Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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Table of Contents 📖
| Topic ID | Topic Title | Timestamp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Team | 00:00-00:15⏩ |
| 2 | Ukrainian General Staff figures for Russian losses - 21st April 2024 | 00:15-02:25⏩ |
| 3 | Oryx Update on Russian and Ukrainian equipment losses | 02:25-09:12⏩ |
| 4 | Russian P-18 radar found in Kherson | 09:12-09:47⏩ |
| 5 | Confirmation of 4 crew member deaths from downed Russian Tu-22M3 bomber | 09:47-11:15⏩ |
| 6 | Sabotage incidents in Russia - 20th April 2024 | 11:15-12:25⏩ |
| 7 | Fires in Russia - 21st- 22nd April 2024 | 12:34-13:55⏩ |
| 8 | Distance strikes overnight - 21st-22nd April 2024 | 13:55-14:32⏩ |
| 9 | Ukrainian Navy confirms attack on Russian submarine salvage ship "Komuna" - 21st April 2024 | 14:32-18:51⏩ |
| 10 | Putin's Absence from Public Events | 19:16-20:44⏩
Jonathan raises concerns about Putin's absence from public events:
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| 12 | Kyrylo Budanov Predicts Difficult Situation in Mid-May | 22:37-23:58⏩ |
| 13 | Wrap up | 24:01-24:08⏩ |
"The question is why take out a ship like this? Why not a ship that carries cruise missiles or something like that?"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:15⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the first Ukraine War News Update for the 22nd of April 2024 and notes this is the first part of the daily update.
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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 - 21st April 2024
🎦 00:15-02:25⏩
Jonathan reviews the Ukrainian General Staff's figures for Russian losses on the 21st of April 2024, noting they are lower than usual. Potential reasons for this include:
- It being Monday, with a dip often seen after the weekend.
- Recent poor weather conditions (rain and mud).
- Reduced Russian activity overall, except in a few concentrated attack areas (Chaziv Yar, Avdivka, Novomikulivka, Krasnohorivka, around Pobjeda).
Oryx Update on Russian and Ukrainian equipment losses
🎦 02:25-09:12⏩
Jonathan discusses Oryx's latest update on visually confirmed equipment losses, highlighting:
- Despite a favourable loss ratio for Ukraine (5:1), Ukrainian losses include high-value equipment like a MiG-29 (destroyed by an Iskander-M missile), an S-300 launcher, a 40V6M air defence system, and a 79K6 Pelican radar.
- Russian strikes on Ukrainian airbases continue to pose a challenge, particularly regarding the potential use of F-16s. He questions if Ukraine has the capacity to protect these valuable assets given Russia's improved targeting abilities. Jonathan suspects that China is providing Russia with superior satellite imagery.
- A Leopard 2A6 tank and a Bradley fighting vehicle have sustained damage from Lancet loitering munitions, demonstrating the ongoing threat they present.
- Ukrainian losses, while significant, are counterbalanced by notable Russian losses, including a Nebo-U long-range radar system (worth $100 million), a 9S32M1 radar system, two R-149AKSH1 command vehicles (high value), and several artillery systems and tanks.
Russian P-18 radar found in Kherson
🎦 09:12-09:47⏩
Jonathan reports the discovery of a destroyed Russian P-18 radar in the Kherson region. The lack of scorch marks suggests this is not a recent loss and will likely be added to previous tallies.
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Confirmation of 4 crew member deaths from downed Russian Tu-22M3 bomber
🎦 09:47-11:15⏩
Fighterbomber reports that the fourth crew member from the recently downed Tu-22M3 bomber has been found dead, confirming the loss of all four personnel (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, and weapons systems officer). Jonathan notes the significance of losing experienced pilots, which are harder to replace than aircraft.
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Sabotage incidents in Russia - 20th April 2024
🎦 11:15-12:25⏩
Jonathan details sabotage activity inside Russia, specifically in the Chapayevsk, Samara region on the 20th of April.
- An explosion and fire occurred along the Gorky-Tomilovo railway line, an area with a history of military activity. This follows a previous explosion on a railway bridge used by a military plant in the area on March 4th.
- Jonathan speculates that this sabotage benefits Ukraine.
