AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-17-2024 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 693

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation on the 17th of February 2024 provides a detailed account of the Russian Armed Forces' activities and achievements. Key takeaways include:

Continued Operations: The Russian Federation is continuing its special military operation, engaging in multiple directions to improve their tactical positions and targeting Ukrainian military forces.

Tactical Advances and Strikes: Significant advancements and successful strikes were reported in the Kupyansk, Krasny Liman, Donetsk, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions. These operations aimed at improving the situation on the front line and resulted in the destruction of Ukrainian military hardware and personnel.

Casualty and Equipment Losses: The briefing detailed the losses inflicted on the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems, and motor vehicles. Specific attention was given to the destruction of artillery systems, showcasing the emphasis on counter-battery warfare.

Air Defense Achievements: Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple HIMARS MLRS projectiles, HARM anti-radiation missiles, JDAM guided bombs, and S-200 anti-aircraft guided missiles adapted for ground targets. Additionally, a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down, highlighting the effectiveness of Russia's air defense measures.

Strategic Strikes: The report also mentioned operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, and missile troops engaging targets such as aircraft on airfields, temporary deployment areas of foreign mercenaries, Special Operations Forces, and Ukrainian military hardware in numerous areas, indicating a broad scope of strategic targets.

Cumulative Destruction Figures: Updated totals were provided for the destruction of Ukrainian military assets since the beginning of the operation, including airplanes, helicopters, UAVs, air defense missile systems, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, multiple launch rocket systems (MRLS), field artillery cannons, mortars, and other military equipment. These figures are intended to demonstrate the scale and impact of the military operations conducted by the Russian Federation.

The briefing reflects the ongoing military engagement from the Russian perspective, emphasizing tactical successes, strategic strikes, and the effectiveness of air defense systems. It portrays a scenario of significant operational achievements against Ukrainian forces, within the broader context of the special military operation.