Archived operational intelligence briefing
DTG: 231245Z NOV 25 REPORTING PERIOD: 231230Z NOV 25 – 231245Z NOV 25 PREPARED FOR: J2/J3 Operations Center, UAF General Staff
STATUS: CRITICAL. RF forces (40th/155th OMBR) are intensifying pressure along the Pokrovsk / Myrnorhad Axis. The M-30/T-05-15 Ground Line of Communication (GLOC) remains the primary RF kinetic objective. Time until hard operational deadline for reserve commitment is less than 15 minutes. Confidence: HIGH
Clear, cool conditions continue (Fact). No environmental restrictions are reported on either high-altitude ISR or RF strategic launch platforms. Confidence: HIGH
RF DISPOSITIONS (Group "West"): Fire preparation is sustained. Logistics indicators (2652th GRAU) confirm the strategic missile strike package is primed for launch NLT 231300Z. RF MoD (TASS) claims successful destruction of five UAV C2 posts and two EW stations near Kostiantynivka (Fact, RF source), indicating a pre-strike effort to blind UAF tactical response near the critical GLOC. UAF CONTROL MEASURES: AD assets remain aligned for defense following the successful suppression of the overnight UAV swarm (69/98 kills confirmed). The operational decision regarding Plan 7-B activation must be finalized within the next 15 minutes.
Capability: RF maintains the capability to execute a synchronized strike complex involving ballistic/cruise missiles, ground maneuver exploitation, and high-impact information operations (IO). Intentions:
RF adaptation focuses on counter-C2/EW in the forward operational area:
RF strategic logistics (2652th GRAU) are confirmed as prepared for the fire mission (Fact). Tactical logistics for the assault brigades (40th/155th OMBR) remain high, supported by aggressive information campaigns promoting Chechen/VDV unit cohesion (Fact/Judgment).
RF C2 remains highly effective and ideologically focused. High-profile IO featuring Apti Alaudinov (Akhmat) reinforces the narrative of a "sacred war" (Fact), providing ideological ballast necessary to sustain high-tempo, high-casualty offensive operations.
POSTURE: CRITICAL. The operational center of gravity is the J3/Reserve Command decision cycle. Force readiness is operationally constrained by the lack of definitive intelligence on Task Force Raven (TFR) location/readiness, forcing reliance on the pre-planned contingency (Plan 7-B).
Successes:
Setbacks:
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Immediate order issuance for Plan 7-B execution NLT 231300Z. CRITICAL CONSTRAINT: TIME. The operational window for committing forces capable of blocking the M-30 GLOC is closing.
The RF IO focus remains the maximization of political destabilization, confirmed by pro-RF milbloggers amplifying the "new peace treaty" / "Trump Plan" narrative (Fact). Key Messaging: RF IO frames Ukraine as facing inevitable defeat, attempting to erode public and international confidence in Ukrainian resolve (Fact/Judgment). Internal Security Context: The recent Odesa TCC sabotage combined with a high psychological belief score regarding "Fear and Panic" following the Cherkasy fire incident (D-S: 0.274599) suggests the cognitive domain is highly vulnerable to shock effects from the imminent missile strike.
Public sentiment is strained by political rumors and rear-area incidents. UAF StratCom must rapidly counter the RF IO narrative to prevent political paralysis. UAF posts celebrating Dignity and Freedom Day suggest command is attempting to reinforce national resilience (Fact).
RF IO actively promotes the idea of US/Western diplomatic abandonment via the "concession" narrative. The immediate action post-strike must be a clear political rejection of any concessions to mitigate damage to international support structures.
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
UAF fails to issue the definitive reserve commitment order (TFR confirmation or Plan 7-B activation) by 231300Z. The RF strike successfully degrades forward C2. The M-30 GLOC is severed, forcing the withdrawal or encirclement of defending UAF units. This tactical defeat is immediately leveraged by RF IO to trigger an irreversible political crisis, undermining the NCA's political authority and Western aid continuity.
| Timeframe | Event/Decision Point | Triggering Indicator | Status/Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLT 231245Z (J2/ISR) | Confirmation/Rejection of TFR Operational Readiness. | Dedicated ISR fails to confirm TFR operational readiness or location. | CRITICAL - NOW. |
| NLT 231300Z (J3/Reserve Command) | HARD DEADLINE: EXECUTION ORDER Plan 7-B. | If TFR status is unconfirmed by 231245Z. | CRITICAL - 15 MINUTES REMAINING. |
| 231300Z - 231330Z (Air Force/AD) | Expected RF Missile Impact Window. | SIGINT confirmation of mass launch. | IMMINENT THREAT. |
| 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. TFR status must be resolved NOW. | LOW |
| CRITICAL (3) | 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. | MEDIUM |
| HIGH (6) | RF Counter-EW/C2 Tactics (Kostiantynivka): Post-strike assessment of damage near Kostiantynivka and specific targeting methodology used against UAV C2/EW platforms. | BDA/IMINT/HUMINT (Forward Units): Immediate assessment of forward C2 damage and relocation of assets. | LOW |
J3/Reserve Command: IMMEDIATE RESERVE COMMITMENT DECISION (NLT 231245Z).
Air Force/AD Command: HIGH-VALUE INTERCEPTOR CONSERVATION.
J2/Forward Command: TACTICAL C2 REDUNDANCY AND RELOCATION.
STRATCOM/NCA: IO COUNTER-STRIKE PREP (231300Z EXECUTION).
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