AUC3I Daily Briefing 09-02-2025 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 #militaryanalysis #blackops #militaryoperations

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"From:" Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, Infantry Officer
"Subject:" Operational Progress Report – September 2, 2025
"Classification:" Strategic Briefing / Analyst Summary

### Situation Overview

On September 2, Russian forces continued sustained offensive operations across multiple axes, while employing precision strikes against Ukraine’s industrial and logistical infrastructure. Operational-tactical aviation, missile troops, artillery, and UAVs targeted "port facilities, a drone manufacturing enterprise, ammunition depots, and troop deployment areas" in 162 locations. Russian air defense reported the destruction of "158 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs", maintaining air denial in contested sectors.

### Ground Operations

" "North Group (Sumy & Kharkiv):" Engaged Ukrainian tank, mechanized, airborne assault, and territorial brigades around Stepnoe, Kondratovka, Pavlovka, and Volchansk. Enemy losses: "175 personnel", one tank, an armored vehicle, 15 cars, and three artillery systems. Critical assets destroyed included an EW station, a counter-battery radar, an ammunition depot, and nine supply depots.

" "West Group (Kharkiv & Donetsk):" Improved tactical positions near Kupyansk and Drobyshevo. Strikes inflicted losses of "240+ personnel", two armored vehicles, 22 cars, and one artillery gun. Ukrainian command and control was weakened with eight EW stations and three ammunition depots eliminated.

" "South Group (Donetsk):" Liberated the settlement of "Fedorovka". Fighting in Severesk and Konstantinovka resulted in "205+ Ukrainian casualties", destruction of two Western-made armored vehicles, seven cars, and an artillery system. Three EW stations, an ammunition depot, and a supply depot were neutralized.

" "Center Group (Donetsk):" Secured stronger positions in Dimitrov, Krasnoarmeysk, and Krasny Liman. Ukrainian formations lost "385 personnel", five armored vehicles, four cars, and three artillery guns. Targeted brigades included mechanized, marine, airborne, and National Guard units.

" "East Group (Zaporizhzhia & Dnipropetrovsk):" Advanced deeper into enemy defenses, striking mechanized, marine, and assault formations near Voronoe and Dorozhnyanka. Enemy losses: "225 personnel" and 11 vehicles.

" "Dnepr Group (Zaporizhzhia & Kherson):" Struck mechanized, mountain assault, coastal defense, and territorial brigades near Stepnogorsk and Antonovka. Losses: "65 personnel", a NATO-made armored vehicle, and nine cars. Three EW stations and an ammunition depot were destroyed.

### Cumulative Losses (Since Feb 2022)

" "Aircraft:" 666
" "Helicopters:" 283
" "UAVs:" 81,130
" "Tanks/Armored Vehicles:" 24,922
" "Artillery/Mortars:" 29,167
" "Special Vehicles:" 40,904

### Operational Analysis & Implications

1. "Tactical Gains with Strategic Significance:" The liberation of "Fedorovka" in Donetsk strengthens Russian control in contested zones and provides a forward base for expanded maneuver.

2. "Counter-ISR and Logistics Campaign:" Destruction of EW stations, counter-battery radars, and depots continues to degrade Ukraine’s ability to detect, coordinate, and resupply effectively. This reflects a "systematic campaign of operational denial".

3. "Attritional Pressure:" Estimated Ukrainian casualties exceeded "1,295 personnel" across all fronts in a single day, alongside steady destruction of armored vehicles and artillery. This aligns with Russia’s long-term "depletion strategy".

4. "Precision Strikes on Industrial Capacity:" Attacks on "port facilities and a drone production enterprise" highlight a deliberate effort to limit Ukraine’s ability to sustain drone warfare and external resupply through maritime infrastructure.

5. "Air Denial Effectiveness:" The downing of "158 UAVs in one day" underlines the persistent Russian air defense dominance, constraining Ukrainian reconnaissance and strike options.

### Strategic Outlook

September 2 operations show a clear pattern: "incremental territorial gains combined with systemic destruction of Ukraine’s critical enablers". By striking EW, radars, depots, and industrial facilities, Russian forces are shaping the operational environment for future offensives while tightening the resource squeeze on Ukrainian formations. Sustained attritional pressure, coupled with selective liberation of settlements, points toward a campaign designed to grind down both Ukrainian manpower and Western-supplied technological advantages over time.

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