AUC3I Daily Briefing 11-08-2024 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 989

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye’s briefing on the special military operation, as of November 8, 2024, are as follows:

1. "Continued Russian Offensive Operations and High Precision Strikes":
- Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces conducted 38 precision strikes, targeting Ukrainian military-industrial sites, energy facilities, military airfields, and UAV production and storage facilities. This included attacks on ammunition and fuel depots, significantly impacting Ukraine’s military logistics.

2. "Surrenders and Personnel Losses":
- During this period, 47 Ukrainian military personnel reportedly surrendered on the front lines, and substantial personnel losses were claimed across various Ukrainian brigades and territorial defense units.

3. "Key Tactical Gains and Liberated Areas":
- "Pershotravnevoe" (Kharkiv Region): Liberated by Russian forces, with significant counterattacks repelled, reportedly resulting in over 3,160 Ukrainian casualties and numerous vehicle and artillery losses.
- "Antonovka" (Donetsk People's Republic): Liberated by the “Southern” group, with over 4,420 reported Ukrainian casualties and extensive equipment and artillery losses.
- "Kurakhovka, Vishnevoe, Kremennaya Balka" (Donetsk People's Republic): Liberated by the “Center” group, which reportedly inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces.
- "Maksimovka" (Donetsk People's Republic): Captured by the “East” group, with Ukrainian forces reportedly losing up to 820 personnel and various combat vehicles.

4. "Defensive and Counter-Offensive Repulsions":
- Multiple Ukrainian counterattacks were reportedly repelled, especially in the Kursk direction, where the North group continued defensive operations. Key resistance was encountered near "Darino", "Novoivanovka", and "Novy Put", resulting in Ukrainian personnel and vehicle losses.

5. "Air Defense and Air Strikes":
- Russian air defenses shot down numerous Ukrainian drones and missiles, including one MiG-29 aircraft, ATACMS, HIMARS rockets, and various guided bombs. Additionally, concentrated air strikes targeted Ukrainian reserves and military concentrations in the Sumy region.

6. "Cumulative Losses Since the Start of the Operation":
- The report includes cumulative losses, listing destroyed assets on the Ukrainian side, including 648 aircraft, 283 helicopters, over 35,000 UAVs, more than 19,000 tanks and armored vehicles, and other specialized military vehicles.

7. "Specific Impact in the Kursk Region":
- The report claims that Russian forces inflicted substantial losses on Ukrainian troops attempting to penetrate Russian defenses in the Kursk region. The losses included over 30,500 personnel and significant quantities of military equipment.

Overall, the report reflects ongoing offensive and defensive operations, with claimed tactical gains in contested areas, continued precision strikes on Ukrainian logistics, and considerable Ukrainian personnel and equipment losses.