AUC3I Daily Briefing 06-05-2024 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 #blackops6 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 996

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on June 5, 2024, are as follows:

1. **Continued Offensive Operations:** The "North" Group of Forces continues to push deeper into enemy defenses, engaging multiple Ukrainian brigades and successfully repelling several counter-attacks.

2. **Extensive Ukrainian Casualties and Equipment Losses:** Across the northern, western, southern, and central sectors, Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses, including troops, tanks, armored personnel carriers, motor vehicles, and a variety of artillery systems. Notable losses include U.S.-made M777 howitzers and the German-made Panzerhaubitzer-2000.

3. **Strategic Gains:** The "West" Group of Forces has captured advantageous positions, leading to substantial Ukrainian losses, including advanced artillery systems and electronic warfare stations.

4. **Southern Front Engagements:** The "Southern" Group of Forces has improved their tactical situation and inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades, demonstrating a focus on disrupting enemy command and control with the destruction of electronic warfare stations and artillery.

5. **Central Group Advancements:** The "Center" Group of Forces reported significant Ukrainian losses and successful repulsion of multiple counter-attacks, underlining the ongoing heavy engagements in this sector.

6. **Vostok and Dnepr Group Operations:** Both groups reported advancements and significant enemy losses, including the targeting of mountain assault and territorial defense brigades, which indicates a strategic focus on weakening the enemy’s operational capabilities.

7. **Air Defense Success:** Russian air defense systems effectively countered a variety of aerial threats, including UAVs, HIMARS projectiles, and French-made guided bombs, highlighting robust defensive capabilities.

8. **Cumulative Losses Reported:** The briefing updated the total figures of Ukrainian military losses since the start of the operation, emphasizing the extensive scale of the conflict in terms of personnel, vehicles, aircraft, and artillery systems destroyed.

These points underscore the continued intensity of the military operations, with Russian forces making significant gains and inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian forces. The strategic focus on both offensive operations and robust air defense measures portrays a multi-dimensional approach to the conflict, aimed at degrading Ukrainian military capabilities while fortifying Russian defensive positions.