On the ground after a deadly missile strike| Ukraine: The Latest | Pod

Day 344.
Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who is on the ground in Kramatorsk at the scene of a deadly missile strike and we discuss the economy, corruption and Ukrainian society with Tymofiy Mylovanov, KSE President, Associate Professor of the University of Pittsburgh, former minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).
With thanks to Tymofiy Mylovanov (KSE President, Associate Professor of the University of Pittsburgh, former minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine) @Mylovanov on Twitter
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[@thattubesound2214]

Amazing report, guys. I enjoyed listening to Mr. Mylovanov. It was a welcome new angle on Ukraine and how Ukrainian government works and is changing. I never miss an installment of "Ukraine: The Latest" and I am very grateful for the efforts of every one of your staff and to The Telegraph for making it available to us in North America via KZbin. Please, Roland, take care! From Utah, USA - Slava Ukraini! God bless the United Kingdom!

[@APW554]

Agreed this war has defo sorted out the good guys and bad guys ,Anyone who cannot see Russia is evil under Putin is just kidding themselves ,I just wish we could do some shock and awe tactics to throw the Russians out of Ukraine it’s like walking through treacle when all the weapons are sitting in warehouses and not in Ukraine after a year. Russia is just another North Korea now and will pay ,and I cannot wait for that. Glory to Ukraine !love from freedom loving U.K.

[@agracier8656]

What a wonderfully evocative reporting on the missile strike. So sad and yet moving in the descriptions the journalists gave. Much better than any written piece I have seen yet. Over the years I have read (and written about) many memoirs written by British and American journalists during the Great War a century ago, I heard the same spirit and conviction in this particular report of how connected and dedicated the reporters are in Ukraine, especially those on or near about the front lines. I can almost picture the scenes with the words they use. It doesn't sound rehearsed or polished like regular news reporting, but truly eye-witness, on the ground reporting. I could clearly imagine the events in my minds eye. My hats off to them. their work will surely become prime source material in the decades to come and their experiences and what they witnessed not be forgotten.

[@Zeitgeist_Dron]

Emotive anecdotal journalism is what really helps me make good choices

[@agracier8656]

@@Zeitgeist_Dron as if shooting hundreds upon hundreds of missiles onto civilian targets is nothing but an unimportant anecdote ...

[@Zeitgeist_Dron]

@@agracier8656 the important analysis is how we got here not an anecdote about someone's house being blown up in the biggest military conflagration since ww2

[@arraiacc]

Fantastic guest today!

[@donaldvicks]

Tymofiy Mylovanov is an impressive man. Slava Ukraini!

[@Rod732]

Very passionate

[@lolikbolik4818]

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[@Maja-Danmark]

I love that there's still focus on Ukraine. Albeit the news coverage and attention have faded, they still need our support.

[@WorldJazz59]

Thousands of Americans were either born there or have family there - this is personal @

[@michaelwoods1924]

@@WorldJazz59 Thousands of Ukrainian Americans divided by 320 million? I am sure that the previous comment was a recognition of how quickly interest in any given story fades, because there is so much happening in the world. I too am glad that this podcast is keeping the story alive for the percentage of us Americans who take an interest in it.

[@dubhdraiocht8427]

There r many yt channels dedicated to the Russian invasion.

[@taralown7023]

Well I could listen to the Ukrainian economist forever. So intelligent and informative. Lets get an entire podcast from this guy and just let him talk

[@Rod732]

And passionate

[@t.d.straszheim]

"for the first time in centuries we have a government that is on our side"

[@luffararnesugerkuk]

Yeah, hahahaha sure

[@jf7243]

Your team is simply the best. Their ability to describe events in just oh so good!

[@SophiaComptonfiberarts]

The best source of inside news on the most deadly war of today.

[@alanchristensen5735]

Slava Ukraini from the United States of America. More weapons and ammo are on the way, Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs GLSDB a HIMARS compatible rocket with a 150km range coming soon.

