Archived operational intelligence briefing
DTG: 231100Z NOV 25 REPORTING PERIOD: 230900Z NOV 25 – 231100Z NOV 25 PREPARED FOR: J2/J3 Operations Center, UAF General Staff
Status: CRITICAL DETERIORATION. The primary RF effort remains focused on the Pokrovsk / Myrnorhad Axis (Krasnoarmiysk), currently assessed as an RF Exploitation Phase. RF maneuver elements (specifically 40th and 155th OMBR) are committed to achieving the operational objective of severing the M-30/T-05-15 Ground Line of Communication (GLOC), with the tactical goal of reaching Kostiantynivka.
Key Terrain Risk: The vulnerability of the M-30 corridor remains paramount, representing the decisive operational hinge point. Confidence: HIGH
Clear, cool conditions persist across the Pokrovsk sector. This favorable weather window continues to facilitate high-tempo RF multi-domain operations, particularly:
RF DISPOSITIONS (Group "West"):
UAF CONTROL MEASURES:
Capability: RF maintains the capacity for synchronized multi-domain pressure: high-tempo ground exploitation (40th/155th OMBR), imminent strategic missile strike, and acute internal hybrid warfare (Odesa TCC attack). Intentions:
The primary adaptation is the shift in RF maneuver doctrine toward low-signature, high-speed, integrated mobility using Ulan ATVs and Mangas drones, specifically intended for exploiting gaps and flanking operations through broken terrain where heavy armor may be restricted. This requires immediate UAF counter-TTP development.
RF logistics are focused on sustaining the current high-tempo exploitation and fueling the strategic strike. The confirmation of the missile strike package assembly at 2652th GRAU overrides any perceived strategic vulnerability caused by the UAF deep strike on the Shaturskaya GRES, indicating RF is prioritizing immediate strategic coercion. Confidence: HIGH.
RF C2 demonstrates high effectiveness in hybrid synchronization. The immediate follow-up to the Pokrovsk breach with the Odesa TCC sabotage and the synchronized IO campaign confirms a coordinated, multi-axis command structure operating at a high tempo. Confidence: HIGH.
POSTURE: Defensive posture is critical. While UAF AD readiness is high, overall force readiness is constrained by the lingering uncertainty regarding the TFR's operational status and location (CRITICAL CR 1). The successful prosecution of deep strikes (Slavyansk-na-Kubani) provides limited strategic offset to the immediate tactical crisis at Pokrovsk.
Successes:
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Immediate decision on reserve force commitment (Plan 7-B). Delay past 231300Z risks operational failure on the M-30 axis. CRITICAL CONSTRAINT: Lack of immediate, effective counter-TTPs for the specialized RF lightweight mobility platforms (Ulan/Mangas).
The RF campaign is designed for maximal psychological impact and political fracture:
Public sentiment is highly vulnerable to the kinetic-political synchronization. The Odesa TCC attack represents a successful RF psychological operations effort aimed at creating rear-area insecurity and compounding the political distrust fueled by the "territorial concession" rumors.
RF IO successfully exploits perceived divisions and shifts in Western posture. NCA must immediately clarify diplomatic intent and reaffirm the non-negotiability of territorial integrity to counter the narrative amplified by RF channels.
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
RF succeeds in maintaining tactical momentum through the Pokrovsk breach and exploits the M-30 GLOC severance, leading to the operational encirclement or bypass of UAF forward defenses. This forces the UAF General Staff to commit substantial operational reserves (Plan 7-B) into a contested and potentially fractured battlespace, incurring catastrophic losses. Critically, successful RF entrenchment on the M-30 axis validates the RF IO narrative of military inevitability, severely compromising future political support and Western aid commitments.
| Timeframe | Event/Decision Point | Triggering Indicator | Status/Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLT 231130Z (Air Force/AD) | AD posture adjustment confirmation against predicted ballistic/cruise trajectories (2652th GRAU threat). | CR 5 HIGH. Prioritize Patriot/SAMP-T to Anti-Ballistic Mode. | CRITICAL & IMMINENT. |
| NLT 231300Z (J3/Reserve Command) | HARD DEADLINE: TFR Status Resolution / Plan 7-B Activation. | Dedicated ISR fails to confirm TFR operational readiness or location. | CRITICAL - NOW. |
| NLT 231800Z (J2/Security Services) | Internal Force Protection Condition escalation validation. | Confirmation of secondary hybrid/sabotage targeting profile. | HIGH PRIORITY. |
| Priority | Gap Description | Collection Requirement (CR) | Confidence (Pre-Analysis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL (1) | Task Force Raven (TFR) Status/ETE. | IMMEDIATE UAV/EW ISR: Continuous high-resolution search for TFR signature/movement along authorized maneuver corridors toward the M-30. Failure to confirm TFR mandates Plan 7-B execution. | LOW |
| CRITICAL (4) | RF Integrated Maneuver Tactics (UGV/ATV): Specific deployment patterns, operational range, and EW vulnerability of new Ulan ATVs and Mangas delivery drones. | IMINT/SIGINT/HUMINT: Continuous sensor collection focused on RF Group West logistics and forward assault zones. This must feed directly into immediate TTP development. | LOW |
| HIGH (5) | RF Strategic Missile Type (2652th GRAU): Confirmation of specific missile type (e.g., Kinzhal vs. Kalibr) to optimize AD interceptor allocation and dispersal protocols. | SIGINT: Focused monitoring of 2652th/260th GRAU communication streams for launch sequencing or cargo manifests. | MEDIUM |
| HIGH (6) | Odesa TCC Sabotage Vector: Determination of whether the attack was executed by internal assets (sleeper cell) or specialized Spetsnaz infiltration, to guide protection protocols for other TCCs. | HUMINT/Forensics (SBU/Security Services): Immediate forensic analysis and interrogation to trace vector. | LOW |
J3/Reserve Command: EXECUTE PLAN 7-B (EMERGENCY ACTION).
J2/Security Services: RAISE INTERNAL FORCE PROTECTION AND COUNTER-SABOTAGE (IMMEDIATE ACTION).
STRATCOM/NCA: STABILIZE POLITICAL NARRATIVE (IMMEDIATE ACTION).
J2/Targeting Cell: ANTI-MOBILITY TTP DISSEMINATION (PRIORITY ACTION).
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