AUC3I Daily Briefing 04-20-2024 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 952

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on April 20, 2024, provides an update on the significant developments in the ongoing military operations:

Frontline Advances and Tactical Improvements: Russian forces, particularly the Zapad, Yug, Tsentr, Vostok, and Dnepr Groups of Forces, reported capturing more advantageous tactical positions along various front lines. These groups also repelled multiple attacks and counterattacks from Ukrainian forces, indicating an ongoing and intense engagement.

Substantial Casualties and Equipment Losses: The briefing details considerable Ukrainian losses across multiple fronts, including troops, armored fighting vehicles, and artillery systems. Specific losses include various howitzers (Msta-B, D-20), electronic warfare stations (Nota, Anklav), and ammunition depots.

Artillery and Air Defense Operations: Russian forces continued to effectively use artillery and air support, targeting Ukrainian manpower and military hardware. Air defense systems successfully intercepted a Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft, several unmanned aerial vehicles, and aerial guided bombs, underscoring the robustness of Russian air defense capabilities.

Strategic Objectives and Military Infrastructure: The operations targeted critical Ukrainian military infrastructure, including an aviation fuel depot and transport facilities used for military purposes, aiming to disrupt logistical and operational support for Ukrainian forces.

Cumulative Destruction Metrics: Updated total figures were provided for the destruction of Ukrainian military assets since the beginning of the operation, reflecting the extensive scope of the conflict. These include destroyed airplanes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and artillery systems.

Widespread Impact and Operational Coverage: Russian Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops, and Artillery engaged Ukrainian forces in a significant number of areas, continuing their strategic bombardment and tactical engagements across the conflict zones.

These key points from the briefing highlight the continued intensity of the conflict, with Russian forces maintaining pressure on Ukrainian military capabilities through strategic advancements, effective use of artillery and air defense, and targeted destruction of military infrastructure.