AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-09-2025 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 NUMBER 984

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of February 9, 2025, are as follows:

1. "Continued Operations": The Russian Federation's Armed Forces are still actively conducting the special military operation across several regions.

2. "Tactical Advances and Engagements":
- "North Group of Troops": Achieved victories in the Kharkiv region, particularly impacting Ukrainian special forces and territorial defense units in Sinelnikovo, Malye Prokhody, and Zhovtneve.
- "West Group of Forces": Improved tactical positions and inflicted heavy losses across a range of Ukrainian military units in various settlements within the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics as well as the Kharkiv region.
- "Southern Group of Troops": Liberated the settlement of Orekhovo-Vasilevka and dealt significant damage to Ukrainian forces in several areas of the Donetsk People's Republic.
- "Center Group of Forces": Continued to advance and overwhelmed numerous Ukrainian formations in a broad swath of the Donetsk People's Republic, marking substantial losses for the Ukrainian forces.
- "East Group of Forces": Strengthened positions along the front and overcame Ukrainian mechanized and tank brigades in both Donetsk People's Republic and the Zaporizhia region.
- "Dnepr Group of Forces": Targeted Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, destroying materiel and disrupting the enemy's operational capabilities.

3. "Technological and Air Support":
- The Russian military effectively utilized operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile troops, and artillery to target Ukrainian military infrastructure and forces, particularly damaging a gas and oil industry facility vital to Ukraine’s military-industrial complex.
- Russian air defense systems successfully downed a significant number of UAVs and a US-made HIMARS system, emphasizing their continued focus on countering aerial threats.

4. "Cumulative Losses Reported": The briefing outlines extensive losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces since the operation began, including the destruction of aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, tanks, armored vehicles, and various artillery systems.

5. "Situation in the Kursk Region":
- The Russian forces are reported to be successfully repelling Ukrainian advances in the Kursk region, with significant Ukrainian casualties and equipment losses reported over the past 24 hours and throughout the operation.

The briefing emphasizes the scale of the ongoing conflict and the significant impact on Ukrainian military capabilities according to the Russian Ministry of Defense's reporting. It highlights the continuous efforts of the Russian Armed Forces to advance their positions and weaken Ukrainian defenses.