AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-02-2025 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 NUMBER 1033

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye’s briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of April 2, 2025:

1. "Continued Russian Military Operations": The Russian Armed Forces are persisting in their military campaign across multiple fronts. Significant military activities were reported in the Belgorod direction and other key regions within the Sumy area.

2. "Substantial Ukrainian Losses": The briefing detailed substantial Ukrainian losses in manpower and equipment across several fronts:
- "North group of forces": Engaged Ukrainian forces in the Belgorod direction, resulting in over 95 Ukrainian servicemen casualties and the destruction of an armored personnel carrier, two armored combat vehicles, three cars, and a field artillery gun.
- "West group of forces": Faced off against Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov region and the Donetsk People's Republic, inflicting losses of up to 215 servicemen, a tank, and other significant military hardware.
- "Southern group of forces": Advanced in the Donetsk People's Republic, overcoming opposition from mechanized, airmobile, and assault brigades, resulting in up to 285 Ukrainian servicemen lost.

3. "Strategic Positioning and Gains": Russian forces reportedly improved their tactical positions across the fronts, with several units occupying more advantageous lines and positions. Notable advances were made by the Center and East groups of forces, capturing strategic locations and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

4. "Intense Aerial and Artillery Strikes": Operational-tactical aviation, drone units, and artillery played a significant role in targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure, including a facility for assembling UAVs, a training center, and various ammunition depots. These efforts were supported by effective air defense actions that neutralized JDAM guided aerial bombs and a large number of UAVs.

5. "Cumulative Destruction Since the Start of Operations": The briefing provided a comprehensive update on the overall destruction inflicted on Ukrainian forces since the beginning of the operation, including the destruction of aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, armored vehicles, artillery guns, and other military vehicles.

6. "Continued Efforts in the Kursk Region": The briefing also highlighted ongoing Russian military efforts in the Kursk region, where Russian forces are actively engaging and defeating Ukrainian military formations. This includes successful repulsion of enemy counterattacks and significant Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses.

7. "Operational Outlook": The Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized the continuation of the military operation, with a focus on further weakening Ukrainian military capabilities and seizing strategic positions to extend control.

This briefing underscores the intensity of the Russian military campaign and its broad scope, aiming to decisively weaken Ukrainian military capabilities and seize control over more territories. The detailed account of losses and strategic advances indicates a significant effort to shift the balance of power in the conflict through continued military pressure.