AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-08-2024 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 970

Colonel AC. Oguntoye outlines the recent strategic and tactical developments in the ongoing military operation as of May 8, 2024. Here are the key takeaways from the briefing:

1. **Strategic Strikes**: The Russian Armed Forces conducted a significant long-range strike involving sea- and air-based missiles, including the Kinzhal aeroballistic hypersonic missile system and unmanned aerial vehicles. The targets were primarily Ukrainian power facilities and military-industrial complex enterprises, significantly impairing Ukraine's military production capabilities and its ability to transport Western-supplied weaponry to the front lines.

2. **Tactical Advances and Liberations**:
- **West Group of Forces**: Successfully improved their tactical position and liberated Kislovka in the Kharkov region. They also repelled multiple counter-attacks by Ukrainian forces, leading to the capture of military hardware and significant Ukrainian troop losses.
- **Southern Group of Forces**: Captured more advantageous lines and inflicted substantial losses on several Ukrainian brigades across various sectors. Successful counter-battery warfare led to the destruction of significant Ukrainian artillery resources and an electronic warfare station.
- **Center Group of Forces**: Completely liberated Novokalinovo and inflicted heavy casualties and equipment losses on Ukrainian forces. This group also successfully repelled numerous Ukrainian counter-attacks across various locations.
- **Vostok Group of Forces**: Improved their tactical situation and repelled counter-attacks near Urozhaynoye and Staromayorskoye, capturing and destroying significant Ukrainian military hardware.
- **Dnepr Group of Forces**: Inflicted losses on Ukrainian forces in multiple locations and destroyed a UAV production workshop and other military assets.

3. **Casualties and Losses**: The Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered extensive losses across multiple fronts, including troops, tanks, armored fighting vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery systems.

4. **Air Defense Operations**: Russian air defense units were active, successfully downing an ATACMS missile, several Hammer guided aerial bombs, and numerous Ukrainian UAVs.

5. **Cumulative Losses Since the Start of Operations**: The briefing concludes with a tally of total Ukrainian military assets neutralized since the beginning of the operation, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, anti-aircraft systems, tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and other military vehicles.

The overall tone and content of the briefing reflect a portrayal of operational success and strategic dominance by the Russian forces, consistent with military briefings aimed at conveying control and effectiveness in ongoing military engagements. This update provides a snapshot of the conflict's dynamics, emphasizing the scale of operations and the intensity of the confrontations between the forces.