AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-23-2025 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 #modernwarfare #militaryoperations #blackops6

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 998

Colonel AC. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of February 23, 2025, are:

1. "Continued Operations Across Multiple Fronts": The Russian Armed Forces are persisting with their special military operation, engaging Ukrainian forces in various strategic locations.

2. "Tactical Advancements and Engagements":
- "Kharkiv Direction": The North group of forces engaged Ukrainian motorized infantry and territorial defense brigades, resulting in losses of up to 30 Ukrainian servicemen, six armored combat vehicles, and two artillery pieces, including a US-made 155mm M777 howitzer.
- "Western Front": Improved tactical positions led to significant Ukrainian losses in multiple settlements, including Kupyansk, Dvurechnaya, and Peschanoye, with enemy losses totaling 190 servicemen, various armored personnel carriers (including US and French models), and several field artillery pieces.
- "Southern Group": This group successfully liberated the settlement of Ulakly in the Donetsk People's Republic and inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces in multiple areas, resulting in up to 165 servicemen lost, along with a tank, armored vehicles, and field artillery.
- "Central Group": Completed the liberation of Novoandreyevka, inflicting substantial losses on Ukrainian mechanized, ranger, and assault brigades, leading to over 365 Ukrainian servicemen lost, along with multiple armored combat vehicles and artillery pieces.
- "Eastern Group": Continued advancement into enemy defenses, defeating Ukrainian mechanized and airborne assault brigades and territorial defense brigades, resulting in over 150 servicemen lost and significant destruction of military equipment and ammunition depots.

3. "Dnepr Group Actions": Engaged and inflicted losses on Ukrainian mechanized and mountain assault brigades, as well as coastal defense brigades, leading to 85 Ukrainian servicemen lost and destruction of military equipment and electronic warfare stations.

4. "Extensive Aerial and Artillery Strikes": Russian operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, missile troops, and artillery targeted Ukrainian military infrastructure, damaging airfields, drone operation facilities, and fuel depots across 142 districts. Air defense systems successfully downed four French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs, a US-made HIMARS system, and 73 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles.

5. "Casualty and Equipment Loss Updates": Since the beginning of the operation, significant Ukrainian losses have been reported, including 656 aircraft, 283 helicopters, and over 44,000 UAVs. Ground forces losses include 21,713 tanks and armored vehicles, 1,521 multiple launch rocket systems, and 21,980 field artillery pieces and mortars.

6. "Continued Efforts in the Kursk Region": Russian forces continue to counter Ukrainian military operations in the Kursk region, repelling four enemy counterattacks and inflicting heavy casualties and equipment losses on Ukrainian forces.

This briefing underscores the intensive ongoing military engagements across various fronts, highlighting the strategic objectives and the significant impact on Ukrainian military capabilities.