AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-15-2024 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 919

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 15, 2024, highlights significant developments in the special military operation, with key takeaways including:

Strategic Strikes: The Russian Armed Forces executed 50 group strikes using high-precision weapons, MLRS, and UAVs against critical Ukrainian infrastructure, including airfields, UAV and boat depots, arsenals, and fuel storages, ensuring all designated targets were hit.

Front Line Advancements: In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces improved their tactical positions, successfully repelling numerous Ukrainian counterattacks and significantly impacting Ukrainian military personnel and equipment.

Border Security: Russian forces, along with the FSB border service, thwarted Ukrainian attempts to penetrate the Russian Federation's territory, resulting in substantial Ukrainian losses.

Operational Gains in Donetsk: The liberation of the settlement of Nevelskoye and the occupation of advantageous positions were noted, with heavy losses inflicted on Ukrainian brigades and destruction of multiple tanks, armored vehicles, and ammunition depots.

Advances in Avdeyevka: Russian troops continued to gain ground, repelling numerous counterattacks and inflicting considerable casualties and equipment losses on Ukrainian forces.

Tactical Achievements in South Donetsk and Kherson Directions: Russian units improved their tactical situation, repelled enemy counterattacks, and delivered comprehensive fire damage to Ukrainian formations, highlighting significant Ukrainian personnel and equipment losses.

Destruction of Western-Supplied Military Assets: The briefing emphasizes the neutralization of advanced Western-supplied military hardware, including HIMARS, Patriot systems, Abrams tanks, and Bradley IFVs, showcasing the effectiveness of Russian countermeasures.

Air Defense Success: The Russian air defense units effectively downed a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter, two Mi-8 helicopters, various missiles, and numerous UAVs, reflecting robust air defense capabilities.

Cumulative Losses: Updated figures on the cumulative losses suffered by Ukrainian forces since the start of the operation were provided, illustrating the extensive damage to Ukrainian military capabilities.