Situation Report

INTELLIGENCE SITUATION REPORT (SITREP) - OPERATIONAL UPDATE: STRATEGIC LEVERAGE GAINED // GLOC CRITICALITY REMAINS

DTG: 291400Z NOV 2025 SUBJECT: Compounded RF Logistical Degradation // Confirmed Mass Retaliatory Strike // Enhanced IO Against Umerov Delegation

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1. SITUATION OVERVIEW (CURRENT OPERATIONAL PICTURE)

The operational tempo is characterized by a strategic advantage gained by Ukrainian deep-strike operations, directly impacting Russian Federation (RF) sustainment, which is being countered by an immediate, massed kinetic retaliation strike and an intensified hybrid campaign targeting Ukrainian political leadership. The critical operational reality remains the physical closure of the Konstiantynivka Ground Line of Communication (GLOC).

1.1. Battlefield Geometry and Key Terrain

• Strategic Rear (POL Denial): Confirmed successful strike by UAF Special Operations Forces (SSO) on the Affipsky Oil Refinery (Krasnodar Krai). This attack compounds the disruption reported in the previous 72 hours (3 NPZs + 2 strategic tankers), critically degrading the supply chain for RF Vostok Group POL requirements. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)
• Zaporizhzhia Axis: RF Vostok Group sources confirm continued fixation on the Huliaipole sector (South-Donetsk direction). The Konstiantynivka GLOC remains functionally closed due to persistent interdiction by NTK Kurier UGVs.
• Kyiv Sector: Confirmed massed RF missile/UAV strike executed within the last 12 hours, targeting critical energy infrastructure near Kyiv. DTEK reports restoration of power to over 360,000 households, indicating effective damage control.

1.2. Weather and Environmental Factors

No significant change. Sub-freezing temperatures persist, favoring fixed defense and delaying large-scale RF mechanized maneuver on secondary roads. Space weather forecast (TASS source) indicates no anticipated magnetic storms through 01 DEC, reducing the risk of natural degradation to satellite communication (SATCOM) links.

1.3. Current Force Dispositions and Control Measures

• RF: RF forces are under immediate pressure to reallocate POL resources following the Affipsky strike. Vostok Group maintains fire saturation on Huliaipole to fix the UAF 33 OShP. RF IO units are synchronized for a major political delegitimization campaign.
• UAF: UAF strategic assets (SBU, SSO) are successfully executing deep-strike policy. Tactical forces (33 OShP) remain focused on immediate survival and logistics security. UAF damage control teams (DTEK) have demonstrated rapid recovery capability following the massed retaliation strike.

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2. ENEMY ANALYSIS (THREAT ASSESSMENT)

2.1. Enemy Capabilities, Intentions, and Courses of Action

• Capability (Deep Strike/Attrition): RF retains the immediate capacity to conduct widespread massed missile and UAV strikes against tertiary infrastructure and population centers (validated by Kyiv strike). Their ability to protect high-value POL assets is critically impaired.
• Intentions (Operational): RF intention remains to force the collapse of the 33 OShP by logistical starvation via the Kurier UGV interdiction. RF will attempt to exploit the momentary operational pause caused by POL shortage by maximizing kinetic (KAB) and hybrid (C2 denial) pressure.
• Intentions (Hybrid/IO): RF intention is to systematically dismantle the legitimacy of the Umerov delegation through aggressive information warfare, aiming to weaken Kyiv's internal support structure and international negotiating position.

2.2. Recent Tactical Changes or Adaptations

• Adaptive IO: RF military bloggers are confirming UAF kinetic success (maritime strikes) while simultaneously framing the success as an escalation that will justify massive retaliation. This is a crucial shift from outright denial to controlled narrative management.
• Systemic Failure Exposure: The high-profile case of Alexander Sedov (mobilized, returned, then detained as a deserter) reveals persistent, high-level administrative confusion and failure within the RF military personnel system, providing a UAF IO opportunity.

2.3. Logistics and Sustainment Status (RF)

CRITICAL LOGISTICAL CRISIS. The SSO strike on Affipsky NPZ confirms a compounding degradation of the RF POL supply chain for the Southern/Eastern axis. This level of damage, combined with the earlier NPZ and maritime losses, likely forces a mandatory, unplanned operational pause for Vostok Group extending NLT 02 DEC. Failure to rapidly secure POL resupply routes or shift transport methods will lead to the tactical degradation of forward armor and mechanized units. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)

2.4. Command and Control Effectiveness

RF operational C2 demonstrated effectiveness in executing a synchronized, massed missile retaliation strike against Kyiv. However, the political and IO C2 remains weak and fractionalized, with visible public infighting and coordinated attacks against Ukrainian political leadership being openly carried out by state-aligned media and military bloggers. (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE)

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3. FRIENDLY FORCES (BLUE FORCE TRACKING)

3.1. Ukrainian Force Posture and Readiness

• Strategic Posture: EXCELLENT. UAF is demonstrating clear strategic initiative by inflicting catastrophic, non-recoverable damage on RF logistical and fiscal capacity.
• Tactical Posture: HIGH-RISK. The 33 OShP remains fixed and critically undersupplied. While the RF kinetic attack window may be momentarily closing due to POL shortage, the UAF logistical bottleneck must be resolved immediately to exploit the RF weakness.

