AUC3I Daily Briefig 03-01-2024 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 906

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation for the week ending on March 1, 2024, outlines significant developments and achievements of the Russian Armed Forces. Here are the key takeaways:

Continued Offensive and Defensive Operations: The Russian military is actively engaged in operations across several strategic fronts, including Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson. This involves taking more advantageous positions and delivering strikes against Ukrainian forces.

Substantial Ukrainian Forces' Losses: The briefing reports significant losses among the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. Notably, advanced Western-supplied military equipment such as U.S.-made M777 howitzers, Abrams tanks, and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles were among the destroyed assets.

Strategic Gains and Liberated Territories: Russian units have reportedly liberated key territories and repelled numerous Ukrainian counterattacks, highlighting strategic territorial gains and the intensity of the conflict.

Counter-Battery and Air Defense Successes: The briefing underscores effective counter-battery operations, neutralizing multiple artillery pieces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additionally, Russian air defense systems successfully downed two MiG-29 fighter jets, one Su-25 ground-attack aircraft, Storm Shadow cruise missiles, JDAM aerial bombs, and HIMARS projectiles, reflecting the contested nature of air and drone warfare in the conflict.

Destruction of Key Ukrainian Military Infrastructure: Russian forces targeted and destroyed Ukrainian military infrastructure, including command posts, an S-300 anti-aircraft missile system, ammunition depots, and electronic warfare stations, aiming to disrupt Ukrainian military operations and logistics.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: The document lists extensive 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 material and operational impact of the conflict.

Operational Focus Across Various Directions: The detailed operational updates across multiple geographic areas indicate a broad and coordinated effort by Russian forces to engage Ukrainian forces on several fronts, aiming for both tactical and strategic gains.