Frontline Updates inside the Special Military Operation
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Frontline Updates inside the Special Military Operation
Reclaiming Kursk: Russia's Strategic Military Advances
The battlefield dynamics in Eastern Europe are shifting rapidly as Russian forces report significant advances across multiple fronts. Colonel AC Oguntoi delivers a detailed briefing on the progress of what Russia terms its "special military operation," revealing strategic victories that are reshaping territorial control in the region.
The most notable development is the recapture of Sudza city in the Kursk region, which Colonel Oguntoi describes as a pivotal moment that has reduced Ukrainian presence in the area to merely 10% of previously held territory. Beyond this key victory, Russian forces claim to have liberated 29 settlements across various fronts and conducted 15 group strikes using precision weapons against military-industrial infrastructure, airfields, and logistics hubs.
The human cost of this conflict continues to mount, with Colonel Oguntoi reporting over 9,200 Ukrainian casualties in just one week, alongside substantial equipment losses including Western-supplied Leopard tanks and HIMARS systems. Russian air defense operations have also intensified, reportedly neutralizing over 1,100 drones, multiple guided bombs, and a MiG-29 fighter jet. Meanwhile, along the Dnieper River, Russian forces are working to secure supply routes and prevent Ukrainian counteroffensives, while in the Donetsk region, additional settlements have been brought under Russian control.
As international military aid continues to flow into Ukraine, Russian commanders express confidence in their operational strategy and momentum. Colonel Oguntoi emphasizes their methodical approach of securing gained territory before advancing further, with the ultimate goal of eliminating all Ukrainian resistance in contested regions. For anyone seeking to understand the current military situation in Ukraine, this episode provides rare insights from a Russian military perspective on their strategic objectives and battlefield achievements.
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Frontline Updates, where we delve deep into military strategies and updates from conflict zones. Today, we're discussing the progress of the ongoing special military operation as of March 14, 2025. I'm your host, Sharifa Muhammad MGT.
Speaker 2:I'm Colonel AC Ogintoy, an infantry officer. Extensive strikes and damage. The armed forces of the Russian Federation conducted 15 group strikes using high-precision weapons and attack drones, targeting Ukrainian military industrial infrastructure, airfields, storage sites and assembly shops. This resulted in significant destruction and disruption of Ukrainian military capabilities destruction and disruption of Ukrainian military capabilities.
Speaker 1:Welcome to Frontline Updates, your trusted source for the latest developments on security and defense operations involving military forces. I'm your host and today we have an exclusive interview with Colonel AC Oguntoi, who will provide insights into the progress of the special military operation as of March 14, 2025. Colonel Ogun Toye, thank you for joining us.
Speaker 2:Thank you for having me.
Speaker 1:Let's start with an overview. Can you summarize the key developments from the past week of operations?
Speaker 2:Over the past week, from March 8 to March 14, the armed forces of the Russian Federation conducted 15 group strikes using high-precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles. Past week, from March 8th to March 14th, the armed forces of the Russian Federation conducted 15 group strikes using high-precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles. These strikes targeted and successfully destroyed key elements of Ukraine's military-industrial complex, including gas and energy infrastructures that support military production. We also hit military airfields, assembly shops, drone storage and training sites, ammunition depots and temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations. In addition, our North Military Group made substantial progress in the Kursk region, eliminating enemy positions and advancing our front lines. Several settlements were liberated across multiple fronts, leading to strategic advantages in key regions.
Speaker 1:You mentioned territorial gains. Can you share more details on which specific areas have been liberated and their strategic importance?
Speaker 2:In total, 29 settlements were liberated, including Sudza, viktorovka, Nikolivka, starya Sorokina, lebedevka, kositsa, malaya, laknya and Navankoy in Sumy Oblast. These locations were strategically important because they housed Ukrainian military fortifications, storage facilities and operational bases. For example, in the Vkarkov direction, we dealt a heavy blow to enemy mechanized and airborne assault brigades, significantly reducing their combat capability. In the West and South sectors, our forces continue to press forward, securing new positions and improving tactical control over critical routes.
Speaker 1:What about the impact on Ukrainian forces? What are their reported losses in terms of personnel and equipment? On Ukrainian forces what are their?
Speaker 2:reported losses in terms of personnel and equipment. The Ukrainian armed forces have suffered heavy losses in both manpower and equipment. Over the past week alone, enemy casualties exceeded 2,315 servicemen in the north sector, over 1,585 in the west, 1,815 in the south and more than 3,540 in the center. We also neutralized multiple enemy brigades, including mechanized airborne, airmobile, marine and territorial defense units. In terms of equipment losses, ukrainian forces have lost seven tanks, 111 armored combat vehicles, 140 transport vehicles and over 50 field artillery guns in just one theater of operation. Across different sectors, leopard tanks, himars, multiple launch rocket systems, electronic warfare stations and ammunition depots have been destroyed.
Speaker 1:That's a substantial number of losses on the Ukrainian side. Were there any notable engagements where Russian forces encountered strong resistance?