3.2. Recent Tactical Successes or Setbacks

• SUCCESSES: Confirmed SSO strike on Affipsky NPZ; UAF public claim of responsibility for tanker strikes (SBU/VMS), successfully synchronizing kinetic reality with IO; Effective damage control following the massed missile strike.
• SETBACKS: The Konstiantynivka GLOC remains closed, risking rapid ammunition and sustainment exhaustion for a major defensive formation.

3.3. Resource Requirements and Constraints

• PRIORITY REQUIREMENT: Dedicated SOF/Engineer assets, supported by localized EW, must be committed to clearing the Konstiantynivka GLOC.
• CONSTRAINT: The constant requirement to maintain AD readiness against predicted retaliatory strikes and the threat of regional EW activation (MDCOA) diverts resources from the decisive effort: GLOC clearance.

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4. INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (COGNITIVE DOMAIN)

4.1. Propaganda and Disinformation Campaigns

RF IO is executing a highly coordinated political assassination campaign against the Umerov delegation and internal Ukrainian political stability, leveraging claims of corruption, US control, and foreign compromise (US citizenship allegations). The primary goal is to ensure that the kinetic successes (NPZ, maritime strikes) are not translated into diplomatic strength. (HIGH CONFIDENCE)

4.2. Public Sentiment and Morale Factors

Military morale is high due to the string of deep-strike successes, but civilian resilience is consistently tested by massed infrastructure strikes. The rapid energy restoration (DTEK) provides an essential counter-narrative, proving resilience against RF intent.

4.3. International Support and Diplomatic Developments

UAF must urgently integrate the kinetic BDA (Affipsky, Tankers) into the Umerov delegation's dialogue. This demonstrable capability to impose crippling costs on RF sustainment is the most effective counter to the RF narrative of political collapse and necessity of peace on RF terms.

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5. PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS (FUTURE OPERATIONS)

5.1. Most Likely Enemy Courses of Action (MLCOA)

MLCOA: Logistical Fixation, Hybrid Surge, and Retaliatory Strike Sustainment (NLT 48 hours) (HIGH CONFIDENCE) RF Vostok Group is forced into a short operational pause due to POL shortage. They will maximize fire and hybrid pressure to prevent UAF recovery.

1. GLOC Reinforcement: RF increases persistent pressure on the Konstiantynivka GLOC via Kurier UGVs and drone ambushes, exploiting UAF inability to clear the route quickly.
2. IO Escalation: RF media launches targeted releases using the alleged "Mindic tapes" and "US passport" claims to further delegitimize the Umerov delegation immediately upon their engagement with US officials.
3. Sustained Retaliation: RF executes secondary, smaller-scale missile/UAV strikes (possibly targeting Western Ukraine logistics hubs or rail lines) to maintain psychological pressure and disrupt Western aid flow.

5.2. Most Dangerous Enemy Courses of Action (MDCOA)

MDCOA: C2 Denial and Breakthrough Exploitation (NLT 011200Z DEC) (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE) RF accepts high loss risk to achieve an operational breakthrough while UAF is logistically starved.

1. GLOC Failure and Ammunition Depletion: If Konstiantynivka GLOC remains functionally closed through 302000Z NOV, 33 OShP forces enter ammunition crisis.
2. Synchronized Hybrid Attack: RF activates localized high-power regional EW/Starlink jamming in Zaporizhzhia axis, coordinated with a renewed IO push (Polish railway sabotage narrative) to delay external aid.
3. Prioritized Mechanized Assault: Vostok Group commits its limited, prioritized POL reserve assets (TOS-2, elite mechanized infantry/VDV units, possibly including elements of the 83rd Air Assault Brigade) to a shock assault against the critically weakened 33 OShP positions, resulting in a rapid, irreversible operational breach.

5.3. Timeline Estimates and Decision Points

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6. INTELLIGENCE GAPS AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

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7. ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS

The strategic window opened by crippling RF POL logistics is rapidly closing. UAF must convert this strategic advantage into immediate tactical stability by restoring the Konstiantynivka GLOC.

1. EXPEDITED GLOC CLEARANCE (J3/SOF/J6):

   • ACTION: Execute 'Operation Supply Line Hammer' NLT 291600Z. Prioritize simultaneous, overwhelming use of localized EW (MUTES/JAMMERS) to suppress Kurier UGV C2, followed immediately by high-speed SOF/Engineer kinetic clearance and heavy armor escort for the first critical supply convoy.
   • RATIONALE: The immediate need for ammunition at 33 OShP outweighs the risk of asset loss. RF POL shortage provides a brief kinetic reprieve that must be exploited now.

2. STRATEGIC IO COUNTER-OFFENSIVE (NCA/MFA):

   • ACTION: Task the Umerov delegation to leverage the Affipsky BDA and tanker confirmations in all diplomatic meetings. The core talking point must be: Ukrainian deep strike capability is directly reducing RF capacity to wage war, making diplomacy from a position of strength the only viable path for RF.
   • RATIONALE: Directly counter the RF IO narrative by demonstrating that Kyiv is not collapsing but inflicting high cost, thereby strengthening the delegation's mandate against claims of external coercion.

3. RF SYSTEMIC VULNERABILITY EXPLOITATION (J7/IO):

   • ACTION: Immediately weaponize the confirmed details regarding Alexander Sedov's detention (mistaken mobilization, designated deserter). Launch a high-intensity IO campaign (across Western and RF domestic media) highlighting the systemic incompetence, internal injustice, and disregard for personnel displayed by the RF command structure.
   • RATIONALE: Exploit proven systemic RF weakness to degrade internal morale, reinforce anti-mobilization sentiment, and expose internal RF C2 failures.

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