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New Year’s cotton
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 1, 2026:
personnel – about 1,208,970 (+1,060) people
tanks – 11,488 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,849 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 35,678 (+36) units.
MLRS – 1,587 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,266 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 98,453 (+769) units.
cruise missiles – 4,136 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,418 (+171) units.
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/01/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Magyar: Ukrainian drones hit 10 Russian military and infrastructure facilities on New Year’s Eve.
Russian regions under attack by UAVs: oil depots in Lyudinovo and Ilsky and refinery hit, fires break out. Video.
Cotton in Tuapse (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 31, 2025:
personnel – about 1,207,910 (+1,000) people
tanks – 11,481 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,845 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 35,642 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,586 (+1) units.
Air defense means – 1,266 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 97,684 (+552) units.
cruise missiles – 4,136 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,247 (+127) units.
special equipment – 4,035 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/31/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
"Courtesy Visit": Unmanned Systems Forces Hit a Number of Enemy Military and Infrastructure Facilities. Video.
Drones attacked Tuapse at night: a pier and a refinery were hit.
Informational "attack on Putin’s residence"
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 30, 2025:
personnel – about 1,206,910 (+1,220) people
tanks – 11,477 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,841 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 35,589 (+19) units.
MLRS – 1,582 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,264 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 96,932 (+400) units.
cruise missiles – 4,136 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,010 (+119) units.
special equipment – 4,031 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/30/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a repair facility of the Russian army near Antracit in the Luhansk region.
Sibiga named the purpose of the Russian statement about the "attack on Putin’s residence."
Cotton in Maykop (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 29, 2025:
personnel – about 1,205,690 (+1,180) people
tanks – 11,472 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,837 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 35,570 (+13) units.
MLRS – 1,581 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,264 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 96,532 (+305) units.
cruise missiles – 4,136 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,891 (+113) units.
special equipment – 4,030 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/29/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Russia, the Khanskaya airfield in Maykop was attacked.
The Mejlis addressed Zelensky: the Crimean Tatar people outlined unwavering demands regarding Crimea.
Cotton in Crimea and Syzran
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 28, 2025:
personnel – about 1,204,510 (+1,200) people;
tanks – 11,469 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,831 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 35,557 (+15) units;
MLRS – 1,581 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,264 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 96,227 (+688) units;
cruise missiles – 4,136 (+29) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,778 (+166) units;
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/28/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian drones hit a number of Russian military facilities in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) (video).
Drones attacked the Russian city of Syzran: oil refineries and substations were hit – media.
Moscow is in no hurry to consider peace proposals
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 27, 2025:
personnel – about 1,203,310 (+1,240) people;
tanks – 11,464 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,823 (+19) units;
artillery systems – 35,542 (+33) units;
MLRS – 1,579 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,264 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 95,539 (+205) units;
cruise missiles – 4,107 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,612 (+158) units;
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/26/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
SBS reported on the new "cotton" in Crimea and the Donetsk region (temporarily occupied by russians) – video.
"We have not received an official response from the Russian Federation to the peace plan. We communicate exclusively with the United States," Zelensky said.
Cotton Day in the Russian Federation (Orenburg, Novoshakhtinsk, Maykop, Temryuk. Volgograd)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 26, 2025:
personnel – about 1,202,070 (+840) people.
tanks – 11,459 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,804 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 35,509 (+74) units.
MLRS – 1,579 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,264 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 95,334 (+537) units.
cruise missiles – 4,107 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,454 (+180) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/26/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard in Volgograd, Russia – the Lukoil refinery could be under attack.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported the defeat of the Temryuk port, the Maykop airfield, and the enemy’s repair unit.
Christmas continuation of the war
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 25, 2025:
personnel – about 1,201,230 (+860) people.
tanks – 11,456 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,801 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 35,435 (+59) units.
MLRS – 1,579 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 94,797 (+600) units.
cruise missiles – 4,107 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,274 (+149) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/25/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over Kupyansk.
Bloomberg: Kremlin rejects 20-point peace plan.
Intermediate finish: 1.2 million demilitarized Muscovites
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 24, 2025:
personnel – about 1,200,370 (+1,090) persons.
tanks – 11,449 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,796 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 35,376 (+45) units.
MLRS – 1,579 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 94,197 (+1,031) units.
cruise missiles – 4,107 (+34) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,125 (+159) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked a synthetic rubber plant in the Tula region of the Russian Federation.
