AUC3I Daily Briefing 10-18-2024 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 968

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation on October 18, 2024:

1. **Strategic Strikes**: From October 12 to 18, the Russian Federation executed 36 group strikes with high-precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting key Ukrainian military and infrastructure assets. These included military-industrial complexes, energy facilities, military airfields, UAV workshops and storage sites, ammunition depots, and deployment points of Ukrainian military units and foreign mercenaries.

2. **North Group of Forces**: This group continued operations in the Kursk region, effectively engaging and defeating units of Ukrainian tank, mechanized, and airborne assault brigades. They reported significant Ukrainian losses, including over 2,745 servicemen and a variety of military hardware like tanks and armored combat vehicles. Additionally, 48 Ukrainian servicemen surrendered during the week.

3. **West Group of Forces**: They advanced into enemy territory and liberated the settlement of Nevskoye in the Luhansk People's Republic. This group repelled 25 Ukrainian counterattacks and inflicted substantial losses on Ukrainian forces, including 3,150 troops and several pieces of artillery and armored vehicles.

4. **Southern Group of Forces**: This group liberated the settlement of Maksimilyanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. They repelled 23 counterattacks and defeated numerous Ukrainian brigades, resulting in the loss of 5,080 Ukrainian servicemen and significant amounts of military hardware.

5. **Center Group of Forces**: They liberated the settlements of Mykhailivka and Krasny Yar in the Donetsk People's Republic, repelled 59 enemy counterattacks, and caused heavy casualties and equipment losses to Ukrainian forces.

6. **East Group of Forces**: They liberated Levadnoye in the Zaporizhia region, repelled seven counterattacks, and inflicted casualties on Ukrainian forces, including the destruction of several high-value artillery units.

7. **Dnepr Group of Forces**: This group engaged and defeated several Ukrainian brigades, resulting in the loss of 380 Ukrainian servicemen and destruction of numerous military vehicles and artillery pieces.

8. **Air Defense and Tactical Strikes**: Over the week, Russian air defense systems successfully neutralized a variety of aerial threats including guided missiles, guided aerial bombs, HIMARS rockets, and numerous UAVs.

9. **Cumulative Losses Reported**: Since the beginning of the operation, the Russian forces have claimed substantial Ukrainian losses, including a large number of aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, and other military vehicles.

10. **Ongoing Kursk Operations**: The North group of forces continues to repel Ukrainian incursions in the Kursk region, with recent actions leading to further Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses.

The briefing highlights ongoing military engagements across multiple regions with a focus on strategic targets, territorial gains, and the attrition of Ukrainian military capabilities.