AUC3I Daily briefing 02-13-2024 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 689

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on February 13, 2024, on the special military operation provides several key insights:

Ongoing Operations: The Russian Armed Forces continue their military operations across various fronts, indicating sustained engagement in the conflict.

Effective Defense and Counterattacks: In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces successfully repelled multiple attacks by Ukrainian mechanized brigades, demonstrating effective defense strategies and counteroffensive capabilities.

Significant Ukrainian Casualties and Losses: Across the Kupyansk, Krasny Liman, Donetsk, South Donetsk, and Kherson directions, Ukrainian forces suffered considerable losses in personnel, armored vehicles, and military hardware, reflecting the intensity of the engagements and the effectiveness of Russian military actions.

Strategic Advances: The Russian military made notable advancements along the front lines, particularly in the Krasny Liman and Donetsk directions, improving their tactical positions and gaining more advantageous lines.

Comprehensive Damage to Ukrainian Military Assets: The briefing highlights the destruction of significant Ukrainian military hardware, including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, a U.S.-made M777 artillery system, and an electronic warfare station, undermining the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Artillery and Aviation Support: Russian forces utilized artillery and aviation to inflict losses on Ukrainian manpower and hardware, emphasizing the role of combined arms operations in their military strategy.

Air Defense Successes: Russian air defense units effectively neutralized Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and intercepted HIMARS MLRS projectiles, showcasing robust air defense capabilities.

Cumulative Losses: An updated account of Ukrainian military equipment and personnel losses since the beginning of the operation is provided, reflecting the extensive scale of the conflict as reported by Colonel Oguntoye.

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