AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-03-2023 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 966

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of May 3, 2024:

Continued Military Engagement: The Russian Armed Forces are actively continuing their military operations across various fronts in Ukraine.
Tactical Advances and Positioning:

West Group of Forces: Improved tactical positions and achieved victories against Ukrainian forces including the 14th and 44th mechanized brigades in the Kharkov region. Significant enemy losses were reported in personnel and military equipment including multiple artillery systems.

Southern Group of Forces: Secured more advantageous positions and inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades in the Donetsk People's Republic. The losses included military personnel, tanks, armored personnel carriers, and artillery.

Center Group of Forces: Enhanced tactical positions and overcame Ukrainian forces in Donetsk, with the successful repulsion of multiple counterattacks. Significant losses were inflicted on Ukrainian brigades, including the destruction of tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and various artillery pieces.

Vostok Group of Forces: Captured favorable positions and repelled Ukrainian forces in Donetsk, with specific losses including U.S.-made howitzers.

Dnepr Group of Forces: Targeted Ukrainian military personnel and hardware in the Kherson region, resulting in the destruction of vehicles and artillery.

Counterattacks and Counter-Battery Warfare:
Numerous Ukrainian counterattacks were repelled across multiple regions, showcasing the ongoing intensity of the conflict.

Russian forces successfully conducted counter-battery operations, neutralizing a wide range of Ukrainian artillery assets.
Strategic Targets and Losses:

Russian forces destroyed significant Ukrainian military infrastructure including radar systems, oil depots supplying the Ukrainian military, and various advanced anti-aircraft systems.

The total reported losses for Ukrainian forces included large numbers of personnel and extensive military hardware.
Air Defense Operations:

Russian air defense systems were highly active, successfully intercepting numerous UAVs and guided bombs over the last 24 hours.
Cumulative Losses Since the Beginning of Operations:
The briefing provided updated totals of Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the beginning of operations, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery units.

This briefing underscores the ongoing and intense military engagements, with significant claims of tactical gains and attrition against Ukrainian military capabilities.