Zelenskyy for the first time named and detailed 20 points of the plan to end the war.
Cotton in the Stavropol Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 23, 2025:
personnel – about 1,199,280 (+1,420) people.
tanks – 11,446 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,792 (+20) units.
artillery systems – 35,331 (+23) units.
MLRS – 1,576 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+2) units (losses in the previous period confirmed).
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 93,166 (+453) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,966 (+113) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
An air alert has been declared in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians), with Belbek and Kacha airfields under attack.
Stavrolen petrochemical plant attacked in Budyonnovsk — video.
Cotton in Taman and near Lipetsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 22, 2025:
personnel – about 1,197,860 (+1,120) people.
tanks – 11,438 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,772 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,308 (+10) units.
MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,713 (+109) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,853 (+64) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones hit a pipeline, berths, and ships in the port of Taman (Russia).
GUR hit Su-27 and Su-30 at the airfield near Lipetsk: video of the operation has appeared.
Cotton in Volgograd region (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 21, 2025:
personnel – about 1,196,740 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,435 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,770 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 35,298 (+11) units;
MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,604 (+116) units;
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,789 (+68) units;
special equipment – 4,029 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the central part of Kupyansk – ISW.
The Central Asia – Center gas pipeline was blown up in the Volgograd region of Russia (PHOTOS).
Cotton in the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 20, 2025:
personnel – about 1,195,610 (+1,090) people;
tanks – 11,433 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,769 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 35,287 (+37) units;
MLRS – 1,575 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,488 (+346) units;
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,721 (+130) units;
special equipment – 4,028 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
"Good drones" attacked the Bryansk region of Russia, – social networks.
Attack on a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea: how and with what the ship was hit.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian warship and an oil facility.
Cotton in Togliatti
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 19, 2025:
personnel – about 1,194,520 (+1,220) people.
tanks – 11,433 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,768 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 35,250 (+18) units.
MLRS – 1,574 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,142 (+426) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,591 (+111) units.
special equipment – 4,027 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/19/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Togliatti, the Togliattiazot chemical plant was attacked, a fire broke out — Russian media.
The EU gave Ukraine a €90 billion bailout, but not from Russian assets. Details of the emergency decision.
Cotton in Rostov (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 18, 2025:
personnel – about 1,193,300 (+950) people
tanks – 11,432 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,758 (+0) units.
artillery systems – 35,232 (+27) units.
MLRS – 1,573 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+1) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,716 (+330) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,480 (+119) units.
special equipment – 4,027 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions in Rostov and Bataysk: an oil tanker was attacked in the Russian Federation.
Zelenskyy responded to Russia’s statements about continuing the war.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 17, 2025:
personnel – about 1,192,350 (+1,730) people
tanks – 11,427 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,758 (+21) units.
artillery systems – 35,205 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,571 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,262 (+1) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,386 (+167) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,361 (+179) units.
special equipment – 4,027 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
At night, drones attacked the refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban.
Deep Strike on the Russian rear: a refinery in the Kuban, an oil depot, and an artillery depot were hit.
Ukrainian underwater drone attacked Russian submarine
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 16, 2025:
personnel – about 1,190,620 (+1,150) people
tanks – 11,421 (+9) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,737 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 35,172 (+67) units.
MLRS – 1,570 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,261 (+0) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,219 (+442) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+1) units
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,182 (+177) units.
special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked Russian warehouses in occupied Donetsk.
"For the first time in history." The SBU blew up a Russian submarine with underwater drones (VIDEO).
Intermediate finish: 70 thousand destroyed Russian cars
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 15, 2025:
personnel – about 1,189,470 (+980) people
tanks – 11,412 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,731 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 35,105 (+64) units.
MLRS – 1,570 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,261 (+2) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 90,777 (+653) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 70,005 (+207) units
special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Night attack on Russia: drones attacked the Luch CHP in Belgorod and flew into Moscow.
Night of explosions in Rostov-on-Don: Russian air defense claims massive attack and 52 drones shot down.
Cotton at three Russian oil facilities
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 14, 2025:
personnel – about 1,188,490 (+710) people;
tanks – 11,410 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,721 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 35,041 (+9) units;
MLRS – 1,567 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,259 (+1) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 90,124 (+440) units;
cruise missiles – 4,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,798 (+81) units;
special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked refineries in Yaroslavl, Krasnodar Krai, and Volgograd Oblast of the Russian Federation.
Drones attacked oil depots and a strategic chemical plant in Russia: what is known.
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