[@AynRand1967]

And then what? All of it will be burned out by Russians. Out tax dollars will be wasted and Ukraine will be going back to Russia where it belongs. It’s inevitable. Russia will demilitarize the new territory and people will have piece. Ukrainian refugees will assimilate in their new countries, and in10-15 years they will visit Ukraine without fascist signs and embarrassing portraits of a killer that became their national hero. This is an exact scenario

[@phillipneale5256]

As usual brilliant, never miss an episode, so informative.

[@terencecowart8759]

I found, this pod cast to be one of the best ever! Your guest, was very informative! He had a very forward looking plan.I only hope, that, he lives long enough to see it through Terry Cowart. Melbourne Florida USA

[@Rod732]

Thank u for your hard work and supporting Ukraine ❤🇺🇦

[@andrewbarker2726]

I listen to every single update. Fantastic journalism. It's the story of our time and being told straight. Keep the good work up. Thanks for being there for the world to hear.

[@dra.ruthrodriguez-noboa4405]

So clear this analysis.

[@donnyleong5298]

Ukraine needs ATACMS asap to hit back at the launch sites from where these missile strikes originate from. And the rail entry ports into Ukraine from Russia need to hit right away.

[@alanchristensen5735]

Extended range rockets 🚀 are on the way GLSDB

[@tubthump]

As reported by this channel the missiles are launched from aircraft based in the Arctic circle. Nothing NATO provides to Ukraine can hit them.

[@andrewglover9874]

When the Russians first invaded it looked really bad, for the first three days or so I thought that the Russians would get their way...AGAIN! But then I saw footage of burning vehicles, tanks and BMP's being covered in Molotov cocktails and at that point I knew Ukraine had a chance. The people of Ukraine haven't disappointed anyone, they've exceeded expectations...they will win.

[@Henry-fk7cq]

No one wins this.

[@oleksii8182]

We don't have a choice but to win, really.

[@lisinsignage]

Such crisp and touching reporting on the Kramatorsk hit. I just can't handle this happens every day over Ukraine 😥

[@kennedyjames007]

Profit from war and conflict is a crime against humanity.

[@Mark13091961]

Outstanding as always - regarding Ukrainian corruption, I recall a few years ago when a very close friend was studying in western Ukraine. He did well at university there, and represented his university in an inter- university quiz/competition travelling around the country to compete. He won a prize, an ipad, some technical books (expensive) and $250 cash. The university president awarded him the ipad and the books (he had no need of those) but had to keep the $250 for 'postage reasons'. And this was the very head of the university!! ... nothing significant but totally indicative of just how corrupt the country was (2012 - 2017) - heard many other similar stories from others there too

[@leszekpiechowski3425]

Greetings from Los Angeles.

[@theredmenace6428]

SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@HungryGhost999]

We ALL need to do more. I’m proud that my country has taken the lead but we need to stop being selfish and remember Ukraine is fighting for all of us. Yes, our country is suffering but let’s put things into perspective : we moan about energy costs while Ukrainians shelter in cellars with no power. Come on. Europe is at war, not just Ukraine 🇬🇧❤🇺🇦💪

[@wacojones8062]

One of the methods the criminals use to target places is with old Soviet maps of where they had troops stationed.

[@human_isomer]

For a bit more concise updates, I can also recommend a rather young channel that focusses on the events in and around Ukraine, it's called "The Account". It's a clean news channel that keeps off speculations and rumours, sober and rational.

[@judyjackson2260]

We lost the war with Vietnam due to politics. Now due to politics Ukraine is not getting the Jets and tanks in time.

[@Edo9River]

Am I the only person who feels, because I haven’t counted, that in this episode, a line has been crossed by the number of commercial breaks that are scheduled 😢😢😢😢?

[@Rod732]

Nop, but that's how they make money 😵‍💫

[@DavidTremblay]

'I think there's corruption in the construction industry " Wow who knew ? Sorry couldn't resist

[@icemanvamp7433]

So this had to be Russia's last missile right?

