AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-13-2024 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 946

The briefing provided by Colonel AC. Oguntoye outlines several key takeaways regarding the progress of the military operations as of April 13, 2024:

Territorial Gains and Defensive Actions: The Russian forces have reportedly made territorial gains in the Avdeyevka and Donetsk directions with towns such as Pervomayskoye being liberated. In addition, Russian forces have repelled multiple counterattacks by Ukrainian forces in various sectors, indicating a high level of engagement and resistance.

Heavy Casualties and Equipment Losses: The briefing details significant enemy casualties and destruction of military hardware. For instance, in the Donetsk direction alone, over 500 Ukrainian soldiers were reported killed with losses including tanks, armored vehicles, and advanced artillery systems.

Strategic Advances: In different directions such as Kupyansk and South Donetsk, Russian units are described as improving their tactical positions on the frontline and defeating various Ukrainian brigades, suggesting a push towards gaining strategic advantages.

Artillery and Air Defense Success: The Russian forces have successfully engaged in counter-battery warfare, neutralizing several Western-supplied artillery systems. Additionally, significant achievements in air defense are highlighted by the downing of numerous Ukrainian UAVs, rocket system projectiles, and guided bombs.

Overall Destruction Metrics: The briefing provides comprehensive figures on the overall destruction of Ukrainian military assets throughout the operation, which includes a wide array of military equipment from aircraft and helicopters to tanks and artillery systems.

Operational-Tactical and Air Defense Activities: The report mentions active roles of operational-tactical aviation, missile troops, and artillery in neutralizing enemy positions across a large number of areas, and effective air defense measures managing to shoot down a substantial number of aerial threats.

This briefing emphasizes the ongoing intensity and scale of the conflict, highlighting both the strategic operations conducted by the Russian forces and the significant resistance and losses reported.