Archived operational intelligence briefing
OPERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SITUATION REPORT (SITREP)
DTG: 231400Z NOV 25 REPORTING PERIOD: 231240Z NOV 25 – 231400Z NOV 25 PREPARED FOR: J2/J3 Operations Center, UAF General Staff
STATUS: CRITICAL / KINETIC EXPLOITATION. The RF focus remains the Pokrovsk / Myrnorhad Axis and the severance of the M-30/T-05-15 Ground Line of Communication (GLOC).
CURRENT KINETIC FOCUS: The critical 231300Z RF strategic missile strike window is now past. Initial reports suggest AD response has been activated, but full damage assessment is pending.
ENEMY CLAIMS (IO Assessment): RF sources are aggressively claiming decisive victory and encirclement ("котел") of UAF units in the Pokrovsk-Myrnorhad area (Mash 0757Z). Separately, RF MoD claims "liberation" of Otradnoye and Tikhoe in the Dnipropetrovsk region (Group "Vostok," 0815Z, 0850Z), attempting to demonstrate simultaneous operational success across multiple sectors. Confidence: HIGH
Clear and cool conditions prevail. No significant environmental factors are restricting either ground maneuver or air/UAS operations. Confidence: HIGH
RF DISPOSITIONS (Group "West"): RF tactical aviation is highly active, employing Guided Aerial Bombs (KABs) against civilian and military targets in the Dnipropetrovsk region (UAF Air Force 0802Z), confirming sustained air superiority over the immediate tactical depth. RF continues synchronized mass UAV attacks (69 UAF intercepts confirmed, 0805Z). UAF CONTROL MEASURES: AD posture was activated for ABM defense during the 1300Z window. UAF units maintain strong tactical defense in secondary sectors (77th AEMBr successfully repelled assault near Bohuslavka, Kharkiv region, 0828Z). Confidence: HIGH
Capability: RF demonstrated sustained capability for synchronized kinetic-hybrid action (strategic strike + ground assault + IO amplification). They possess adequate reserves (40th/155th OMBR) to leverage any tactical penetration caused by the preceding strategic missile strikes. Confirmed Intentions (Post-Strike):
RF continues to emphasize technological solutions for force protection and tactical advantage, including the documented use of ground robotic platforms for counter-mine warfare (Rybary 0824Z), suggesting adaptation to UAF mine barriers. RF is prioritizing the neutralization of UAF deep strike capability (claiming 75 UAV intercepts, 0841Z). Confidence: MEDIUM
Strategic logistics readiness remains high, confirmed by the predicted missile strike execution. Tactical sustainment for exploitation units (40th/155th OMBR) is sufficient. However, UAF strikes on RF infrastructure (Shatura GRES) are confirmed by open-source information (Irina 0754Z), confirming imposition of strategic friction. Confidence: MEDIUM-HIGH
RF C2 remains focused. The simultaneous deployment of the strike package and the ground maneuver units implies effective coordination. The true effectiveness of RF national command resilience following the Shatura GRES strike is still being tested. Confidence: MEDIUM
POSTURE: CRITICAL. Units in the Pokrovsk sector are under extreme pressure. Forces in the South are also facing high fire intensity (870+ strikes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in 24 hours, 0901Z), which limits inter-regional redeployment options. READINESS: UAF AD demonstrated success in defending against RF UAV waves (69 suppressed/destroyed, 0805Z). Tactical maneuver units (77th AEMBr) are proving resilient in defense when properly resourced.
Successes:
Setbacks:
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Confirmation of physical movement and protection status of Plan 7-B reserves toward the M-30 GLOC. Immediate assessment of damage inflicted by the 1300Z strategic strike on C2 nodes. CRITICAL CONSTRAINT: ISR/Recce coverage of the RF penetration depth (5-10km west of Myrnorhad).
RF IO (Domination Effort): High-volume claims of decisive battlefield success (Pokrovsk 'kettle'), coupled with the internal corruption leaks ("Pianist," "Flamingo") and political attacks against NCA cohesion. The goal is internal fracture and external paralysis. UAF Counter-Narrative: Needs aggressive amplification. The successful Shatura GRES strike must be leveraged immediately to displace the narrative of frontline failure and shift the focus back to Russian strategic vulnerability. NCA messaging (President Zelenskyy on Ternopil casualties, 0837Z) continues to focus on national tragedy and the need for external aid.
Domestic morale is under simultaneous pressure from strategic strikes (Ternopil casualties, 33 dead) and local power outages. The deep strike on Shatura GRES offers a temporary, high-impact morale offset, but its effect will rapidly dissipate without frontline stabilization. Confidence: MEDIUM
The international domain is characterized by competing, contradictory peace proposals (US vs. EU, 0805Z, 0830Z). RF sources are exploiting this friction, noting that the US might offer offensive weapons (Tomahawks) only after a settlement (TASS 0901Z). This narrative delays current aid commitments by suggesting future compensation. The immediate focus must be countering the narrative that UAF is willing to consider concessions. Confidence: HIGH
(HIGH CONFIDENCE)
(HIGH CONFIDENCE) RF penetration achieves decisive local success in severing the M-30 GLOC before Plan 7-B reserves can establish a robust blocking position. This leads to the operational isolation of significant UAF combat elements near Pokrovsk. Concurrently, the hybrid campaign achieves critical mass, forcing the NCA to reallocate security and intelligence assets from combat support to internal stability, leading to a loss of operational initiative on the Eastern Front.
| Timeframe | Event/Decision Point | Triggering Indicator | Status/Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMMEDIATE (J3/J4) | Post-Strike BDA Confirmation. | Damage assessments (IMINT/HUMINT) of key C2/Logistics nodes post-1300Z strike. | CRITICAL - NOW. |
| NLT 231530Z (J3/Forward) | Plan 7-B Initial Engagement. | First kinetic contact reported between Plan 7-B lead elements and RF exploitation forces (40th/155th OMBR). | CRITICAL - IMMINENT. |
| NLT 240001Z (J2/STRATCOM) | Hybrid Operations Counter-Response. | Public release of forensic data on Odesa TCC attack and sustained messaging on Shatura GRES. | URGENT. |
| Priority | Gap Description | Collection Requirement (CR) | Confidence (Pre-Analysis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL (1) | Strategic Strike Damage Assessment (BDA). | IMINT/HUMINT/Damage Assessment Teams: Rapid, post-strike BDA targeting known C2, energy, and reserve assembly areas (e.g., Kostiantynivka). | LOW |
| CRITICAL (2) | Plan 7-B Protection Status. | EW/SIGINT/UAS ISR: Continuous monitoring of the reserve movement corridor for signs of RF Spetsnaz activity (Priority 3, previous report) and RF interdiction fire. | MEDIUM |
| HIGH (3) | RF Claim Verification (Dnipropetrovsk). | IMINT/UAS Reconnaissance: Verify RF claims of capturing Otradnoye and Tikhoe. Determine if these are tactical feints or true deep-area penetrations. | LOW |
| HIGH (4) | AD System Performance. | Air Force/AD Command: Detailed report on intercept success rate, missile types intercepted (if 2652th GRAU assets confirmed), and remaining high-value interceptor inventory. | MEDIUM |
J3/Reserve Command: GLOC SECURITY AND INTERDICTION FIRE.
J2/ISR Command: IMMEDIATE POST-STRIKE BDA AND COUNTER-SPETSNAZ.
STRATCOM/NCA: AGGRESSIVE COUNTER-PROPAGANDA PACKAGE.
Air Force/AD Command: RE-EVALUATE AND CONSERVE. (Immediate after BDA)
//END SITREP//
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