[@Henry-fk7cq]

I doubt it was Russia's last missile.

[@devilishdeed]

I'm waiting for people to realise this war is a disaster and start blaming it on Brexit.

[@pmcd6414]

Those pictures of an event will really paint a picture🙅 what if it was Ukrainian AA again? What if that trapped woman never existed? We were told, somebody said, or my favourite 'thats what he heard'. Awesome journalism.

[@HungryGhost999]

Chill out comrade 🤦‍♂️

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

It makes me cry that Putin is so insane. That the whole block remains silent to try to hear one woman. This makes me think better for humanity, but worse because Putler thinks this is the right thing to do.

[@typxxilps]

Where are the polish LEO 2 tanks they wanted to sell to the EU ? Now they have the permission and nothing is happening . Here ukrainian soldiers are already training on LEO 2 latest revisions not the crap one A4 and A5 .

[@Friendo111]

I love that final comment that "bad things grow in darkness". Pretty much sums up Russia.

[@lolikbolik4818]

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[@pmcd6414]

He said they gave up after an hour...then it was an all night 911 style effort, in an area where so many Ukrainians didn't live🤔

[@HungryGhost999]

Try listening with your ears 👂

[@derderrr7220]

it sounds like the strikes are being used as a way to occupy the time of the citizens while they strike infrastructure and other saps in preparation for other mil ops, i'd assume that considering the recent rationing of arms they've had to do they're trying to maximize struggles and woe in an attempt to break the will, this is plainly not working however it does have an impact on endurance so sure up any time saving measures in things like road layers and rubble breakers to make the buildings they're striking into cobble for the strikes they consider vital, such a brutal affair hitting citizens what a waste of life and potential.

[@petergreenwood7731]

Minsk agreements - Overall that is the Russian issue for talks. The starting point. Can msm address the Russian perspective? Did Angela Merkel admit Minsk was a ruse???? USA $$$ funded a military build-up. AZOV, Donbas ????? How did Russia react to this after 8 years? Fellow human beings resorted to conflict? Is it possible the conflict was provoked far enough to justify? Is this a humanitarian SMO that has escalated in to war? By both sides? Sanctions, SWIFT, price caps, NATO goading - Is Russia a target. Ask and report on the Russian issues? Try "Jeffery Sachs" Who writes a law prohibiting talks with the enemy? Who, honestly, blew up the NS pipes. USAEUNATO shun Lavrov (Indonesia) ?? Diplomacy?? US&THEM. Are sanctions an unjust weapon? Do they work or cause suffering? This time causing a major trade disruption? I am not pro- anybody ------- I am anti-USA. ya UK too.

[@athenak4666]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🔱💪🏾

[@arcadyskoit]

32:50 sounds like Washington

[@michaelwoods1924]

Surely it can't just be "human waves running at" the Ukrainian positions or they would all be machine gunned, right? The Wagner group must be doing something intelligent with artillery as well, right? In addition to that, I have heard that each of the Wagner soldiers is equipped with a cell phone or other transmitter such that Wagner knows where every one of its soldiers is located and can use radio or a device to precisely reposition each group of soldiers. I don't think it helps anyone to oversimplify what Wagner is doing. Maybe the Ukrainians could learn from it. There's no way to know from Ukraine, Russia, the speculations of retired generals, or the US/UK how many Wagner soldiers dies for every one Ukrainian casualty; so long as it's only one to one or even three to one, it doesn't matter - - Wagner would ultimately win any of those battles of attrition, particularly if they are simply throwing unmourned criminals into the fray.

[@blackcatdungeonmastersfami5311]

It's mindless propaganda for the thickies. Check out the History legends channel and an Aussie journalist interviewing his mercenary mate fighting Wagner in Bakhmut. He admits the professional Wagner mercenaries are taking very low casualties and the Ukrainians are getting pulped. It's appalling how the British media is so dishonest about everything to do with this war.

[@michaelwoods1924]

@@blackcatdungeonmastersfami5311 Thanks. That was much more informative than most of these telegraph things.

