AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-30-2024 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 919

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation from August 24 to 30, 2024, include:

1. **Extensive Military Strikes:**
- The Russian Armed Forces conducted massive and coordinated strikes using long-range precision weapons, Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles, and UAVs. These strikes targeted critical Ukrainian infrastructure including energy facilities, airfields, fuel depots, arsenals of Western weapons, and artillery ammunition, as well as UAV production workshops and storage areas for unmanned boats.

2. **Ground Operations:**
- The North group of forces continued operations in the Kursk, Volchansk, and Liptsov areas, engaging and damaging multiple Ukrainian brigades, destroying vehicles, artillery, and repelling counterattacks. This group alone inflicted heavy casualties, including 3,580 servicemen and a significant amount of military hardware.
- The West group of forces liberated Stelmakhovka and Sin'kovka, repelled numerous counterattacks, and inflicted extensive losses on Ukrainian forces, including the destruction of tanks, armored vehicles, and electronic warfare stations.
- The Southern group liberated Konstantinovka and dealt significant damage to Ukrainian brigades, repelling five counterattacks and destroying a large number of military assets.
- The Center group liberated multiple settlements including Orlovka and Kamyshevka, repelling 50 counterattacks and causing massive Ukrainian losses.
- The East group improved tactical positions and repelled 18 counterattacks, inflicting substantial losses on Ukrainian forces.
- The Dnepr group also scored victories against Ukrainian brigades, causing significant personnel and equipment losses.

3. **Air and Naval Defense Achievements:**
- Russian air defense systems were highly effective, downing a Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft, multiple tactical missiles, guided bombs, HIMARS rockets, and hundreds of UAVs.
- The Black Sea Fleet destroyed six Ukrainian unmanned boats, demonstrating naval dominance and operational reach.

4. **Cumulative Destruction Reported:**
- The cumulative totals provided highlight the extensive destruction of Ukrainian military assets since the operation began, including over 17,783 armored vehicles, 13,809 artillery pieces, and a vast number of UAVs and aircraft.

5. **Ongoing Military Engagement:**
- Russian forces remain actively engaged in repelling Ukrainian advances and conducting counter-offensive measures, with continuous efforts to thwart Ukrainian assaults and degrade their military capabilities.

6. **Strategic and Tactical Summary:**
- The briefing underscores the continued intensity and breadth of Russian military operations aimed at degrading Ukrainian military capabilities and securing territorial gains, with a clear emphasis on maintaining pressure across multiple fronts.

These points illustrate a comprehensive military campaign by the Russian Armed Forces aimed at achieving strategic dominance and operational objectives within the contested regions.