AUC3i Daily Briefing 03-14-2024 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 919

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 14, 2024, regarding the progress of the special military operation, underscores several key developments:

Front Line Improvements: Russian forces, particularly the Zapad Group of Forces, have improved their positions along the front line in the Kupyansk direction through active actions, dealing significant damage to Ukrainian forces.

Enemy Losses: Significant Ukrainian military losses are reported across multiple directions, including servicemen, tanks, motor vehicles, and various artillery systems like the U.S.-made M777, M109 Paladin, and the UK-made FH-70 gun.

Counter-Attacks Repelled: Multiple counter-attacks by Ukrainian forces have been successfully repelled, particularly in the Donetsk and Avdeyevka directions, emphasizing the defensive effectiveness of Russian units.

Counter-Battery Success: The briefing highlights the neutralization of Western-supplied military hardware through counter-battery warfare, including U.S.-made artillery systems and a UK-made gun, alongside the destruction of ammunition depots.

Air Defense Achievements: Russian air defense systems have effectively countered Ukrainian UAVs, HIMARS MLRS projectiles, and Grad MLRS shells, as well as a French-made Hammer guided bomb, underlining the focus on air defense.

Operational Gains: Russian forces have made operational gains, particularly in the Donetsk direction, capturing more favorable positions and targeting Ukrainian military formations effectively.

Artillery and Aviation Strikes: The briefing mentions the use of artillery and aviation to target Ukrainian military assets, including troops, tanks, and vehicles, across various directions, leading to significant Ukrainian losses.

Cumulative Losses: Updated figures on the cumulative losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces since the beginning of the operation are provided, highlighting the scale of material and personnel losses Ukraine has suffered.