AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-21-2024 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 954

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on April 21, 2024, provides an overview of the day's developments in the ongoing military operation:

Tactical Advancements and Area Liberations: Russian forces continue to gain ground and improve their tactical positions across multiple fronts. Notable advancements include the complete liberation of Bogdanovka in the Donetsk People's Republic and the capture of more advantageous lines in the Lugansk People's Republic and Donetsk People's Republic.

Heavy Casualties and Equipment Destruction: The Ukrainian forces have sustained significant casualties and losses of military hardware. This includes the destruction of a wide range of artillery systems (e.g., M777 howitzers, D-20 guns, and Grad systems), anti-tank guns, and a counter-battery radar. The enemy's losses are quantified in terms of troops and equipment across various fronts.

Strategic Targets and Infrastructure Attacks: Russian forces targeted key Ukrainian military infrastructure, including a MiG-29 aircraft, an air target detection radar, and S-300PS missile system components. Additionally, facilities such as a UAV production workshop and a surveillance radar were destroyed, aiming to cripple Ukrainian military capabilities further.

Effective Counterattacks and Counter-Battery Warfare: Multiple Ukrainian counterattacks were successfully repelled, and Russian units conducted effective counter-battery warfare, neutralizing numerous artillery positions and ammunition depots.

Air Defense and Aerial Engagements: Russian air defense systems were active and successful in intercepting a significant number of Ukrainian UAVs and multiple-launch rocket system projectiles, reinforcing the robustness of Russian air defenses.

Cumulative Conflict Metrics: The briefing updates the overall destruction figures, which include the totals for destroyed airplanes, helicopters, UAVs, air defense missile systems, tanks, armored vehicles, combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, field artillery, and other military equipment.

Operational Scope and Impact: The operational activities mentioned span across various regions, including the Dnepropetrovsk and Kherson regions, indicating a widespread engagement across multiple strategic areas.

Overall, the briefing highlights the continued intensity of the conflict, with Russian forces making tactical gains and effectively engaging Ukrainian military forces. The focus remains on strategic destruction of military assets and infrastructure, alongside maintaining defensive capabilities against aerial threats.