[@JCStaling]

Why are the Brits always seem to be on the front lines?

[@bigal3055]

Because we like war and we're pretty good at it.

[@duncanstewart6381]

The second strike or Double tap from Syria 🇸🇾 🤔 🧟‍♀️

[@French_Connection]

Nonsense

[@nickgood8166]

Thin.

[@dearmas9068]

Short.

[@bigal3055]

Big

[@geoffreyward2945]

Russia has been trying hard to minimise civilian deaths in this provoked conflict,but it does not help when the Ukrainian military use civilians as human shields, see report by Amnesty International, Aug 4th 2022.

[@mishaklimes]

Two words. Sod off

[@Siempre1978]

On 8th April 2022 a Ukrainian Tochka-U Missile hit Kramatorsk Rail Station killing 52 and injuring over 100 Civillians.

[@Siempre1978]

@@lolakauffmann on March 14th 2022 a Ukrainian Tochka-U Missile hit Donetsk City Centre killing 21 Civillians and injuring 50. Ukrainian Military and extremist elements within the National Guard have been deliberately targeting Civillians in the Donbass since the spring of 2014. During 2022 alone the Donetsk Peoples Republic recorded over 4,500 Civillian deaths in the area under its control as a result of Ukrainian Military Actions.

[@Siempre1978]

@@lolakauffmann most people in the West have no access to Russian "numbers" relating to the conflict in Ukraine and are entirely dependent on the Ukrainian/NATO Narrative. Personally I have much more faith in the veracity of the Daily Reports from Russian Defence Ministry "Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. In Kupyansk direction, the attacks, launched by Operational-Tactical Aviation and the artillery of the 'Zapad' Group of Forces, have resulted in the neutralisation of the manpower and hardware of the units from 103rd Territorial Defence Brigade and 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Tabayevka, Berestovoye (Kharkov region), and Novosyolovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic). Up to 40 Ukrainian personnel, one armoured fighting vehicle, as well as one U.S.-manufactured AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar have been eliminated. One AFU ordnance depot has been destroyed near Blagodatovka (Kharkov region). In Krasny Liman direction, the artillery strikes and the offensive operations, conducted by the 'Tsentr' Group of Forces, have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from 66th Mechanised, 25th Airborne, and 80th Airborne Assault brigades of the AFU near Nevskoye (Lugansk People's Republic), Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic), as well as Serebryanskoye forestry. Over 70 Ukrainian personnel, two armoured fighting vehicles, one infantry fighting vehicle, one D-20 howitzer, and one U.S.-manufactured M-777 artillery system have been eliminated. One AFU ordnance depot has been destroyed near Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic). In Donetsk direction, the offensive operations, conducted by the 'Yug' Group of Forces, have resulted in gaining more advantageous lines and positions. Up to 40 Ukrainian personnel, one Msta-B howitzer, as well as one U.S.-manufactured AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery warfare radar have been eliminated. One fuel depot for AFU hardware has been destroyed near Krasnoarmeysk (Donetsk People's Republic). Moreover, two AFU ordnance depots have been destroyed near Kurakhovka and Mikhaylovka (Donetsk People's Republic). In Zaporozhye direction, the artillery and units from the 'Vostok' Group of Forces, have neutralised the units from 108th and 110th territorial defence brigades near Levadnoye, Marfopol, and Lugovskoye (Zaporozhye region). The enemy has lost over 20 Ukrainian personnel, one U.S.-manufactured M-777 artillery system, two D-20 howitzers, and one D-30 howitzer. In Kherson direction, counterbattery warfare operations have resulted in the destruction of one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, and two Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems. One launching ramp for U.S.-manufactured HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) has been destroyed near Antonovka (Kherson region). Three AFU ordnance depots have been destroyed near Kazatskoye, Nikolayevka, and Mikhaylovka (Kherson region). Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 86 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 103 areas. One launching ramp for Tochka-U tactical missiles, and one Norwegian-manufactured NASAMS air defence missile system have been destroyed near Krasnoarmeysk (Donetsk People's Republic). Fighter Aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces has shot down one MiG-29 airplane of Ukrainian Air Force near Chervonoarmeyskoye (Kherson region). Air defence facilities have shot down seven Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles near Kotlyarovka (Kharkov region), Nikolskoye, Kirillovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Kuzemovka, Kremennaya (Lugansk People's Republic), as well as Golaya Pristan (Kherson region). In total, 382 airplanes, 206 helicopters, 3,008 unmanned aerial vehicles, 403 air defence missile systems, 7,723 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,004 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,988 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,255 units of special military hardware have been destroyed during the special military operation." Russian Defence Ministry Report for Friday 3rd February 2023

