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In the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the host discusses the military situation in Ukraine as of January 20, 2024. The previous night saw attempts by the enemy to attack several Ukrainian locations using drones and missiles, with four drones destroyed and three not reaching their targets. The situation along the front lines showed a slight decrease in enemy aggression but continued instability, with ongoing clashes near Avdeevka and Mariupol. Ukrainian forces are managing to contain the enemy's advances but remain on high alert. The speaker also discusses Ukraine's military capabilities, including the production of weapons and defensive structures, in response to European Union restraint (decreased supplies). The situation regarding the presence of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus is also addressed, with the speaker acknowledging the potential consequences of such a move for both Russia and the international community.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" lucashenko," the host discusses the operational situation in Ukraine for January 20, 2024. The night prior was marked by an attempt to attack семью ukrainian locations, including the city of Pridnestrovsk in the Federations, using seven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and three surface-to-air missiles (S-300). Ukrainian forces managed to destroy four UAVs, while the remaining three did not reach their targets. These attacks were intercepted in the regions of Odesa, Nikolaev, Cherkasy, and Hmelnitsky. The operational situation along the front lines showed a slight decrease in enemy aggression, with 103 engagements, one rocket launch, and 23 air strikes reported. Additionally, there were inflicted damages to civilian infrastructure and populated areas, particularly in the Donetsk region, from artillery and drone attacks. The border areas continue to experience intense diversionary activities from the enemy, and counteraction measures are being taken to prevent infiltration.
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In this section of the video, titled "20.01 Weapons Produced by Ukraine. "Nuclear Rockets" Lukashenko," the speaker discusses recent military activities in various regions, specifically on the Lyman and Avdeevsk directions in Ukraine. The enemy has shown significant activity in these areas and attempted to attack Ukrainian positions 14 times near Avdeevka, with no success. The situation in the city of Mariupol is also unstable, with ongoing clashes near Georgievka, Mariinka, and Novomikhailovka. The Ukrainian forces are managing to contain the enemy's advances, but the situation remains tense. Additionally, the enemy has been gathering forces and resources, particularly near Ugledar, suggesting a potential offensive on that front in the future. Overall, Ukrainian troops continue to hold their ground against persistent enemy attacks.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses the military activities along the Ukrainian border, particularly in the regions of Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod. The Russian Federation is warned of the possibility of an attack on Kharkov or Kyiv, with the Ukrainian army prepared to form an offensive group if necessary. The speaker notes that there are around 22,000 Russian troops currently stationed along the three Ukrainian regions, each area having less than a Division's worth in size. The Ukrainian General Staff is prepared to transfer forces to these areas and engage in offensive actions if needed. The Russian forces are described as having made three attacks on the Zaporizhzhia front but none have been successful, resulting in significant losses for the Russians and their retreat back to their initial positions. The situation on the left bank of the Odesa-Kherson front is also tough, with the Ukrainian forces managing to hold their ground despite repeated attacks. Ukrainian forces have also downed a Raush flag that was being installed by the Russians and sustained losses of around 750 enemy personnel and equipment over the past few days. Ukrainian air strikes were carried out on one Russian concentration area, and their rocket forces destroyed four artillery positions.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses the military capabilities of Ukraine's forces and the accomplishments of the Center for Special Operations of the Security Service of Ukraine. The Center has reportedly destroyed 296 enemy soldiers, 19 armored vehicles, 33 artillery systems, three PVO stations, six electronic warfare and reconnaissance drones, 127 pieces of various transportation equipment, 85 enemy positions and fortifications, and three ammunition and fuel depots. The European Union is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia in commemoration of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, which may include an expansion of the list of sanctioned individuals, preventing sanctions evasion through third parties, and increasing trade restrictions. Hungary and Slovakia's premiers have discussed forming a coalition to influence the European Union's decisions with their opinions. The speaker questions how the European Union will handle this opposition and points out that Austria may also be a concern as it has been seen as pro-Russian.