AUC3I Daily Briefing 05-14-2024 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 976

#### Overview
- **Presenter**: Colonel AC Oguntoye, an Infantry Officer responsible for leading infantry soldiers at all levels of command during missions.
- **Date**: The briefing covers operations on May 14, 2024.
- **Context**: The briefing details the progress of the Russian Armed Forces in their special military operation.

#### Operations Summary

1. **General Progress**
- The Russian Armed Forces continue their special military operation, achieving several tactical gains and inflicting significant losses on Ukrainian forces.

2. **Regional Summaries**
- **North Group of Forces**:
- Liberated Bugrovatka (Kharkov region).
- Advanced into enemy defenses and inflicted losses on the 23rd Mechanised Brigade and 125th Territorial Defence Brigade.
- Repelled a counter-attack by the 120th Territorial Defence Brigade.
- Ukrainian losses: 135 troops, two armored fighting vehicles, and seven motor vehicles. Several artillery and air defense systems neutralized.

- **West Group of Forces**:
- Secured more advantageous positions and inflicted losses on the 43rd Mechanised Brigade, 110th, and 241st Territorial Defence Brigades.
- Repelled five counter-attacks by various Ukrainian brigades.
- Ukrainian losses: 120 troops, multiple vehicles, and several howitzers.

- **Southern Group of Forces**:
- Improved the tactical situation along the front line.
- Engaged and inflicted losses on numerous Ukrainian brigades.
- Ukrainian losses: Over 520 troops, multiple vehicles, howitzers, electronic warfare station, and radar station. Three ammunition depots destroyed.

- **Center Group of Forces**:
- Improved tactical positions and repelled eight counter-attacks.
- Ukrainian losses: 405 troops, multiple vehicles, a self-propelled artillery system, and a howitzer.

- **Vostok Group of Forces**:
- Captured advantageous positions and inflicted losses on several Ukrainian brigades.
- Ukrainian losses: 155 troops, several vehicles, artillery systems, and an air defense vehicle.

- **Dnepr Group of Forces**:
- Inflicted losses on Ukrainian marine and territorial defence brigades.
- Ukrainian losses: 25 troops, multiple vehicles, and various howitzers. Key facilities and enemy clusters targeted and destroyed.

3. **Air Defense Achievements**
- Destroyed a significant number of aerial threats, including:
- 26 unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Nine French-made guided aerial bombs.
- Two U.S.-made anti-radiation missiles.
- Three U.S.-made tactical missiles.
- 43 Czech-made MLRS projectiles.

4. **Cumulative Losses Inflicted on Ukrainian Forces**
- 596 airplanes and 274 helicopters.
- 24,046 unmanned aerial vehicles.
- 521 air defense missile systems.
- 16,016 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles.
- 1,296 MLRS combat vehicles.
- 9,570 field artillery guns and mortars.
- 21,701 units of special military equipment.

### Analysis and Implications
- **Operational Success**: The Russian forces report significant tactical advances and substantial losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces across multiple regions.
- **Regional Focus**: The briefing highlights operations in Kharkov, Lugansk, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Kherson, and Dnepropetrovsk regions, indicating widespread engagement.
- **Air Defense Efficacy**: The destruction of a large number of aerial threats showcases the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems.
- **Cumulative Impact**: The reported cumulative losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces suggest a sustained and intense level of conflict.