Ukraine Conflict: Full Frontline Update
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"If Russians lose double the Ukrainians, it's still not enough for the Ukrainians."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:19⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another frontline update and expresses his gratitude to JR for assistance with mapping. He reminds viewers to familiarise themselves with the map key if needed.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Russian Offensive in Kharkiv-Luhansk: A Cohesive Multi-Axis Operation
🎦 00:19-08:05⏩
Jonathan discusses a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) describing a new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv-Luhansk sector.
- This marks the first time in over 18 months that Russian forces are conducting a cohesive multi-axis operation in the region, pursuing a significant objective.
- Jonathan highlights the significance of this development, as Russia has been largely ineffective operationally for the past two years.
- He analyses the Russian deep battle doctrine, which involves attacking across a wide front to identify and exploit weaknesses.
- Jonathan examines the concentration of Russian units in the northeast, acknowledging the potential threat they pose despite their questionable training and equipment.
- The ISW report assesses the offensive's prospects as unclear but notes its design and execution represent a potential shift in the Russian operational approach.
- Previous efforts, focused on capturing small towns and villages, have proven largely ineffective and costly for both sides.
- This offensive, however, involves attacks along four mutually supporting axes with the potential for significant gains if successful.
- The ISW suggests this offensive could demonstrate the Russian command's capacity to learn from past failures, although their tactical performance remains questionable.
- Jonathan points out that the offensive's timing is advantageous for the Russians, given Ukraine's manpower shortages and lack of artillery ammunition.
Kupiansk: Russian Troop Concentrations and Ukrainian Defence
🎦 08:05-11:27⏩
Jonathan examines the situation around Kupiansk, where Russia is concentrating forces and attacking from multiple directions:
- He notes Syriac Map's report of Russian territorial gains in Sienkivka.
- Jonathan references Ukrainian Steel Border Detachment Spokesperson Shevtsov’s statement, who confirms Russian assaults in the Kupyansk-Lyman line involving armoured vehicles and infantry.
- Shevtsov states that 40,000 Russian troops are positioned against Ukrainian forces in a powerful grouping, although they are yet to achieve a breakthrough. This figure aligns with previous Ukrainian estimates.
- Jonathan compares this information with earlier reports of 100,000 Russian troops in the area, speculating that some may have been redeployed to other sectors like Avdiivka.
Bakhmut: Continued Fighting and Russian Equipment Losses
🎦 11:27-12:46⏩
- Jonathan reports that the situation in Bakhmut remains largely unchanged, with no confirmed shifts in territorial control.
- He notes ongoing Russian pressure in areas like Ivanovske, Chasiv Yar, and Bohdanivka.
- However, he highlights reports, including geolocated footage, indicating a failed Russian mechanized attack in the Bakhmut direction, suggesting continued Russian equipment losses.
- Jonathan emphasizes the high Russian losses in both equipment and personnel based on daily reports from the General Staff, drawing attention to the unsustainable nature of their attrition-based approach.
Avdiivka: Russian Advances and Concerns over Pobjeda
🎦 12:46-17:59⏩
- Moving south to Avdiivka, Jonathan discusses geolocated footage showing a slight Russian advance on the eastern outskirts of Lastochkyne.
- He questions whether this constitutes genuine territorial control, highlighting the differences in reporting between Syriac Maps, which reflects troop movements, and the more conservative approach of Andrew Perpetua, who focuses on confirmed control.
- Jonathan acknowledges the current trend of Russian advances eventually translating into territorial gains due to their relentless pressure.
- He expresses concern over the confirmed Russian capture of Pobjeda, marked by the raising of their flag over a western building.
- Jonathan believes the loss of Pobjeda is a significant blow and potentially marks the beginning of the end for the Ukrainian defence in the broader area, which he considers strategically more important than Avdiivka itself.
- He believes this situation highlights the impact of Ukraine’s lack of artillery ammunition, which is forcing them into costly defensive actions.
- Jonathan cites a comment from "Jay in Kyiv," who attributes the success of the Russian offensive in part to the Republican Party's efforts to block aid to Ukraine.
Southern Front: Russian Gains in Shevchenko and Robotyne
🎦 17:59-21:07⏩
- Jonathan points out Russian gains around Shevchenko, based on reports from both Syriac Maps and Andrew Perpetua.
- He notes that fighting in Velyka Novosilka remains positional.
- Shifting focus to Robotyne, Jonathan observes a more concerning situation with Russian advances confirmed by both Andrew Perpetua and Syriac Maps.
- He highlights Ukrainian resistance south of Robotyne but acknowledges the Russians appear to be closing in, shrinking the pocket of Ukrainian control.
- Jonathan references a pro-Russian source, Rybar, who claims intense fighting in the centre of Robotyne, suggesting the Russians are making significant progress and contradicting other reports that place the fighting on the outskirts.
Krinky: Strategic Importance of Ukrainian Resistance
🎦 21:07-23:28⏩
- Jonathan analyses the situation in Krinky, where he anticipates a Ukrainian withdrawal soon due to the pressure they face. However, he argues that even a tenuous hold on Krinky remains strategically valuable for Ukraine.
- By maintaining a presence in Krinky, the Ukrainians force the Russians to maintain a concentrated force in the area. If the Ukrainians withdraw, the Russians can disperse their forces, reducing their vulnerability to Ukrainian artillery and HIMARS strikes.
- Jonathan illustrates this point by referencing the recent Ukrainian strike on Russian troop concentrations in Oleshky, arguing that such opportunities would diminish if the Russians were not pinned down by the fighting in Krinky.
The Importance of Loss Ratios for Ukrainian Success
🎦 23:28-25:27⏩
- Concluding the frontline update, Jonathan reiterates the significance of loss ratios for both sides, emphasizing that Russian losses, while substantial, are unsustainable if they do not reach a certain threshold.
- He argues that a loss ratio of at least three to one in favour of Ukraine is necessary for them to prevail.
- Jonathan uses the recent fighting in Avdiivka as an example, noting that even with heavy Russian losses, the Ukrainians still lost ground and valuable equipment.
Wrap Up
🎦 25:27-25:38⏩
Jonathan thanks his viewers for watching, asks them to like, subscribe, and share the video. He expresses gratitude to his members, calling them "legends."
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
I am unclear about the following:
"They have managed to level the line of control in a five-kilometre stretch to the depth of about a kilometre." I am unsure what "level the line of control" means in this context. Could this be clarified?
What are GLSDBs? Are these a type of munition or military equipment?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
This is a frontline update, so I will need to carefully track the locations and any changes in troop movements or territorial control. I anticipate needing granular topics for each specific area of the frontline Jonathan discusses. I need to make sure I capture Jonathan's analysis of the situation, particularly regarding Ukrainian equipment shortages and the significance of loss ratios.
