Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update, Bakhmut Analysis
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"I would say that this is a bit of guesswork, this blue line here, somewhat based off Poulet-Volant and others. But I would imagine the Ukrainians are much further to the east than the other mappers are indicating."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides his daily frontline update for the Ukraine war on 17 May 2023.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna axis
- Conflicting claims over control of Mazhiutivka hamlet. ISW cites geolocated Russian footage showing drone strikes on Ukrainian positions east of the settlement, but this does not confirm Russian control.
- Russian reinforcements reported deploying from Belarus to the Luhansk region to support operations in the Svatove-Kreminna area.
Bakhmut
- Ukrainian forces making localized counterattacks and limited gains on the flanks north and south of Bakhmut. Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian positions in southwestern Bakhmut.
- Russian forces continue to make marginal gains within Bakhmut city center itself. Wagner claims to control most areas north of Yurilinna Street.
- Jonathan believes the entire Bakhmut defense has been a shaping operation ahead of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, fixing and attriting Russian forces.
- Russian reinforcements reported deploying to Bakhmut flanks in response to Ukrainian counterattacks. A "win-win" for Ukraine.
Avdiivka, Marinka and Zaporizhzhia
- Relatively little activity reported around Avdiivka. Russian claims of advances in Pervomaiske not confirmed.
- Geolocated footage of Russian drone strikes in Marinka, but ISW assessment of "marginal gains" disputed by Jonathan.
- Continued Ukrainian strikes softening Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, e.g. Tokmak.
Kherson
- Reports of Ukrainian forces extending their foothold on the east (left) bank of the Dnipro River opposite Kherson city, liberating Kruhlik Island according to Tendar.
- Russian MoD video claims artillery shelling Ukrainian infantry in forested areas on the east bank.
- Jonathan believes this foothold could incrementally expand to enable a meaningful Ukrainian crossing of the river in future.
Wrap Up
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
No major queries. The video and transcript were clear, although some of the place names and spellings were unfamiliar to me given my knowledge cut-off in 2021.
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Identify the key areas of the frontline discussed in the video (Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson)
For each area, summarize the key developments, claims, and analysis provided
Include any geolocated footage or maps referenced to support the claims
Highlight Jonathan's insights and opinions on the situation, e.g. the Bakhmut defense being a shaping operation for the Ukrainian counteroffensive
Mention any relevant quotes or anecdotes, e.g. cups of tea, to capture Jonathan's style
Conclude with the wrap-up and sign-off