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Why would Russians be targeting a garage for residential parking? Are there any infrastructure target's nearby or was this debris from a shot down missile?

[@lorax8172]

Could have been using a s-300 converted from a SAM to a surface to surface. They aren't meant for ground targets, so the targeting system gets very confused especially in urban areas with many structures. Basically RU just sends these in the hopes that it hits what they want, if not at least it does some destruction. Really a pathetic act and indicative of their desperation .

[@dearmas9068]

They fire the rockets indescrimanently. They dont have much ability to aim, so they just fire them in cities

[@tubthump]

They wouldn't be targeting residential parking. The target is likely either energy infrastructure or military (the reporter said there is a lot of Ukrainian military in the area). Targeting city centres to terrorise civilians is a Ukrainian tactic - they've been shelling Donetsk city centre regularly for 9 years (something not reported on by this channel as far as I know - for some reason).

[@dancahill9585]

Crappy aim or targeting mistake. Never underestimate the incompetence of the Russians or the inaccuracy of their worn out equipment. Russia is largely a third rate military often using Soviet era weaponry.

[@tubthump]

@@dancahill9585 or brought down by a Ukrainian S-300 (a still highly effective Soviet era missile).

[@marooned-ou4fj]

Speaking Russian! Obviously residents most have gone to family and friends in Russia. Have suffered 8 years of being bombed by Ukraine until last February.

[@bassdina2140]

Ffff off sick russian monster

[@demeoo]

@@lolakauffmann But they did, did they not?

[@eddiel7635]

Funnily enough when countries are invaded they tend to fire back.

[@demeoo]

Which was what the people of Crimea did was it not?

[@oleksii8182]

@@lolakauffmann there was never a civil war. There were insurgents from Russia working with fringe elements of the local society. All of these referendums and so-called republics - all a farce, these are nothing more than fronts, ruled by russian-appointed bandits and backed by regular russian military.

[@timjones1583]

VICTORY TO RUSSIA 🪆

[@paulbrimble8204]

"tim jones" ???

[@tubthump]

19:32 "...they are failing in this war a year after they started it". 1. Russia is not only achieving its stated objective of demilitarising Ukraine, it is also demilitarising NATO (if this were not true there wouldn't be continuous pleas to NATO for ever more supplies). 2. By launching its military operation, Russia embarked on the latest stage of a war the origins of which include USA backing a coup in 2014 to bring in anti-Russian government to Ukraine and in continuous NATO encroachment at Russias borders. In other words, USA started this war.

[@surpriseitsus9622]

😂

[@tubthump]

@@surpriseitsus9622 NATO keeps pouring weapons into Ukraine because Russia keeps destroying them. Ergo : demilitarisation.

[@WangAiHua]

Comrade!--There was no coup!--Ukrainians protested Yanukovych's reversal to European integration, when things got hot Yanukovych fled to his puppet master! There was no coup--the Ukrainian government continued on (same members of Parliament) and they simply called a new Presidential election!--(Just as if a President croaks or something)--Ukraine has fair and free elections unlike RuZZia!

[@user-fz6wx2zk6p]

😎🥰🥰Russia 🇷🇺

[@eddiel7635]

Is this some sort of vatnik fan fiction? 🤦🏻‍♂️