Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"It seems utterly bizarre that particularly the US are saying, you can't shoot at these planes, you can't shoot at these planes. You can't destroy these planes that are throwing bombs at your military installations, your own military personnel and equipment, and also at civilians indiscriminately inside Ukraine."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:32⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of his Ukraine War News Update for 10th September 2024, focusing on military aid and assistance. He notes the recent significant Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory.
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Netherlands Permits Strikes on Russian Territory
🎦 00:32-05:10⏩
Jonathan discusses the Netherlands' recent announcement permitting Ukraine to use Dutch-supplied weapons, including F-16s, for strikes within Russian territory without range limitations.
- The Dutch Defence Minister, Breckelmans, confirmed this stance, stating that Ukraine has the right to self-defence regardless of distance from the border.
- This follows Ukraine's increased efforts to secure permission from Western allies for such strikes after Russia's invasion of northern Kharkiv.
- Jonathan expresses his support for the Netherlands' clear communication and strong advocacy for Ukraine since the war began. He speculates that this unwavering support might stem from the tragic downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 by Russian-backed separatists in 2014, an event that deeply impacted the Netherlands.
- Jonathan welcomes the Dutch Defence Minister's statement, contrasting it with the more hesitant stances of other allies like the US and Germany regarding the use of Western-supplied weapons for strikes inside Russia.
- He questions the logic behind restricting Ukraine's ability to target Russian military assets that are actively attacking them. Jonathan sees this as a positive development and praises the Netherlands for their consistent support of Ukraine.
Dutch Prime Minister and Geert Wilders visit Kyiv
🎦 05:10-06:27⏩
- Jonathan notes that the Dutch Prime Minister and Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) known for his pro-Russian stance, have both recently visited Kyiv.
- He observes that despite Wilders' previous stance, he seems to be acknowledging the realities of the current political climate and refraining from openly advocating for Russia.
- Jonathan expresses curiosity about whether Wilders' views on Russia might evolve now that his party is part of the governing coalition.
Germany to Supply Panzerhaubitze 2000 Spare Barrels
🎦 06:27-07:58⏩
- Germany is sending a "low single-digit number" of Panzerhaubitze 2000 spare barrels to Ukraine to repair artillery pieces currently out of service.
- Jonathan recalls that when these self-propelled howitzers were first supplied to Ukraine, there were reports of barrel degradation due to heavy use.
- He welcomes Germany's provision of spare barrels, emphasising the importance of maintaining and supporting military equipment, especially crucial components like tank and artillery barrels.
Wild Hornets Non-Profit Drone Production
🎦 07:58-08:48⏩
- Jonathan highlights the work of Wild Hornets, a non-profit organisation that builds and supplies drones to Ukraine.
- He commends their effectiveness, noting their adaptation based on front-line feedback and their potential involvement in thermite-dropping drone operations.
- Jonathan encourages viewers to support Wild Hornets through donations, emphasising their significant contribution.
Ukrainian Soldiers Using Steam Deck for Weapon Systems Control
🎦 09:07-09:31⏩
- Jonathan shares a news snippet about Ukrainian soldiers using a Steam Deck portable gaming console to control an M240 machine gun.
- He points out the increasing use of remote-controlled weapon systems and praises the innovative spirit of the tech-savvy Ukrainian forces.
Colby Badvar's Critique of European Missile Production
🎦 09:31-19:11⏩
- Jonathan discusses Colby Badvar's criticism of European countries for not adequately investing in and producing crucial military equipment, specifically cruise missiles like Taurus (Germany), Storm Shadow (UK), and Scalp EG (France).
- Badvar argues that while European defence spending has seen some increase, there's a lack of commitment to developing key capabilities, particularly long-range strike weapons. He questions why European nations would expect to sell their military equipment to others when they aren't even prioritising domestic production and procurement.
- Jonathan largely agrees with Badvar's assessment. He believes that Ukraine's success hinges on their ability to neutralise Russian capabilities from a distance, minimising Ukrainian casualties. He advocates for a focus on missile and drone technology, suggesting that Ukraine should be mass-producing these weapons.
- Jonathan acknowledges counterarguments to Badvar's critique, with some pointing to existing European missiles like the Swedish RBS-15. However, Badvar maintains that these alternatives don't match the capabilities of missiles like JASM. He further criticises Germany's reluctance to invest in long-range strike weapons and France's focus on a costly domestic MLRS project.
- Jonathan finds it "bizarre" that Europe seems to be lagging behind in this area. He stresses the need for a continuous supply of effective cruise missiles for Ukraine, especially given the limited availability of aircraft capable of launching them.
Russian Fiber Optic Drones
🎦 19:11-21:06⏩
- Jonathan shifts to discussing Russia's use of fiber optic-controlled drones, which are less vulnerable to electronic warfare.
- These drones maintain a physical connection to their operator via a long fiber optic cable, making them immune to jamming.
- He points out their effectiveness, citing their ability to strike targets inside buildings where traditional drones would lose signal.
- However, he notes that these drones are actually Chinese-made and re-sold at a significant markup by a Russian manufacturer who simply adds the fiber optic spool, highlighting potential issues within Russia's domestic drone production capacity and reliance on Chinese technology. He contrasts this profit-driven approach with the non-profit model of Wild Hornets, supporting Ukraine.
Subpar Russian Body Armour
🎦 21:07-22:11⏩
- After a brief interruption (doorbell and light sensitivity), Jonathan discusses a video showing Russian soldiers testing a new type of body armour.
- The test reveals the armour's inadequacy, as it fails to stop bullets.
- Jonathan notes the irony in providing reusable vests to soldiers who are often considered disposable.
- He links this back to previous reports of substandard Russian military equipment, including body armour filled with wood, highlighting the ongoing issues with equipment quality plaguing the Russian forces.
North Korea Nuclear Threat
🎦 22:11-22:25⏩
- Jonathan sarcastically reports on North Korea's announcement to increase its nuclear arsenal and maintain high combat readiness.
- He notes Kim Jong-un's claims of a serious threat from a US-led nuclear bloc in the region.
Wrap up
🎦 22:25-22:36⏩
- Jonathan concludes the military aid segment and announces his upcoming geopolitical video.
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