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Cotton in Yaroslavl and Crimea
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 26, 2026:
personnel – about 1,325,650 (+960) people;
tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,463 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 40,711 (+76) units;
MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,354 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 258,091 (+2,229) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+30) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,582 (+160) units;
special equipment – 4,136 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked Yaroslavl – one of the largest refineries in the Russian Federation is on fire.
Since last night, Russian-occupied Crimea has been under massive drone attack.
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army in the Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 25, 2026:
personnel – about 1,324,690 (+1,230) people;
tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,458 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 40,635 (+29) units;
MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,353 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 255,862 (+1,257) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,422 (+166) units;
special equipment – 4,136 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The results of the strikes on the Atlant Aero plant and the enemy patrol ship have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The fighters of "Skele" told how they broke through the Russian defense and liberated Ternove in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Long-suffering money from Europe
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 24, 2026:
personnel – about 1,323,460 (+910) people
tanks – 11,892 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,445 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 40,606 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,753 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,353 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 254,605 (+1,175) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,256 (+129) units.
special equipment – 4,134 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Units of the Ukrainian Navy destroyed an enemy unmanned naval boat – General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The European Union approved €90 billion for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Cotton in Feodosia (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 23, 2026:
personnel – about 1,322,550 (+1,100) people
tanks – 11,888 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,441 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 40,574 (+58) units.
MLRS – 1,752 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,351 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 253,430 (+1,941) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,127 (+202) units.
special equipment – 4,134 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Feodosia in occupied Crimea, drones attacked an oil depot — video.
The Russians have donated drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the SBU and the Roland battalion conducted a daring special operation.
Cotton in Sevastopol (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 22, 2026:
personnel – about 1,321,450 (+1,140) people
tanks – 11,885 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,436 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 40,516 (+38) units.
MLRS – 1,749 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 251,489 (+1,026) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,925 (+162) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The General Staff announced a strike on the Russian warship control point in Sevastopol.
In the Rostov region, drones hit railway infrastructure near military units (VIDEO).
Intermediate finish: 250 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 21, 2026:
personnel – about 1,320,310 (+1,040) people
tanks – 11,884 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,429 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 40,478 (+82) units.
MLRS – 1,749 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 250,463 (+1,905) units
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,763 (+192) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/21/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tuapse oil refinery, two large landing ships, an oil depot, and ammunition depots were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
UAVs massively attacked Novocherkassk: a military unit could have been under attack.
Cotton in Tuapse (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 20, 2026:
personnel – about 1,319,270 (+1,050) people
tanks – 11,884 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,422 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 40,396 (+72) units.
MLRS – 1,748 (+0) units.
Air defense systems – 1,350 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 248,558 (+1,427) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,571 (+174) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
GUR showed the defeat of two large Russian landing ships in Crimea (VIDEO).
A strategic refinery is on fire in Tuapse, Russia, after the second attack in a week.
Cotton in Taganrog and Yeisk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 19, 2026:
personnel – about 1,318,220 (+1,070) people;
tanks – 11,882 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,420 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 40,324 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,748 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,349 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 247,131 (+2,019) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,397 (+203) units;
special equipment – 4,131 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The defense industrial complex "Atlant Aero" and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation: the port in Yeysk is on fire.
Cotton in Sevastopol, Novokuybyshevsk and Syzran
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 18, 2026:
personnel – about 1,317,150 (+1,080) people;
tanks – 11,876 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,410 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 40,242 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,743 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,349 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 245,112 (+2,104) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,194 (+180) units;
special equipment – 4,129 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drone strikes caused fires at two refineries in Russia (Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran).
An oil depot is on fire in Sevastopol after a nighttime drone strike.
Cotton in Tuapse (4) and Belgorod
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,316,070 (+1,000) people.
tanks – 11,870 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,400 (+9) units.
artillery systems – 40,160 (+114) units.
MLRS – 1,739 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,349 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 243,008 (+2,410) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+12) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,014 (+253) units.
special equipment – 4,129 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tuapse Oil Refinery, air defense systems, command posts, and enemy concentration areas were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A fire broke out at an electrical substation in Belgorod after a drone attack.
Intermediate finish: 40 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,315,070 (+1,100) people.
tanks – 11,866 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,391 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 40,046 (+43) units
MLRS – 1,738 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,347 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 240,598 (+1,357) units.
cruise missiles – 4,537 (+20) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,761 (+208) units.
special equipment – 4,126 (+1) units.
