AUC3I Daily Briefing 12-08-2024 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 922

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

1. "Continued Operations": The Russian Armed Forces are persistently conducting their special military operation, targeting multiple Ukrainian military formations across various regions.

2. "North Group of Forces": This group inflicted significant losses on Ukrainian territorial defense brigades and border detachments in the Kharkiv region, specifically around Tikhoe, Volchansk, and Kazachya Lopan, resulting in the loss of up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen, a vehicle, and two D-30 howitzers.

3. "West Group of Forces": Achieved advantageous positions and successfully engaged Ukrainian forces including tank, infantry, and mechanized brigades across several settlements including Monachinovka and Kupyansk. They repelled 11 Ukrainian counterattacks, leading to substantial Ukrainian losses, including over 460 servicemen and various artillery pieces like a British FH-70 howitzer and a US M198 howitzer.

4. "Southern Group of Forces": Improved their tactical positions and overcame Ukrainian forces in areas such as Ulakly and Kurakhovo, repelling two Ukrainian counterattacks and causing significant losses, including up to 225 Ukrainian servicemen and various pieces of artillery.

5. "Center Group of Forces": Continued to advance into Ukrainian defenses, liberating the settlement of Berestki and defeating Ukrainian forces in areas like Dzerzhinsk and Novotoretskoye. This group also repelled eight counterattacks, resulting in the loss of over 500 Ukrainian servicemen and multiple artillery units.

6. "EAST Group of Forces": Successfully conducted offensive actions that led to the liberation of Blagovatnoye and the defeat of Ukrainian mechanized and territorial defense brigades, resulting in significant Ukrainian losses including 190 servicemen and advanced artillery units like the US Paladin.

7. "Dnepr Group of Forces": Inflicted losses on Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, with Ukrainian losses including 45 servicemen and multiple artillery pieces.

8. "Air and Artillery Strikes": Continued targeted strikes on Ukrainian military airfields, energy facilities, and troop concentrations across 139 districts, undermining Ukrainian military capabilities significantly.

9. "Air Defense Achievements": Russian air defense systems successfully downed 12 Czech-made Vampire rockets and 88 UAVs, highlighting ongoing effectiveness in countering aerial threats.

10. "Cumulative Losses": Since the beginning of the operation, Ukrainian forces have suffered extensive losses, including aircraft, helicopters, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery, reflecting the scale and intensity of the conflict.

11. "Kursk Region Operations": Russian forces continued to engage and defeat Ukrainian military units in the Kursk region, causing substantial personnel and equipment losses, and maintaining pressure in this strategic area.

These updates emphasize the sustained intensity and strategic scope of the Russian military operations aimed at degrading Ukrainian military capabilities while securing territorial and tactical advantages.