AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-30-2024 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 963

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of April 30, 2024:

Continuation of Operations: The Russian Armed Forces are persisting with their special military operation, focusing on gaining tactical advantages and inflicting significant losses on Ukrainian forces.
Advancements in Tactical Positions:
The "West" Group of Forces has secured more advantageous positions and countered multiple attacks from Ukrainian brigades near key locations in the Kharkov and Lugansk regions.
Notable areas where Russian forces claimed advances include Sinkovka, Grigorovka, Chervonaya Dibrova, Stelmakhovka, Raygorodok, and Krakhmalnoye.
Casualties and Equipment Losses:
Ukrainian forces reportedly suffered substantial casualties and loss of military hardware across multiple regions. This includes the destruction of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems such as the M777 and M198 howitzers.
Widespread Military Engagements:
The "Southern" Group of Forces inflicted losses near Donetsk locations like Razdolovka and Kleshcheyevka.
The "Center" Group of Forces improved its tactical situation near Novobakhmutovka and Ocheretino and successfully repelled numerous Ukrainian counterattacks.
The Vostok and Dnepr Groups of Forces also reported advancements and inflicted losses near Staromayorskoye, Vodyanoye, Rabotino, and Novotyaginka.
Air and Artillery Strikes:
Russian Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops, and Artillery actively engaged and struck Ukrainian targets, including a hangar for assembling unmanned aerial vehicles and other military installations.
The air defense units shot down several UAVs and tactical missiles, emphasizing the ongoing air superiority efforts.
Cumulative Losses Reported:
The reported cumulative totals of Ukrainian losses since the beginning of the operation include hundreds of airplanes and helicopters, over 23,000 UAVs, numerous tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery units.
The briefing underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with Russian forces claiming significant tactical gains and substantial Ukrainian losses.