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses Ukraine's response to European Union sanctions and the allocation of funds for the construction of defensive fortifications. Despite the challenges in maintaining the sanctions, Ukraine's government, led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, has allocated 17.5 billion hryvnia for the creation of fortified lines, including engineering and technical structures and underground fortifications. Russian forces have reportedly mined the perimeter of the Zaporizhzhia Atomic Power Plant, leading Ukraine to construct defensive barriers and restore mining fields around the station as a precaution. The Italian news agency Magenta reported that Russian workers, brought in from Rosatom and the Russian Federation, were being exploited with low wages and lack of rotation, which has led to reports of sabotage. Ukrainian farmers in Poland have also threatened large-scale protests against the import of Ukrainian grain into Europe due to their negative attitudes towards the policy. Planned protests on January 24th could potentially block major roads and the border with Ukraine, repeating previous actions taken in Germany. It was also reported that all border crossings and blocks in Romania have been lifted.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" lumashenko," the speaker discusses the military buildup in Europe and Ukraine's weapons production. Multiple border countries, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are constructing defensive structures along their eastern borders with Russia and Belarus. Ukraine, in response, is also building fortifications. Countries like Finland and Norway have already built defense structures in the region and are increasing them. The western border of Russia is now becoming an offensive defense line. Russia's Federation is surroundings itself with its western neighbors, leading to discussions about a "Iron Curtain" or "Berlin Wall" situation. In terms of Ukrainian weapons production, the country has increased the production of mines by 42 times and artillery shells by 2.6 times. New production lines have been established for both 155mm and 120mm artillery, and production of multiple rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles has also been increased. A new striking unmanned aerial vehicle, Kamikaze, with a flight range over 1000 km, is in production, and there are plans to modernize cruise missiles. Despite the small scale of production, these weapons surpass Russian systems in quality. Additionally, the European Union is also increasing its military tempo, and in this year alone, they have increased production.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" Лукашенко," European Union is reported to have produced over 1.4 million artillery shells, with a majority headed for Ukraine as military aid. The European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Bretton revealed at a press conference with the Estonian Prime Minister in Tallinn that the EU is increasing production capabilities to manufacture approximately 1.3-1.4 million shells by the end of the year and plans to significantly enhance production in the 25th year. Shells produced in 2024 will primarily be sent to Ukraine, as European military assistance is a priority. The US, United Kingdom, and Ukraine's own production are also contributing to Ukraine's growing arsenal. However, the US is still in the process of passing a law for financing military aid to Ukraine. A significant development in this military-political bloc is Belarus, with President Lukashenko continuously making threats and brandishing nuclear weapons. He claimed that Belarus received nuclear missiles from Russia for Iskander complexes and warned about their potential targeting of Poland, accusing them of planning an invasion on Belarusian territory. It's essential to understand that if nuclear weapons exist in Belarus, they are Russian-owned and not accessible to Belarusian forces. The Russian military base in Belarus houses Russian troops, and no Belarusian personnel are granted access to the weapons. Lukashenko reportedly received a rocket division of the Iskander complex in the summer of 2022, but the actual missiles have only started being transferred now. The manipulation exposed by Lukashenko is that it is economically unfeasible to wage war with these high-cost, strategically less valuable fuse warheads on the rockets.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses the Iskander missile system and the distinction between conventional and nuclear warheads. The Iskander missile is designed for both conventional and nuclear use, but economically, the nuclear warhead is more valuable due to its destructive power being hundred or even thousands of times greater than that of a conventional warhead. The speaker notes that former Soviet Union produced nuclear warheads for the Iskander missiles, making it accurate to label these missiles as nuclear. Although Russia transferred Iskander missiles to Belarus, the international agreement only permits the production and transfer of missiles with a range under 500 km. The speaker claims that if Putin gave Lukaшенko missiles with a range up to 500 km, it would constitute another violation of international law. The local opposition in Belarus, however, questions the authenticity of these claims and suggests that there might be a fake nuclear warhead within Belarusian territory. The speaker concludes that the proclamation of possessing nuclear weapons is likely a political manipulation aimed at intimidating NATO, as the actual nuclear warhead is unlikely to exist.