AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-11-2024 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 916

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 11, 2024, outlines the continued activities of the Russian Armed Forces in the special military operation, with the following key takeaways:

Active Engagements Across Multiple Fronts: Russian forces are engaged in combat operations across the Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions, emphasizing repelled attacks, tactical advancements, and inflicted losses on Ukrainian forces.

Significant Ukrainian Losses: The report highlights considerable Ukrainian military losses, including personnel, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, artillery systems, and ammunition depots. Notable equipment losses include a U.S.-made Abrams tank, French-made Caesar self-propelled artillery systems, Czech-made Vampire MLRS, and U.S.-made M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery systems.

Counter-Battery Successes: Russian forces successfully conducted counter-battery warfare, neutralizing Ukrainian artillery capabilities with the destruction of various artillery systems and ammunition depots, indicating ongoing efforts to diminish Ukrainian logistical and combat capabilities.

Repelling Ukrainian Counter-Attacks: The briefing details the repulsion of numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks across different directions, demonstrating the intensity of engagements and the active defense measures undertaken by Russian units.

Air Defence Operations: Russian air defense units intercepted U.S.-manufactured HIMARS projectiles, highlighting the aerial threat from Ukrainian forces and the effectiveness of Russian air defenses.

Extensive UAV Interceptions: A significant number of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed, indicating the persistent use of drones for reconnaissance and potentially for offensive operations by Ukrainian forces, and the response by Russian air defenses.

Operational Advances and Strategic Targets: Russian forces are reported to have taken more advantageous lines and positions, destroyed enemy ammunition depots, and targeted enemy manpower and military hardware, aiming to disrupt Ukrainian military command and supply lines.

Cumulative Losses: The update provides cumulative figures on the destruction of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, reflecting the scale of military engagements and losses on the Ukrainian side.