Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 1 - Overnight & Other News
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"Russia may make take further steps in the coming weeks but we don't expect any major breakthroughs and over time the influx of US assistance will allow Ukraine to withstand these attacks through 2024"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:30⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video, a Ukraine War News Update for 11th May 2024. He apologises for the late start, explaining he had a lie-in and a surprise visit from his parents.
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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.
Russian Losses
🎦 00:30-02:30⏩
- Jonathan reviews the Russian losses reported by the Ukrainian general staff, emphasizing they are "phenomenally high" and represent human lives lost.
- He highlights the significant losses: 1,320 personnel, 15 tanks, 40 armoured vehicles, and 55 artillery systems.
- Jonathan speculates these high numbers may be linked to Ukrainian preparedness for the Russian attacks in the Belgorod region.
Analysis of Russian Equipment Losses with Andrew Perpetua
🎦 02:30-08:06⏩
- Jonathan discusses insights from Andrew Perpetua's recent live stream, where he and military experts like Konstantin reviewed Russian equipment losses.
- Key takeaway: Russia is approaching depletion of its stockpiles of certain armoured vehicles, notably BTRs and BMPs (various models).
- Andrew Perpetua suggests Russia's losses exceed its production capacity, even at peak Soviet-era levels, forcing them to resort to using less effective vehicles like golf carts.
- Jonathan emphasizes the unsustainable nature of Russia's losses and the impact on their military capabilities.
Russian Offensive and Ukrainian Response in Kharkiv
🎦 08:06-09:32⏩
- Jonathan analyses footage of Russian losses in the Kharkiv direction, attributing them to mines and Ukrainian drone strikes.
- He notes that while Russia may have captured villages, these are in indefensible positions in front of Ukrainian fortifications.
- Jonathan reassures viewers that this limited incursion is not a major concern, as Ukrainian forces were prepared.
Example of Ukrainian Drone Accuracy
🎦 09:32-13:58⏩
- Jonathan highlights a video demonstrating Ukrainian drone accuracy, showing a drone targeting a Russian MANPADS (anti-aircraft system) team.
- The drone navigates into a building through a small opening, successfully destroying the target and highlighting the effectiveness of drones in reconnaissance and precision strikes.
Loss of a Ukrainian "Franken-SAM" System
🎦 13:58-14:49⏩
- Jonathan reports the Russian claim of destroying a Ukrainian Buk-M1 TELAR (missile launcher and radar system) adapted to fire RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles.
- This "Franken-SAM," a modified system combining different components, was allegedly destroyed by Russian Lancet drones in Kharkiv Oblast.
- Jonathan acknowledges the ongoing challenge posed by Lancet drones.
Incidents in Rostov and Kharkiv City
🎦 15:04-16:21⏩
- Jonathan reports a fuel tank fire and train derailment in Russia's Rostov region, possibly disrupting Russian logistics.
- He also mentions two explosions in Kharkiv city, but notes minimal damage and quiet on missile/drone attacks.
Ukrainian Strike on Russian Oil Depot in Luhansk
🎦 16:21-19:28⏩
- Jonathan covers the Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil depot in Rovenki, Luhansk, using an ATACMS cluster munition.
- He presents visual evidence of the attack and discusses the implications for Russian logistics, potentially impacting fuel prices, availability, and military operations.
- Jonathan emphasizes the strategic importance of targeting Russian oil infrastructure.
Drone and Missile Activity in Belgorod and Donetsk
🎦 19:28-21:12⏩
- Jonathan reports on overnight drone attacks in Belgorod, Kursk, and Volgograd, suggesting Ukrainian targeting of Russian military assets.
- He mentions a missile impact in Belgorod, possibly a failed Russian missile or a Ukrainian strike.
- Explosions in Donetsk city are also mentioned, attributed by Russian sources to Ukrainian HIMARS strikes.
Odessa's Air Defence and Gepard Systems
🎦 21:24-22:42⏩
- Jonathan shows footage of intense air defence activity in Odessa, with Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns engaging drones.
- He highlights the effectiveness of these German-supplied systems in protecting Ukrainian airspace.
Zelensky's Confirmation of the New Offensive
🎦 22:42-23:31⏩
- Jonathan cites President Zelensky confirming the Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, stating Ukrainian forces were prepared.
- He mentions the evacuation of over 1,700 civilians from the region.
Ukrainian Defence and Russian Gains
🎦 23:31-24:31⏩
- Jonathan details Ukrainian forces repelling Russian attacks in multiple settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, citing information from the Ukrainian general staff.
- He reiterates that Russian gains in undefended villages along the border are not strategically significant.
The Critical Phase of the War
🎦 24:31-26:22⏩
- Jonathan discusses General Pavlyuk's assessment in The Economist, predicting the next two months as critical in the war.
- He highlights the Russian strategy of maximizing pressure before Ukrainian forces receive substantial Western aid.
- Jonathan expresses uncertainty about the effectiveness of the Kharkiv offensive for Russia.
US Confidence and Romanian Border Crossings
🎦 26:22-27:14⏩
- Jonathan reports John Kirby's (US) confidence in Ukraine's ability to defend itself, anticipating continued US assistance.
- He shares concerning news of 11,000 Ukrainian men crossing illegally into Romania since February 2022, representing potential manpower lost to the war effort.
Prevented Terrorist Attacks in Kyiv
🎦 27:14-27:31⏩
- Jonathan mentions the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) foiling planned terrorist attacks in Kyiv on 9th May (Victory Day), allegedly orchestrated by Russian intelligence.
Humorous Observation of Russian Military Capabilities
🎦 27:31-27:51⏩
- Jonathan shows a humorous clip of Russian troops struggling to jumpstart an Il-76 military transport plane, sarcastically commenting on the "second greatest army in the world."
Wrap up
🎦 27:52-27:59⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, asks them to like, subscribe, and share the video.
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I am unsure about the specific details of the "Franken-SAM" system. What modifications were made to the Buk-M1 TELAR to fire RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles?
What is the significance of the Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast? Is it a strategic move by Russia or a desperate attempt to regain momentum?
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