Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:22⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another Ukraine War update, highlighting the availability of Dale's comprehensive statistical analysis in the video description.
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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 Report Analysis
🎦 00:22-03:26⏩
Jonathan delves into the Ukrainian General Staff's report on Russian losses, pointing out:
- The significance of colour coding in Dale's spreadsheet for quick daily loss assessments.
- High Russian personnel losses (1,260) but relatively low tank (4) and artillery system (11) losses.
- Artillery system daily average increasing to 20, a significant rise compared to past months.
- Speculation that the changing weather, particularly increased cloud cover, might be influencing drone effectiveness and subsequently impacting the reported losses.
Andrew Perpetua's 12th October Loss List Review
🎦 03:26-06:17⏩
- Jonathan reviews Andrew Perpetua's loss lists for the 12th of October, observing a near parity in losses, potentially suggesting Ukrainian offensive operations.
- Ukrainian losses include surveillance and communication equipment, a crane truck, artillery, three tanks, an IFV, an APC, Humvees, Strikers, M113s, and several Kozak MRAPs (both destroyed and damaged).
- Jonathan provides a detailed explanation of the Kozak MRAP, a Ukrainian-made infantry mobility vehicle, highlighting its design features.
- Russian losses include electronic warfare equipment, BM-21 Grads (with a note on depleting Russian stockpiles), an M30 artillery piece, a D30 artillery piece, a large number of BMPs and BMDs, APCs, civilian vehicles, and trucks.
- Jonathan observes that both sides are experiencing relatively similar losses based on this data.
Andrew Perpetua's 13th October Loss List Review
🎦 07:26-11:36⏩
- Jonathan analyses Andrew Perpetua's 13th October list, noting worse combat asset losses for the Russians (a positive two-to-one ratio for Ukraine).
- Ukrainian losses include Starlink and communication equipment, a UGV, a destroyed Bohdana self-propelled howitzer, and a severely damaged Archer self-propelled howitzer (likely requiring extensive factory repairs).
- Jonathan expresses concern over the damaged Archer, highlighting its capabilities and the challenges of "shoot and scoot" tactics in modern warfare due to the prevalence of drones.
- He notes Ukrainian losses of tanks, APCs, MRAPs, MTLBs, BTRs, and several civilian vehicles.
- On the Russian side, losses comprise a recovery vehicle, an MT12 Rapier anti-tank gun, several tanks (including T-72s, T-62s, a mine-roller), IFVs (BMP-2s, BMP-3s, and BTRs), MTLBs, BTRs, trucks, numerous civilian vehicles, and some ATVs.
- Jonathan observes an unusually high rate of complete destruction (rather than just damage or abandonment) in Russian equipment losses, suggesting a significant win for Ukraine.
Ukrainian Airstrike on Russian Tu-134
🎦 11:36-13:53⏩
- Transitioning from loss lists, Jonathan discusses a significant development: the destruction of a Russian Tu-134 military transport plane in an overnight attack.
- The incident occurred at the Orenburg-2 airfield, approximately 1,300 km from the front line.
- Ukrainian intelligence (HUR) released footage of the burning aircraft, suggesting it was used to transport high-ranking military personnel.
- Jonathan encourages viewers to search for "Tu-134" on YouTube to find and view the footage.
Ukrainian FPV Drone Operators Targeting Russian Mopeds
🎦 13:53-15:06⏩
- Jonathan highlights a trend of Russian forces increasingly using mopeds for attacks.
- Ukrainian FPV (First Person View) drone operators are actively targeting and neutralising these moped units.
- He shares a montage video showcasing the effectiveness of Ukrainian FPV drone operators against Russian mopeds, often carrying one or two personnel.
- Jonathan comments on the vulnerability of using mopeds in the current conflict environment.
Effective Use of US-Supplied M777 Howitzers
🎦 14:42-15:13⏩
- Jonathan highlights the effectiveness of the US-supplied M777 howitzers being used by the Ukrainian 44th Separate Artillery Brigade.
- He reports that the brigade destroyed five high-value targets in a single day: two self-propelled howitzers, two BM-27 Uragan MLRS, and an unspecified 'important' target.
Russian Attacks on Civilians in Kherson
🎦 15:13-16:48⏩
- Shifting focus to Kherson, Jonathan condemns the Russian military's intentional targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- He cites a report from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) confirming Russian drone attacks on a refugee site in Kherson.
- Jonathan criticizes the lack of action from the international community, particularly UN Secretary-General António Guterres, against Russia's blatant war crimes.
- He expresses frustration with politicians like Mike Johnson (Republican House Speaker) who are reluctant to continue funding Ukraine, arguing that it only emboldens Russia's brutality.
- Jonathan shows a video of a destroyed building in Kherson, highlighting the devastating impact of Russian aggression on innocent civilians and urging viewers to hold politicians accountable for their stance on supporting Ukraine.
