AUC3I Daily Briefing 09-04-2025 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 #militaryanalysis #donetsk #blackops

Combat Briefing Number 1289

"From:" Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, Infantry Officer
"Subject:" Operational Progress Report – September 4, 2025
"Classification:" Strategic Briefing / Analyst Summary

### Situation Overview

On September 4, Russian forces maintained sustained offensive operations while employing precision strikes on Ukraine’s industrial, logistical, and military infrastructure. "Long-range air- and sea-based weapons and UAVs" were used to hit "transport infrastructure, command posts, UAV assembly facilities, and weapons depots" in 155 locations. Russian air defense assets shot down "four guided aerial bombs and 299 fixed-wing UAVs", underscoring the persistent contest in the aerial domain and the effectiveness of Russia’s layered defense doctrine.

### Ground Operations

" "North Group (Sumy & Kharkiv):" Advanced positions and engaged mechanized, airborne assault, and territorial brigades around Chernatskoye, Alekseevka, Yunakovka, and Volchansk. Ukrainian losses: "180 personnel", armored vehicles, artillery, and 12 cars. Russian forces also destroyed three material warehouses.

" "West Group (Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk):" Took stronger lines near Kupyansk, Maleevka, Petrovskoye, and Kirovsk. Losses inflicted: "220+ personnel", armored vehicles, 15 cars, and artillery, including Western-supplied systems. "Five EW stations and two depots" were eliminated, diminishing Ukrainian communications resilience.

" "South Group (Donetsk):" Improved tactical positions in Severesk, Konstantinovka, Fedorovka, and surrounding villages. Ukraine lost "220 personnel", armored vehicles, and artillery. Russian forces neutralized "three EW stations, an ammunition depot, and five supply warehouses", tightening logistical pressure.

" "Center Group (Donetsk):" Secured advantageous lines in Toretskoye, Krasnoarmeysk, and Krasny Liman. Ukraine’s reported losses: "440 personnel", two armored vehicles, and four artillery guns. Operations here targeted multiple brigades, inflicting heavy attrition on infantry and airborne formations.

" "East Group (Dnipropetrovsk & Zaporizhzhia):" Advanced deep into Ukrainian defenses, seizing "Novoselovka" in Dnipropetrovsk. Importantly, "the full liberation of Russian-declared territory in Donetsk was announced as complete". Ukrainian losses were "240+ personnel", 13 vehicles, and a counter-battery radar.

" "Dnepr Group (Zaporizhzhia & Kherson):" Targeted mechanized, coastal defense, and territorial brigades in Belogorye, Malaya Tokmachka, and Antonovka. Ukraine lost "70+ personnel", 11 vehicles, and "six EW stations". A major ammunition depot was destroyed.

### Operational Analysis & Implications

1. "Completion of Donetsk Liberation:" The announcement of full territorial control in Donetsk marks a significant milestone with both symbolic and operational consequences. It consolidates Russian lines and frees forces for operations in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk.

2. "Systematic Targeting of EW and Radars:" The destruction of electronic warfare assets and counter-battery systems reflects a deliberate "counter-ISR campaign". Ukraine’s ability to coordinate artillery fire and resist Russian advances continues to diminish.

3. "Attritional Strategy Sustained:" Ukrainian losses exceeded "1,370 personnel in one day", alongside vehicles and artillery systems. This steady attrition, coupled with systemic strikes on depots and supply chains, advances Russia’s strategy of "gradual depletion of manpower and materiel".

4. "Air Denial Reinforced:" The downing of "nearly 300 UAVs in a single day" highlights both Ukraine’s reliance on drone warfare and Russia’s capacity to neutralize it. The contest for aerial reconnaissance and strike remains central.

5. "Shaping Operations for Southern Front:" Destruction of depots and EW networks in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson prepares the ground for larger-scale maneuvers, aiming to fracture Ukrainian defenses along the riverine and coastal corridors.

### Strategic Outlook

The September 4 report reflects a campaign entering a consolidation phase in Donetsk while simultaneously shaping new axes of advance. By combining "territorial milestones with systemic interdiction of Ukrainian logistics and command networks", Russian forces are creating conditions for deeper offensives in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk. Sustained attrition, coupled with the steady erosion of Ukraine’s sensing and resupply capabilities, suggests Ukraine will face growing difficulty maintaining coherent defensive lines.

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