AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-19-2025 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 994

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of February 19, 2025, are:

1. "Continued Operations": The Russian Armed Forces are continuing their special military operation across multiple regions against Ukrainian forces.

2. "Regional Conflict Updates":
- "Kharkiv Region": Russian forces targeted the Ukrainian motorized infantry and territorial defense brigades around Volchansk, resulting in the loss of up to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, an armored personnel carrier, and nine vehicles.
- "Donetsk People's Republic": In areas like Krestishche and Chasov Yar, Russian forces reported gains against Ukrainian mechanized and airmobile brigades, with the Ukrainian side losing 185 servicemen, a tank, and additional military hardware.
- "Luhansk and Other Areas": Enhanced tactical positions led to the reported defeat of various Ukrainian brigades in multiple settlements, with losses including servicemen, tanks, armored combat vehicles, and artillery.

3. "Tactical Developments":
- The West group of Russian forces improved their tactical positions in the Kharkiv region and destroyed critical Ukrainian assets including electronic warfare stations and an ammunition depot.
- The Center group of forces improved their position along the frontline, overcoming Ukrainian brigades in several settlements and capturing significant equipment and vehicles.

4. "Casualty and Equipment Losses":
- The Ukrainian forces' significant losses included servicemen, tanks, armored vehicles, artillery guns, and electronic warfare stations across different battlefronts.

5. "Air and Missile Strikes":
- Russian air and missile strikes targeted Ukrainian military infrastructure, including airfields and energy facilities crucial for military operations, with substantial damage reported in 148 districts.
- Air defense systems of Russia shot down various aerial assets including a MiG-29 aircraft, multiple guided bombs, HIMARS rockets, and over a hundred drones.

6. "Cumulative Losses Since Operation Began":
- The total Ukrainian losses since the operation started have been substantial, including over 654 aircraft, thousands of armored vehicles, and numerous other military assets.

7. "Kursk Region Engagement":
- In the Kursk region, Russian forces have been actively engaging and defeating Ukrainian military units, repelling counterattacks and destroying significant military equipment and personnel.

8. "Strategic Focus":
- The ongoing operation emphasizes the degradation of Ukrainian military capabilities and securing of strategically important locations, with continued efforts to push deeper into enemy defenses.

These details illustrate a continuation of intensive military engagements, with significant implications for the operational and strategic dynamics of the region.