Absence of Iranian Shahid Drone Attacks
🎦 16:48-18:48⏩
- In a surprising turn, Jonathan reports that for the first time in 48 days, there were no reported Russian Iranian Shahid drone attacks on Ukraine the previous night.
- While acknowledging it's too early to draw definitive conclusions, he speculates that this could be linked to the recent successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian ammunition depots and an airbase, potentially destroying stored Shahid drones.
- He emphasises his view that the sudden halt, after a consistent period of nightly attacks, strongly suggests a depletion of readily available Shahid drones rather than a deliberate tactical pause.
Russian Artillery Targets Post Office in Kherson
🎦 18:48-19:47⏩
- Despite the absence of Shahid drone attacks, Jonathan reports that Russian artillery targeted and destroyed a post office (Poshta) in Kherson.
- He shares his personal experience of visiting Kherson, noting the ever-present threat of drone attacks, and expresses his apprehension about returning due to safety concerns.
Russian "Friendly Fire" Incidents
🎦 19:56-21:59⏩
- Jonathan discusses a ChrisO_Wiki thread reporting that Russia has accidentally bombed its own territory at least 128 times with aerial bombs since March 2024.
- The thread cites Astra as the source of the data, indicating potential issues with Russia's bombs, aircraft, pilot training, or a combination of all three.
- Most incidents involve unexploded FAB-250 and FAB-500 glide bombs, some landing in populated areas causing injuries and damage.
- The thread highlights the danger these errant bombs pose to Ukrainian forces, even when not deliberately targeted.
Situation at the Front and Troop Rotations
🎦 21:59-24:49⏩
- Citing Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Ukrainian president, Jonathan shares that the situation at the front appears to be improving slightly for Ukraine.
- This improvement is attributed to successful Ukrainian troop rotations and reserve reinforcements.
- Jonathan acknowledges a mixed picture on the front lines, with slowdowns in some areas and flare-ups in others.
- He discusses the ongoing situation in the Kursk region, suggesting that while the Ukrainian counteroffensive there might not have achieved a complete breakthrough, it has likely diverted Russian resources from other areas like Chesivyar and Turetsk, where Russian advances have stalled.
- Jonathan reiterates his belief in the strategic importance of the Kursk offensive.
Starlink Terminals Aiding Russian Military Operations
🎦 24:49-26:19⏩
- Jonathan expresses concern over a Washington Post article reporting the use of Starlink terminals by Russian forces in Ukraine, despite sanctions.
- The article suggests that these terminals, likely obtained on the black market, are being used for improved battlefield coordination, drone operations, and targeted artillery strikes.
- He criticizes Elon Musk for allowing this situation to persist, suggesting that Musk could implement geofencing or other measures to restrict Russian military access to Starlink.
- Jonathan reiterates his view of Elon Musk as a "Russian stooge" due to his perceived alignment with Russia and MAGA Trumpism.
Russian War Crimes: Execution of Surrendering Ukrainian Soldiers
🎦 26:02-26:43⏩
- Jonathan discusses reports of the frequent and systematic execution of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces, deeming it a likely official or semi-official policy.
- He cites the previous case of nine Ukrainian soldiers executed in the Kursk region as an example, highlighting the horrifying pattern of such war crimes.
Poland to Establish Minefields on Border with Belarus
🎦 26:43-26:54⏩
- Jonathan briefly reports on Poland's plans to establish minefields along its eastern border, part of the "Eastern Shield" complex of engineering structures being built for security.
Wealth Disparity in Russia Amidst War
🎦 26:54-28:45⏩
- Citing another ChrisO_Wiki thread, Jonathan discusses the growing wealth disparity in Russia since the war began.
- The thread highlights a 53% increase in the number of Russian billionaires and a 64.8% surge in their combined wealth, while small businesses and pensioners face economic hardship.
- Jonathan points out that these economic gains contradict initial hopes that sanctions would pressure Russia's elite to oppose the war.
- He suggests that Putin may be deliberately allowing this wealth accumulation to maintain the oligarchs' support for the war effort.
Russian Officials Spread Disinformation about Hurricane Milton
🎦 28:45-30:27⏩
- Jonathan criticizes the spread of disinformation within Russia, citing the example of a fake tweet attributed to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
- The fabricated tweet claims that Hurricane Milton was artificially created by Russian scientists, a narrative amplified by Russian officials and pro-war military bloggers.
- Jonathan expresses disappointment that these figures, with substantial followings, readily spread false information without verifying its authenticity.
- He links this to the broader problem of disinformation prevalent in both Russia and the United States, highlighting its damaging impact on public discourse.
Wrap Up
🎦 30:27-30:36⏩
Jonathan thanks his viewers for their support and signs off.
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