AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-03-2024 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 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 679

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation from January 27 to February 3, 2024, highlights several key points:

Comprehensive Strikes: The Russian Armed Forces executed 37 group strikes with precision weapons and drones on key Ukrainian military targets, including decision-making centers, military-industrial complexes, and fuel bases, claiming high effectiveness with all designated targets hit.

Front Line Advances: In the Kupyansky direction, Russian troops reportedly liberated the village of Tabaevka and improved their positions along the front, repelling numerous attacks by various Ukrainian brigades with significant Ukrainian losses reported.

Significant Enemy Losses: Across multiple directions (Kupyansky, Krasnolimansk, Donetsk, South Donetsk, Zaporozhye, and Kherson), the briefings detail substantial Ukrainian military personnel and equipment losses, including tanks, armored combat vehicles, vehicles, and field artillery pieces.

Occupation of Advantageous Positions: The Russian forces have taken more advantageous positions in several areas, indicating strategic gains and the successful repulsion of Ukrainian attacks.

Destruction of Military Assets: Russian forces targeted and destroyed a wide array of Ukrainian military assets, including anti-aircraft missile systems from various countries, radar stations, and ammunition depots.

Air Defense Successes: Russian air defense systems were reported to have shot down a significant number of aircraft-guided missiles, including HARM anti-radar missiles and multiple launch rocket system rockets, as well as a vast number of Ukrainian UAVs.

Strategic Weaponry Use: The use of operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile forces, and artillery by Russian military groups has been emphasized, showcasing the strategic deployment of various military assets in the operation.

Prisoners of War: A notable number of Ukrainian servicemen were reported to have surrendered over the week.

Cumulative Losses: The briefing provides an updated account of the total Ukrainian military equipment and personnel losses since the beginning of the operation, reflecting the extensive scale of the conflict as reported by Russian sources.

These points collectively underscore the ongoing intensity of military engagements and the strategic operations conducted by Russian forces, as well as the significant impact on Ukrainian military capabilities.