AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-16-2024 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 692

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on the progress of the special military operation for the period from February 11th to 16th, 2024, provides detailed insights into the activities and outcomes of the conflict from the perspective of the Russian Armed Forces. Key takeaways from this briefing include:

Intensive Military Strikes: The Russian Federation executed 30 group strikes using high-precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting Ukrainian military-industrial complexes, fuel production facilities, warehouses, and positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and nationalist formations. This highlights a strategic effort to debilitate Ukraine's military production and logistical capabilities.

Tactical Ground Advances: In various directions (Kupyansk, Krasnolimansk, Donetsk, South Donetsk, and Kherson), Russian troops reportedly made significant ground advances, capturing more advantageous positions and repelling numerous enemy attacks. This suggests a coordinated effort to strengthen their tactical positions on multiple fronts.

Substantial Enemy Losses: The briefing reports high casualty figures and material losses for Ukrainian forces, including military personnel, tanks, armored combat vehicles, vehicles, and artillery pieces across different directions. Such figures are presented to underscore the effectiveness of Russian military operations.

Air and Artillery Strikes: The effectiveness of Russian air strikes and artillery fire is highlighted through the reported destruction of key Ukrainian military assets, including the defeat of specific brigades and units in targeted areas.

Air Defense Achievements: Russian air defense systems are credited with shooting down Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters, intercepting rockets from multiple launch rocket systems, a JDAM guided bomb, and destroying a significant number of unmanned aerial vehicles. These achievements emphasize the emphasis on neutralizing aerial threats.

Prisoners of War: The briefing mentions the surrender of Ukrainian servicemen, indicating the capture of prisoners of war during the operations.

Cumulative Losses Since the Operation Began: The briefing provides cumulative figures for Ukrainian losses since the beginning of the special military operation, including aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and various artillery systems. These figures are meant to illustrate the scale of the conflict and the impact of Russian military efforts.