AUC3I Daily Briefing 07-04-2024 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 #blackops6 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 862

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on July 4, 2024, details the ongoing activities and results of the special military operation conducted by the Russian Armed Forces:

1. **Continued Engagements**: The Russian military continues to engage Ukrainian forces across multiple fronts, including the northern, western, southern, and central sectors.

2. **Territorial Gains and Strategic Positions**: Russian troops have occupied advantageous positions and made significant territorial gains, particularly in the Kharkov and Donetsk regions. These positions enhance their operational capabilities and strategic advantages in these areas.

3. **Significant Enemy Losses**: Ukrainian forces have suffered substantial losses in terms of personnel and equipment. Notable equipment losses include multiple artillery systems like the M198 howitzer, M777 howitzer, and the Grad multiple launch rocket system, along with several armored vehicles and electronic warfare stations.

4. **Repelled Counterattacks**: Russian units successfully repelled numerous Ukrainian counterattacks across different sectors, underscoring their defensive preparedness and tactical efficiency.

5. **Destruction of Critical Assets**: The Russian forces targeted and destroyed key Ukrainian assets, including ammunition depots, military vehicles, and artillery positions. These actions significantly degrade the Ukrainian military’s operational capacity.

6. **Air and Missile Strikes**: Operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile forces, and artillery were used effectively to strike strategic targets, including military-industrial complexes, an oil refinery, and fuel storage facilities, further crippling the Ukrainian logistical and operational capabilities.

7. **Air Defense**: Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple aerial threats, including UAVs, guided bombs, anti-radar missiles, and HIMARS missiles. This demonstrates a strong air defense capability that protects Russian forces and critical assets from aerial attacks.

8. **Cumulative Losses**: The briefing provides updated statistics on the total losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces since the start of the operation, highlighting the extensive damage to Ukrainian military resources over the course of the conflict.

Overall, the briefing paints a picture of continued Russian military pressure on Ukrainian forces, with significant tactical successes and strategic gains. The detailed accounting of equipment and personnel losses also serves to inform on the effectiveness and intensity of the Russian military’s ongoing engagements.