AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-17-2025 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 #militaryoperations #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 1014

Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 17, 2025, provides an overview of the ongoing military operations by the Russian Armed Forces across multiple regions:

### Continued Military Engagement and Advancements
- "Consistent Operations:" The Russian Federation's military continues its special operation across various strategic locations, pressing into Ukrainian defenses and achieving specific tactical gains.

### Tactical Details Across Different Regional Groups
- "North Group of Forces (Kharkov Direction):"
- Achieved significant defeats against Ukrainian mechanized brigades in Volchansk and Kazachya Lopan.
- Ukrainian losses included 90 servicemen, 18 vehicles, and destruction of an ammunition depot.

- "West Group of Forces:"
- Improved tactical positions and overpowered Ukrainian forces in Kopanki, Novoyegorovka (Kharkov), and Redkodub (Donetsk).
- Reported enemy losses were substantial, with 225 servicemen, eight vehicles, a field artillery gun, and three electronic warfare stations.

- "Southern Group of Troops:"
- Took control of advantageous lines and positions, decisively defeating Ukrainian forces in several areas of the Donetsk People's Republic.
- Ukrainian losses amounted to over 190 servicemen, two vehicles, a field artillery gun, and a field ammunition depot was destroyed.

- "Center Group of Forces:"
- Continued to push deep into Ukrainian defenses, impacting multiple Ukrainian brigades across several settlements in Donetsk.
- Losses included more than 495 servicemen, four armored combat vehicles, and various other military equipment.

- "East Force Grouping:"
- Engaged and defeated Ukrainian motorized infantry and territorial defense brigades in Donetsk, with losses including over 140 servicemen and several vehicles.

- "Dnepr Military Group:"
- Conducted successful operations leading to the liberation of Stepovoye (Zaporizhia) and defeats of Ukrainian forces in Kherson and Zaporizhia regions.
- Enemy casualties included 65 servicemen and destruction of various military assets.

### Aerial and Artillery Operations
- "Extensive Strikes:" Russian aerial, drone, missile, and artillery units continued to target critical Ukrainian military infrastructure, including airfields, UAV training centers, and troop concentrations across 159 districts.
- "Air Defense Effectiveness:" Successfully downed two US-made JDAM aerial bombs and 177 drones, showcasing robust air defense capabilities.

### Cumulative Operational Impact
- "Since the operation's inception, substantial Ukrainian military assets have been destroyed", including aircraft, helicopters, drones, armored vehicles, and artillery.

### Continued Focus in the Kursk Region
- "Persistent Engagements:" Russian forces maintained pressure in the Kursk region, inflicting losses on various Ukrainian military formations and executing widespread artillery and aerial strikes.
- "Significant Enemy Losses:" In 24 hours, Ukrainian forces suffered losses including over 280 servicemen and significant military hardware in the Kursk direction.

### Summary
The briefing underscores the Russian military's ongoing strategic and tactical efforts to weaken and dismantle Ukrainian military capabilities across multiple fronts. The operation continues with the aim of achieving definitive control over contested areas, with Russian forces making concerted efforts to advance their positions and disrupt Ukrainian military operations effectively.