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Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update, Russian Counter-Counters?

Front Line Thursday, 20th July 2023, 14:39
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"It's just, it's not going to be, there's no quick fix to this."

Hello Team!

Jonathan provides an update on the Ukraine war from his parents' house as his own home is without electricity due to electrician work. He notes a lack of information coming out from the southern front lines in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk oblasts, possibly due to Ukrainian operational security or a change in tactics to more standoff fighting.

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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND

Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna Front Line

  • In the Kupyansk area, Russian forces have made gains around Mazyartivka and captured the Movchanove railway station near Lyman Pershyi, advancing 1-2km. This contradicts previous mapping by pro-Russian Rybar Maps.
  • Fighting continues around Novoselivske and Karmazynivka near Svatove with attacks and counterattacks by both sides.
  • Russian forces continue deploying elite units to the Svatove-Kreminna line to disrupt Ukrainian counteroffensive efforts, but this leaves them weaker in Bakhmut.


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Bakhmut Area

  • Ukrainian forces have taken control of key heights south of Bakhmut and entered parts of Klishchiivka.
  • The 2nd Assault Battalion cleared Russian positions in a 12-hour operation, advancing 1.8km.
  • Russian forces are described as "semi-encircled" in an arch around Bakhmut.
  • Prominent Russian mil-blogger and UAV unit commander "Misha Donbas" was killed near Krasnohorivka.


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Avdiivka-Donetsk City Area

  • Russian forces conducted a failed attack on Ukrainian positions at the Butivka coal mine ventilation shaft near Avdiivka.
  • Ukraine's 79th Air Assault Brigade repelled the attack, destroying at least 9-10 Russian armored vehicles. Russians initially captured the position but retreated under heavy artillery fire.
  • This failed attack is a significant loss for Russia and will degrade their offensive capabilities in this area.


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Zaporizhzhia-Donetsk Front Lines

  • Ukrainian forces reportedly made limited advances in western Zaporizhzhia and along the Velyka Novosilka-Staromlynivka line.
  • A Ukrainian commander emphasized the challenge of densely mined fields slowing their progress.
  • Geolocated footage showed a destroyed Ukrainian vehicle north of Staromlynivka, confirming Ukrainian activity in the area.
  • No significant updates from Kamyanske or Pyatykhatky areas.


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Kherson-Antonivsky Bridge Area

Russian sources claimed Ukrainian forces attempted to land reinforcements by boat near the Antonivsky Bridge, suggesting Ukraine still holds limited positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson oblast. No further details on advances.

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Wrap Up

Jonathan wraps up expressing hope his computer behaved during the update and that he may still be without electricity tomorrow, requiring him to broadcast again from his parents' home nearby. He thanks viewers for their patience and asks them to like, subscribe and share the video.

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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand

The transcript mentions a few Ukrainian place names and units that I was not fully certain on the spelling of, so I approximated them phonetically. I also was not clear on a few of the more granular details of the fighting in some areas, so I summarized those sections more generally while still conveying the key points as I understood them.

🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process

Identify the main topics covered in the video based on the transcript (e.g. updates on different areas of the front line, specific battles/attacks, quotes from commanders, etc.) For each main topic: Summarize the key points in a few concise sentences Include any specific details like locations, units involved, outcomes where mentioned Note any analysis, insights or opinions offered by Jonathan Maintain the order that the topics are discussed in the video Include an introduction and wrap-up section Use the provided XML structure to format the summary Select a key quote from Jonathan to highlight his analysis and insights Review the summary to ensure all main points are covered and it reads clearly and concisely

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