Archived operational intelligence briefing
DTG: 241950Z NOV 25 REPORTING PERIOD: 241930Z NOV 25 – 241950Z NOV 25 OPERATIONAL AXES: POKROVSK (GLOC INTERDICTION CRITICAL) / BALLISTIC THREAT (TEMPORARILY RECEDED) OVERALL THREATCON: CAT-3 (OPERATIONAL RISK: SEVERE BUT DELAYED)
The enemy (RF) has temporarily rescinded the critical, imminent threat of strategic ballistic missile strikes targeting C2 nodes (Zaporizhzhia/Dnipropetrovsk), confirmed by UAF Air Force "All Clear" (241937Z). This represents a temporary tactical reprieve, likely due to successful hardening/vacating of primary UAF C2 nodes, or technical delay in RF launch preparation.
However, the operational center of gravity remains the RF kinetic interdiction and exploitation push along the Pokrovsk M-30/T-05-15 GLOC. RF Information Operations (IO) are now amplifying the narrative of UAF "front collapse" (241948Z) and Western diplomatic friction (241939Z), suggesting RF is relying heavily on cognitive warfare to achieve tactical paralysis and enable the ground exploitation of the compromised GLOC. The delay in the ballistic strike shifts the primary kinetic threat back to the immediate ground tactical environment near Pokrovsk.
Weather remains permissive for all aerial and ground kinetic operations.
UAF C2 nodes appear to have successfully implemented hardening/relocation protocols, mitigating the immediate strategic decapitation threat. The focus must immediately transition AD assets previously on WEAPONS HOLD back to point defense and GLOC stabilization support.
CAPABILITY: RF maintains high capacity for GLOC kinetic denial (UAV/KAB) and robust multi-platform IO. RF ground exploitation forces (40th/155th OMBR) are postured to move rapidly. INTENTION (IMMEDIATE, 0-2 hours):
RF has demonstrated adaptability by immediately transitioning the main effort to the ground domain and IO amplification following the failure/delay of the strategic ballistic strike. This indicates tactical flexibility and adherence to the overarching goal of isolating Pokrovsk defenses.
RF logistics for kinetic deep fires remain adequate (confirmed by sustained KAB use and animated strike maps provided by RF sources, 241941Z). Ground force logistics are ready to support a rapid exploitation push.
RF C2 remains effective, rapidly adjusting the threat sequence to prioritize ground action after the AD/ballistic attempt stalled.
POSTURE: Defensive, shifting focus to rapid counter-mobility and indirect fire coordination along the Pokrovsk GLOC. READINESS: Strategic AD readiness is momentarily high due to preservation efforts, allowing for better tactical allocation. However, the operational readiness to re-establish C2 with "Plan 7-B MOD" (Critical Gap 1) is still pending.
SUCCESS: Successful execution of C2 redundancy/hardening protocols, leading to the temporary lifting of the strategic ballistic threat. SETBACK: Continued high vulnerability and probable RF presence on the M-30/T-05-15 GLOC.
REQUIREMENT: Immediate commitment of reserves and J-FIRE assets to the Pokrovsk GLOC is now justified as the singular most critical operational task. CONSTRAINT: Risk of political hesitation remains extremely high due to amplified RF IO regarding Western diplomatic friction.
RF IO is currently achieving high synchronization:
Morale stability is threatened by the convergence of alleged front collapse narratives and apparent high-level diplomatic uncertainty. UAF STRATCOM must immediately pivot to publicly address and counter the "US friction" narrative.
The recurrence of diplomatic friction narratives (CBS/TASS) despite low Dempster-Shafer belief scores confirms that RF intent is purely cognitive. Neutralizing this narrative is critical to prevent NCA paralysis. The report of Sweden seeking long-range cruise missiles (241945Z) confirms long-term Western mobilization against RF but is irrelevant to the immediate tactical crisis.
RF successfully breaches the M-30/T-05-15 GLOC, achieves a localized operational encirclement of UAF forces in the Rodynske/Myrnohrad area, and fixes UAF reserves through kinetic fires, followed by a renewed, more accurate strategic ballistic strike targeting exposed reserve command structures NLT 240400Z.
| Timeframe | Event/Decision Point | Triggering Indicator | Status/Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMMEDIATE (NLT 242030Z) | CRITICAL: Commitment of GLOC Stabilization Force. | Confirmation (UAS/ISR) of RF ground penetration/FOP establishment on M-30/T-05-15. | ACTION: Release previously designated strategic reserve elements (Armor/Mech Inf) for deployment to the Pokrovsk sector. Delay past 2030Z guarantees failure to deny the breach. |
| 242030Z - 242230Z | PEAK GLOC GROUND ENGAGEMENT. | Highest rate of close-quarters combat (CQC) reports near Dymytrov/Myrnohrad. | ACTION: J-FIRE must coordinate dedicated indirect fire (IF) support to GLOC defense, accepting temporary risk on secondary fronts (e.g., re-tasking batteries from Kharkiv fixating fires). |
| 242230Z | Ballistic Recrudescence Risk Assessment. | Renewed ELINT/EW detection of RF ballistic launch C2 link activity. | ACTION: C2 staff re-confirm hardened sites and initiate communications controls based on new risk assessment. |
| Priority | Gap Description | Collection Requirement (CR) | Confidence (Analysis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL (1) | RF GLOC Exploitation Force Position. Precise and continuous tracking of the RF lead element (SpN/OMBR advance guard) movement vector and speed toward Dymytrov/Myrnohrad. Targeting Data needed for IF. | UAS/ISR (24/7): High-resolution surveillance of M-30/T-05-15, focusing on movement speed changes and vehicle composition. | HIGH |
| CRITICAL (2) | Ballistic Relaunch Intent. Confirmation if the strategic strike was scrubbed or merely delayed, and if new, secondary targets (e.g., reserve assembly areas) are being acquired. | ELINT/EW: Continuous monitoring of RF launch sites and targeting C2 links for renewed activation. | HIGH |
| PRIORITY (3) | Plan 7-B MOD Status. Status, location, and attrition assessment of the relief column remains a critical need for tactical planning. | HUMINT/SIGINT/PR: Dedicated effort to restore emergency command links with the relief column. | MEDIUM |
OPERATIONAL (J3/J5): IMMEDIATE AND DECISIVE GLOC COUNTER-ATTACK.
AIR DEFENSE (J-AIR): TACTICAL REALLOCATION AND C2 POINT DEFENSE.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (STRATCOM): NEUTRALIZE IO PARALYSIS.
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