AUC3I Daily Briefing 12-13-2024 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 926

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of December 13, 2024, are:

1. "Strategic Bombardments": The Russian Federation executed 15 group strikes with high-precision weapons and UAVs targeting critical Ukrainian infrastructure such as energy facilities, military airfields, and UAV assembly areas. These strikes aim to disrupt the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian military and its industrial support.

2. "Ground Operations Success": The North group of forces conducted successful offensive operations in the Kursk region, liberating several settlements and inflicting significant losses on the Ukrainian military, including the destruction of tanks and combat vehicles.

3. "Advancements in Multiple Directions":
- The "West group of forces" improved tactical positions and repelled numerous Ukrainian counterattacks, resulting in substantial Ukrainian military losses including personnel, tanks, and artillery.
- The "Southern group of forces" also advanced, taking more advantageous positions and overcoming several Ukrainian brigades, leading to considerable Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses.
- The "Center group of forces" liberated multiple settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic and countered numerous Ukrainian attacks, dealing heavy losses to the enemy.

4. "East and Dnepr Group Operations": Both these groups reported advances, with the East group liberating the settlement of Blagovatnoye and repelling enemy counterattacks. The Dnepr group inflicted losses on Ukrainian forces in strategic locations, contributing further to the overarching objectives of the operation.

5. "Air and Naval Warfare": Russian air defense systems effectively neutralized incoming threats by shooting down multiple HIMARS rockets, Vampire rockets, and UAVs. Naval aviation also played a role in destroying unmanned boats, showcasing the multi-dimensional approach of Russian military efforts.

6. "Overall Casualties and Damage": The Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered extensive losses across the board, including personnel, tanks, fighting vehicles, artillery, and more. The destruction of critical military hardware aims to degrade Ukraine's combat effectiveness.

7. "Kursk Region Offensive": In the Kursk region, Russian forces continued their offensive operations, defeating multiple Ukrainian brigades and impacting the enemy’s manpower and equipment significantly. This is part of the broader strategy to secure Russian territorial integrity and repel Ukrainian advances.

This briefing highlights the ongoing and multifaceted nature of the conflict, with Russian forces conducting coordinated land, air, and naval operations to achieve strategic military objectives while claiming to repel Ukrainian incursions effectively.