AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-27-2024 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 916

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on August 27, 2024, are:

1. **Strategic Strikes on Infrastructure:**
- The Russian Armed Forces conducted a significant strike using long-range air-launched precision weapons, including Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles and drones, targeting critical airfield infrastructure in Ukraine, successfully hitting all designated targets.

2. **Ground Operations Across Multiple Fronts:**
- Operations were reported in several strategic directions:
- **North Group:** Achieved victories in the Liptsov and Sumy directions, repelling three Ukrainian counterattacks and inflicting casualties.
- **West Group:** Improved tactical positions and repelled four counterattacks, capturing significant military equipment and electronic warfare assets.
- **Southern Group:** Secured advantageous positions and repelled a counterattack by the 5th assault brigade, causing substantial losses including a German-made Leopard tank.
- **Center Group:** Liberated Orlovka in Donetsk and repelled multiple counterattacks, with significant Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses.
- **East Group:** Strengthened front-line positions and repulsed Ukrainian assaults, leading to notable enemy losses.
- **Dnepr Group:** Overcame enemy formations in the Kherson region, capturing high-value artillery assets and electronic warfare equipment.

3. **Air Defense and UAV Operations:**
- Russian air defenses were active, successfully intercepting Tochka-U tactical missiles, Hammer guided aerial bombs, and multiple UAVs, highlighting the ongoing emphasis on neutralizing aerial threats.

4. **Cumulative Losses Reported:**
- Updated figures were provided on the extensive destruction inflicted on Ukrainian military assets since the operation began, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery units, underscoring the prolonged and intense nature of the conflict.

5. **Continued Operational Focus:**
- The briefing emphasized the ongoing strategic focus of Russian forces to degrade Ukrainian military capabilities, secure tactical advantages, and maintain pressure across multiple operational areas.

These points depict an ongoing, multifaceted military campaign aimed at degrading the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces while securing Russian tactical and strategic objectives across multiple fronts.