AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-24-2024 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 985

Colonel AC. Oguntoye’s briefing on the progress of the special military operation from May 18 to May 24, 2024, are as follows:

1. **Extensive Strikes**: The Russian Armed Forces conducted 49 group strikes using high-precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure, including airfields, missile, ammunition, and fuel storage facilities, and manufacturing sites for drones and other unmanned vehicles.

2. **Tactical Ground Advances**: Russian forces reported advancements in several regions, notably the Kharkov and Donetsk regions, capturing strategic positions and repelling numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks.

3. **Heavy Casualties and Surrenders**: The Russian military claims significant Ukrainian casualties and hardware losses across multiple fronts. Additionally, 67 Ukrainian servicemen reportedly surrendered.

4. **Occupation of Territories**: Russian forces claim to have liberated multiple settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic, suggesting a push deeper into enemy territory.

5. **Destruction of Western Supplied Equipment**: A notable emphasis was placed on the destruction or neutralization of Western-supplied military equipment, including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and artillery systems, which highlights the involvement of foreign military support to Ukraine.

6. **Air Defense Success**: Russian air defense units were reported to have been active and successful, shooting down a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, missiles, and drones.

7. **Cumulative Totals of Destruction**: The briefing provided cumulative totals of Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the beginning of the operation, indicating the scale and intensity of the conflict as perceived by the Russian military.

This briefing highlights the ongoing and intense military conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with significant engagements, territorial changes, and substantial claims of enemy losses.