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Frontline Updates, where we delve deep into military strategies and updates from conflict zones.

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Today, we're discussing the progress of the ongoing special military operation as of April 7, 2025.

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I'm your host, Sharifa Mohamed MGT. I'm Colonel A.C. Ogintoy, an infantry officer.

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Southern Group. This group improved their tactical positions by defeating multiple

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Ukrainian brigades and various settlements within the Donetsk People's Republic,

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with Ukrainian forces losing up to 300 servicemen and significant military hardware,

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including U.S.-made vehicles. Welcome to Frontline Updates, your trusted source for the latest developments

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on security and defense operations involving military forces.

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I'm your host, and today we have an exclusive interview with Colonel A.C.

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Ogontoya, who will provide insights into the progress of the Special Military

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Operation as of April 7, 2025.

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Colonel Ogontoya, thank you for joining us. Thank you for having me.

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Let's start with the big picture. What's the overall status of the Special Military Operation as of April 7?

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The operation continues with steady momentum. Our forces are engaged across

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multiple fronts, from the Sumi region in the north to the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions in the south.

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Today's progress included both tactical advancements and successful strikes

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on Ukrainian military infrastructure, supply points, and combat formations.

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Let's go region by region. Starting in the north, what's happening in the Belgorod direction?

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In the Belgorod direction, our north group of forces engaged and defeated elements

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of two Ukrainian mechanized brigades, an assault regiment, and a territorial defense unit.

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This took place in the Sumy region, around Mirapolskoi, Prokody,

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Veliky-Prykol, and Osoyevka.

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Ukrainian losses included over 85 personnel, one armored combat vehicle, and two other vehicles.

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And in the eastern Donetsk and Kharkiv zones, how are the West Group's operations unfolding?

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Today, we successfully liberated the settlement of Katerinivka in the Donetsk People's Republic.

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Our forces also inflicted losses on Ukrainian mechanized and territorial defense

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brigades operating in areas like Kondrushavka, Kupiansk, and Shikovka in the

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Krakiv region, as well as Novoy and Kurovsk and Donetsk.

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The enemy lost around 215 servicemen, several artillery pieces,

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an electronic warfare station, and an ammunition depot.

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Let's talk about the southern axis. There's been sustained activity there,

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particularly around Chasov Yar. That's correct. Our southern group improved its tactical positioning across

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seven key locations, including Saversk, Minkovka, Chasov Yar, and Konstantinovka.

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These operations were directed against seven mechanized brigades and a territorial defense formation.

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Ukrainian forces lost up to 300 personnel, an M113 armored vehicle supplied

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by the U.S. and over 20 other vehicles.

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We also neutralized an electronic warfare station and destroyed both ammunition and supply depots.

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Let's shift to the center group. I understand they encountered a broad spectrum

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of Ukrainian units? Yes, indeed.

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Today's operations were extensive. We engaged and defeated Ukrainian units from

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at least 10 different formations, including mechanized, infantry,

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airborne, unmanned systems, Marines, and National Guard elements.

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The fighting occurred in settlements like Elizavetovka, Krasno-Armysk, and Kodlyarovka.

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Ukrainian losses were high, approximately 440 personnel, along with a tank,

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three armored vehicles, seven other vehicles, and multiple artillery systems,

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including a U.S.-made Max Pro armored vehicle.

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The East Group has been active deeper into Donetsk territory as well.

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What's the situation there? Our East Group continues to push deeper into Ukrainian defensive lines.

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Today's progress came in areas like Podobnoi, Komar, and Volnoi Pole.

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We defeated two mechanized brigades and a mountain assault brigade along with

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a territorial defense unit, ukrainian forces lost around 140 troops along with vehicles and key artillery

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systems notably a polish-made craft self-propelled gun and a usm 777 howitzer.

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And what can you tell us about the DNEPR Group's movements in the South?

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The Dnepr Group made tactical gains in both Zaporizhia and Kursa.

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We engaged Ukrainian mechanized and mountain assault brigades,

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two coastal defense units, and a territorial defense brigade.

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Operations occurred in settlements like Novo Danilovka, Pavlovka,

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Sadovo, and Panyatovka. We eliminated up to 70 enemy personnel and destroyed one armored vehicle and several cars.

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What about long-range strikes and support from the air?

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Operational tactical aviation, UAVs, missile units, and artillery struck Ukrainian

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military infrastructure in 137 districts.

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Targets included UAV control points, missile and artillery depots,

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and concentrations of personnel and equipment.

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Has there been any air defense activity?

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Yes. Our air defense systems successfully intercepted three U.S.-made HIMARS

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rockets and shot down 95 Ukrainian UAVs.

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These systems continue to be a critical layer in protecting our advancing forces and logistical lines.

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Let's look at the Kursk region briefly. What's the latest on that front?

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Our north group continues to repel attempted incursions there.

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In the areas of Gornal, Gevo, and Oleshnya, we engaged and inflicted losses

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on Ukrainian mechanized, tank, and airborne assault brigades.

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Additional strikes across the Sumy region and settlements like Belovaty,

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Zhuravka, and Lakhnya resulted in the loss of over 150 Ukrainian personnel,

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three armored vehicles, and two UAV control points.

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And what's the overall impact in that sector? To date, Ukrainian forces have

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lost over 72,000 troops in the Kursk direction alone, along with hundreds of

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tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and specialized equipment.

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The pressure on their ability to sustain operations in the North is growing daily.

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Colonel Ogontoye, in summary, would you say the current phase of the operation

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is maintaining momentum? Yes, momentum remains with us. We're expanding our control across key areas,

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degrading enemy capabilities, and forcing the Ukrainian command to respond under

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increasingly difficult conditions. Every day of progress is a step closer to achieving our broader operational goals.

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Colonel, thank you for providing such a detailed briefing on the current military situation.

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Your insights are invaluable to our understanding of the conflict's dynamics.

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And thank you to our listeners for tuning in.

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Join us next time as we continue to provide up-to-date coverage on global military affairs.

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Stay with us for more updates and expert analyses on global defense and security

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issues. Stay informed. Stay secure.

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Thank you. Today, Israeli airstrikes in Syria are seen as a warning to Turkey,

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while Israel's actions in Gaza have led to international condemnation,

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including reports of premeditated attacks on journalists and medics.

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There have been significant flare-ups, with Israeli continued strikes on Lebanon

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and a permanent occupation in Gaza.

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Reports indicate that health centers in Gaza are under constant attack,

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and there are ongoing concerns about the conflict's impact on civilians.

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Furthermore, the situation is complicated by broader regional dynamics,

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including involvement from other countries such as Russia and Iran.

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The overall situation remains volatile and dangerous.