AUC3I Daily Briefing 12-15-2024 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 928

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on December 15, 2024, regarding the ongoing special military operation by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are as follows:

1. "Continued Offensive Operations": The Russian military continues its offensive, conducting operations across several fronts including the Kharkiv region, Donetsk People's Republic, and broader strategic areas involving heavy artillery, air strikes, and advanced missile systems.

2. "Significant Losses for Ukraine": Ukrainian forces experienced substantial losses across multiple engagements:
- In the Kharkiv direction, losses included over 70 servicemen, vehicles, artillery, and an ammunition depot.
- In the west, more than 550 Ukrainian servicemen were killed, and significant quantities of military equipment were destroyed or captured.
- In the south, Russian forces claimed the liberation of Vesely Gai and reported heavy Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses.
- Central military efforts resulted in the liberation of Pushkino and substantial Ukrainian losses in manpower and equipment.

3. "Tactical Gains": Russian units have reportedly improved their tactical positions in several areas and repelled multiple Ukrainian counterattacks, underscoring ongoing heavy combat and strategic maneuvers.

4. "Destruction of Key Assets": The Russian military targeted and destroyed critical Ukrainian military infrastructure, including control vehicles, radar stations, and anti-aircraft systems. This includes striking a combat control vehicle, an AN/MPQ-65 radar, and four Patriot missile system launchers.

5. "Air Defense Success": Russian air defense systems were active, successfully intercepting a Ukrainian MiG-29, multiple HIMARS rockets, and a significant number of UAVs.

6. "Casualty and Equipment Loss": The briefing detailed extensive losses of Ukrainian forces in terms of personnel, tanks, fighting vehicles, artillery, and other military assets since the start of the operation.

7. "Progress in the Kursk Region": The briefing emphasized that Russian forces continue to achieve tactical and operational gains in the Kursk region, with the defeat of Ukrainian formations and the capture of strategic locations.

Overall, the briefing highlights ongoing intense military engagements with significant casualties and equipment losses on both sides, indicating a continued escalation and expansion of the conflict without immediate prospects for resolution.