AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-13-2024 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 975

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on the 13th of May 2024 are:

1. **Continued Offensive Operations:** The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue their military operations across multiple regions, focusing on pushing deeper into enemy defenses and securing strategic locations.

2. **Tactical Advances and Liberations:** The "North" Group of Forces reported advancements and the liberation of several towns in the Kharkov region, significantly impacting the opposing forces’ manpower and hardware.

3. **Significant Enemy Losses:** Across the different groups of forces ("North," "West," "Southern," "Center," "Vostok," and "Dnepr"), there were substantial losses inflicted on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the destruction of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and various artillery systems. Notable systems destroyed include Msta-B howitzers, Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems, and multiple-launch rocket systems like Uragan and Vampire.

4. **Counter-attacks Repelled:** Numerous counter-attacks by Ukrainian forces were successfully repelled, indicating a strong defensive as well as offensive capability by Russian troops.

5. **Artillery and Air Strikes:** The use of artillery and air strikes was prevalent, targeting Ukrainian military hardware and personnel, contributing to the high number of reported casualties and equipment losses.

6. **Air Defence Successes:** Russian air defense systems were active and reportedly successful in intercepting a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles such as the Tochka-U tactical missiles and HIMARS projectiles.

7. **Cumulative Losses:** The briefing included cumulative totals of Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the beginning of operations, illustrating the scale of the conflict and the intensity of the Russian military efforts.

This briefing highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the substantial resources and strategies being deployed by the Russian Armed Forces to achieve their military objectives.