AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-10-2024 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 915

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 10, 2024, provides an update on the Russian Armed Forces' activities in the special military operation. The key takeaways are:

Continued Engagement Across Several Fronts: Russian forces continue to engage Ukrainian forces across various fronts, including Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions, emphasizing active combat operations and tactical advancements.

Significant Ukrainian Losses: The report outlines substantial Ukrainian military losses, including personnel, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. Notable mentions include the destruction of advanced Western-manufactured equipment, such as U.S.-made M109 Paladin and M777 artillery systems, German-made Panzerhaubitze 2000, and Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery systems.

Counter-Battery Success and Ammunition Depot Destructions: Russian forces have successfully conducted counter-battery warfare, neutralizing Ukrainian artillery capabilities and destroying several ammunition depots, which is indicative of the ongoing efforts to diminish Ukrainian logistical and operational capacities.

Repelling Ukrainian Counter-Attacks: The briefing highlights the repulsion of numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks across different directions, showcasing the intensity of the engagements and the active defense measures undertaken by Russian units.

Air Defence Operations: Russian air defense units have successfully intercepted U.S.-manufactured HIMARS projectiles, underlining the ongoing aerial threat and the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems against such threats.

Extensive UAV Interceptions: A significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed, indicating the persistent use of drones for reconnaissance and potentially offensive operations by Ukrainian forces and the response by Russian air defenses.

Operational Advances and Strategic Strikes: The report details Russian forces' strategic strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure, including control points, fuel and ammunition depots, and UAV control points, aiming to disrupt Ukrainian military command and supply lines.

Cumulative Losses: The update provides cumulative figures on the destruction of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and more, reflecting the scale of military engagements and losses on the Ukrainian side.