AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-10-2024 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 972

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on May 10, 2024, outlines the recent activities and results of the special military operation, highlighting significant military actions and their strategic implications:

1. **Intensive Military Strikes**: The Russian Armed Forces conducted 27 group strikes using a mix of long-range, high-precision sea- and air-based weaponry, including Kinzhal aeroballistic hypersonic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. These strikes targeted Ukrainian power infrastructure, military-industrial complexes, and transportation networks, significantly undermining Ukraine’s military capabilities and logistical support structures.

2. **Tactical Gains and Area Liberations**:
- The **West Group of Forces** achieved strategic gains by liberating Kotlyarovka and Kislovka in the Kharkov region and inflicted heavy losses on multiple Ukrainian brigades. They successfully repelled numerous counter-attacks, highlighting effective defensive operations.
- The **Southern Group of Forces** advanced deeper into enemy territories, impacting Ukrainian brigades across several sectors, and repelled a counter-attack near Krasnoye, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

3. **Extensive Casualties and Equipment Losses**: Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses including:
- Over 1,985 troops in the Southern sector alone, with additional casualties in other sectors, cumulatively amounting to thousands.
- A substantial amount of military hardware was destroyed or captured, including tanks (Leopard and Abrams), armored personnel carriers (M113), and a variety of field artillery systems (including western-made M777 howitzers).
- Advanced counter-battery warfare systems like the AN/TPQ-50 and AN/TPQ-36 were neutralized, diminishing Ukrainian artillery effectiveness.

4. **Counter-Battery Warfare**: Russian forces effectively engaged and neutralized a broad range of Ukrainian artillery assets, emphasizing their focus on diminishing the artillery capabilities of Ukraine which is crucial for disrupting enemy logistics and command structures.

5. **Air Defense Operations**: Russian air defense units successfully intercepted a variety of aerial threats including ATACMS missiles, JDAM, and Hammer guided bombs, and numerous UAVs, reflecting robust capabilities in safeguarding their forces and vital assets from aerial attacks.

6. **Strategic Infrastructure Targets**: Strikes were not only limited to military targets but also included the destruction of a fuel depot, missile and artillery depots, and radar stations, which are crucial for sustaining military operations. This indicates a strategic approach to cripple the opponent’s long-term military sustainability.

7. **Cumulative Losses**: The briefing concluded with a detailed tally of total Ukrainian military assets neutralized since the beginning of the operation, highlighting the extensive scope of the conflict and the scale of destruction inflicted on Ukrainian forces.

This briefing underscores the ongoing intensity and strategic depth of the military conflict, with significant implications for both the immediate tactical landscape and broader geopolitical dynamics. The focus on undermining Ukraine’s military production and logistics capabilities suggests a long-term strategic approach to weaken Ukraine’s defense potential systematically.