AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-07-2025 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 #militaryoperations #modernwarfare #blackops

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 1068

"Strategic Briefing Update: Russian Special Military Operation — May 7, 2025"

The Russian Armed Forces report sustained offensive operations across multiple sectors in Ukraine, combining ground advances with precision air, missile, and drone strikes. The May 7 update highlights territorial gains, significant Ukrainian personnel and equipment losses, and continued targeting of critical infrastructure and Western-supplied systems.

"Northern Front (Sumy & Kharkiv Oblasts):"
The North group engaged Ukrainian mechanized, motorized infantry, and assault units near Pavlovka, Yunakovka, Miropolye, Turya, and Kazachya Lopan. Russian claims report Ukrainian losses of up to 255 personnel, a tank, eight armored vehicles, 25 cars, engineering equipment, and a field artillery gun. Additionally, an ammunition depot was destroyed, constraining local Ukrainian resupply.

"Western Front (Kharkiv & Donetsk Regions):"
The West group achieved a key milestone by liberating the settlement of Lipovoe in Donetsk. Alongside this advance, Russian forces defeated three Ukrainian mechanized brigades, a national guard brigade, and territorial defense units near Gusinka, Staroverovka, Kupyansk, Nechvolodovka, and Yampol. Reported Ukrainian losses included over 230 personnel, an armored vehicle, artillery systems, a Quertus electronic warfare station, and three ammunition depots.

"Southern Front (Donetsk People’s Republic):"
The Southern group improved tactical positions while defeating Ukrainian mechanized, special forces, and territorial brigades near Seversk, Belaya Gora, Romanovka, Zarya, Konstantinovka, and Katerinovka. Ukrainian losses were reported at over 320 personnel, a tank, ten armored vehicles (including four U.S.-made M113 APCs), cars, and artillery. Three ammunition depots were also destroyed.

"Central Front (Donetsk People’s Republic):"
The Center group advanced along the forward edge, engaging mechanized, assault, marine, and national guard units near Muravka, Alekseyevka, Zverevo, Mirolyubovka, Novosergeyevka, and Dimitrov. Russian claims indicate over 490 Ukrainian personnel losses, a tank, armored vehicles, vehicles, artillery, and notably, a U.S.-made HIMARS launcher — a critical blow to Ukrainian long-range firepower.

"Eastern Front (Donetsk & Zaporizhia Regions):"
The East group pushed deeper into Ukrainian defenses, defeating mechanized and territorial brigades near Bogatyr, Fedorovka, Chervone, and Gulyaipole. Ukrainian losses were reported at 225 personnel, tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, cars, and an electronic warfare station.

"Dnepr Front (Kherson & Zaporizhia Regions):"
The Dnepr group engaged Ukrainian mechanized, mountain assault, and coastal defense brigades near Olgivka, Nikolaevka, and Pavlovka, inflicting up to 60 personnel losses, destroying vehicles, and targeting two ammunition depots.

"Air & Missile Operations:"
Russian operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile troops, and artillery struck 149 Ukrainian military sites, including UAV launch platforms, military airfield infrastructure, and storage facilities for unmanned boats and ammunition. Russian air defenses intercepted five Neptune missiles, six U.S.-made JDAM guided bombs, two HIMARS rockets, and a striking 524 UAVs, reflecting Moscow’s ongoing effort to blunt precision attacks and drone swarms.

"Cumulative Russian Claims Since February 2022:"
Destroyed: 662 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 56,178 UAVs, 605 air defense systems, 23,205 tanks and armored vehicles, 1,559 MLRS systems, 24,529 artillery/mortars, and 35,127 military vehicles.

"Strategic Takeaway:"
Russia’s latest operations reflect a dual focus: territorial consolidation and systematic targeting of Ukraine’s operational and technological backbone. The destruction of high-value systems such as HIMARS, Neptune missiles, and Western-supplied armored vehicles, alongside precision strikes on logistics hubs, indicates a deepening phase of attrition aimed at paralyzing Ukraine’s military sustainment and combat effectiveness.