AUC3I Daily Briefing 02-28-2025 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 #blackops6 #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING 1001

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye's briefing on the progress of the special military operation as of February 28, 2025, include:

1. "Extensive Aerial Operations": Over the week, the Russian Armed Forces conducted nine group strikes with air-launched precision weapons and attack unmanned aerial vehicles. These strikes targeted and significantly damaged Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities, including energy facilities, military airfields, fuel depots, UAV production and storage workshops, and training sites.

2. "Territorial Advances": Russian forces made significant territorial gains. The North group of forces liberated the settlements of Pogrebki, Orlovka, Nikolsky, and Novaya Sorochina in the Kursk region, effectively pushing back Ukrainian formations including tank, mechanized, motorized infantry, assault, and airborne assault brigades.

3. "Manpower and Equipment Losses": Ukrainian forces experienced heavy casualties and equipment losses throughout the week. Notably, the North group reported Ukrainian losses of over 1,960 servicemen, 11 tanks, and numerous vehicles and artillery pieces.

4. "Liberation of Strategic Locations": The West and Southern groups of forces liberated several key settlements such as Novolyubovka and Topoli in the Luhansk and Kharkiv regions, and Ulakly in the Donetsk People's Republic. These operations resulted in the destruction of Ukrainian brigades' manpower and significant losses in military equipment.

5. "Casualties and Material Losses": Across different sectors, Ukrainian forces lost thousands of servicemen, tanks, armored vehicles, artillery units, and other essential military assets. Notable equipment losses include US-made M113 armored personnel carriers, German-made Leopard tanks, and NATO-made field artillery.

6. "Air Defense Success": Russian air defense systems were highly active and successful, shooting down a Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft, numerous guided bombs and rockets, including JDAM and HIMARS, and hundreds of UAVs.

7. "Cumulative Losses": Since the start of the operation, Ukrainian forces have lost substantial assets including 656 aircraft, 283 helicopters, and thousands of armored combat vehicles and artillery pieces.

8. "Continued Offensive in Kursk Region": The Russian forces continue to exert pressure in the Kursk region, with further advancements and the repelling of Ukrainian counterattacks, resulting in more Ukrainian military losses.

This briefing highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with significant Russian advances and substantial impacts on Ukrainian military capabilities. The detailed losses and gains outlined by Colonel Oguntoye indicate a continued strategic push by the Russian forces amidst fierce resistance.