AUC3I Daily Briefing 07-01-2024 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 #blackops6

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 859

Colonel AC. Oguntoye on July 1st, 2024, provides an update on the ongoing special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces:

1. **Ongoing Combat and Tactical Advances**:
- Russian forces continue to engage in active combat across multiple fronts. Units have been successful in taking more advantageous positions and liberating several areas, which includes Stepovaya Novosyolovka in the Kharkov region and Novopokrovskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic.

2. **Significant Ukrainian Losses**:
- The briefing reports substantial losses inflicted on the Ukrainian Armed Forces across various brigades, including mechanized, motorized infantry, air assault, and territorial defense brigades. Ukrainian losses include up to 320 troops in the North group operations and significant losses in manpower and military hardware in other regions.

3. **Destruction of Military Hardware and Counter-Battery Warfare**:
- Various types of Ukrainian military hardware were destroyed or neutralized, including armored personnel carriers, motor vehicles, artillery systems (such as M777 howitzers, Msta-B howitzers, and D-30 howitzers), and electronic warfare stations. Counter-battery actions were particularly emphasized, with multiple Ukrainian artillery positions and ammunition depots being destroyed.

4. **Air Defense and Aerial Engagements**:
- The briefing highlights effective air defense operations, with the downing of multiple UAVs and aerial missiles, including UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles and US-made HIMARS projectiles. Additionally, Russian forces conducted strikes against Ukrainian air force assets and infrastructure.

5. **Repelling of Ukrainian Counterattacks**:
- Several Ukrainian counterattacks were repelled across different fronts, demonstrating the Russian forces' ability to hold and improve their tactical positions under ongoing combat pressure.

6. **Cumulative Losses and Overall Impact**:
- The briefing concludes with a summary of cumulative losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces since the start of the operation, underscoring the extensive scale of the conflict and the heavy toll on Ukrainian military capabilities.

This briefing encapsulates the current state of the conflict from the perspective of the Russian military, focusing on territorial gains, tactical situations, and the continued attrition of Ukrainian military forces.