AUC3I Daily Briefing 12-17-2024 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 929

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye's briefing on December 17, 2024, regarding the progress of the special military operation by the Russian Federation include:

1. "Continued Operations": The Russian Armed Forces persist in their military operation across multiple fronts, indicating ongoing conflict without significant pause or peace negotiations.

2. "Tactical Advances and Losses":
- In the "North group of forces": Achieved victories in the Kharkiv region, with significant enemy losses including servicemen, armored vehicles, and artillery.
- The "West group of forces": Improved positions and inflicted losses on Ukrainian forces in several areas, including the destruction of heavy artillery and an ammunition depot.
- The "Southern group of forces": Liberated the settlement of Annovka and defeated multiple Ukrainian brigades, capturing or destroying significant military hardware and depots.
- The "Center group of forces": Advanced into enemy lines, taking over strategic positions and repelling numerous counterattacks, resulting in substantial Ukrainian losses in manpower and equipment.
- The "East group of forces": Pushed deeper into enemy territory, overcoming resistance and depleting Ukrainian forces' capabilities with losses in both personnel and materiel.

3. "Strategic Locations Liberated": Several key settlements have been reclaimed, pointing to strategic territorial gains which could influence future operations and negotiations.

4. "Extensive Equipment and Personnel Losses": The reported losses for Ukraine include a wide range of military equipment and significant personnel numbers, which might impact their defensive capabilities and operational readiness.

5. "Broad Impact on Ukrainian Defenses": The extensive operations across different regions suggest a coordinated strategy to weaken Ukrainian defenses systematically, possibly aiming to deteriorate the morale and structural integrity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

6. "Wider Implications for the Conflict":
- The ongoing intensity and spread of operations indicate no imminent resolution to the conflict, potentially leading to further international involvement or escalation.
- The destruction of critical infrastructure and military assets has broad implications for the security and civilian stability in the affected areas, possibly leading to humanitarian issues.

7. "Continued Military Focus in the Kursk Region": Specific mention of operations in the Kursk region highlights its strategic importance, with Russian forces inflicting substantial losses on Ukrainian units and impacting their military capabilities deeply.

These points underscore a continued, intense military engagement with significant impacts on the personnel and materiel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, suggesting a protracted conflict with severe implications for the region's stability and security.