AUC3I Daily Briefing 01-09-2025 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 #militaryoperations #blackops6 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING 950

Colonel AC. Oguntoye, regarding the progress and status of military operations as of January 9, 2025:

1. "Continuation of Military Operations": The Russian Armed Forces are actively continuing their special military operation across various regions, focusing on engaging and overcoming Ukrainian Armed Forces formations.

2. "Tactical Advancements": Various Russian military groups—North, West, Southern, Center, East, and Dnepr—have reported advancements and tactical improvements. These include occupying advantageous positions, repelling Ukrainian counterattacks, and inflicting significant personnel and equipment losses on the Ukrainian side.

3. "Specific Engagements and Losses":
- "Kharkov Direction": The North group of forces reported defeating Ukrainian forces in Volchansk, resulting in Ukrainian losses of personnel and vehicles.
- "Kharkiv Region": The West group of forces successfully improved positions and defeated multiple Ukrainian brigades in several settlements, repelling six counterattacks and causing extensive losses in terms of personnel, vehicles, and military hardware.
- "Donetsk and Zaporizhia Regions": The Southern and East groups of forces reported successful engagements against Ukrainian brigades in multiple settlements, with losses including servicemen, armored vehicles, and artillery units.

4. "Air Defense and Aerial Operations": Operational-tactical aviation, drones, missile troops, and artillery played a significant role in damaging Ukrainian military infrastructure and forces. The air defense systems effectively countered aerial threats, including downing a French-made guided aerial bomb and multiple US-made HIMARS rockets.

5. "Cumulative Losses": The briefing detailed substantial cumulative losses inflicted on the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the beginning of the operation, encompassing aircraft, helicopters, drones, tanks, armored vehicles, artillery pieces, and other military vehicles.

6. "Kursk Region Operations": Specific focus was given to the operations in the Kursk region, where Russian forces have been actively defending against Ukrainian advances, resulting in substantial Ukrainian personnel and equipment losses.

7. "Strategic Importance": The detailed reporting of military successes in various regions highlights the strategic importance of these areas in the broader context of the military operation, emphasizing control and territorial gains as crucial objectives.

The briefing underscores the intensive and ongoing nature of the conflict, detailing both the scale of military operations and the significant impacts on the forces involved.