AUC3I Daily Briefing 08-21-2024 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 908

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on August 21, 2024, are as follows:

1. **Continued Operations and Advancements**: The Russian Armed Forces persist in their military activities, making significant advancements in various strategic locations across Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhia regions.

2. **Substantial Enemy Losses**:
- In the **North group of forces**, operations in the Vovchansk and Liptsov directions resulted in the defeat of several Ukrainian brigades, with losses including 100 soldiers and various artillery units.
- The **West group of forces** secured more advantageous positions and repelled six counterattacks, causing the Ukrainian forces to lose approximately 470 servicemen and several artillery pieces.
- The **Southern group of forces** improved their tactical positions significantly, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades which included over 700 servicemen and multiple artillery systems.
- The **Center group of forces** liberated a significant settlement in Donetsk and repelled multiple counterattacks, with the enemy losing more than 630 servicemen and various military hardware.
- The **East group of forces** also made notable advancements, repelling four counterattacks and inflicting considerable personnel and equipment losses on the Ukrainian forces.
- The **Dnepr group of forces** targeted Ukrainian brigades in the Zaporizhia region, leading to the destruction of several artillery units and vehicles.

3. **Destruction of Military Assets and Infrastructure**:
- Across different sectors, there was significant destruction of Ukrainian military assets, including tanks, howitzers, multiple launch rocket systems, and electronic warfare stations.
- Notable infrastructure targets like a fuel depot and an ammunition depot were destroyed, impacting Ukrainian military logistics and capabilities.

4. **Air Defense and Offensive Strikes**:
- Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted numerous aerial threats, including guided bombs, anti-ship missiles, and HIMARS rockets.
- Operational-tactical aviation, along with unmanned aerial vehicles and artillery, conducted strikes on enemy manpower and military equipment across numerous areas, emphasizing the ongoing intensive military engagement.

5. **Total Losses Since the Start of Operations**:
- The briefing provides cumulative figures on the losses inflicted on the Ukrainian forces since the start of the military operation, highlighting the extensive scale of the conflict and the substantial assets destroyed.

6. **Tactical Dynamics in Specific Regions**:
- Detailed accounts of tactical maneuvers and confrontations in the Kursk region and other critical areas indicate ongoing efforts to control key territories and disrupt Ukrainian military operations.

The briefing underscores the extensive scale and intensity of the conflict, with both tactical advances by Russian forces and significant losses sustained by Ukrainian forces. The strategic objectives appear focused on degrading Ukrainian military capabilities and securing territorial control.