AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-02-2024 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 890

Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation from July 27 to August 2, 2024, are as follows:

1. **Extensive Strikes and Damage**: The Russian Armed Forces conducted 11 group strikes using high-precision weapons and attack UAVs, targeting Ukrainian defense industry facilities, enterprises manufacturing and repairing armored vehicles, and assembly and storage facilities for UAVs. Additional targets included ammunition depots, military echelons, and temporary deployment areas of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and foreign mercenaries.

2. **Significant Ukrainian Losses**: Throughout the week, the Ukrainian forces suffered heavy losses across various groups of Russian forces. The total reported casualties include:
- **North Group of Forces**: Losses include up to 1,755 Ukrainian troops, significant numbers of armored fighting vehicles, and artillery units.
- **West Group of Forces**: Substantial casualties amounting to 3,605 Ukrainian troops, along with the loss of tanks, armored vehicles, and a significant number of artillery guns.
- **Southern Group of Forces**: Approximately 4,020 Ukrainian troops were reported killed, with losses including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and numerous field artillery guns.
- **Center Group of Forces**: Reported losses of 2,635 Ukrainian troops, along with tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and artillery.
- **Vostok and Dnepr Groups of Forces**: Additional troop losses and material damages, including the destruction of armored vehicles and field artillery.

3. **Territorial Gains and Repelled Attacks**: The Russian forces claimed to have liberated several settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic and improved their tactical positions along various front lines. Numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks were repelled across different sectors.

4. **Destruction of Military Infrastructure**: A significant number of Ukrainian military infrastructures such as electronic warfare stations, counter-battery warfare stations, and ammunition depots were destroyed.

5. **Aerial Engagements**: The Russian Air Defense units were active, reportedly shooting down Ukrainian aircraft, missiles, and hundreds of UAVs. Notable among these were the American Patriot system launchers and radar systems.

6. **Cumulative Destruction**: Since the beginning of the operation, the Russian forces have destroyed a substantial number of Ukrainian military assets, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery.

Overall, the briefing emphasizes the scale and intensity of the Russian military operations against Ukraine, highlighting significant Ukrainian losses and strategic gains claimed by Russian forces. These operations reflect the ongoing and severe nature of the conflict, with substantial impacts on military capabilities and infrastructure.