AUC3I Daily Briefing 09-24-2025 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

Combat Briefing Number 1308

"From:" Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, Infantry Officer
"Date:" 24 September 2025
"Subject:" Situation Report – Special Military Operation

## General Overview

On 24 September, Russian forces continued offensive operations across multiple axes, combining territorial advances with targeted strikes against Ukraine’s military-industrial base. Key developments included the liberation of territory in Donetsk, near-total control of Kirovsk, and significant attrition inflicted on Ukrainian brigades across six operational groupings. Strategic strikes targeted Ukraine’s electrical and industrial infrastructure, while naval and air defense forces neutralized enemy assets in the Black Sea and aerial domain.

## Sector Reports

"North (Sumy & Kharkiv):"
Russian units struck mechanized and assault formations in Sumy near Andreevka, Alekseevka, and Pavlovka, and in Kharkiv near Volchansk and Okhrimovka. Ukrainian losses were \~"130 personnel", five vehicles, two artillery pieces (including a French 155mm TRF1 howitzer), a counter-battery radar, and one depot. This reflects sustained denial of Ukraine’s artillery and logistics in the northern axis.

"West (Kharkiv & DPR):"
The “West” group captured "115 buildings in Kupyansk" and reached the outskirts of Kirovsk in Donetsk, nearing full liberation. Ukrainian casualties were \~"230 personnel", with losses including a British-made Snatch armored vehicle, 14 vehicles, three artillery systems, and a counter-battery radar. Destruction of "seven EW stations and nine depots" further weakens Ukraine’s ability to contest fires in this corridor.

"South (Donetsk):"
Russian forces liberated "4.5 square km south of the Kleban-Byk reservoir" and continued isolating Ukrainian units. Enemy losses were \~"215 personnel", a tank, three armored vehicles, six vehicles, and six artillery pieces. Destruction of three EW systems, five depots, and fuel stocks highlights a combined focus on attrition and logistical strangulation.

"Center (Donetsk):"
Heavy fighting across Dimitrov, Krasnoarmeysk, and Torskoye resulted in \~"535 Ukrainian casualties", two armored vehicles, pickups, artillery, and the destruction of a U.S.-made "AN/TPQ-37 counter-battery radar". The Center remains the primary axis of attrition, aimed at collapsing Ukraine’s central defensive belts.

"East (Zaporizhzhia & Dnipropetrovsk):"
Russian units advanced deeper, striking mechanized and marine brigades near Malomikhaylovka and Poltavka. Ukrainian losses totaled \~"315 personnel", a tank, IFVs, armored vehicles, artillery, and one EW system. Progress illustrates gradual dismantling of defensive depth in Zaporizhzhia.

"Dnieper (Zaporizhzhia & Kherson):"
Engagements near Kamyshevaha and Veseloe inflicted \~"70 casualties", destroyed a U.S.-made HMMWV, four cars, artillery, and three depots. Two EW systems were also eliminated, further reducing Ukraine’s coastal defense capability.

## Supporting Operations

Operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, and missile troops struck "136 targets", including a power substation supplying Ukraine’s defense industry, Motor Sich workshops, UAV sites, and deployment areas. Naval forces destroyed "two Ukrainian landing boats" with troops in the northwestern Black Sea. Air defense systems intercepted "seven guided bombs and 202 drones", underscoring Russia’s layered defensive effectiveness.

## Operational Analysis & Implications

1. "Urban Control:" The capture of Kupyansk buildings and progress in Kirovsk illustrate steady urban clearing operations, with Russia consolidating "block-by-block control" in contested towns.
2. "Attrition of High-Value Systems:" Destruction of NATO-supplied systems (French TRF1, U.S. AN/TPQ-37, British Snatch, HMMWV) signals Russia’s focus on "neutralizing advanced Western platforms" to undermine Ukraine’s firepower credibility.
3. "Donetsk Priority:" Liberation of terrain near Kleban-Byk and attrition in the Center confirm Donetsk as the "decisive theater", where cumulative pressure is designed to break defensive cohesion.
4. "Sustainment Denial:" Widespread destruction of depots, EW assets, and energy infrastructure shows a deliberate campaign to "cripple logistics and command networks", limiting Ukraine’s capacity for counteroffensives.
5. "Multi-Domain Operations:" Integration of ground, strike aviation, naval, and air defense forces highlights a comprehensive strategy, neutralizing threats across land, sea, and air simultaneously.

## Conclusion

As of 24 September 2025, Russian forces consolidated positions across multiple fronts, liberated ground in Donetsk, and degraded Ukraine’s sustainment capacity. The steady dismantling of Ukrainian artillery, EW, and NATO-supplied systems reflects a deliberate doctrine of attrition, logistics denial, and positional warfare—preparing conditions for further operational breakthroughs.

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