AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-04-2024 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 967

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of May 4, 2024:

1. **Continued Military Operations**: The Russian Armed Forces have sustained their operations, executing precision strikes and conducting aerial attacks aimed at degrading Ukraine's military capabilities and infrastructure.

2. **Strategic Strikes**:
- The Russian military carried out 25 group strikes targeting Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure, military-industrial facilities, missile and ammunition depots, and production facilities for unmanned vehicles. This also included attacks on deployment areas for nationalist groups and foreign mercenaries.

3. **Tactical Gains Across Multiple Fronts**:
- **West Group of Forces**: Achieved advancements and inflicted significant losses on multiple Ukrainian brigades in areas including Stelmakhovka, Novogorovka, and Torskoye. Repelled 23 counter-attacks and caused substantial losses to Ukrainian forces.
- **Southern Group of Forces**: Occupied key positions and struck hard at Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk People's Republic, repelling multiple counter-attacks and degrading Ukrainian military strength significantly.
- **Center Group of Forces**: Improved their positions on the front lines and liberated several areas in Donetsk, successfully repelling numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks and inflicting heavy casualties and equipment losses.
- **Vostok Group of Forces**: Improved tactical situations and inflicted losses on Ukrainian brigades near Chervonoye and Ugledar, among other locations.

4. **Losses and Casualties**:
- The Ukrainian forces suffered extensive personnel and equipment losses across different sectors, including tanks, armored vehicles, motor vehicles, and a wide array of artillery systems. Notably, the Russians claim to have destroyed several U.S.-made Abrams tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, as well as British and U.S.-made artillery systems.

5. **Electronic Warfare and Ammunition Depots**:
- Russian forces targeted and destroyed electronic warfare stations and ammunition depots, aiming to cripple Ukrainian communication and resupply capabilities.

6. **Air Defense and Missile Strikes**:
- Russian air defense systems reportedly shot down a significant number of UAVs, missiles, and aerial bombs. Key targets included HIMARS systems, anti-aircraft missile systems, and a fuel depot supporting Ukrainian military operations.

7. **Cumulative Losses Since the Operation Began**:
- The briefing provided updated totals on Ukrainian military assets destroyed since the beginning of the operation, encompassing aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery units.

This briefing highlights ongoing and intense military activities with significant claims of tactical gains and attrition against Ukrainian military capabilities.