AUC3I Daily Briefing 07-21-2024 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. #Blackops6 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 879

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on July 21, 2024, are:

1. **Continued Offensive Actions**: The Russian Armed Forces are maintaining their offensive posture, engaging Ukrainian forces across multiple fronts, specifically in the Donetsk People's Republic, Lugansk People's Republic, and the Kharkov region.

2. **Tactical Advances and Gains**: Russian troops reported tactical gains, including the liberation of certain settlements and the occupation of advantageous positions. This includes areas such as Rozovka in the Lugansk People's Republic and Peschanoye Nizhne in the Kharkov region.

3. **Significant Enemy Losses**: The briefing claims substantial Ukrainian losses across the fronts, including military personnel, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and electronic warfare stations. Specific high-value equipment losses cited include US-made M777 howitzers and M198 howitzers, British-made FH-70 howitzers, and Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery mounts.

4. **Counterattacks and Repelled Assaults**: Russian forces repelled multiple Ukrainian counterattacks, indicating ongoing intense engagements. Specific confrontations were noted with various Ukrainian mechanized, airmobile, and air assault brigades.

5. **Destruction of Ammunition and Equipment**: Numerous Ukrainian ammunition depots were destroyed, along with electronic warfare stations and advanced radar systems, which could impact the Ukrainian forces' operational capabilities significantly.

6. **Strikes on Infrastructure**: Russian military efforts included targeted strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial complexes, ammunition warehouses, and air defense infrastructure, highlighting a strategy to undermine Ukraine’s military resupply and manufacturing capabilities.

7. **Air Defense Successes**: Russian air defense systems actively engaged and reportedly shot down Ukrainian aerial assets including a Mi-8 helicopter, guided bombs, HIMARS rocket systems, and numerous UAVs, demonstrating a robust anti-air capability.

8. **Cumulative Losses**: The briefing provided updated cumulative figures of Ukrainian losses since the start of the operation, showcasing the extensive scale of the conflict and the claimed effectiveness of Russian military operations.

This summary reflects an ongoing intensive military campaign by Russian forces, with strategic efforts focused on degrading Ukrainian military capabilities and securing territorial gains.