AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-03-2024 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 908

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 3, 2024, outlines the progress of the Russian Armed Forces in the ongoing special military operation. Here are the key takeaways:

Ongoing Military Operations Across Multiple Fronts: The Russian military continues its operations in the Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions, indicating a broad and active engagement across several strategic areas.

Tactical Gains and Repelled Attacks: Russian forces have captured more favorable lines and positions, delivering strikes against Ukrainian units and repelling numerous attacks and counterattacks by Ukrainian brigades. This suggests a focus on improving tactical situations and maintaining territorial gains.

Significant Ukrainian Military Losses: The briefing reports substantial losses among the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. Notably, the destruction of advanced Western-supplied military equipment, such as U.S.-made M777 howitzers and Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery systems, is highlighted.

Effective Counter-Battery Warfare: Russian forces conducted successful counter-battery operations, neutralizing a range of Ukrainian artillery pieces, including howitzers and self-propelled artillery systems. This underscores the ongoing artillery duel and the effectiveness of Russian countermeasures.

Air Defense and UAV Interceptions: Russian air defense units intercepted HIMARS projectiles and shot down a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, including Bayraktar TB-2 drones. This reflects the contested nature of air warfare and the effectiveness of Russian air defense capabilities.

Strategic Targeting of Ukrainian Forces: The report mentions targeted strikes on clusters of Ukrainian manpower and military hardware, as well as the destruction of ammunition depots and engagement of Ukrainian forces in numerous areas. This indicates a strategic approach to degrading Ukrainian military capabilities and logistics.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: The updated totals of Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the start of the operation are provided, covering a wide range of military equipment and highlighting the extensive 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.