AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-07-2024 On the WAR in Ukraine

Understanding The War In Europe _ Analyzing the situation on the ground with by way of an introduction, 3 points, and a conclusion #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 683

The briefing for February 7, 2024, by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the special military operation provides several key insights:

Strategic Strikes: The Russian Armed Forces conducted targeted strikes against Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities, aiming to neutralize the production capabilities for uncrewed boats, coastal missile systems, rockets for multiple-launch rocket systems, and explosives. These strikes reportedly achieved their goals, neutralizing all intended targets.

Continued Engagements: Across various fronts, including Kupyansk, Krasny Liman, Donetsk, South Donetsk, Zaporozhye, and Kherson directions, Russian forces continued to engage Ukrainian military units. The briefing outlines the repulsion of numerous attacks by Ukrainian brigades and the National Guard.

Significant Ukrainian Losses: The briefing details considerable losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. It highlights the destruction of specific U.S.-manufactured artillery systems and howitzers, indicating the focus on neutralizing key Ukrainian military assets.

Advancements and Positioning: Russian units reportedly took more advantageous lines and positions in several directions, suggesting territorial gains and strategic improvements along the front line.

Counter-Battery Warfare: The briefing emphasizes successful counter-battery actions, with Russian forces targeting and neutralizing Ukrainian artillery assets, including the U.S.-manufactured M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system and ammunition depots.

Comprehensive Fire Attacks: In addition to ground engagements, the Russian Armed Forces conducted comprehensive fire attacks, inflicting losses on Ukrainian manpower and hardware, and targeting military infrastructure like fuel depots.

Air Defence Achievements: Russian air defense systems reportedly shot down a Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft, intercepted HIMARS projectiles, and destroyed a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, showcasing effective air defense capabilities.

Cumulative Losses: An updated tally of Ukrainian military equipment and personnel losses since the beginning of the operation is provided, reflecting the extensive scale of the conflict as reported.

These key points underscore the ongoing intensity of military operations, the strategic focus of Russian forces on degrading Ukrainian military capabilities, and the significant impact on Ukrainian forces