Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:47⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a new Ukraine War News Update for August 7, 2024, noting he almost made a separate video about the "Kursk attacks."
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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 Data
🎦 00:47-04:01⏩
Jonathan reviews Ukrainian General Staff figures on alleged Russian losses for August 6th, noting:
- Personnel: 1,230 (High)
- Tanks: 8 (Average)
- Armored Personnel Vehicles: 29 (Above average)
- Artillery Systems: 67 (Over three times average)
- Vehicles and Fuel Tanks: 78 (Very High)
- Special Equipment: 21 (Very High)
He attributes the elevated figures to increased cross-border activity and front-line clashes, speculating that Ukrainian forces face challenges in areas like Turetsk and New York while Russians grapple with the Kursk incursions.
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Andrew Perpetua’s Ukrainian Loss Estimates
🎦 04:01-04:08⏩
Citing Andrew Perpetua's data, Jonathan observes that Ukrainian combat losses are nearing a 1:1 ratio with Russian losses, with additional civilian casualties pushing the overall figure to roughly 1.5:1.
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Analysis of Visual Evidence of Ukrainian Losses
🎦 04:08-06:23⏩
Jonathan analyzes visual evidence of Ukrainian losses:
- One Buk-M1 air defense system lost (initially thought to be two) to Tornado-S missiles.
- Surveillance and communication equipment, including a 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer, likely destroyed by Lancet loitering munitions, which he notes have been highly effective.
- Several Humvees, an FV103 Spartan, M113, numerous MRAPs (destroyed and abandoned), and Cougar Hs lost. Notably, an Iskander strike appears responsible for a significant portion of the Cougar H losses.
- Various other vehicles, including pickup trucks, SUVs, and a Russian Humvee (presumably captured), were also hit.
Analysis of Visual Evidence of Russian Losses
🎦 06:23-10:19⏩
Jonathan examines visuals of Russian losses, noting:
- A Ka-52 attack helicopter shot down in the Kursk region. There are claims of a second Ka-52 and an Mi-8 helicopter being taken out, with the latter potentially by an FPV drone.
- Footage shows an alleged FPV drone strike on a Mi-28 helicopter, impacting the tail rotor but cutting out before the outcome. Other drone approaches are shown, highlighting the use of electronic warfare.
- The downing of a possible second Ka-52 helicopter by "liberation forces" is mentioned, with uncertainty about whether it's the drone-related incident from Perpetua's list.
- Two tanks destroyed on a Kamaz truck in the Kursk region, footage of Russian soldiers surrendering there (with a previous report of 35 surrendering), and a comparison of satellite images highlighting the depletion of Russian tank stockpiles.
Russian Equipment Cannibalization
🎦 10:19-12:42⏩
Jonathan discusses Russian equipment cannibalization:
- Satellite imagery analysis, including contributions from Jomini's videos, reveals the depletion of Russian equipment stockpiles.
- He mentions seeing a BMP-1's guns mounted on artillery, indicating extensive cannibalization efforts to maintain a functioning force.
- He suggests viewers refer to the video description for more detailed analysis.
Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle Loss Trends
🎦 12:42-14:17⏩
An infographic depicting Russian infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) losses over time reveals that:
- Despite reportedly having no BMP-2 stocks remaining, they constitute the highest number of IFV losses for Russia.
- The loss rate of BMP-1s (pulled from storage) is increasing.
- BMP-3 production continues, but older vehicles like the BMP-1 and BMP-2 are being lost at a faster rate.
- Data source: Oryx.
Ukrainian Drone Interceptions
🎦 14:17-15:30⏩
Jonathan highlights Ukrainian success in downing Russian drones:
- Citing Tim White, he reports that all 30 drones launched into Ukraine were intercepted.
- This success is attributed to the use of mobile defense forces with acoustic sensors to track drone movements and direct mobile anti-drone teams, proving more cost-effective than expensive interceptors.
Strikes in Crimea and Kursk
🎦 15:30-16:39⏩
Jonathan relays reports of possible strikes:
- An airbase in Kursk might have been hit, with footage circulating.
- Explosions were reported at Oktiabrska airfield and a nearby train station in Crimea, although the airfield is believed to be used as an ammunition depot.
