AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-07-2024 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 912

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 7, 2024, provides significant insights into the ongoing special military operation conducted by the Russian Armed Forces. Here are the key takeaways:

Continued Operations Across Multiple Fronts: The Russian military is actively engaging in operations in the Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions. Efforts to improve tactical positions and defeat Ukrainian forces highlight ongoing and dynamic ground engagements.

Substantial Ukrainian Military Losses: The briefing details considerable losses among the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including personnel, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and artillery systems. Notably, losses include advanced Western-supplied military equipment such as U.S.-made M777 artillery systems.

Effective Counter-Battery Warfare: Russian forces conducted successful counter-battery actions, targeting and neutralizing Ukrainian artillery assets, including howitzers and self-propelled artillery systems. This underscores the ongoing artillery duel and the effectiveness of Russian countermeasures.

Repelled Attacks and Strategic Targeting: Russian units repelled multiple attacks and counterattacks by Ukrainian brigades, indicating intense ground engagements. Strategic targeting of Ukrainian military hardware and logistics capabilities, such as ammunition depots and electronic warfare stations, aims to degrade the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian military.

Operational Gains and Destruction of Key Assets: The report highlights Russian forces taking more advantageous lines and positions, inflicting losses on Ukrainian brigades, and achieving tactical improvements in several key directions. The destruction of ammunition depots, fuel depots, and command centers further indicates efforts to disrupt Ukrainian military operations.

Air Defense and UAV Interceptions: Russian air defense units successfully intercepted HIMARS rockets and other munitions, and shot down a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. This reflects the contested nature of air warfare and the effectiveness of Russian air defense capabilities.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: Updated figures provide insight into the scale of the conflict, detailing extensive losses of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and more.

Comprehensive Military Engagement: The briefing reflects a broad and coordinated effort by Russian forces to engage Ukrainian forces, secure territorial objectives, and maintain pressure across multiple fronts.