AUC3I Daily Briefing 10-08-2024 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 958

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on October 8, 2024:

1. **Strategic Strikes**: The Russian Armed Forces executed a group strike with hypersonic aeroballistic Kinzhal missiles targeting Ukrainian airfield infrastructure, successfully hitting all designated objects.

2. **Regional Battles**: Russian units across several groups reported significant battlefield successes:
- **North group of forces**: Overcame Ukrainian forces in the Liptsy and Volchansk directions, resulting in Ukrainian losses including servicemen, vehicles, and an ammunition depot.
- **West group of forces**: Secured more advantageous positions and repelled Ukrainian counterattacks in the Kharkiv region, with substantial Ukrainian losses in personnel and military equipment.
- **Southern group of troops**: Advanced deeper into enemy defense lines and liberated the settlement of Zoryane Pervoe, with heavy Ukrainian losses reported.
- **Center group of forces**: Occupied strategic positions and inflicted losses on multiple Ukrainian brigades, while repelling several counterattacks.
- **East military group**: Improved tactical positions and liberated the settlement of Zolotaya Niva, also causing significant Ukrainian losses.
- **Dnepr group of forces**: Engaged Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, leading to Ukrainian casualties and destruction of military assets.

3. **Tactical Achievements**:
- Russian forces captured key settlements and repelled numerous Ukrainian counterattacks across different regions.
- Destruction of key military assets such as electronic warfare stations and artillery units was reported.
- Russian operational-tactical aviation, missile forces, and artillery continued to target enemy manpower and infrastructure, highlighting the extensive use of advanced missile technology and drones.

4. **Air Defense**: Russian air defense systems effectively countered enemy air assaults by shooting down HIMARS rockets and numerous UAVs.

5. **Cumulative Losses**: Since the beginning of the operation, substantial Ukrainian military assets have been destroyed, including aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, and other armored vehicles.

6. **Ongoing Operations in the Kursk Region**: Russian forces continued to repel Ukrainian advances in the Kursk region, with significant Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses reported in ongoing defensive and offensive operations.

The briefing highlights the extensive scale and multi-faceted nature of the Russian military operation, emphasizing strategic missile strikes, tactical ground advances, and robust air defense as key components of their military strategy.