AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-15-2024 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 948

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on April 15, 2024, presents several critical points about the progress of the ongoing military operations:

Strategic Positioning and Frontline Improvements: Russian forces have reportedly advanced their positions and improved the tactical situation across multiple directions—Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson. These movements include taking more advantageous lines and actively improving their tactical situations.

Heavy Casualties and Equipment Losses: Significant Ukrainian forces casualties are reported in each of these sectors, with the destruction of critical military hardware such as tanks, motor vehicles, and a variety of artillery systems, including the U.S.-made M777 and Paladin howitzers, as well as UK-made howitzers.

Artillery and Air Support Operations: Russian forces have conducted successful artillery and air operations. This includes the destruction of electronic warfare stations and the engagement of Ukrainian manpower and military hardware in several areas, highlighting the ongoing intense artillery and counter-battery engagements.

Electronic Warfare and Air Defense: Russian troops report notable achievements in electronic warfare, having destroyed several electronic warfare stations. The air defense systems have been particularly effective, shooting down numerous Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and HIMARS MLRS projectiles.

Overall Destruction and Operational Coverage: The briefing updates the cumulative figures on the destruction of Ukrainian military assets, emphasizing the extensive scale of the conflict in terms of destroyed aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and other military equipment. Moreover, Russian Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops, and Artillery are described as actively engaging Ukrainian forces across a broad spectrum of the battlefield.

Counter-Attacks and Repelled Engagements: In regions like Avdeyevka, multiple Ukrainian counterattacks have been repelled, indicating ongoing and fierce resistance. These engagements underscore the ongoing challenges and intensity of the military confrontation.

These key points indicate that Russian forces continue to press their military operations across various fronts, achieving tactical gains, inflicting significant casualties, and engaging in intensive counter-battery and electronic warfare, all while maintaining robust air defense operations.