AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-18-2024 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 906

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of August 18, 2024, are:

1. **Continued Operations**: The Russian Federation's armed forces persist in their special military operation, engaging in various fronts and employing both ground and aerial assets.

2. **Engagements and Losses**:
- The briefing details significant Ukrainian losses across multiple regions, including servicemen, vehicles, artillery, and infrastructure like ammunition and fuel depots.
- Specific engagements in areas like the Kharkiv region, Luhansk People's Republic, Donetsk People's Republic, and the Zaporizhia region are highlighted, indicating intense and ongoing battles.

3. **Artillery and Equipment Destruction**:
- There’s a consistent emphasis on the destruction of a wide array of Ukrainian military equipment, including advanced artillery units from the U.S., U.K., and Poland, as well as electronic warfare stations and multiple launch rocket systems.

4. **Air Defense and Countermeasures**:
- The Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted a variety of aerial threats including drones, guided bombs, and HIMARS rockets, underscoring the multi-dimensional nature of the conflict.

5. **Strategic Movements**:
- Russian forces are described as improving their tactical positions and repelling Ukrainian counterattacks, with particular mention of operations aimed at preventing Ukrainian forces from penetrating deep into Russian territory.

6. **Operational Achievements**:
- The briefing claims the liberation of certain settlements and successful repulsion of Ukrainian assaults, which are framed as strategic victories.

7. **Overall Impact**:
- The update includes cumulative figures on the broader scale of destruction attributed to Ukrainian forces since the start of the operation, providing a perspective on the operation's extensive impact.

8. **Defense Against Invasion**:
- There’s an ongoing effort to repel what is described as an attempted invasion by Ukrainian forces into Russian territory, with defensive actions highlighted in forested areas and along various settlements.

This briefing outlines the scope and intensity of the military activities, highlighting the strategic objectives, ongoing confrontations, and the substantial resources and efforts involved in the conflict.