AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-08-2024 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 684

The briefing on the special military operation Colonel AC, Oguntyoe for February 8, 2024, provides comprehensive updates on the ongoing conflict, highlighting several critical aspects:

Continued Military Operations: The Russian Armed Forces are persisting with their special military operation across various fronts, indicating ongoing engagement and conflict intensity.

Repulsion of Attacks: In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces successfully repelled multiple attacks by Ukrainian brigades, showcasing effective defense and countermeasures against Ukrainian military actions.

Significant Ukrainian Losses: The briefing reports considerable losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, vehicles, and significant artillery assets like the US-made M777 howitzer and the Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery mount.

Strategic Advances: Russian troops reportedly improved their positions along the front line in several directions, indicating territorial gains and strategic positioning.

Counter-Battery Successes: Effective counter-battery actions were highlighted, with Russian forces neutralizing key Ukrainian artillery assets, emphasizing the ongoing artillery duel and its significance in the conflict dynamics.

Comprehensive Damage to Ukrainian Forces: In addition to repelling attacks, Russian units inflicted substantial damage on Ukrainian manpower and equipment across multiple directions, further detailing the impact of the operation on Ukrainian military capabilities.

Air and Missile Strikes: The briefing notes the use of operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile forces, and artillery to target Ukrainian military equipment and personnel, indicating a multi-dimensional approach to the operation.

Air Defense and Aerial Engagements: Russian air defense systems and fighter aircraft were reported to have achieved successes, including shooting down a Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft and intercepting rockets from the Czech-made Vampire MLRS, showcasing robust air defense and aerial combat capabilities.

Cumulative Losses: An updated tally of Ukrainian military equipment and personnel losses since the beginning of the operation is provided, reflecting the extensive scale of the conflict as reported.

These key points underscore the ongoing intensity of military engagements, strategic operations conducted by Russian forces, and the significant impact on Ukrainian military capabilities as outlined in the briefing.