AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-28-2024 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 904

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation on February 28, 2024, outlines several key developments and achievements of the Russian Armed Forces. The main takeaways include:

Continued Offensive and Defensive Operations: Russian forces continue their special military operation across multiple fronts, notably in the Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions. This involves both taking more advantageous positions and repelling numerous Ukrainian counterattacks.

Significant Ukrainian Forces' Losses: The briefing reports substantial losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and various artillery systems. Notably, it mentions the destruction of advanced Western-supplied military equipment such as U.S.-made M777 howitzers, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, M113 armored personnel carriers, and a French-made CAESAR self-propelled artillery system.

Strategic Gains and Liberated Territories: Russian units have reportedly liberated key settlements and taken more advantageous lines and positions, indicating territorial gains in the conflict zones. This includes the liberation of Petrovskoye in the Avdeyevka direction.

Counter-Battery and Air Defense Successes: The briefing highlights effective counter-battery warfare, neutralizing multiple artillery pieces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additionally, Russian air defense units successfully downed a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and intercepted HIMARS MLRS shells.

Destruction of Strategic Targets: Russian forces have targeted and destroyed key Ukrainian military infrastructure, including ammunition depots, POL (Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants) depots, and a facility for unmanned aerial vehicle storage and manufacture. This suggests a focus on undermining the logistical and operational capabilities of the Ukrainian military.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: The document lists extensive losses of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, covering aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and artillery systems. These figures aim to quantify the material and operational impact of the conflict.

Operational Focus Across Various Directions: The briefing delineates the operational focus of Russian forces across multiple geographic areas, indicating a broad and coordinated effort to engage Ukrainian forces on several fronts.