The fog of war lifts momentarily as Colonel AC Ogintoy takes us behind strategic operations in the ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The Colonel details a critical week of military operations from July 19-25, 2025, where Russian armed forces conducted ten precision strike operations using advanced weapons systems including hypersonic missiles and coordinated multi-platform attacks.
What makes this briefing exceptional is Colonel Ogintoy's tactical breakdown across five operational axes. From the liberation of Verkhino in Sumy Oblast to significant advances in Donetsk, listeners gain rare insights into not just what happened, but why it matters strategically. The Colonel explains how targeting electronic warfare systems, ammunition depots, and Western-supplied equipment creates cascading effects across the battlefield. Most significantly, the destruction of four Patriot launchers marks a critical degradation in Ukraine's layered air defense capability, potentially reshaping the aerial dimension of the conflict.
Beyond pure military tactics, the briefing illuminates the operational art of warfare—how positioning, timing, and targeting decisions contribute to battlefield momentum. Colonel Ogintoy explains that many advances aren't simply about capturing territory but about "breaking the connective tissue between brigades and support elements," providing listeners with a masterclass in modern combined arms operations. The episode concludes with a sobering report on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where starvation deaths highlight the human cost of conflict and blockade. Whether you're a defense professional, military history enthusiast, or concerned global citizen, this episode delivers crucial context for understanding today's most consequential conflicts. Subscribe now and join our community of informed listeners tracking global security developments as they unfold.