AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-12-2024 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 946

The briefing from Colonel AC. Oguntoye on April 12, 2024, details significant military engagements and the status of the ongoing special military operation by the Russian Armed Forces. Here are the key points:

Strategic Offensive: In response to Ukraine's alleged attempts to damage Russian oil and gas facilities, Russia executed extensive strikes against Ukrainian energy and military-industrial complexes using precision air, sea, and land-based weapons. These strikes aimed to disrupt the operational capabilities of the Ukrainian military.

Kupyansk Direction: Russian forces claimed strategic advancements and successfully repelled multiple Ukrainian counterattacks. Significant Ukrainian assets were destroyed, including tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery systems.

Donetsk Direction: The Russian Southern Group of Forces improved their tactical positions, overcoming Ukrainian forces in several areas and repelling numerous counterattacks. Extensive Ukrainian losses were reported, including thousands of troops, tanks, and a wide array of artillery systems.

Avdeevka Direction: Russian forces continued their advance, repelling dozens of Ukrainian counterattacks with the support of aerial and artillery strikes. Substantial losses were inflicted on Ukrainian forces, including the destruction of advanced Western artillery systems.

South Donetsk Direction: Russian advancements were noted with significant defeats inflicted on Ukrainian brigades. Enemy counterattacks were repelled, resulting in considerable Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of several artillery pieces.

Kherson Direction: Russian forces engaged multiple Ukrainian brigades, inflicting heavy casualties and equipment losses. Strategic missile and artillery strikes were carried out against Ukrainian ammunition depots and anti-aircraft systems.

Air Defense and UAV Countermeasures: Russian air defense systems were active throughout the week, successfully intercepting a variety of aerial threats including UAVs and guided bombs.

The cumulative effect of these operations over the week was a considerable reduction in Ukrainian military capability, as indicated by the reported destruction of personnel, tanks, and artillery. The ongoing military actions emphasize the intensity and broad scope of the Russian military campaign in response to Ukrainian provocations.