Archived operational intelligence briefing
DTG: 231230Z NOV 25 REPORTING PERIOD: 231130Z NOV 25 – 231230Z NOV 25 PREPARED FOR: J2/J3 Operations Center, UAF General Staff
STATUS: CRITICAL. RF forces (40th/155th OMBR) maintain high-tempo maneuver along the Pokrovsk / Myrnorhad Axis. The physical interdiction of the M-30/T-05-15 Ground Line of Communication (GLOC) remains RF's immediate kinetic objective. UAF has less than one hour before the hard operational deadline for reserve commitment. Confidence: HIGH
Clear and cool conditions prevail, providing unrestricted ISR and maneuver for RF elements, particularly low-signature platforms (Ulan ATVs/Mangas drones). No weather constraints exist for the imminent strategic missile strike.
RF DISPOSITIONS (Group "West"): Fire preparation is reaching its peak. Logistics surge confirmed at the 2652th Artillery Armament Base suggests the strategic missile package is primed for launch NLT 231300Z. UAF CONTROL MEASURES: AD assets remain on high alert following a successful defense against a recent UAV swarm (69/98 UAVs downed). The operational decision regarding Plan 7-B activation must be executed within the next 30 minutes.
Capability: RF maintains simultaneous synchronization across kinetic fires, maneuver, and information domains. Intentions:
The core RF tactic remains low-signature, high-speed penetration.
RF logistics are fully focused on enabling the strategic fire mission (2652th GRAU readiness) and sustaining the exploitation forces (40th/155th OMBR). Internal morale reports (Akhmat channels) show sustained high commitment, indicating successful sustainment of assault units. Confidence: HIGH.
RF C2 is highly centralized and effective. The continued high volume of focused, positive internal messaging (Akhmat unit cohesion, celebrating Artillery Day, focusing on AI development) confirms C2 ability to maintain morale and mission focus despite UAF counter-logistics pressure. Confidence: HIGH.
POSTURE: CRITICAL. UAF must resolve the command dilemma surrounding Task Force Raven (TFR) immediately. Readiness is functionally degraded by the lack of actionable intelligence on TFR status, which is essential for maximizing the effectiveness of the counter-penetration force.
Successes: UAF AD successfully suppressed a large UAV swarm (69 kills confirmed against 98 targets). This indicates high tactical proficiency in counter-UAS operations, though this capability does not fully mitigate the imminent ballistic/cruise missile threat. Setbacks: The operational clock continues to run down toward the 231300Z deadline with the RF kinetic threat unchanged. The political environment is heavily strained by RF IO amplifying "concession" rumors.
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Immediate order issuance for Plan 7-B execution NLT 231300Z. CRITICAL CONSTRAINT: TIME. The ability to conduct effective counter-penetration is expiring rapidly.
The RF IO strategy is currently executing Phase III: Maximized Political Destabilization synchronized with Phase III of the kinetic operation (Strategic Strike).
Public sentiment is volatile. The combined effect of the Odesa TCC sabotage, RF IO amplifying political rumors, and the anticipated strategic strike is designed to induce political paralysis and popular demoralization.
The RF information campaign directly targets international consensus by injecting the "Trump Plan" narrative, aiming to frame Western aid as futile and Ukraine's position as diplomatically unsustainable. Counter-messaging must be immediate and robust to preserve political will.
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
UAF fails to execute the decision (TFR confirmation or Plan 7-B launch) by 231300Z. The RF strike successfully delays/degrades forward C2. The M-30 GLOC is severed, forcing UAF defenders in the sector to choose between immediate withdrawal under fire or encirclement. This operational failure triggers a political crisis in Kyiv, severely degrading Western confidence and providing irreversible momentum to the RF political/IO campaign (Concession narrative).
| Timeframe | Event/Decision Point | Triggering Indicator | Status/Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLT 231245Z (Air Force/AD) | Final AD system alignment (Patriot/SAMP-T in ABM Mode) focused on C2/assembly areas. | Confirmed SIGINT/ELINT signature spike indicating launch prep. | CRITICAL - 15 MINUTES REMAINING. |
| 231300Z (J3/Reserve Command) | HARD DEADLINE: Plan 7-B Activation/TFR Status Confirmation. | Dedicated ISR fails to confirm TFR operational readiness or location. | CRITICAL - 30 MINUTES REMAINING. |
| NLT 231800Z (J2/Security Services) | Internal Force Protection Condition assessment and hardening completion. | 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 toward the M-30. If TFR status is unknown by 231245Z, the decision to activate Plan 7-B must be finalized. | LOW |
| CRITICAL (4) | RF Integrated Maneuver Tactics (UGV/ATV): Specific operational vulnerabilities (EW frequency, sensor capability) of new Ulan ATVs and Mangas delivery drones. | IMINT/SIGINT/HUMINT: Continuous sensor collection focused on RF Group West forward assault zones. | LOW |
| HIGH (5) | RF Strategic Missile Type (2652th GRAU): Confirmation of specific missile type (Kinzhal vs. Kalibr) to optimize AD interceptor allocation. | SIGINT: Focused monitoring of 2652th/260th GRAU communication streams for final launch sequencing or cargo manifests. | MEDIUM |
J3/Reserve Command: IMMEDIATE RESERVE COMMITMENT ORDER (231300Z EXECUTION).
Air Force/AD Command: BALLISTIC DEFENSE MAXIMIZATION (IMMEDIATE ACTION).
J2/Security Services: CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE HARDENING.
STRATCOM/NCA: IMMEDIATE IO COUNTER-STRIKE.
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