AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-03-2025 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 #militaryanalysis #militaryoperations #blackops

Combat Briefing Number 1261
"Date:" August 3, 2025
"From:" Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, Infantry Officer
"Subject:" Daily Operational Summary – Special Military Operation Progress
"Classification:" Restricted – Operational Level Analysis

I. Operational Overview

On August 3, 2025, the Russian Armed Forces continued high-tempo operations across six major frontlines in the ongoing special military operation. Each operational group—North, West, South, Center, East, and Dnepr—achieved measurable tactical and strategic gains, degrading Ukraine’s combat strength and logistical resilience. Air and missile forces conducted deep strikes against critical enemy infrastructure, while air defenses successfully neutralized advanced aerial threats.

II. Sector Summaries

"Northern Axis (Sumy and Kharkiv regions):"
The North group of forces engaged and defeated multiple Ukrainian units—including mechanized, ranger, airborne assault, and territorial defense brigades—across settlements such as Ryzhevka, Varachino, and Andreevka. Ukrainian forces lost up to 185 personnel, three armored vehicles, and a RADA RPS-42 radar system. In Kharkiv, combat intensified around Volchansk and Dergachi, resulting in additional losses and disruption of enemy fire support units.

"Western Axis (Kharkiv and DPR):"
The West group advanced along the front line, inflicting significant damage on mechanized and National Guard units. Ukrainian losses included 220 personnel, Canadian and U.S.-supplied APCs (Senator, HMMWV), and critical C4ISR assets. The destruction of five ammunition depots and four EW systems weakened enemy counter-battery and drone coordination capabilities.

"Southern Axis (Donetsk People’s Republic):"
In the south, Russian forces continued tactical advances, engaging elite units such as the "Azov" special forces. Combat was concentrated in Berestok, Kleban-Byk, and Seversk. Ukrainian forces lost 185 personnel, armored vehicles, artillery systems—including foreign models—and a RADA radar. The targeting of Azov and foreign systems signals intent to dismantle specialized opposition forces.

"Central Axis (Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk):"
The Center group inflicted the heaviest personnel losses, exceeding 375 Ukrainian servicemen. Engagements spanned from Dimitrov to Dachnoye, impacting marine, airborne, and National Guard brigades. Notable targets included an S-300 launcher and an M113 APC, indicating a prioritization of air defense suppression and NATO-sourced logistics disruption.

"Eastern Axis (Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk):"
The East group advanced deeper into enemy territory, hitting mechanized and mountain assault brigades near Olgovskoye and Yanvarskoye. Losses included over 200 personnel and logistics vehicles, suggesting a successful interdiction of enemy maneuver units and transport nodes.

"Dnepr Axis (Zaporizhia and Kherson):"
The Dnepr group engaged territorial and National Guard brigades, destroying EW stations and ammunition depots across Veselyanka, Grigorovka, and Antonovka. Enemy losses included 85 troops and multiple support vehicles, emphasizing continued attritional pressure in the south.

III. Strategic Strike and Air Defense Operations

Russian missile troops and UAVs conducted strikes in 139 areas, targeting military airfield infrastructure, long-range UAV staging sites, and anti-air missile positions. Notably, two HIMARS rockets and 274 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted by air defenses, preserving Russian force mobility and denying enemy ISR capabilities.

IV. Operational Analysis & Implications

Russian forces demonstrated layered operational pressure, combining kinetic strikes, deep reconnaissance, and EW suppression. The defeat of elite and foreign-equipped Ukrainian units, particularly in Donetsk and Kharkiv, suggests a coordinated effort to collapse regional command cohesion. Continued UAV interdictions and radar suppression hint at a preparatory phase for larger maneuver operations. If sustained, current attrition levels will force the Ukrainian command to reallocate dwindling reserves and weaken strategic depth. The targeting of radar and air defense systems opens the battlespace for increased Russian air mobility and precision strikes in follow-on phases.

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