AUC3I Daily Briefing 93-08-2024 On the WAR in Ukraine

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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 913

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 8, 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of the Russian Armed Forces' activities and achievements during the special military operation from March 2 to March 8, 2024. Key takeaways include:

Extensive Operations Across Multiple Fronts: The Russian military has conducted operations in various directions, including Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson. Efforts to improve tactical positions and engage Ukrainian forces highlight ongoing and dynamic ground engagements.

Significant Ukrainian Military Losses: The briefing details considerable Ukrainian military personnel and equipment losses, including tanks, armored vehicles, field artillery pieces, and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Notable mentions include the destruction of U.S.-made Abrams tanks, HIMARS launchers, and other advanced Western-supplied military equipment.

Effective Counter-Battery and Air Defense Success: The report emphasizes successful Russian counter-battery actions against Ukrainian artillery assets and effective air defense intercepts, including downing Ukrainian Air Force aircraft and neutralizing advanced Western missiles like the Storm Shadow and Patriot.

Strategic Targeting and Repelled Attacks: Russian forces repelled numerous attacks and counterattacks by Ukrainian brigades, indicating intense ground engagements. Strategic targeting of Ukrainian military hardware and logistics capabilities, such as ammunition depots, aims to degrade the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian military.

Operational Gains and Ammunition Depot Destructions: The briefing highlights Russian forces taking more advantageous lines and positions, inflicting losses on Ukrainian brigades, and achieving tactical improvements in several key directions. The destruction of multiple Ukrainian Armed Forces ammunition depots further indicates efforts to disrupt Ukrainian military operations.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: Updated figures provide insight into the scale of the conflict, detailing extensive losses of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and more.

Broad Military Engagement: Reflecting a broad and coordinated effort by Russian forces to engage Ukrainian forces, secure territorial objectives, and maintain pressure across multiple fronts.

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