AUC3I Daily Briefing 10-16-2024 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 966

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of October 16, 2024, include:

1. **Widespread Military Operations**:
- The Russian Armed Forces are continuing their military operations across multiple regions, including the Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kherson, and Kursk regions. The focus remains on defeating Ukrainian forces, repelling counterattacks, and advancing into enemy positions.

2. **Significant Territorial Gains**:
- **North Group of Forces**: Russian forces inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian formations, including the 57th Motorized Infantry and 92nd Airborne Assault Brigades in the Kharkiv region. They destroyed key military assets, such as howitzers and a UAV warehouse.
- **West Group of Forces**: The settlement of Nevskoye in the Luhansk People’s Republic was liberated. Russian forces repelled five counterattacks and caused significant losses to Ukrainian mechanized and airborne brigades, destroying military equipment, including a U.S.-made howitzer and an electronic warfare station.
- **Southern Group of Forces**: Russian troops advanced into Ukrainian defensive lines in the Donetsk region, defeating several Ukrainian brigades and repelling seven counterattacks. Ukrainian losses amounted to 710 servicemen and military equipment, including a U.S.-made M777 howitzer.
- **Center Group of Forces**: The settlement of Krasny Yar in the Donetsk People’s Republic was liberated. Russian forces repelled ten counterattacks, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades and destroying armored vehicles and artillery.

3. **Repelled Ukrainian Counterattacks**:
- Across multiple fronts, Ukrainian forces launched several counterattacks, particularly from mechanized and airborne brigades. These were successfully repelled, leading to significant Ukrainian casualties, including over 430 servicemen in the West, 710 in the South, 465 in the Center, and 100 in the East.

4. **Operational Successes in Key Regions**:
- **East Group of Forces**: Russian forces secured advantageous positions and inflicted losses on the Ukrainian 72nd Mechanized Brigade and Territorial Defense Brigades in the Zaporizhia and Donetsk regions. A Polish-made self-propelled artillery unit was destroyed.
- **Dnepr Group of Forces**: Engaged Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, inflicting losses on mechanized and infantry brigades. Ukrainian losses included 75 servicemen and several artillery units.

5. **Kursk Region Defense**:
- Russian forces continued to repel Ukrainian attempts to penetrate the Kursk region. Over the last 24 hours, Russian forces repelled nine counterattacks and inflicted further losses on Ukrainian mechanized and airborne brigades, destroying tanks, armored vehicles, and other military equipment. Ukrainian casualties exceeded 350 personnel, and several pieces of military hardware were neutralized.

6. **Air and Missile Strikes**:
- Russian operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile troops, and artillery struck various Ukrainian targets, including a warehouse of unmanned boats, infrastructure at a military airfield, explosive production facilities, and concentrations of enemy manpower. Air defense systems successfully intercepted HIMARS rockets and several UAVs.

7. **Cumulative Ukrainian Losses**:
- Since the start of the special military operation, Ukrainian forces have suffered substantial losses, including over 23,550 servicemen, 160 tanks, 934 armored vehicles, 189 artillery pieces, 37 multiple launch rocket systems, and various military and support vehicles. This highlights the continued attrition of Ukrainian military resources.

8. **Overall Operational Impact**:
- The Russian forces continue to inflict heavy losses on Ukrainian forces, both in terms of personnel and equipment. They have also made significant territorial gains, especially in key strategic areas, while defending against Ukrainian counteroffensives. Russian forces appear to be maintaining the momentum of the operation, with consistent advancements and successful defensive actions.

In summary, the briefing highlights the successful Russian military advances across multiple regions, significant Ukrainian losses, and the repelling of numerous counterattacks, showcasing the ongoing intensity of the conflict.