Frontline Updates: 02-18-2025 Exclusive Insights: Inside the Special Military Operation

Welcome to this episode of Frontline Updates, your primary source for the latest in security and defense operations involving military forces. I'm your host, Sherefa Mohamed, joined by Colonel A.C. Ogontoye, an experienced infantry officer. In today's briefing, we explore the progress of the ongoing special military operation as of February 18, 2025.

In this comprehensive update, Colonel Ogontoye details the extensive losses suffered by Ukrainian forces, including personnel, tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery units, with significant mentions of high-value equipment like U.S.-made armored vehicles and NATO artillery pieces. He also sheds light on the effective use of Russian air defense systems, which have successfully intercepted numerous enemy rockets and drones.

We delve into the strategic advancements across various fronts, including Kharkiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, and the Southern Group of Forces. Highlights include the liberation of key settlements and the dismantling of Ukrainian mechanized and airmobile brigades across several regions. The episode also covers the contributions of operational tactical aviation, missile forces, and strike drones in conducting precision strikes causing major disruptions to Ukrainian defense capabilities.

Tune in as we provide in-depth coverage of global military affairs, offering critical insights into the ongoing conflict and the profound implications of recent developments.