AUC3I Daily Briefing 03-05-2024 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 910

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on March 5, 2024, presents significant updates on the Russian Armed Forces' ongoing special military operation. Key takeaways from this briefing include:

Continued Military Advances: Russian forces, particularly the Western, Southern, and Center groups of troops, continue to make tactical gains across various directions, including Kupyansk, Donetsk, Avdeyevka, South Donetsk, and Kherson. This includes improving tactical positions, capturing more favorable lines, and inflicting fire damage on Ukrainian forces.

Substantial Ukrainian Forces' Losses: Significant losses were reported among Ukrainian military personnel and equipment, including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), and various artillery systems. Notably, advanced Western-supplied military equipment such as U.S.-manufactured M777 and M198 howitzers, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, M113 armored personnel carriers, and UK-made FH-70 howitzers were among the destroyed assets.

Effective Counter-Battery and Air Defense Operations: The briefing highlights successful counter-battery actions against Ukrainian artillery and MLRS, as well as effective air defense engagements. This includes the destruction of HIMARS launchers, S-300 and Buk missile systems, and the downing of a MiG-29 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force.

Repelled Attacks and Counterattacks: Russian units repelled multiple attacks and counterattacks by Ukrainian forces across the mentioned directions, indicating ongoing and intense ground engagements.

Strategic Targeting of Ukrainian Military Capabilities: The Russian military targeted clusters of Ukrainian manpower and military hardware, command posts, and logistics facilities, including UAV control centers and POL depots, aiming to degrade the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of the Operation: The updated figures provide insight into the scale of the conflict, detailing extensive losses of Ukrainian military assets since the start of the operation, covering aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and special military vehicles.

Operational Focus Across Multiple Fronts: The detailed updates across various geographic areas highlight a broad and coordinated effort by Russian forces to engage Ukrainian forces, secure territorial gains, and disrupt enemy capabilities.