AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-23-2024 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 909

Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation on the 23rd of August 2024 details significant military activities and strategic outcomes, emphasizing the following key takeaways:

1. **Extensive Use of Precision Strikes:** The Russian Armed Forces utilized high-precision weaponry and drones to target critical Ukrainian military infrastructure such as airfields, ammunition depots, and repair shops over the course of a week.

2. **Tactical Gains in Specific Regions:** Different groups of Russian forces—North, West, Southern, Center, East, and Dnepr—reported specific operational successes. These include territorial gains, substantial damage to Ukrainian military capabilities, and repulsion of counterattacks.

3. **Significant Losses for Ukrainian Forces:** The report highlights extensive losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces across multiple regions, detailing the destruction of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery units, and personnel losses, suggesting a concerted effort to weaken Ukraine's military strength.

4. **Defensive and Offensive Operations:** Russian forces are depicted as actively defending their positions while also launching offensive operations to reclaim or stabilize key territories, particularly in areas like Donetsk.

5. **Destruction of Advanced Western Equipment:** The briefing notes the destruction of several pieces of advanced Western military equipment supplied to Ukraine, including anti-aircraft systems and armored vehicles, pointing to a focus on neutralizing these assets.

6. **Continuation of Military Activities:** Colonel Oguntoye indicates that the operations are ongoing, with no indication of a reduction in military activities or a move towards diplomatic resolutions at the time of the report.

7. **Counter-Sabotage Efforts:** There is an ongoing emphasis on counter-sabotage operations to prevent Ukrainian forces from penetrating Russian territories, highlighting the multi-dimensional nature of the conflict involving both direct combat and intelligence operations.

The briefing underscores the intensity and scale of the conflict, as well as the Russian military's focus on achieving tactical and operational advantages through the systematic targeting of Ukrainian military assets and personnel.