AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-24-2024 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 900

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on February 24, 2024, outlines the latest developments in the special military operation conducted by the Russian Armed Forces. In Sum:

Continued Military Engagements: The Russian military continues its operations across several strategic directions, including Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson. These efforts are aimed at inflicting losses on Ukrainian forces and improving tactical positions.

Tactical Advances and Repelled Attacks: In the Kupyansk and Donetsk directions, Russian forces reported advances and successfully repelled counterattacks by Ukrainian brigades, highlighting ongoing ground combat and efforts to secure territorial gains.

Substantial Ukrainian Military Losses: Significant losses were reported among the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including personnel, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. This includes the destruction of U.S.-made M777 artillery howitzers, indicating the targeting of advanced Western-supplied military equipment.

Strategic Positioning: In the Avdeyevka and South Donetsk directions, Russian forces continued to take more advantageous lines and positions, reflecting strategic maneuvers to dominate key areas on the battlefield.

Artillery and Air Support: The briefing underscores the role of artillery and air support in the Russian military strategy, including the destruction of Ukrainian military hardware and ammunition depots, showcasing the integrated use of various forces in the operation.

Air Defense Achievements: Russian air defense units successfully shot down Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft and intercepted aerial munitions, highlighting the effectiveness of Russia's air defense capabilities against Ukrainian aerial threats.

Drone Warfare: A significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized, illustrating the ongoing drone warfare and the importance of air superiority and surveillance in modern conflicts.

Cumulative Losses: The updated totals of Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the beginning of the operation are provided, offering insight into the scale of the conflict and the impact of Russian military efforts.

This briefing portrays a narrative of ongoing military operations with an emphasis on tactical achievements, significant enemy losses, and the utilization of combined arms to achieve operational objectives.