AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-18-2025 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 #blackops6 #modernwarfare #militaryoperations

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 994

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the Russian military operation as of February 18, 2025, include:

1. "Ongoing Combat Operations": The Russian Federation continues its military operation across multiple directions, engaging various units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

2. "Specific Battles and Outcomes":
- In the Kharkiv direction, Russian forces reportedly inflicted losses on Ukrainian territorial defense brigades, including servicemen and vehicles.
- In the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, multiple settlements were claimed to be liberated or positions improved, with significant Ukrainian military losses reported, including personnel, vehicles, and artillery pieces.
- Actions in the Donetsk People's Republic involved the capture of advantageous positions and heavy Ukrainian losses.
- The East and Center group forces reported advances and inflicted substantial losses on the Ukrainian forces across several sectors.

3. "Equipment and Personnel Losses":
- Ukrainian forces reportedly suffered extensive losses including servicemen, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery units. Specific high-value equipment like U.S.-made armored vehicles and NATO artillery pieces were mentioned.
- Russian air defense systems reportedly shot down multiple enemy rockets and drones.

4. "Total Losses Since the Operation Began":
- Significant cumulative losses were listed for Ukrainian forces since the start of the operation, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, armored vehicles, and artillery.

5. "Kursk Region Conflict":
- Intense fighting was highlighted in the Kursk region with specific towns and equipment losses detailed. This includes the repulsion of Ukrainian counterattacks and destruction of a variety of military assets.

6. "Strategic Strikes":
- Russian operational-tactical aviation, drones, and artillery were used to target Ukrainian military infrastructure and concentrations of troops and equipment, emphasizing the strategic use of various military assets to weaken Ukrainian defenses.

This briefing portrays ongoing and intense military engagements with substantial claims of territorial gains and enemy losses by the Russian forces.