AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-09-2024 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 914

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 9, 2024, provides an overview of the Russian Armed Forces' activities and achievements during the special military operation. Here are the key takeaways:

Continued Operations Across Multiple Fronts: The Russian military has been actively engaging Ukrainian forces in various directions, including Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson. The report highlights efforts to improve tactical positions and engage enemy units, showcasing ongoing and dynamic military engagements.

Substantial Ukrainian Forces' Losses: Significant losses among Ukrainian forces are reported, including personnel, tanks, armored vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems. Notably, advanced Western-supplied military equipment, such as U.S.-made M777 artillery systems, a Czech-made RM-70 Vampire MLRS, and a U.S.-made AN/TPQ-48 counter-battery radar, were neutralized.

Effective Counter-Battery and Air Defense Success: Russian forces conducted successful counter-battery actions, targeting Ukrainian artillery assets, and the air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial targets, including a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29, HIMARS projectiles, and a Hammer aerial guided bomb.

Strategic Targeting and Repelled Attacks: The briefing emphasizes strategic targeting of Ukrainian military hardware and logistics capabilities, such as ammunition depots and electronic warfare stations. Russian forces repelled numerous Ukrainian attacks and counterattacks, indicating intense ground engagements.

Operational Gains and Ammunition Depot Destructions: Russian forces took more advantageous lines and positions, inflicted losses on Ukrainian brigades, and achieved tactical improvements in key directions. The destruction of Ukrainian Armed Forces ammunition depots and electronic warfare stations further highlights efforts to disrupt Ukrainian military operations.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: Updated figures detail 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: The report reflects a coordinated effort by Russian forces to engage Ukrainian forces, secure territorial objectives, and maintain pressure across multiple fronts.