AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-25-2024 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 901

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on February 25, 2024, provides a detailed account of the latest developments in the ongoing special military operation conducted by the Russian Armed Forces. Key takeaways from this briefing include:

Continuation of Military Operations: The Russian Federation's Armed Forces are persistently continuing their special military operation, engaging Ukrainian forces across several strategic fronts, including the Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions.

Strategic Gains and Repelled Attacks: Russian forces reported significant tactical improvements along the front lines, successfully repelling multiple counterattacks by Ukrainian brigades. These actions underline the intensity of the conflict and the strategic efforts by Russian forces to consolidate gains.

Substantial Ukrainian Military Losses: The briefing highlights considerable losses among the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including personnel, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. Notably, the destruction of advanced Western-supplied military equipment such as U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery systems, a German-manufactured Panzerhaubitze 2000, and a Bukovel-AD electronic warfare station was emphasized.

Destruction of Military Hardware and Infrastructure: Russian troops have targeted and destroyed Ukrainian military hardware concentration areas, ammunition depots, and engaged in effective counter-battery warfare, indicating a focus on degrading the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Air Defense and UAV Interceptions: The Russian military's air defense units successfully destroyed several HIMARS projectiles and a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, showcasing the ongoing aerial dimension of the conflict and the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: Updated figures were provided on the cumulative losses of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, including aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and artillery systems. These figures aim to quantify the impact of the Russian military efforts and the scale of the conflict.

This briefing portrays a narrative of ongoing military engagements, emphasizing tactical advances, significant enemy losses, and the strategic application of military capabilities by the Russian Armed Forces