Operational information as of:00 04/16/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The radar from the S-400 air defense system, logistical facilities, and enemy manpower concentration were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions hit Russia’s Black Sea coast: oil depot and port on fire in Tuapse.
Cotton in Donetsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,313,970 (+1,010) people
tanks – 11,864 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,390 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 40,003 (+50) units.
MLRS – 1,736 (+4) units.
Air defense assets – 1,346 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 239,241 (+1,388) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,553 (+253) units.
special equipment – 4,125 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
SCALP missiles hit a storage location for attack UAVs – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Enemy radar stations and air defense systems were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Hungary is moving out of Russia’s influence
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 14, 2026:
personnel – about 1,312,960 (+820) people
tanks – 11,863 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,389 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 39,953 (+38) units.
MLRS – 1,732 (+4) units.
Air defense assets – 1,346 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 237,853 (+2,459) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,300 (+201) units.
special equipment – 4,123 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The SBS commander confirmed the strike on the Russian Cherepovets-Azot plant.
Peter Magyar calls on Putin for peace in Ukraine: Hungary is changing its orientation.
Anti-cotton at Valdai
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,312,140 (+960) people
tanks – 11,861 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,386 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 39,915 (+44) units.
MLRS – 1,728 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,346 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 235,394 (+1,528) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,099 (+185) units.
special equipment – 4,123 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 13, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Most of the times — on Easter itself. During the truce, the Russians violated the ceasefire more than 10.5 thousand times — the General Staff.
Radio Liberty Weekly: Putin will be protected by 27 towers with "Pantsirs" in Valdai in the war with Ukraine.
Truce? We’ll see
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 12, 2026:
personnel – about 1,311,180 (+1,070) people;
tanks – 11,859 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,384 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 39,871 (+73) units;
MLRS – 1,727 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,345 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 233,866 (+2,081) units;
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,914 (+216) units;
special equipment – 4,121 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
An oil depot, an oil pumping station, three ammunition depots, and enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Ukraine is ready for a regime of silence and a response to provocations – President Zelensky.
Cotton in the Caspian Sea (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,310,110 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 11,851 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,381 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 39,798 (+64) units;
MLRS – 1,726 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,344 (+3) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 231,785 (+2,014) units;
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,698 (+183) units;
special equipment – 4,121 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions are heard in Krasnodar Krai, and a UAV attack on the Krymsk oil pumping station is reported.
Cotton in Kazan, Volgograd, Saransk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,308,670 (+1,130) people
tanks – 11,848 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,375 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 39,734 (+45) units.
MLRS – 1,724 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,341 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 229,771 (+2,232) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,515 (+183) units.
special equipment – 4,119 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tor air defense system, an oil pumping station, and a number of enemy logistical facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The night of the explosions in Russia: drones attacked Kazan, Volgograd, and Saransk — what is known about the consequences.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai (6)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,307,540 (+1,040) people
tanks – 11,847 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,370 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 39,689 (+64) units.
MLRS – 1,724 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,341 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 227,539 (+2,238) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,332 (+229) units.
special equipment – 4,119 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 09.04.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Oil depots, a number of other logistics facilities, and the positional area of the Bastion coastal missile complex were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A blow to the "master switch": a critical node that powers key Russian refineries is on fire.
Russian frigate hit in Novorossiysk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,306,500 (+1,030) people
tanks – 11,846 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,368 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 39,625 (+63) units.
MLRS – 1,723 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,341 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 225,301 (+1,960) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,103 (+241) units.
special equipment – 4,117 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 04/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ust-Luga Oil oil terminal was hit. Results of damage to other Russian oil refining facilities – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The destruction of a frigate and a number of other facilities of the Russian occupiers has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cotton in the Leningrad and Voronezh regions
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,305,470 (+980) people
tanks – 11,841 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,364 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 39,562 (+65) units.
MLRS – 1,722 (+3) units.
Air defense systems – 1,340 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 223,341 (+1,945) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 87,862 (+248) units.
special equipment – 4,115 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Sheskharis oil terminal and the enemy Be-12 amphibious aircraft were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The port of Ust-Luga and a chemical plant in the Voronezh region were again under the sights of drones – media.
Cotton in Novorossiysk (4)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,304,490 (+940) people
tanks – 11,841 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,360 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 39,497 (+58) units.
MLRS – 1,719 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,338 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 221,396 (+1,953) units.
cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 87,614 (+259) units.
special equipment – 4,112 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on April 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Lukoil-Nyzhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery, an aircraft equipment warehouse, and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Video: Drones attacked the port of Novorossiysk and the oil terminal.
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