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JOINT NAVAL EXERCISES (CHINA, RUSSIA, IRAN) (MEDIUM PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, MULTIPLE SOURCES):
- РБК-Україна (13:06 UTC) reports that China, Russia, and Iran will hold joint naval exercises titled "Maritime Security Belt - 2025" in the Gulf of Oman, near the Iranian port of Chabahar, starting on March 11th.
- Assessment: This is NOT DIRECTLY RELATED to GROUND OPERATIONS in UKRAINE, but SIGNIFIES INCREASING MILITARY COOPERATION between RUSSIA, CHINA, AND IRAN. This COULD HAVE LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS for the CONFLICT, including POTENTIAL WEAPONS TRANSFERS and INCREASED GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURE on UKRAINE and its ALLIES. It is CONSISTENT with the TREND of INCREASING MULTIPOLARITY and CHALLENGES to the US-LED WORLD ORDER.
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ENEMY TACTICAL AVIATION ACTIVITY (HIGH PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):
- Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (13:08 UTC): Reports activity of enemy tactical aviation in the eastern direction and the threat of using air-launched weapons in front-line areas.
- Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (13:26 UTC): Threat of ballistic weapons in the areas under the alert.
- Assessment: CONFIRMS CONTINUED RUSSIAN AIR ACTIVITY and POTENTIAL TARGETING OF UKRAINIAN POSITIONS.
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RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE ACTIVITY (MEDIUM PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):
- ТАСС (13:21 UTC) reports that Russian air defense systems destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the territory of Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts.
- Assessment: This CONFIRMS CONTINUED UKRAINIAN DRONE ACTIVITY targeting RUSSIAN TERRITORY and RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE ENGAGEMENTS.
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ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF GUIDED AERIAL BOMB LAUNCHES (EXTREME PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):
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Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (13:16 UTC): Reports launches of guided aerial bombs by tactical aviation in Donetsk Oblast.
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Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (13:12 UTC): Reports a high-speed target on Poltava.
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Assessment: CONFIRMS CONTINUED RUSSIAN AIR ATTACKS using GUIDED AERIAL BOMBS, specifically in DONETSK OBLAST.
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ZAPORIZHZHIA DRONE ATTACK UPDATE (HIGH PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):
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RUSSIAN OPERATIONS ON THE ZAPORIZHZHIA FRONT (MEDIUM PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):
- Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 (13:28 UTC): Reports Russian airborne forces advancing near Pyatikhatki and Shcherbaki in the Zaporizhzhia direction. Claims Ukrainian forces are resisting, using artillery and drones. Reports Russian air force and "Grad" rocket systems are targeting Ukrainian forward positions.
- Assessment: This REINFORCES PREVIOUS REPORTS of FIGHTING in the ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION and CLAIMS RUSSIAN ADVANCES. The CLAIM OF UKRAINIAN FORCES USING DRONES AND MINES is CONSISTENT with PREVIOUS REPORTS.
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EU Commission to "military mode"
- ТАСС (13:13 UTC) reports that the EU Commission will be switching to a "military mode".
- Assessment: This REINFORCES PREVIOUS REPORTS of FIGHTING in the DONETSK REGION.
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"Northern Wind" Operation "Труба-3"
- Colonelcassad (13:13): Claims that the "Northern Wind" of the 74th division of the Russian military is participating in "Труба-3"
- Assessment: This REINFORCES PREVIOUS REPORTS of FIGHTING in the DONETSK REGION.
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ADDRESS THE CESSATION OF US SUPPORT FOR F-16 JAMMING EQUIPMENT (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
- ALL PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT, BUT ARE NOW EVEN MORE CRITICAL.
- Urgently seek clarification from US OFFICIALS regarding the SPECIFIC REASONS for the CESSATION OF SUPPORT and POSSIBLE AVENUES FOR RESTORATION.
- Explore alternative sources of JAMMING EQUIPMENT and MAINTENANCE SUPPORT from OTHER F-16 OPERATORS or THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS.
- Adjust operational plans to ACCOUNT FOR REDUCED F-16 EFFECTIVENESS against RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSES.
- Prioritize missions where F-16S can OPERATE WITH REDUCED RISK, such as AIR-TO-GROUND ATTACKS in AREAS WITH LESS SOPHISTICATED AIR DEFENSES.
- Increase reliance on OTHER AIR DEFENSE SUPPRESSION ASSETS, such as DRONES and ARTILLERY.
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URGENTLY VERIFY AND RESPOND TO RUSSIAN CLAIMS IN KURSK OBLAST (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
- ALL PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT AND ARE FURTHER URGENTLY REINFORCED.
- IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY ALL AVAILABLE INTELLIGENCE ASSETS to VERIFY the RUSSIAN CLAIMS of CAPTURING LEBEDEVKA, KUBATKIN, AND KOSITSA and ENCIRCLING UKRAINIAN FORCES.
- IF CONFIRMED:
- Assess the extent of the Russian advance and DETERMINE IF UKRAINIAN DEFENSES HAVE BEEN BREACHED or IF ENCIRCLEMENT IS IMMINENT.
- Based on the assessment, immediately implement one of the following:
- REINFORCE UKRAINIAN DEFENSES in the area.
- ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE DEFENSIVE POSITIONS.
- CONDUCT A CONTROLLED WITHDRAWAL to PREVENT ENCIRCLEMENT of UKRAINIAN FORCES.
- LAUNCH COUNTERATTACKS to BREAK ANY ENCIRCLEMENT.
- IF NOT CONFIRMED:
- Continue monitoring the SITUATION CLOSELY.
- Prepare for potential Russian offensive operations in the AREA.
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RESPOND TO THE IVASHKI, BILENKE, AND ZAPORIZHZHIA DRONE STRIKES (HIGH PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
- CONTINUE RESCUE OPERATIONS and PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE to the INJURED.
- ASSESS DAMAGE to INFRASTRUCTURE.
- GATHER EVIDENCE of POTENTIAL WAR CRIMES.
- Increase air defense patrols and EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS in CIVILIAN AREAS.
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VERIFY RUSSIAN CLAIM OF DESTROYING UKRAINIAN CONVOY IN SUDZHA (HIGH PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
- DEPLOY RECONNAISSANCE ASSETS (drones, satellite imagery, human intelligence) to VERIFY the RUSSIAN CLAIM.
- ASSESS UKRAINIAN EQUIPMENT LOSSES and CASUALTIES.
- ADJUST LOGISTICAL ROUTES and CONVOY PROCEDURES to MITIGATE FUTURE RISKS.
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VERIFY REPORTED DESTRUCTION OF RUSSIAN TOR SAM (MEDIUM PRIORITY, INTELLIGENCE GATHERING):
- Gather additional intelligence to CONFIRM THE DESTRUCTION of the TOR SAM SYSTEM.
- Assess the impact on RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE CAPABILITIES in the AREA.
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MONITOR RUSSIAN AIR ACTIVITY (HIGH PRIORITY, CONTINUOUS MONITORING):
- Monitor all reports of Russian air activities.
- Maintain a high alert for air systems, particularly in SUMY OBLAST, and now, DONETSK OBLAST.
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MONITOR RUSSIAN, CHINESE, AND IRANIAN NAVAL EXERCISES (MEDIUM PRIORITY, INTELLIGENCE GATHERING):