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Operation Atlantic Resolve

Including U.S. Government activities related to Ukraine

July 1, 2024 - Sept. 30, 2024 | Released on Nov. 14, 2024 |

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Special Inspector General Report to the United States Congress

This fourth quarterly report submitted by the Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR) summarizes U.S. Government support to Ukraine and the broader response to Russia’s full-scale invasion, including support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF), support for NATO partners, and U.S. military, diplomatic, and humanitarian activity.

Ukraine Launches an Incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region

  • The UAF seized about 1,000 sq km in its first major ground incursion into Russia.
  • Russian forces were initially slow to respond but have begun to reclaim territory.
  • Ukraine sought to relieve pressure on the front line, but Russia did not divert significant forces away from Eastern/Southern Ukraine.
Read this and more on pages 22–23 of the report.

 
Map of Ukraine showing locations of attacks during the quarter, July 1 - September 30, 2024. Source: Special Inspector General Report to the U.S. Congress, Operation Atlantic Resolve: Including U.S. Government Activities Related to Ukraine, July 1 - September 30, 2024, p 25.
Map of Ukraine showing locations of attacks during the quarter, July 1 - September 30, 2024. Source: Special Inspector General Report to the U.S. Congress, Operation Atlantic Resolve: Including U.S. Government Activities Related to Ukraine, July 1 - September 30, 2024, p 25.
Map of Ukraine showing locations of attacks during the quarter, July 1 - September 30, 2024. Source: Special Inspector General Report to the U.S. Congress, Operation Atlantic Resolve: Including U.S. Government Activities Related to Ukraine, July 1 - September 30, 2024, p 25.
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Map of Ukraine showing locations of attacks during the quarter, July 1 - September 30, 2024. Source: Special Inspector General Report to the U.S. Congress, Operation Atlantic Resolve: Including U.S. Government Activities Related to Ukraine, July 1 - September 30, 2024, p 25.
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Appropriations for Ukraine Response Now Total $183B

  • $131.4B for security includes $46.5B for DoD activity in Europe and $45.8B to replace items donated to Ukraine.
  • $43.8B for governance and development, more than half of which is to pay salaries for Ukrainian public servants.
Read this and more on pages 10–19 of the report
 

Ukraine Continues to Rely on International Donations

  • DoD announced $3.25B in weapons and materiel for Ukraine this quarter.
  • Ukraine deployed F-16s for the first time, mainly using them to shoot down Russian missiles/UAVs.
  • International partners have trained 156,000 UAF troops since February 2022. The U.S. has provided 17% of this training.
  • The U.S. limits the use of its donated long-range missiles and cluster munitions when striking targets inside Russia.
  • UAVs are one capability where Ukrainian domestic production supports the war effort.
Read this and more on pages 43–38 of the report
 

NATO and Russia Aim to Deter Each Other

  • The U.S. will begin deploying long-range missiles to Germany in 2026.
  • Russia revised its nuclear doctrine, lowering the requirements for a first strike.
  • NATO considered increasing minimum defense capability requirements for its members.
Read this and more on pages 33–36 of the report

