Frontline Updates: 04-17-2025 Inside the Special Military Operation

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 NUMBER 1047 

Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, Infantry Officer 

"Overview:"  
As of April 17, 2025, the Russian Armed Forces continue to press forward across multiple axes of the ongoing special military operation. Coordinated ground, air, and artillery assets have engaged Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) elements across key fronts, achieving both territorial gains and significant materiel destruction.

"Northern Axis (Belgorod & Sumy Direction):"  
The North Group inflicted notable losses on Ukrainian mechanized, airborne assault, and territorial defense brigades near Miropolskoye, Prokhody, Ryasnoye, and Novodmitrovka (Sumy region). Ukrainian forces lost 65 personnel, one tank, six artillery guns, and multiple vehicles. Two ammunition depots were also destroyed.

"Western Axis (Donetsk & Kharkov Front):"  
The West Group advanced to more favorable positions, defeating UAF units near Yampol (DPR), Olgovka, and Borovaya (Kharkov region). Estimated losses for Ukraine included 240 servicemen, a tank, three armored vehicles, and a U.S.-origin Quertus electronic warfare system. Three ammunition depots were neutralized.

"Southern Axis (Donetsk Front):"  
Southern Group troops enhanced tactical positioning by engaging concentrations of four mechanized brigades, a territorial defense unit, and a national guard brigade in areas including Katerynivka, Poltavka, Seversk, and Yablonivka (DPR). The operation yielded over 320 Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of six artillery guns and six ammunition depots.

"Central Axis (Donetsk Front):"  
The Center Group successfully liberated Preobrazhenka (DPR). Engagements across Ulyanovka, Uspenovka, Krasnoarmeysk, and Novoekonomicheskoe resulted in more than 385 Ukrainian casualties. Forces encountered and eliminated mechanized brigades, unmanned systems brigades, and national guard elements.

"Eastern Axis (Donetsk Front):"  
The East Group advanced deeper into enemy defenses, defeating two mechanized and airborne brigades near Karl Marx, Zelenoe Pole, Zeleny Kut, and Shevchenko. Ukrainian forces suffered 130 casualties and lost two electronic warfare stations, among other assets.

"Dnepr Group (Zaporizhia & Kherson Sectors):"  
Engaging mechanized and territorial defense brigades near Novodanilovka, Kamenskoye, Tomarino, and Nikolskoye, the Dnepr Group inflicted over 90 personnel losses. Equipment losses included nine vehicles, one artillery piece, and an EW system. Three additional ammunition depots were destroyed.

"Strategic Strike & Air Superiority Operations:"  
Operational-tactical aviation, UAVs, and missile/artillery forces targeted and damaged a military airfield, a UAV production facility, a drone boat warehouse, and numerous temporary deployment zones used by UAF and foreign mercenaries in 143 sectors. Russian air defense systems neutralized five JDAM bombs, three HIMARS rockets, and 204 aircraft-type drones.

"Cumulative Operational Totals (since operation outset):"  
- "Aircraft:" 661  
- "Helicopters:" 283  
- "UAVs:" 52,293  
- "Tanks/Armored Vehicles:" 22,876  
- "Field Artillery/Mortars:" 23,741  
- "Special Vehicles:" 34,203  

"Kursk Region: Ukrainian Offensive Repelled"  
The North Group, during active defensive operations in Kursk, inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades (mechanized, airborne assault, territorial defense) near Gornal, Velyka Rybitsa, Miropolye, Sadki, and Yablonovka. Supporting aviation and artillery struck enemy positions in seven Sumy region settlements. Ukrainian losses in this axis reached 165 personnel, two tanks, five armored vehicles, and 12 vehicles.

"Kursk Campaign Cumulative Losses (UAF):"  
- "Personnel:" ~74,780  
- "Tanks:" 410  
- "IFVs/APCs:" 639  
- "Combat Vehicles:" 2,277  
- "Vehicles:" 2,734  
- "Artillery/MRLs:" 675 (incl. 15 HIMARS)  
- "EW & Radar Systems:" 155  
- "Engineering & Recovery Vehicles:" 57+  

"Conclusion:"  
Russian operations remain focused on degrading Ukrainian force capabilities, consolidating territorial control, and preventing strategic counteroffensives. The liberation of Preobrazhenka and neutralization of critical infrastructure across multiple regions mark continued momentum. Operations are ongoing.

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