Speaker 2:Yes, one of the more intense engagements occurred in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces attempted to counterattack. However, our North Military Group successfully repelled their advance, eliminating enemy units in Vgovylevka, gornol, gavo, zayalashenka and Rubenshkina. Our forces also struck key Ukrainian positions in Sumy Oblast, neutralizing multiple mechanized brigades. Despite attempts by Ukrainian forces to regain lost ground, our superior strategy, combined with precise air and artillery strikes, ensured that we maintained the upper hand.
Speaker 1:Speaking of airstrikes, can you elaborate on the role of airpower in the recent operations?
Speaker 2:Airpower has played a decisive role in weakening enemy positions. Our air defense systems successfully intercepted and shot down a MiG-29 fighter, jet 27 JDAM guided air bombs and multiple long-range Neptune missiles. We also neutralized 1,135 aircraft-type drones, which Ukraine has increasingly relied upon for reconnaissance and attacks. In addition, tactical and strategic aviation has continuously supported ground troops by targeting Ukrainian supply lines, command centers and fortified positions.
Speaker 1:That's a significant air defense operation. Looking ahead, what is the next phase of the military operation?
Speaker 2:Our forces will continue to press forward and consolidate gains. The objective is to maintain momentum, neutralize remaining enemy resistance and secure additional key locations. At the same time, we remain vigilant against Ukrainian counter-offensives. While they have suffered severe losses, they continue to receive Western military aid, including advanced equipment and artillery. Our focus will be on disrupting their supply chains, neutralizing reinforcements and securing strategic points in contested regions.
Speaker 1:Given the ongoing international response, how does this impact your operational strategy?
Speaker 2:We are fully aware of foreign involvement in terms of military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine. However, our operations remain focused, precise and adaptable to any new developments. We continuously assess enemy tactics, weapon supplies and strategic movements to ensure that we maintain operational superiority.
Speaker 1:Moving east what are the latest updates from the East Group of Forces?
Speaker 2:The East Group of Forces has recently achieved significant progress in the Donetsk People's Republic. Notably, our units have liberated the settlements of nepronurja and constantinopol. In these operations, we successfully engaged and defeated formations from four mechanized Brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces, a Marine Brigade and three territorial defense Brigades. Over the past week, the enemy has incurred substantial losses, including over 1 085 servicemen, four tanks among them a german-made leopard tank 11 armored combat vehicles, 20 cars and 18 field artillery pieces. Additionally, we have neutralized two electronic warfare stations.
Speaker 1:And what's the situation with the DNEPR group of forces?
Speaker 2:The DNEPR group of forces has been actively engaged in operations along the eastern bank of the Dnieper River. Our units have inflicted significant losses on Ukrainian forces, targeting two mechanized brigades, an infantry brigade and a territorial defense brigade. Over the past week, ukrainian casualties have exceeded 440 servicemen. Additionally, we have destroyed a tank, three combat armored vehicles, 43 vehicles and six field artillery guns vehicles 43 vehicles and 6 field artillery guns. Our forces have also successfully neutralized 6 electronic warfare stations and demolished 5 ammunition depots.
Speaker 1:That's a notable operational achievement. Could you elaborate on the strategic importance of these actions along the Dnieper River?
Speaker 2:Securing the eastern bank of the Dnieper River is crucial for maintaining control over supply routes and hindering Ukrainian forces' ability to launch counteroffensives. Our operations aim to disrupt enemy logistics, degrade their combat capabilities and ensure the security of our defensive positions in the region.
Speaker 1:Are there any specific challenges the DNEPR group is currently facing in this theater of operations?
Speaker 2:The primary challenges include navigating the complex riverine terrain and countering Ukrainian attempts to establish bridgeheads across the Dnieper. However, our forces are well prepared and continue to adapt to the evolving battlefield dynamics to maintain our strategic advantages.
Speaker 1:Finally, let's discuss the situation in the Kursk region. What's the latest?
Speaker 2:The Kursk region has seen significant changes. Recently, russian forces have successfully retaken the city of Sudza, which was the largest settlement under Ukrainian control in the area. This recapture has left Ukrainian forces holding only about 10% of the territory they had previously occupied in the region. The operation to destroy remaining Ukrainian formations continues. Our next steps focus on 1. Expanding our control over liberated areas, 2. Eliminating residual Ukrainian resistance and fortifications. And 3. Neutralizing any remaining Ukrainian counterattack capabilities. We are advancing steadily and methodically, ensuring that every gained position is secured and reinforced before pushing forward. The goal remains total operational control over the Kursk region and the elimination of all hostile elements attempting to regain territory.
Speaker 1:Colonel, thank you for providing such a detailed briefing on the current military situation. Your insights are invaluable to our understanding of the conflict's dynamics, and thank you to our listeners for tuning in. Join us next time as we continue to provide up-to-date coverage on global military affairs. Stay with us for more updates and expert analyses on global defense and security issues. Stay informed, stay secure.
Speaker 2:Thank you. It's important for people to understand the progress and realities of this operation, Expect further operations aimed at 1. Suppressing remaining Ukrainian defensive positions, 2. Preventing reinforcements from arriving to aid their weakened forces. And 3. Eliminating any remaining supply hubs in the region. The momentum is firmly in our favor and we will continue to execute operations decisively until the objectives are fully achieved.
