AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-09-2024 In 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 971

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation on May 9, 2024, details ongoing military engagements and strategic outcomes:

1. **Continued Military Operations**: The Russian Armed Forces are actively engaged in operations against the Ukrainian military across several fronts, demonstrating ongoing strategic efforts to influence the tactical situation favorably.

2. **Territorial Advances and Tactical Improvements**:
- The **West Group of Forces** improved their positions along the front lines, successfully repelling Ukrainian counter-attacks and inflicting losses on the Ukrainian 21st and 44th mechanized brigades.
- The **Southern Group of Forces** captured advantageous lines and repelled an attack by the 93rd mechanized brigade, inflicting significant casualties and hardware losses on multiple Ukrainian brigades.
- The **Center Group of Forces** improved their tactical position and successfully repelled numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing or destroying significant military hardware.
- The **Vostok Group of Forces** captured strategic positions and repelled a counter-attack by the 123rd Territorial Defence Brigade, leading to considerable Ukrainian losses.
- The **Dnepr Group of Forces** conducted successful strikes against Ukrainian troop and hardware clusters, further diminishing the operational capabilities of several Ukrainian brigades.

3. **Counter-Battery Warfare**: The Russian troops effectively utilized counter-battery tactics to neutralize a range of Ukrainian artillery systems, including 155-mm M777 and M109 Paladin howitzers, indicating a focus on diminishing Ukrainian artillery capabilities which are crucial for maintaining defensive positions and conducting operations.

4. **Losses and Damage**:
- The Ukrainian forces sustained substantial losses across the board, including troops, tanks, armored personnel carriers, motor vehicles, and artillery systems.
- Specific notable losses include advanced artillery systems provided by Western allies, showcasing the intensity of the Russian military's focus on high-value targets.

5. **Air Defence Successes**: Russian air defense units actively engaged and neutralized a variety of aerial threats, including ATACMS missiles, HIMARS projectiles, Vampire missiles, Hammer guided bombs, and numerous UAVs, indicating robust capabilities in defending against aerial assaults and reducing the effectiveness of Ukrainian air operations.

6. **Cumulative Losses**: The report includes an updated tally of total losses since the beginning of the operation, emphasizing the extensive destruction of Ukrainian military assets, which highlights the scale and intensity of the conflict.

This briefing underscores the ongoing and intense nature of the conflict, with both sides incurring significant losses. It reflects the Russian military's strategic communications and control over the battlefield dynamics.