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses the ideal length of a artillery barrel in response to a viewer's question. He explains that, historically, longer barrels lead to greater accuracy, but that limitations in dimensions and the effects of barrel heating can hinder their use. The speaker suggests that contemporary artillery systems typically use barrels of around 52-59 calibers and length, but that there are some experimental exceptions. The speaker also notes that technological developments have allowed for longer barrels, but that no series production system with a barrel longer than 60 calibers has been developed yet. The speaker concludes by mentioning the challenges of managing the length and weight of large artillery pieces and the potential for developments in propellant or barrel design to address these issues.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses various types of Ukrainian-made weapons, focusing on the P-35 anti-ship missile. This missile is capable of increasing the projectile's range by up to three times, with an optimal barrel length of approximately 52-59 centimeters. However, unlike conventional ammunition, the Artylleriski system, which uses the Western 155mm caliber, remains in the old 152mm caliber. The speaker then introduces the P-35 missile as one of those in the Ukrainian military. This anti-ship missile, which was adopted in the late 1950s and took six decades to enter service, has a range of up to 250-270km. Its accuracy ranges from 500m to 1,5km. Despite its poor accuracy compared to contemporary missiles, its significant size and potential for carrying a nuclear warhead make it a potent weapon. However, these missiles were not mass-produced since they were outdated by the time they were adopted, with faster combat aircraft able to engage them. The missile was produced in both ship and submarine variants, with launches taking place from naval positions. Ukraine's military had a divisional artillery and rocket force that included the Redut and Utos missile systems, which were immobile and mobile systems, respectively. One of these systems was decommissioned due to the aging missiles, while the other was conserved.
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In this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" лукашенко," the speaker discusses the Russian military's use of Ukrainian-made missile systems, specifically mentioning a scene from the Soviet film "Одиночное плавание" where these Ukrainian missiles are depicted as American rockets. The speakers explain that these missiles, likely the mobile complex "Редут," are used to overload Ukraine's air defense system and create massiveness in their offensive. They further explain that a "shock attack" or "storm attack" is simply a different term for an offensive operation, with the primary difference being that it is typically carried out with armored support. The Russian military is seen employing this tactic by luring enemies forward with decoy troops before unleashing a barrage of grenades and infantry assaults in their trenches. Although there may not be significant differences between regular infantry attacks and shock attacks, the key distinction lies in the level of training and tactics employed by the troops during these engagements.
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in this section of the YouTube video titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракки та Лукашенко," the speaker discusses the potential presence of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus and the implications of such a move. He explains that while some sources suggest this could be a political spectacle with no actual movement of weapons, the possibility of a nuclear attack cannot be ruled out. The speaker also mentions that Russia may be targeting decision-making centers in Moscow with a preventative strike. He recalls a previous instance where tensions escalated between Russia and the West, and the US threatened to target Russian leadership if necessary. The speaker notes that Belarusian President Lukashenko frequently raises this issue, likely due to fears of assassination or other threats to his safety. The speaker concludes that the existence of nuclear weapons cannot be excluded from considerations, and their potential use would have significant consequences for both Russia and the international community.
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In this YouTube video section titled "20.01 Вооружение, которое производит Украина. "Ядерные ракеты" Лукашенко," the speaker discusses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, focusing on military dynamics and motivations. Russia seeks control over Ukrainian territories, viewing progress, rather than outcomes, as key to achieving their vision of a greater Russia. The speaker suggests that Russia believes they have endless human resources to advance their attacks. Both sides receive external military support, and Ukraine is seeking advanced weapons like F-16s and Tomahawk missiles to counter Russia's aggression. Ukraine faces challenges in setting up a base to support the F-16s and produces GPS-guided bomb drops to make up for their artillery ammunition shortage. Despite these efforts, Ukraine struggles to secure their airspace and suppress enemy aircraft. The speaker also examines the potential use of Ukrainian drones as a countermeasure and highlights the challenges of maintaining defense capabilities. The video concludes by emphasizing the economic interests and power struggles driving the conflict, emphasizing the potential harm to the peoples of Russia and Ukraine.