AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-02-2024 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 964

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of May 2, 2024:

Continued Operations: The Russian Armed Forces persist in their military operations, achieving tactical improvements and inflicting losses on Ukrainian forces across various fronts.
Tactical and Territorial Gains:
West Group of Forces: Improved tactical situations and neutralized various Ukrainian military brigades and equipment near Sinkovka, Borovaya, Kupyansk, Novoselkovskoye, Stelmakhovka, and Kislovka. Significant weaponry, including tanks and various artillery systems, was neutralized.
Southern Group of Forces: Captured advantageous positions near locations such as Belogorovka, Grigorovka, and Konstantinovka, with substantial Ukrainian troop and equipment losses, including the destruction of artillery and electronic warfare systems.
Center Group of Forces: Liberated Berdichi and repelled numerous counter-attacks in areas like Vozdvizhenka and Kalinovo. Heavy casualties and losses of armored vehicles and advanced artillery systems were reported among Ukrainian forces.
Vostok Group of Forces: Took favorable positions near Urozhaynoye and Vodyanoye, effectively countering Ukrainian forces including the neutralization of U.S.-made artillery.
Dnepr Group of Forces: Executed effective strikes on Ukrainian troop clusters and military infrastructure, resulting in the destruction of HIMARS systems and other significant military assets.
Counter-Attack and Counter-Battery Warfare:
Multiple counter-attacks by Ukrainian forces were repelled across different sectors, indicating intense ongoing engagements.
Russian forces conducted effective counter-battery warfare, neutralizing a range of Ukrainian artillery systems and electronic warfare stations.
Air Defense and Artillery Strikes:
Russian air defense units were active, shooting down numerous Ukrainian UAVs and intercepting advanced munitions like French-made guided bombs and U.S.-made HIMARS projectiles.
Russian Operational-Tactical Aviation and Artillery targeted and destroyed critical Ukrainian military infrastructure, including missile and ammunition production facilities and depots.
Cumulative Losses Reported:
The briefing provided updated totals of Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the beginning of the operation, encompassing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, MLRS combat vehicles, field artillery, and other special military vehicles.
This briefing underscores ongoing Russian military activities and claims of significant tactical gains and attrition against Ukrainian military capabilities.