Budapest Memorandum, Russian Defences, Mines, & Aircraft
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"Our jets don't have a system to warn about Russian rocket launches. It's all visual based. If you see them, then you just try to escape by firing off heat traps and maneuvering."
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Jonathan introduces the video as an Ukraine War Update Extra providing additional insight and analysis on various topics related to the ongoing war.
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Budapest Memorandum
- The Budapest Memorandum was a political agreement signed in 1994 between Ukraine, US, Russia and UK which ensured Ukraine's territorial integrity in exchange for giving up its nuclear weapons
- There is debate over whether the agreement obligated the West to defend Ukraine when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014
- The memorandum provided security assurances, not guarantees, meaning the US and UK agreed to not attack Ukraine themselves but were not required to defend Ukraine if attacked by Russia
- Russia violated the agreement by attacking Ukraine, while the US and UK technically did not
Ukrainian Farmers Demining Fields
Ukrainian farmers are using remotely controlled tractors to demine their fields:
- It's crucial for food production in Ukraine and globally as Ukraine is a major breadbasket
- Farmers consulted with specialists to demine fields themselves as official deminers could not come quickly enough
- They created bespoke demining contraptions attached to old tractors to set off pressure-triggered mines
- 60% of their fields have been demined so far using this method
Russian Defensive Lines in Zaporizhzhia
Analysis of Russian defensive lines and fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region:
- Defenses are constructed along dominant heights and ridgelines at a depth of 25-30km
- There are several distinct defensive zones:
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- Defenses are robust but have some gaps. Overcoming them will still be challenging for Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian Air Force Limitations
Ukrainian fighter pilots face major limitations against Russian air force:
- Russian Su-35 fighters can detect Ukrainian jets taking off and hit them with long-range missiles before Ukrainians can respond
- Ukrainian jets lack warning systems for incoming missiles and rely on visual spotting
- Ukrainians conduct 20x fewer sorties than Russians and are running low on Soviet-era unguided munitions
- Ukrainian aircraft have outdated radars that struggle to detect Russian cruise missiles
- Receiving Western fighter jets could significantly boost Ukrainian air defense and ground support capabilities
Wrap up
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