AUC3I Daily Briefing 07-07-2024 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
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COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 865

Colonel AC. Oguntoye on July 7, 2024, provides a detailed account of the ongoing special military operation. Here are the comprehensive update:

1. **Continued Engagements Across Regions**: The Russian Armed Forces are persistently conducting operations across multiple fronts—North, West, South, Center, and Vostok—each recording significant tactical engagements and territorial advances.

2. **Substantial Ukrainian Losses**: Across all fronts, Ukrainian forces sustained heavy losses. This includes the destruction of a variety of military equipment such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, multiple launch rocket systems, and a wide array of artillery including M777 howitzers and D-20 guns. The losses also extended to electronic warfare stations and significant numbers of military personnel.

3. **Strategic Advances and Tactical Repels**:
- The **North** group of troops reported engagements with multiple Ukrainian brigades and repelled several attacks, indicating intense and ongoing conflict.
- The **West** group improved their strategic positions, overcoming numerous Ukrainian defensive setups and capturing key territories.
- The **Southern** forces also reported advancements, emphasizing their operational success in degrading Ukrainian military capabilities.
- The **Center** group made significant territorial gains, including the liberation of settlements, and repelled multiple Ukrainian counterattacks.
- The **Vostok** group similarly captured advantageous positions and dealt considerable damage to the Ukrainian forces.

4. **Destruction of Strategic Assets**: The operations resulted in the destruction of critical Ukrainian military infrastructure including electronic warfare systems, ammunition depots, and air defense capabilities, showcasing the extensive reach of Russian military efforts.

5. **Air and Artillery Strikes**: The Russian military continued to utilize operational-tactical aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and missile forces to target Ukrainian forces. This included the destruction of radar systems, air defense systems such as the US-made Patriot, and the Swedish-made Giraffe air defense system, which are significant given their advanced technology and strategic importance.

6. **Air Defense Operations**: Russian air defense systems were actively engaged, successfully intercepting advanced munitions like the French-made Hammer guided bombs and US-made HIMARS missiles, emphasizing robust defensive capabilities.

7. **Cumulative Losses**: The report detailed the cumulative losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces since the beginning of the operation, highlighting the scale and intensity of the conflict.

This briefing illustrates the continuous and extensive nature of the military operations conducted by the Russian Armed Forces, with significant implications for the tactical and strategic landscape of the region.