The battlefield dynamics in Ukraine are shifting rapidly as precision strikes reshape the operational landscape. In this rare military briefing, Colonel AC Oguntoye provides an insider's perspective on Russian strategic operations, detailing a week-long campaign that combines long-range missile strikes with coordinated ground advances across multiple fronts.
Colonel Oguntoye explains how "grouped fires" targeting Ukrainian drone production facilities, command nodes, and logistics hubs have created exploitable gaps in defensive lines. These aren't random attacks but calculated operations designed to systematically degrade Ukraine's military capabilities. "By disrupting Ukrainian command and control and logistical hubs, we've essentially softened their mid-tier coordination," the Colonel explains, revealing how these strikes enabled Russian forces to liberate settlements including Melov, Pritikin, and Novokranka with "greater tempo and reduced resistance."
Perhaps most revealing is the Colonel's assessment of air defense operations and their implications for future combat. Russian systems reportedly intercepted seven British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles and over 1,170 UAVs in just one week. The discussion turns particularly strategic when addressing free-fall aerial bombs with guidance modules now being used in strikes on targets like Krivoi Rog. These weapons allow Russian aircraft to operate from 80-100 kilometers away, beyond the reach of most Ukrainian mobile air defense systems. "Even with Patriots, intercepting the FAB carrier is costly, not always effective, and operationally demanding," the Colonel notes, highlighting how resource constraints can quickly alter battlefield dynamics.
Whether you're a military analyst, history enthusiast, or someone trying to understand the evolving nature of modern warfare, this episode provides valuable insight into how precision strikes, electronic warfare, and integrated air defense systems influence contemporary conflicts. Subscribe now and join the conversation about how technological capabilities and strategic adaptations are shaping the future of warfare.