Fires in Russia - 21st- 22nd April 2024
🎦 12:34-13:55⏩
Multiple fires across Russia are reported:
- An industrial building fire in Moscow spread to 1,200 square meters.
- A fire at a service station in St. Petersburg.
- A significant fire at the Elmash plant in Voronezh, a manufacturer of electrical equipment. Jonathan questions whether this was accidental or deliberate sabotage.
Distance strikes overnight - 21st-22nd April 2024
🎦 13:55-14:32⏩
Jonathan reports a relatively quiet night for both sides regarding distance strikes:
- Ukrainian air defense shot down five out of seven Shahed-136 drones and one reconnaissance drone.
- Another Russian aerial bomb landed inside Russia, the latest in a string of such incidents in the Belgorod region. This incident was reported by Australia. Jonathan notes this is becoming a regular occurrence.
Ukrainian Navy confirms attack on Russian submarine salvage ship "Komuna" - 21st April 2024
🎦 14:32-18:51⏩
Jonathan discusses the Ukrainian Navy's confirmed attack on the Russian submarine salvage ship Komuna in occupied Sevastopol on the 21st of April:
- It is believed that a single Neptune missile was used in the attack. While the extent of the damage is still being assessed, the ship is no longer operational.
- The targeting of the Komuna, rather than a warship carrying missiles, is considered unusual.
- Analysts suggest this might indicate Ukraine's intent to limit the Black Sea Fleet's submarine operations and disrupt submarine-launched Kalibr missile attacks on Ukraine.
- The Komuna played a crucial role in submarine rescue and deep-sea recovery. The loss of this vessel could impact Russian submariners' morale and force Russia to conduct submarine operations at higher risk.
- With the Komuna out of action, the Black Sea Fleet's only other DSRV (deep submergence rescue vehicle) mothership, the Sayanyi, is currently non-operational and will require significant investment to become a credible replacement.
- Jonathan ponders whether this signals Ukraine's intention to target submarines directly. He encourages viewer discussion on this topic.
- A Ukrainian Navy spokesperson has stated that Russia currently has at least 16 ships under repair, a record number since the invasion began. Many other Russian vessels have been damaged and subsequently repaired.
Putin's Absence from Public Events
19:16-20:44⏩
Jonathan raises concerns about Putin's absence from public events:
- He has not been seen outside the Kremlin or his residences since the recent elections.
- Jonathan recalls previous speculation surrounding Putin's health, including rumours of cancer, Parkinson's disease, and steroid use. This speculation arose due to his puffy appearance and self-imposed isolation during COVID-19.
- He references the inconsistencies in Putin's public appearances, from distancing himself to embracing people, suggesting the use of at least one body double.
- Jonathan questions whether Putin's current absence signifies illness or fear.
US Senator Mark Warner on US Military Aid to Ukraine
🎦 21:09-22:26⏩
Jonathan cites US Senator Mark Warner, who highlights the effectiveness of US military aid to Ukraine:
- He states that Ukraine has destroyed 87% of Russia's existing ground forces using less than 3% of the US defence budget.
- Warner emphasizes the minimal cost to the US in terms of military personnel, with no American soldiers lost.
- Jonathan emphasises this point - that for the US their arch nemesis - Russia - is being decimated at no cost to American lives.
- The Senator expresses optimism about the imminent arrival of ATACMS long-range missiles in Ukraine, following the approval of a new aid bill.
- Jonathan corrects Warner's statement that only European allies are helping by listing off the other nations providing support to Ukraine such as Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia and others. However, he acknowledges that European nations, being geographically closer to Russia and directly threatened, are contributing more significantly.
Kyrylo Budanov Predicts Difficult Situation in Mid-May
🎦 22:37-23:58⏩
Jonathan discusses Ukrainian Defence Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov's prediction of a "difficult but not catastrophic" situation on the front line from mid-May:
- He notes Budanov's inconsistent messaging and questions the reasoning behind this prediction.
- Possibilities include:
- Advanced knowledge of a planned Russian offensive and stockpiling of weapons/troops.
- A strategic attempt to manage expectations and frame any potential setbacks or successes.
Wrap up
🎦 24:01-24:08⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, asks them to like, subscribe, and share the video, and bids them farewell.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
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