Frontline Updates: Inside the Special Military Operation

Frontline Updates: 05-09-2025 Holding the Lines: Colonel Oguntoye on Ceasefire Realities

Welcome to *Frontline Updates*, where we bring you exclusive, on-the-ground insights from the leaders shaping today’s military operations. In this episode, we sit down with Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, a seasoned infantry officer leading combined arms forces on the front lines of the ongoing special military operation.
Today’s discussion focuses on the complex situation unfolding as Russian forces observe a ceasefire during the historic Victory Day commemorations, while Ukrainian forces continue offensive operations. Colonel Oguntoye offers an unfiltered, operational-level view of what’s happening on the ground — covering not just the combat numbers, but the strategic doctrine, logistical realities, and command decisions shaping the battlefield.
Let’s join the conversation.

Frontline Updates: 05-08-2025 - Before the Ceasefire: Colonel A.C. Oguntoye on Russia’s Final Push

Welcome back to *Frontline Updates,* the podcast where we go beyond the headlines to bring you direct insights from military leaders and analysts on the ground. I’m Alex Mercer.
Today, we bring you a critical debrief with Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, senior infantry commander, covering Russia’s military operations on May 8, 2025 — just before the newly announced ceasefire took effect. We’ll explore the final offensive maneuvers, the targeted strikes on Ukrainian and NATO-supplied assets, and how these moves shape the battlefield balance heading into the pause.
Stay tuned as we break down what this offensive phase reveals about Russia’s operational intent and what challenges lie ahead in the next chapter of the conflict.

Frontline Updates: 05-07-2025 Systemic Attrition and Tactical Gains: Inside the Special Military Operation

“Welcome to "Frontline Updates," where we go beyond the headlines to break down the operational details shaping today’s conflicts. I’m your host, Alex Mercer.
In today’s episode, we sit down once again with Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, senior infantry commander, for a deep dive into the May 7 Russian military briefing. With reported territorial gains, the destruction of Ukrainian armored and artillery systems, and the neutralization of high-value Western-supplied platforms, Colonel Oguntoye explains the evolving strategy behind Russia’s ongoing offensive.
We’ll explore how Russian forces are shifting from battlefield advances to systemic degradation of Ukrainian command networks, electronic warfare capabilities, and logistical backbones. Stay tuned — this is a packed episode.

Frontline Updates: 05-06-2025 "Breaking Systems, Not Just Lines: Colonel A.C. Oguntoye on Russia’s May 6 Offensive"

“Welcome back to *Frontline Updates,* the podcast where we go beyond the battlefield headlines to bring you firsthand military insight. 
Today, we’re joined by Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, senior infantry commander, for an in-depth look at Russia’s May 6 operations in Ukraine. As Moscow’s forces press deeper across multiple fronts, Colonel Oguntoye unpacks the strategy behind the assaults, the focus on Western-supplied systems, and the shift toward crippling Ukraine’s operational backbone.
We’ll explore what’s happening on the ground, how electronic warfare is reshaping the fight, and what this all signals for the next phase of the war. Stay with us — you won’t want to miss this.”

Frontline Updates: 05-05-2025 Inside the Special Military Operation: Attrition and Advance

“Welcome to "Frontline Updates," where we break down the world’s most volatile military operations with firsthand insight from the ground. 
In this episode, we sit down once again with Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, senior infantry commander, to unpack the May 5 battlefield report from the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. With multi-front action spanning Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson, we’ll hear how Russian forces are pushing deeper into Ukrainian defenses, targeting not only troops and vehicles, but also electronic warfare systems and foreign-supplied weapons.
Colonel Oguntoye explains how this phase marks a shift toward dismantling Ukraine’s operational backbone, and what comes next as the offensive intensifies. Stay with us — this is *Frontline Updates.*”

Frontline Updates: 05-04-2024 Strategic Shifts: Unveiling the Latest Military Advancements

Welcome to Frontline Updates, the podcast that delves deep into military strategies and updates from conflict zones. In this episode, hosted by Sharifa Mohammed M.G.T and featuring Colonel A.C. Ogontoye, we explore the progress of a special military operation. The discussion covers strategic advances by Russian forces and their impact on Ukrainian brigades across various fronts including Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson. The episode highlights significant losses incurred by Ukrainian forces, the degradation of their operational infrastructure, and the strategic objective of dismantling Ukraine's command, control, and communication systems. The insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics within the conflict zone.

Frontline Updates 05-03-2025 Unveiling the Tactics: Russia's Multi-Domain Offensive in Ukraine

Join host Sharifa Mohammed and Colonel A.C. Ogintoy on "Frontline Updates" as they delve into the details of the ongoing special military operation as of May 3rd, 2025. Explore Russia's comprehensive offensive strategy integrating land, air, sea, and electronic operations, putting immense pressure on Ukrainian forces. Colonel Ogintoy provides insights into the tactical gains and strategic maneuvers across different fronts, including the northern, western, and southern axes. Discover the significant role of the Black Sea Fleet in intercepting Ukrainian unmanned vessels and its impact on maritime defense. The discussion also covers the growing involvement of Britain and NATO in the conflict, highlighting strategic responses to foreign coordination and intelligence presence. As the conflict evolves into a war of networks and hybrid tactics, Colonel Ogintoy outlines the countermeasures needed to dismantle the foreign infrastructure supporting Ukraine.

Breaking Through the Northern Front: Russian Forces Advance

Welcome to this episode of Frontline Updates. In this episode, we provide an in-depth analysis of the significant developments in the ongoing military operation as of May 2nd, 2025. Our host, Sherifa Mohammed MGT, is joined by Colonel A.C. Ogentoye, an experienced infantry officer, to explore the tactical maneuvers and strategic advancements on multiple fronts.
The battlefield landscape in Ukraine has dramatically shifted with Russian forces achieving a significant milestone in the Kursk region. Colonel AC Oguntoye walks us through the strategic completion of operations that expelled Ukrainian forces from their last settlement in Russian territory while simultaneously establishing a security buffer zone in Ukraine's Sumy region to prevent future cross-border attacks.Our conversation reveals the multi-front approach Russian forces are employing with remarkable effectiveness. On the western axis, the liberation of Kamenka and Doroshevka in the Kharkov region demonstrates continued momentum, while central front operations inflicted nearly 3,000 casualties on Ukrainian forces in just one week. Perhaps most telling is Russia's growing capability to neutralize sophisticated Western military equipment – successfully destroying French Caesar and German Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems while consistently intercepting US-supplied precision munitions and downing Ukrainian aircraft.The diplomatic stalemate forms a striking contrast to battlefield developments. Colonel Oguntoye provides expert analysis on the European Union's explicit refusal to step into a mediator role should the United States reduce its involvement. This, coupled with Vice President JD Vance's acknowledgment that "the war is not going to end anytime soon," points toward an unsettling reality: a conflict drifting toward a frozen state with neither side able to secure decisive victory nor willing to engage in meaningful compromise. As Western unity faces growing domestic pressures, will battlefield gains ultimately translate to diplomatic leverage, or are we witnessing the early stages of great power disengagement without resolution? Listen as we unpack these critical questions and examine what comes next in this evolving conflict.