AUC3I Daily Briefing 01-17-2024 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. #militaryoperations #modernwarfare #blackops6

COMBAT BRIEFING 944

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of January 17, 2025:

# Strategic and Tactical Successes:
1. "Infrastructure and Supply Chain Attacks:"
- The Russian forces conducted eight group strikes using high-precision weapons and attack drones, targeting critical Ukrainian infrastructure supporting military operations. This includes gas and energy facilities, weapons depots, a fuel base, and military airfield infrastructure. Additional targets were assembly and storage areas for UAVs and unmanned boats, as well as deployment points for Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries.

2. "Air Defense Efficiency:"
- A missile attack from Ukraine using six US-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles aimed at the Belgorod region was successfully repelled by Russian air defense, with all missiles intercepted and no casualties or damage reported.

3. "Ground Forces Engagements:"
- Intense combat led to the liberation of several settlements across multiple regions, including Alexandria, Leonidovo, Russkoye Porechnoye, Kruglenkoye, Kalinovo, Terny, Yantarnoye, Shevchenko, Peschanoye, Ukrainka, Slavyanka, and Neskuchnoye.
- Russian forces have engaged and defeated multiple Ukrainian brigades, inflicting heavy losses in terms of personnel, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery across several operational groups (North, West, Southern, Center, East).

4. "Casualty and Equipment Losses:"
- Ukrainian forces have suffered significant losses, including thousands of servicemen and extensive destruction of military equipment such as tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery pieces.
- The destruction of electronic warfare stations and ammunition depots was noted as a critical component of reducing Ukrainian military capabilities.

5. "Air Defense Actions Over the Week:"
- Russian air defense systems successfully neutralized a broad array of aerial threats including ATACMS missiles, UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, French-made Hammer bombs, US-made HIMARS rockets, and a significant number of UAVs.

# Overall Impact:
Continued Russian military advances in various operational directions have significantly degraded Ukrainian military capabilities and territorial control, especially noted in the Kursk region where substantial territory has been reclaimed and enemy counterattacks repelled.

# Continuing Operations:
- The briefing emphasizes that the Russian military operations continue across all fronts with the strategic goal of destroying Ukrainian Armed Forces formations and reclaiming occupied territories, reflecting a sustained commitment to achieving their military objectives.

This briefing portrays a detailed account of military operations with a strong focus on strategic strikes, defensive successes, and substantial territorial gains, alongside a narrative of overwhelming Ukrainian losses in both personnel and military hardware.