AUC3I Daily Briefing 12-16-2024 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 928

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on December 16, 2024, regarding the ongoing special military operation by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are as follows:

1. "Extensive Ground Operations": The Russian military reports significant progress in various directions:
- In the Kharkiv direction, they report overrunning units of the Ukrainian motorized infantry and border services, with significant casualties and equipment losses for Ukraine.
- The capture of strategic locations such as Elizavetovka in the Donetsk People's Republic and several towns and villages across the front signifies a push to control more territory.

2. "Heavy Casualties and Equipment Losses": The Russian forces reportheavy Ukrainian losses including hundreds of servicemen, several armored vehicles, and artillery systems. Key systems such as a US-made Paladin howitzer and an Italian Melara gun were reportedly destroyed, indicating the involvement of advanced Western-supplied weaponry in the conflict.

3. "Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures": The destruction of Ukrainian electronic warfare stations and radar systems like Anklav-N and AN/TPQ-50 highlights the ongoing electronic and counter-electronic warfare, crucial for controlling the battlefield information environment.

4. "Strategic Bombardment and Counterattacks": Russian forces engaged in widespread strikes against Ukrainian military infrastructure, including airfields and assembly areas for unmanned aerial vehicles, suggesting a strategy to weaken Ukraine's military resupply and reinforcement capabilities.

5. "Air Defense Operations": The report of shooting down a Ukrainian MiG-29 and multiple HIMARS rockets underlines the intense aerial and missile engagement, reflecting the high stakes of air superiority in this conflict.

6. "Geographical Expansion of Conflict": The mention of operations extending to the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, and Kherson regions indicates a broad geographical spread of the conflict, affecting a vast area and multiple fronts.

7. "Continued Offensive Posture": The summary reaffirms Russia’s commitment to continuing its military operations, with no indication of seeking a negotiation or reduction in hostilities.

"Wider Implications for the Conflict":
The progress as described would likely have several broader implications for the Ukrainian defense and the conflict overall:
- "Resource Strain": Continuous operations across multiple regions likely strain Ukrainian military resources, potentially impacting their ability to mount effective counteroffensives.
- "Civil and Infrastructure Impact": The ongoing strikes on infrastructure could have long-term effects on Ukraine's economic and civil recovery post-conflict.
- "International Dynamics": The use of Western-supplied weapons and equipment could influence international military support and diplomatic relations, especially if significant losses are perceived as undermining the effectiveness of this support.
- "Strategic Stalemate and Morale": Persistent losses and territorial changes could affect the morale and strategic positioning of both Ukrainian forces and local populations, potentially altering the local and international support dynamics.

The detailed accounts of territorial gains, equipment losses, and the strategic bombardment indicate an intense continuation of the conflict with significant impacts on both the tactical and strategic levels.