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Russian front-line air defense installations were damaged
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,223,090 (+1,150) people
tanks – 11,557 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,904 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 36,182 (+84) units.
MLRS – 1,611 (+8) units.
Air defense assets – 1,277 (+2) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 107,357 (+929) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,306 (+187) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/15/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit five Russian air defense systems and an air defense radar in the occupied territories. "Magyar" showed a video of the strikes.
A UAV control point and Russian artillery were destroyed near Pokrovskoye, fighting continues, – General Staff.
Cotton in Rostov (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 14, 2026:
personnel – about 1,221,940 (+990) people
tanks – 11,550 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,902 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 36,098 (+74) units.
MLRS – 1,603 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,275 (+5) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 106,428 (+1074) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+8) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,119 (+232) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A year of trials that broke the aggressor’s plans – a statement by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky.
Rostov-on-Don was attacked by drones, oil product tanks in the city may be on fire — video.
Over Kupyansk – the Ukrainian flag!
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,220,950 (+950) people
tanks – 11,544 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,899 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 36,024 (+51) units.
MLRS – 1,600 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,270 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 105,354 (+933) units.
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,887 (+145) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 01/13/26 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian flag was raised above the Kupyansk city hall by the second corps of the National Guard "Charter".
The Atlant-Aero plant, which develops and produces drones, was attacked in Taganrog. Photos and video.
Cotton in the Caspian Sea
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 12, 2026:
personnel – about 1,220,000 (+1,060) people
tanks – 11,541 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,892 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 35,973 (+21) units.
MLRS – 1,598 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,270 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 104,421 (+353) units.
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,742 (+98) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea and an enemy air defense unit were hit.
The Russian Federation’s full-scale war against Ukraine has been going on for as long as the Nazi war against the USSR, Zelensky said.
Cotton in Voronezh (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,218,940 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,541 (+11) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,885 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 35,952 (+44) units;
MLRS – 1,598 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,269 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 104,068 (+654) units;
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,644 (+134) units;
special equipment – 4,039 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/11/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian military had success in the Kostyantynivka area: a review of the front from ISW.
About 20 explosions have already occurred: people in Voronezh are complaining about drone attacks and smoke in the city.
Cotton in Volgograd Oblast and Krasnodar Krai (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,217,810 (+880) people;
tanks – 11,530 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,882 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 35,908 (+16) units;
MLRS – 1,597 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,269 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 103,414 (+653) units;
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+18) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,510 (+84) units;
special equipment – 4,039 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attack the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation: previously, with the refinery at their sights.
The Volgograd region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones: an oil depot is on fire, residents may be evacuated.
Cotton in Belgorod and Orel
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,216,930 (+1,030) people.
tanks – 11,526 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,882 (+8) units.
artillery systems – 35,892 (+18) units.
MLRS – 1,596 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,269 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 102,761 (+687) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,426 (+90) units.
special equipment – 4,037 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Zelensky confirmed the attack on the Lviv region with the Oreshnyk ballistic missile.
Belgorod and Orel came under attack: the Russians were left without electricity.
Ukrainian robots – against Russian occupiers
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,215,900 (+1,400) people.
tanks – 11,521 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,874 (+9) units.
artillery systems – 35,874 (+17) units.
MLRS – 1,596 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,269 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 102,074 (+225) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,336 (+112) units.
special equipment – 4,037 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones powerfully attacked the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters captured enemy positions using a ground robotic complex.
Cotton in Kostroma region and occupied Crimea
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,214,500 (+1,040) people.
tanks – 11,515 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,865 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,857 (+26) units.
MLRS – 1,595 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,269 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 101,849 (+406) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,224 (+122) units.
special equipment – 4,037 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Attack on the 100th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate in the Kostroma region: explosions were heard in the city of Neya.
Feodosia (temporarily occupied by russians) is under drone attack on the evening of January 6: details.
Cotton in four cities in Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,213,460 (+940) people.
tanks – 11,512 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,863 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 35,831 (+46) units.
MLRS – 1,593 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,269 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 101,443 (+879) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,102 (+157) units.
special equipment – 4,036 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked an oil depot in Usman (Lipetsk region): a fire broke out. Photos and video.
Strikes on the Russian Federation – drones attacked Tver, Sterlitamak, and one of the factories in Penza.
Intermediate finish: 100 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 5, 2026:
personnel – about 1,212,520 (+990) people.
tanks – 11,507 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,857 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,785 (+29) units.
MLRS – 1,592 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,268 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 100 564 (+704) units
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,945 (+169) units.
special equipment – 4,036 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked a defense plant in the Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation at night.
Western media outlets write that Ukrainian drones are now constantly flying over the Russian capital, indicating a new practice of pressure.
The US opened a second front
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 4, 2026:
personnel – about 1,211,530 (+900) people;
tanks – 11,499 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,855 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 35,756 (+12) units;
MLRS – 1,590 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,268 (+1) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 99,860 (+278) units;
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,776 (+88) units;
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard in Moscow, and Sobyanin announced a drone attack.
USA vs. Venezuela – Trump called the war in Ukraine primitive.
Cotton in Samara and Tatarstan
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 3, 2026:
personnel – about 1,210,630 (+750) people;
tanks – 11,497 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,855 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 35,744 (+24) units;
MLRS – 1,590 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,267 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 99,582 (+539) units;
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,688 (+101) units;
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on January 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
After a drone attack, the Rosneft oil refinery in Samara burned down.
Strike drones attacked Tatarstan.
Cotton in the Samara region
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 2, 2026:
personnel – about 1,209,880 (+910) people
tanks – 11,494 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,851 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,720 (+42) units.
MLRS – 1,589 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,267 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 99,043 (+590) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+1) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,587 (+169) units.
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Jan 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones are attacking the Moscow region. Four major airports have been closed.
Explosions are heard in the Samara region, and a drone attack on a refinery is reported.
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.
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