AUC3I Daily Briefing 07-06-2024 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 864

The briefing by Colonel AC. Oguntoye on July 6, 2024, provides a comprehensive update on the ongoing military operations:

1. **Continued Engagements**: The Russian Armed Forces continue to conduct their special military operation across various regions, engaging Ukrainian forces in intense combat.

2. **Tactical Advancements**:
- The **North** group of troops reported significant engagements around the Kharkov region, repelling attacks and inflicting considerable losses on Ukrainian forces including personnel and heavy equipment.
- The **West** group of troops captured strategically advantageous positions and repelled multiple counterattacks in the Donetsk and Kharkov regions, emphasizing their tactical dominance and the weakening of Ukrainian forces.
- The **Southern** group has also made substantial gains, improving their positions along the front lines and dealing significant blows to Ukrainian forces, including the destruction of advanced artillery systems.
- The **Center** group of troops successfully liberated strategic locations and repelled numerous Ukrainian counterattacks, solidifying their tactical positions.
- The **Vostok** group of troops engaged successfully in the Donetsk region, repelling attacks and seizing advantageous positions, which speaks to their operational success in critical areas.

3. **Significant Losses and Captures**:
- Ukrainian forces sustained heavy losses across all fronts, including the loss of personnel, tanks, armored vehicles, and advanced artillery systems such as the M777 howitzers and other significant equipment.
- Russian forces captured critical weaponry and destroyed key logistical support systems, including fuel storage facilities and electronic warfare stations, which are crucial for sustaining military operations.

4. **Aerial and Artillery Success**:
- The Russian operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile forces, and artillery played pivotal roles in targeting strategic locations and enemy accumulations, demonstrating the integration of different military branches in the operation.
- Air defense systems effectively countered multiple high-tech weapon systems including Storm Shadow cruise missiles and HIMARS, highlighting the effectiveness of Russian air defense capabilities.

5. **Strategic Implications**:
- The continued success in capturing strategic locations and depleting Ukrainian military resources suggests a significant weakening of Ukrainian defensive capabilities and operational resilience.
- The extensive damage to Ukrainian military infrastructure, including fuel storage and military equipment depots, indicates a long-term impact on Ukraine’s ability to sustain prolonged military engagements.

6. **Cumulative Losses**:
- The report details extensive cumulative losses since the beginning of operations, underlining the scale and intensity of the conflict. These include substantial losses of aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, and artillery systems.

This briefing underscores the intensity of the Russian military campaign and its strategic implications for the conflict in Ukraine, providing a clear picture of the ongoing military dynamics and operational outcomes.