AUC3I Daily Briefing 01-15-2025 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 #modernwarfare #blackops6

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 963

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on January 15, 2025, regarding the ongoing special military operation:

1. "Strategic Strikes on Infrastructure": The Russian Armed Forces initiated a group strike with high-precision weapons and attack drones targeting critical gas and energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, which support the operation of Ukraine's military-industrial complex. All designated targets were successfully hit.

2. "Ground Advances and Engagements":
- "North Group of Forces": Achieved successes in the Kharkov direction by defeating formations of the Ukrainian motorized infantry in Dergachi, Tsirkuny, and Volchansk. Ukrainian losses included 30 servicemen, vehicles, a Grad multiple launch rocket system, and artillery pieces.
- "West Group of Forces": Improved frontline positions and inflicted significant losses on Ukrainian forces, including mechanized, tank, and airmobile brigades in the Kharkiv region and Donetsk People's Republic. Notable captures included the settlement of Terny.
- "Southern Group of Forces": Gained advantageous lines and positions, defeating Ukrainian brigades in several settlements of the Donetsk People's Republic, resulting in substantial Ukrainian military losses.
- "Center Group of Forces": Liberated the settlement of Ukrainka in the Donetsk People's Republic and dealt heavy losses to Ukrainian mechanized brigades and National Guard units.
- "East Group of Forces": Continued to advance, capturing the settlement of Neskuchnoye and defeating multiple Ukrainian brigades, leading to significant enemy casualties and the loss of military equipment.
- "Dnepr Group of Forces": Targeted Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, effectively reducing their manpower and equipment.

3. "Air Defense and Tactical Operations":
- Russian air defense systems effectively countered an air assault, intercepting a combination of US-made ATACMS, UK-made Storm Shadow missiles, and numerous UAVs.
- Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces, and artillery continued to damage Ukrainian military infrastructure and disrupt concentrations of enemy manpower and equipment across multiple areas.

4. "Cumulative Losses and Ongoing Conflict":
- The briefing reported extensive cumulative losses of Ukrainian military assets since the beginning of the operation, underscoring the intensity and scale of the conflict.
- Continuous engagements in the Kursk region as Russian forces repelled Ukrainian counterattacks and maintained pressure on Ukrainian military formations.

5. "Strategic and Tactical Implications":
- The ongoing operations highlight the strategic use of precision strikes to weaken the opponent's military capabilities and infrastructure, thereby impacting Ukraine's ability to sustain military operations.
- The systematic advances on the ground across multiple strategic fronts demonstrate a coordinated effort to secure territorial gains and degrade enemy forces effectively.

Colonel Oguntoye's briefing indicates a sustained and strategic approach to the special military operation, with continued focus on degrading Ukraine's military infrastructure and capabilities while securing and consolidating gains on various fronts.