AUC3I Daily Briefing 11-17-2024 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 903

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of November 17, 2024, include:

1. "Strategic Strikes on Infrastructure":
- The Russian Armed Forces initiated a large-scale assault using precision air and sea-based weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and military-industrial complex facilities. All intended targets were reportedly hit, which is aimed at disrupting Ukraine’s military capabilities.

2. "Tactical Ground Operations":
- "North Group of Forces" in the Kharkiv region reported successes against the Ukrainian 57th motorized infantry brigade, the 120th territorial defense brigade, and the 5th border detachment. Reported losses for Ukraine include up to 65 servicemen, various military vehicles, and a 122 mm howitzer, alongside the destruction of an electronic warfare station.
- "West Group of Forces" improved their positions and inflicted losses on multiple Ukrainian brigades across several settlements in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk regions, claiming the destruction of over 470 Ukrainian servicemen and significant equipment including tanks and artillery units.
- "Southern Group of Forces" claimed to enhance their front-line positions, defeating multiple Ukrainian brigades in the Donetsk region, with over 520 Ukrainian servicemen reported killed and considerable losses in military hardware.
- "Center Group of Forces" continued their advance, claiming to repel nine counterattacks and inflict heavy losses on Ukrainian forces in various settlements of the Donetsk People’s Republic.
- "East Group of Forces" reported advancing into Ukrainian defenses and defeating multiple territorial defense brigades, with substantial losses reported for Ukraine, including personnel and armored vehicles.

3. "Air and Missile Operations":
- Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile troops, and artillery targeted Ukrainian military airfields, gas production facilities, and other infrastructure supporting the military-industrial complex across 144 districts.

4. "Air Defense and Naval Actions":
- Russian air defense systems shot down four French-made guided bombs, two HIMARS projectiles, and 108 UAVs. Additionally, naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet reportedly destroyed four unmanned boats in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

5. "Cumulative Losses":
- Since the beginning of the operation, the Russian Ministry of Defense claims substantial Ukrainian losses including 648 aircraft, 283 helicopters, over 36,000 UAVs, and thousands of armored and artillery units.

6. "Kursk Region Operations":
- Continuing actions against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, with the latest operations reportedly resulting in the destruction of over 320 Ukrainian servicemen and various military equipment. The total losses claimed in this region now surpass 33,250 servicemen, along with significant numbers of tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and other military hardware.

7. "Continued Military Engagement":
- The briefing underscores the ongoing nature of the military operations, with sustained efforts to weaken and repel Ukrainian military formations across multiple fronts.

This briefing, provided by Colonel Oguntoye, outlines a continued aggressive stance by Russian forces, emphasizing significant operational achievements and strategic impacts on Ukrainian military capabilities.