U.S. and Romanian Naval Special Warfare Strengthen Partnership
U.S. and Romanian Naval Special Warfare Strengthen Partnership
ROMANIA (Aug. 7, 2024) A Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) fires a minigun during riverine training with Romanian Naval Forces. Training with partner nations allows special operations forces to enhance their warfighting skills, build interoperability, ensure readiness, and demonstrate the capability of ready and postured special operations forces within the European theater. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to gain and maintain access for the Fleet and Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Hutcheson)
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VIRIN: 240807-N-VQ790-1016
U.S. and Romanian Naval Special Warfare Strengthen Partnership
U.S. and Romanian Naval Special Warfare Strengthen Partnership
ROMANIA (Aug. 7, 2024) A Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) fires a minigun during riverine training with Romanian Naval Forces. Training with partner nations allows special operations forces to enhance their warfighting skills, build interoperability, ensure readiness, and demonstrate the capability of ready and postured special operations forces within the European theater. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to gain and maintain access for the Fleet and Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Hutcheson)
VARNA, Bulgaria — U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and EOD technicians from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Ukrainian Navy, conduct simulated underwater demolition operations off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria during exercise Sea Breeze 2024, Sept. 12, 2024. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2024-3 is focused on explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
Sea Breeze 2024 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Simulated Underwater Demolition
VARNA, Bulgaria — U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and EOD technicians from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Ukrainian Navy, conduct simulated underwater demolition operations off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria during exercise Sea Breeze 2024, Sept. 12, 2024. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2024-3 is focused on explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
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VIRIN: 240912-N-TL968-1017
VARNA, Bulgaria — U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and EOD technicians from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Ukrainian Navy, conduct simulated underwater demolition operations off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria during exercise Sea Breeze 2024, Sept. 12, 2024. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2024-3 is focused on explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
Sea Breeze 2024 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Simulated Underwater Demolition
VARNA, Bulgaria — U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and EOD technicians from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Ukrainian Navy, conduct simulated underwater demolition operations off the coast of Varna, Bulgaria during exercise Sea Breeze 2024, Sept. 12, 2024. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2024-3 is focused on explosive ordnance disposal, dive operations and unmanned underwater vehicles. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)
A U.S. Army M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits for further instruction during exercise Paladin Strike at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, Aug. 8, 2024. U.S. Forces worked alongside Canadian, Latvian, Romanian, Spanish, and United Kingdom militaries to enhance interoperability among NATO allies. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trey Gonzales)
NATO exercise highlights international operability
A U.S. Army M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits for further instruction during exercise Paladin Strike at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, Aug. 8, 2024. U.S. Forces worked alongside Canadian, Latvian, Romanian, Spanish, and United Kingdom militaries to enhance interoperability among NATO allies. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trey Gonzales)
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A U.S. Army M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits for further instruction during exercise Paladin Strike at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, Aug. 8, 2024. U.S. Forces worked alongside Canadian, Latvian, Romanian, Spanish, and United Kingdom militaries to enhance interoperability among NATO allies. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trey Gonzales)
NATO exercise highlights international operability
A U.S. Army M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits for further instruction during exercise Paladin Strike at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, Aug. 8, 2024. U.S. Forces worked alongside Canadian, Latvian, Romanian, Spanish, and United Kingdom militaries to enhance interoperability among NATO allies. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trey Gonzales)
A soldier wearing a gas mask stands in a wooded area partially concealed by clouds of yellow smoke.
Up in Smoke
Soldiers conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective measures during a spur ride at Forward Operating Site Karliki, Poland, Aug. 3, 2024. The spur ride is a cavalry tradition designed to test soldier’s perseverance and fortitude.
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Credit: Army Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp
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A soldier wearing a gas mask stands in a wooded area partially concealed by clouds of yellow smoke.
Up in Smoke
Soldiers conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective measures during a spur ride at Forward Operating Site Karliki, Poland, Aug. 3, 2024. The spur ride is a cavalry tradition designed to test soldier’s perseverance and fortitude.

International Community Uses Economic Levers to Pressure Russia, Help Ukraine

  • The U.S. and G7 partners reached consensus on $50B in loans to Ukraine to be repaid by interest accrued on immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
  • The U.S. share of these loans will total $20B.
  • In August, State and Treasury announced sanctions on about 400 entities and individuals supporting Russia, a significant expansion.
Read this and more on pages 92–93 of the report

USAID Provides Assistance, but Monitoring Remains a Challenge

  • USAID provided $3.9B to the Ukraine to continue government operations and delivery of essential services.
  • Most USAID Ukraine awards were not covered by third-party monitoring.
  • USAID site visits in Ukraine continued to be restricted by the number of high-level visitors and the ongoing security environment.
Read this and more on pages 17–19, 62–63 of the report

OAR Oversight is Improving Operations

  • Special IG and partner agencies issued 26 oversight reports related to OAR and the Ukraine response this quarter. They found: DoD should review the use of barcode scanners in enhanced end-use monitoring.
  • DoD maintained sufficient stocks of 155mm ammunition despite large donations to the UAF.
  • State had not established a consistent method to capture post-evacuation lessons learned, either for Afghanistan or Ukraine.
  • USAID’s direct budget support to Ukraine aligned with Federal standards.
  • USAID did not consistently perform due diligence managing agreements with public international organizations.
  • DoD should improve its valuation of items donated to Ukraine.
Read this and more on pages 114–127 of the report
 

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