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Two cottons in one Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 22, 2026:
personnel – about 1,230,810 (+1,070) people.
tanks – 11,596 (+9) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,943 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 36,516 (+53) units.
MLRS – 1,623 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,282 (+3) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 112,828 (+669) units.
cruise missiles – 4,190 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,416 (+178) units.
special equipment – 4,049 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/22/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the village of Volna (Krasnodar Krai, Russia), drones attacked oil terminals, four tanks caught fire — video.
Russia complained about the Ukrainian military’s attack on the port of Taman, from where oil is exported.
Cotton in the occupied Donbas and Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 21, 2026:
personnel – about 1,229,740 (+1,170) people.
tanks – 11,587 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,938 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 36,463 (+70) units.
MLRS – 1,621 (+3) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,279 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 112,159 (+1,019) units.
cruise missiles – 4,190 (+27) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,238 (+171) units.
special equipment – 4,049 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Debaltseve, Donetsk region, a Russian military ammunition depot detonates after an attack. VIDEO
In the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation, an attack by "good drones" on the Afipsky Oil Refinery was announced: a fire broke out.
Intermediate finish: 75 thousand destroyed Russian cars
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 20, 2026:
personnel – about 1,228,570 (+1,130) people.
tanks – 11,579 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,928 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 36,393 (+60) units.
MLRS – 1,618 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,279 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 111,140 (+925) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 75,067 (+191) units
special equipment – 4,048 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 20, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Marines struck the airfield control room in Dzhankoy, Crimea.
Sibiga: Putin’s new blow is a wake-up call for those gathered in Davos.
Cotton in Saratov and Engels
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/22 to 01/19/26 were approximately:
personnel – about 1,227,440 (+1,020) people;
tanks – 11,573 (+2);
armored combat vehicles – 23,922 (+3);
artillery systems – 36,333 (+39);
MLRS – 1,617 (+1);
air defense assets – 1,278 (+0);
aircraft – 434 (+0);
helicopters – 347 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 110,215 (+765);
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0);
ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0);
submarines – 2 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,876 (+170);
special equipment – 4,045 (+1).
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Syrsky announced offensive operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: you will not win in defense.
Explosions rocked Saratov and Engels: Russia reports drone attack.
A billion dollars from the world – a cup of coffee for the poor
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 18, 2026:
personnel – about 1,226,420 (+830) people
tanks – 11,571 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,919 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 36,294 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,615 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,278 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 109,450 (+845) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,706 (+105) units.
special equipment – 4,044 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy’s air defense systems and UAVs were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Cotton on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,225,590 (+1,130) people
tanks – 11,566 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,914 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 36,261 (+31) units.
MLRS – 1,615 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,278 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 108,605 (+721) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,601 (+115) units.
special equipment – 4,044 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy’s ammunition depot in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhia region was hit and the results of the strike on Atlant Aero were clarified – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Unknown drones reached Sochi and Tuapse: Russians complained about explosions.
Cotton in Ryazan (6)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,224,460 (+1,370) people
tanks – 11,563 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,908 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,230 (+48) units.
MLRS – 1,614 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,277 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 107,884 (+527) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,486 (+180) units.
special equipment – 4,044 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Results of 2025: development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in conditions of full-scale war – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A series of explosions were heard in Ryazan at night – the likely target of the drone attack was a refinery.
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.
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