AUC3I Daily Briefing 01-25-2024 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 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 670

The briefing provided by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on January 25, 2024, concerning the progress of the "special military operation" by the Russian Federation, highlights several key points regarding the ongoing conflict. Here are the primary takeaways:

Continued Military Engagements: The Russian Armed Forces are actively continuing their military operations across various fronts, indicating ongoing conflict with Ukrainian forces.

Tactical Repulsions and Advances: Russian military units, identified by their strategic groupings (e.g., Zapad, Tsentr, Yug, Vostok Groups of Forces), have repelled multiple attacks from Ukrainian brigades in regions such as Kupyansk, Krasny Liman, Donetsk, South Donetsk, and Zaporozhye, showcasing active engagement and claimed tactical successes.

Reported Ukrainian Losses: The briefing details significant losses on the Ukrainian side, including troops, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. These reported losses highlight the intense combat and the effectiveness of Russian military operations as presented in the briefing.

Destruction of Military Hardware: The Russian forces have targeted and destroyed a wide array of Ukrainian military hardware, including Western-made artillery systems like the Polish Krab and the U.S.-made M777, as well as multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), indicating a focus on degrading Ukraine's artillery capabilities.

Counter-Battery Warfare: The briefing emphasizes the success of Russian forces in counter-battery warfare, noting the destruction of Ukrainian artillery units and ammunition depots, which is critical in reducing the opponent's long-range fire capabilities.

Air Defense Operations: Russian air defense units have reportedly intercepted HIMARS MLRS projectiles and a Tochka-U tactical missile, alongside destroying numerous Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), underscoring the ongoing aerial dimension of the conflict.

Cumulative Equipment Losses: Cumulative figures are provided for Ukrainian military equipment losses since the beginning of the operation, offering a perspective on the scale of the conflict and the impact on Ukraine's military assets.

Strategic and Tactical Significance: The detailed accounting of engagements, territorial focuses, and equipment losses underscores the strategic and tactical dimensions of the conflict, with both sides experiencing the intense and costly nature of modern warfare.

Informational and Psychological Aspects: The dissemination of such detailed operational updates serves not only an informational purpose but also plays into the psychological and propaganda aspects of warfare, aiming to project power, demoralize the opponent, and shape domestic and international perceptions of the conflict.