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Situation Report

Archived operational intelligence briefing

Report Time
2024-07-31 04:51:56Z
1 year ago
Previous (2024-07-31 04:36:57Z)

Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 06:00)

Current Situation Overview

Black Sea:

  • Enemy Assets: 2 enemy vessels capable of launching a total of 8 Kalibr cruise missiles.
  • Risk Assessment: Continuous vigilance is required due to the potential missile deployment against strategic targets.

Azov Sea:

  • Enemy Assets: Currently, no detectable enemy ships.
  • Aerial Threats: Ongoing risk from kamikaze UAVs detected moving towards Kyiv.

Mediterranean Sea:

  • Enemy Assets: 2 enemy vessels present, with 1 capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.

Military Engagements

  • Engagement Summary:

    • Total Engagements: 149 active engagements reported on July 30, 2024.
    • Combat Intensity: Reports record 71 airstrikes including 107 guided bombs and 3,467 artillery shells.
    • Drone Activity: Significant threat level persists due to numerous kamikaze drones targeting urban areas.
  • Recent Developments:

    • UAV Interceptions: Over 30 UAVs destroyed around Kyiv during a large-scale nighttime attack on July 30, marking one of the most significant assaults in 2024.
    • Civilian Impact: Significant explosion reported in Shebekino linked to ongoing hostilities, causing infrastructure damage and power outages in affected areas.

Commanders are urged to stay vigilant and adapt defense and response strategies based on real-time intelligence updates.


Updated Threats

  • Increased UAV Activity: Confirmation of increased kamikaze UAVs approaching Kyiv, with recent reports confirming 2 moped-type UAVs heading toward Irpen.
  • Ballistic Missile Threats: Presence of MiG-31K aircraft continues to enhance the risk of long-range missile strikes on critical targets, particularly from the Kursk region.

Operational Response

  • Real-Time Alerts: Ongoing alerts regarding UAV and missile threats in regions including Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Poltava.
  • UAV Destruction Reports: At night on July 31, 2024, Ukrainian defenses successfully destroyed one cruise missile and 10 Shahed UAVs in Mykolaiv region and 6 Shahed UAVs in Dnipropetrovsk region, indicating effective defensive measures against aerial threats.

Conclusion

Continuous monitoring and responsiveness to enemy movements, especially concerning UAV activity and naval capabilities in the Black and Mediterranean seas, remains critical for effective operational management. The threat landscape is dynamic, emphasizing the need for adaptability and readiness to respond swiftly to emerging threats.

Stay vigilant and ensure all units are updated with the latest intelligence.

Slava Ukraini!

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