- Crimean authorities shut down the railway between Simferopol and Jankoy.
Conflicting Claims in Kherson
🎦 16:39-17:10⏩
Conflicting claims arise about the situation near Kherson:
- Tim White reports Russian claims of thwarting a Ukrainian landing attempt on the Tendrivska Spit south of Odesa (presumably in Russian-occupied Kherson).
- Ukrainian intelligence released a video claiming to have destroyed a Russian electronic warfare system and armored vehicles there without sustaining casualties.
Cryptic Hints of Ukrainian Activity
🎦 17:10-18:12⏩
Jonathan notes cryptic messages suggesting significant Ukrainian actions:
- He mentions deleted messages hinting at "funky things" and "extraordinary scenes" in the coming hours, possibly related to Ukrainian attempts to regain the initiative.
- He acknowledges ongoing struggles for Ukrainian forces on the eastern front and speculates that these actions could be diversionary or operationally significant.
Kursk Offensive: Initial Russian Narrative and Its Collapse
🎦 18:12-20:00⏩
The narrative surrounding the Kursk offensive shifts as initial Russian denials and claims of repelling Ukrainian forces crumble:
- The Russian Ministry of Defence deleted a statement about pushing Ukrainian troops back across the border.
- Russian sources acknowledge the build-up of substantial Ukrainian forces, dismissing official figures as unreliable.
- Frustration surfaces among Russian commentators, with criticisms directed at journalists and the inability to control the border.
- Quotes from Russian sources highlight their struggles, with accusations of lying and the admission that "it's all going very badly."
Ukrainian Preparations and Russian Losses in Kursk
🎦 20:00-21:07⏩
Jonathan reveals details about Ukrainian preparations and the impact of their operations in Kursk:
- Andrew Perpetua reveals that Ukrainians have been targeting Russian infrastructure, including electrical grids and communication networks in the Sudzha area for weeks.
- He notes the destruction of a gas pipeline, contradicting Russian claims that it was the reason for their attack.
- A Russian Telegram channel, Two Majors, acknowledges the effectiveness of Ukrainian operations, mentioning the difficulty of dislodging them and the hindrance posed by Ukrainian air defenses to Russian airstrikes.
Russian Sources Report on the Situation in Kursk
🎦 21:07-23:45⏩
Russian sources provide further insight into the situation in Kursk:
- The evacuation of Sudzha, with reports of Ukrainian forces advancing 10 kilometers deep into Russian territory.
- Russian claims of destroying 16 Ukrainian armored vehicles and two Buk air defense systems are countered by observations of potentially only one Buk being lost.
- The deployment of reserves by both sides is noted.
- Russian sources, including a "Z-blogger" cited by Anton Gerashchenko, confirm the presence of Ukrainian troops in several settlements, highlighting the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare and air defense.
- Concerns are raised about the vulnerability of Russian defenses and the lack of fortifications in certain areas, particularly Sudzha.
- Putin's response includes an emergency meeting with the Security Council, during which he appeared visibly nervous and announced assistance for residents in the Kursk region.
Analysis of the Kursk Offensive and its Strategic Implications
🎦 23:45-31:26⏩
The strategic implications of the Kursk offensive are analyzed:
- The significance of the Ukrainian incursion, potentially forcing Russia to divert resources, is underscored.
- The importance of railways in the region and the potential disruption caused by the Ukrainian advance are highlighted, with reference to Intel Schizo's thread on Twitter.
- Unconfirmed reports suggest Ukrainian control of the strategically important Suja gas metering station, a key facility for Russian gas transportation to Europe.
Russian Labor Shortages and Economic Strain
🎦 31:26-32:51⏩
Beyond the immediate conflict, Jonathan discusses the broader impact of the war on Russia, citing a Chris O'Wickey thread about severe labor shortages (estimated at 1.7 million people):
- Public transport is struggling as drivers opt for better-paying military jobs.
- Recruitment of women to fill the gap is noted.
- The potential for these shortages to exacerbate inflation through wage spirals is emphasized, compounding the economic strain of the war.
Wrap up
🎦 32:51-33:01⏩
Jonathan concludes by urging viewers to stay informed about the rapidly developing situation in Kursk and thanking them for watching.
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