile cruiser.
- Jonathan notes that friendly fire incidents happen and mentions previous instances of potential friendly fire involving Ukrainian aircraft.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury
🎦 41:09-42:18⏩
- Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- After the match, Usyk raised the sabre of Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a legendary Ukrainian figure who fought against Russian imperialism over 300 years ago.
- Jonathan praises Usyk for his victory and for fighting for Ukraine in the information space.
- Jonathan believes the match was fought in good spirit and with good sportsmanship.
Hetman Ivan Mazepa
- Jonathan mentions that one of the new ships built by a Turkish shipbuilding yard for Ukraine is named Hetman Ivan Mazepa, after the legendary Ukrainian figure.
- These ships are currently being tested.
Car for Ukraine Fundraising Update
🎦 31:40-31:47⏩,31:59-32:07⏩,32:11-32:24⏩
- Jonathan provides an update on the fundraising efforts for Car for Ukraine, mentioning that ATP Geopolitics has raised almost £36,000.
- He expresses gratitude for the support and encourages continued donations.
- One of the vehicles being funded will go to the battalion of Oleksandr Matsevsky, a Ukrainian POW executed by Russian forces.
Wrap up
🎦 42:19-42:30⏩
Jonathan thanks the viewers for their support, encourages them to subscribe to the channel, and wishes them a Merry Christmas.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
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🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Thought Process:
TASK 1: TITLE, DATE, PART
Examine the YouTube video title: "Ukraine War Update BUMPER NEWS (2024122a): Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News"
Extract the title: Remove the date and part information enclosed in parentheses, resulting in "Ukraine War Update BUMPER NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News".
Extract the date: The date is given as "2024122", which needs to be reformatted to DD/MM/YYYY as "22/01/2024" (22nd January 2024).
Extract the part: The part is indicated by the letter "a" following the date, so the part is "A".
TASK 2: TOPIC TITLES
Identify the first topic: The initial segment of the transcript (00:00.000-00:09.400) is Jonathan's introduction. This is labelled as "Hello Team" (id=1).
Identify subsequent topics: Scan the transcript for distinct changes in subject matter, news items, or geographical locations. Each unique topic will be assigned a concise and specific title. For instance, a discussion about Russian troop losses will be titled "Ukrainian General Staff figures for Russian losses" (id=2), a discussion about equipment losses will be titled "Equipment losses according to Andrew Perpetua's list" (id=3), and so on.
Quantify and specify: Ensure each topic title is specific and includes quantifiable details where possible. For example, instead of "Arrests," use "85,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine confirmed by MediaZona and BBC Russia" (id=8). Instead of "Aid to Ukraine," use "12 Abrams tanks left of 31 delivered to Ukraine" (id=10).
Separate unrelated topics: Ensure that distinct subjects are not combined under a single topic. For example, discussions about sabotage activities in Russia and train collisions should be separate topics.
Identify the last topic: The final segment of the transcript, where Jonathan signs off (42:19.530-42:30.910), will be titled "Wrap up" (id=30).
TASK 3: TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
Match timestamps to topics: For each topic identified in Task 2, locate the corresponding start and end timestamps in the transcript.
Format timestamps: Timestamps should be formatted as MM:SS or HH:MM:SS, depending on the video's length.
Handle overlapping topics: If a topic is revisited later in the video, include both timeframes, separated by a comma.
Ensure complete coverage: The combined topic timeframes should cover the entire duration of the video without significant gaps.
TASK 4: TOPIC SUMMARIES
Summarise each topic: For each topic, write a concise summary that captures the key points, insights, and opinions expressed by Jonathan.
Include context and details: Provide sufficient context for each topic so that the summary is understandable on its own. Use bullet points or numbered lists as needed.
Credit sources: If Jonathan mentions a specific source or individual, include their name in the summary.
Convey Jonathan's perspective: Include Jonathan's opinions, analysis, and philosophical reflections. Highlight his expertise and reasoning.
Correct errors and hesitations: Fix any spelling mistakes, misheard words, or hesitations present in the transcript.
Maintain British English: Write in British English throughout the summary.
Include humour: If Jonathan makes a joke or a humorous remark, include it in the summary.
TASK 5: QUOTE
Select a significant quote: Choose a quote from the transcript that is particularly meaningful, thought-provoking, or humorous.
Ensure clarity and context: The quote should be concise and understandable even when read out of context.
Correct errors: Fix any spelling mistakes or hesitations in the quote.
TASK 6: QUERIES
Identify unclear aspects: Note any parts of the transcript or tasks that were not fully understood.
Be honest and specific: Clearly state any uncertainties or areas where assumptions had to be made.
Use the feedback: The queries will be used to improve future transcripts and clarify any ambiguities.
