AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-04-2024 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 909

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 4, 2024, highlights several critical aspects of the ongoing special military operation conducted by the Russian Armed Forces. Key takeaways include:

Continued Operations and Tactical Improvements: Russian forces are actively continuing their military operations, particularly in the Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions. They have reportedly improved the tactical situation on the front lines, indicating ongoing efforts to gain strategic advantages.

Substantial Ukrainian Forces' Losses: Significant losses were reported among the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including troops, tanks, armoured personnel carriers, motor vehicles, and various artillery systems. Notably, losses include advanced Western-supplied military equipment such as U.S.-manufactured Abrams tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and HIMARS MLRS launchers.

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

Strategic Targeting of Ukrainian Forces: Russian military efforts have focused on hitting clusters of Ukrainian manpower and military hardware, as well as destroying key infrastructure such as UAV command posts and ammunition depots. This strategic approach aims to degrade Ukrainian military capabilities and logistics.

Air Defense and UAV Interceptions: Russian air defense units have been active, successfully shooting down a significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. This highlights the contested nature of air warfare and the effectiveness of Russian air defense capabilities.

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 aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, 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.