AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-18-2024 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 979

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on May 18, 2024:

1. **Continued Military Advances**: The Russian Armed Forces are persisting with their military operations, with multiple groups reporting advancements and tactical improvements in their respective sectors.

2. **Territorial Gains**: The "North" Group of Forces reported the liberation of the settlement of Staritsa and continued advancements into Ukrainian defenses.

3. **Intense Combat and Losses**: Significant combat actions were noted, including the repelling of numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks across different sectors. The briefing detailed substantial losses for the Ukrainian forces in terms of personnel, armored vehicles, and artillery systems.

4. **Artillery and Ammunition Destruction**: The Russian forces targeted and neutralized a variety of Ukrainian military hardware, including self-propelled artillery systems and field ammunition depots. This highlights the focus on weakening the logistical and artillery capabilities of the Ukrainian forces.

5. **Air Defense Success**: Russian air defense units were active and reportedly successful in intercepting multiple aerial threats, including unmanned aerial vehicles and tactical missile systems.

6. **Strategic Positioning**: Russian forces are actively taking more advantageous lines and positions, aiming to solidify their control and possibly prepare for further operations.

7. **Comprehensive Impact**: The update reflects a broad and multifaceted impact on the Ukrainian military capabilities, suggesting a strategic intent to degrade various components of Ukraine’s military strength systematically.

The details provided in the briefing underscore the intensity of the ongoing conflict and the substantial resources being deployed. The specific mention of types and quantities of military equipment lost also provides insight into the scale of the operations and the significant attrition being inflicted on Ukrainian forces.