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We do not have any own information sources, we will reprint the most important (in our opinion) news from official Ukrainian sources and from authoritative media of countries that support Ukraine.
We also recommend reading analytical material on patriotic sites "Information resistance», blogs by Oleksandr Kovalenko and Kostjantyn Mashovec.
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Thanks to General Syrsky for his exploits!
As of July 23, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,434,690 (+1,460) people;
tanks – 12,191 (+28) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,994 (+12) units;
artillery systems – 46,570 (+78) units;
RSZV – 1,961 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,515 (+2) units;
aircraft – 438 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,994 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 423,588 (+1,688) units;
cruise missiles – 4,936 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 34 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 124,243 (+541) units;
special equipment – 4,453 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Syrsky announced the end of his term and summed up the results of the command. farvatermedia.com
Drones hit the Wildberries logistics hub in Voronezh — video. nv.ua
Logistics cotton in the south of the Russian Federation
As of July 22, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,433,230 (+1,330) people;
tanks – 12,163 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,982 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 46,492 (+57) units;
RSZV – 1,958 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,513 (+0) units;
aircraft – 438 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,981 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 421,900 (+1,610) units;
cruise missiles – 4,933 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 34 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 123,702 (+355) units;
special equipment – 4,450 (+9) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Night drone strikes on Crimea. A large electrical substation is on fire in Yalta, there is no electricity in the city. nv.ua
In Russia, drones attacked two Wildberries warehouses at once: large-scale fires broke out. zn.ua
Metallurgical cotton in Lipetsk
As of July 21, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,431,900 (+1,370) people;
tanks – 12,161 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,978 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 46,435 (+92) units;
RSZV – 1,955 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,513 (+2) units;
aircraft – 438 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,970 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 420,290 (+1,865) units;
cruise missiles – 4,933 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 34 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 123,347 (+453) units;
special equipment – 4,441 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Ukraine launches high-precision Firefly ammunition, resistant to Russian electronic warfare, into series – Ministry of Defense. censor.net
In Russia, a fire was reported near the CHP plant and the largest metallurgical plant in Lipetsk. shelter.in.ua
So what do 400 drones mean for a city as big as Moscow?
As of July 20, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,430,530 (+1,600) people;
tanks – 12,158 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,971 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 46,343 (+82) units;
RSZV – 1,953 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,511 (+6) units;
aircraft – 438 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,965 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 418,425 (+1,769) units;
cruise missiles – 4,933 (+18) units;
ships / boats – 34 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 122,894 (+605) units;
special equipment – 4,433 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 20, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Novopavlivka and have tactical successes in 2 areas: front review from ISW. 24tv.ua
Explosions are heard in the Moscow region, Sobyanin announced an attack by 400 drones on the Russian capital. nv.ua
Oil cotton in the Stavropol Territory
As of July 19, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,428,930 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,156 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,963 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 46,261 (+92) units;
RSZV – 1,950 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,505 (+3) units;
aircraft – 438 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,956 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 416,656 (+1,858) units;
cruise missiles – 4,915 (+1) units;
ships / boats – 34 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 122,289 (+547) units;
special equipment – 4,430 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 07/19/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Two tankers, a floating crane, a Buk air defense system, and other enemy military facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
An oil depot in the Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation was attacked for the third time in a few weeks. shelter.in.ua
Cotton near Moscow
As of July 18, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,427,410 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 12,151 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,956 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 46,169 (+85) units;
RSZV – 1,946 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,502 (+6) units;
aircraft – 438 (+1) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,943 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 414,798 (+1,914) units;
cruise missiles – 4,914 (+5) units;
ships / boats – 34 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 121,742 (+526) units;
special equipment – 4,428 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Crimea, there are reports of a massive drone attack, explosions were heard near the Gvardiyske airfield. unn.ua
The Moscow region is on fire: several cities near the Russian capital have been hit. 24tv.ua
Black Sea cotton
As of July 17, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,425,990 (+1,370) people;
tanks – 12,148 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,946 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 46,084 (65) units;
RSZV – 1,943 (+7) units;
air defense systems – 1,496 (+4) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+1) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,919 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 412,884 (1,879) units;
cruise missiles – 4,909 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 31 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 121,216 (+489) units;
special equipment – 4,424 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
SBS hit another 12 enemy ships in the Black Sea. armyinform.com.ua
In occupied Kerch, a large-scale fire broke out at the railway station after a drone attack — satellite data. nv.ua
Aviation cotton in Engels
As of July 16, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,424,620 (+1,340) people;
tanks – 12,144 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,940 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 46,019 (+66) units;
RSZV – 1,936 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,492 (+0) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,919 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 411,005 (1,801) units;
cruise missiles – 4,906 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 31 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 120,727 (+420) units;
special equipment – 4,420 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion. – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones massively attacked Russian cities of Saratov and Engels: fire reported at airfield. slovoidilo.ua
Zelenskyy named Ukraine’s main goal: a state without Russia, war, and the Moscow threat. aspi.com.ua
Ukraine’s successes in the war at sea
As of July 15, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,423,280 (+1,470) people;
tanks – 12,141 (+10) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,938 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 45,953 (+42) units;
RSZV – 1,936 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,492 (+1) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,907 (+2) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 407,201 (2,003) units;
cruise missiles – 4,906 (+7) units;
ships / boats – 31 (+1) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 120,307 (+445) units;
special equipment – 4,420 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Seven tankers, five dry cargo ships, tugboats, a ferry, the Nebo-U radar station, an S-400 launcher were hit, and the results of the hit on the Syzran Oil Refinery were clarified – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
SBS hit another 20 "shadow" Russian tankers in the Black Sea. slovoidilo.ua
Ukraine sank a Russian FSB ship near Putin’s residence in Gelendzhik, – WSJ. 24tv.ua
Oil cotton in Bashkiria
As of July 14, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,421,810 (+1,120) people;
tanks – 12,131 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,932 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 45,932 (+46) units;
RSZV – 1,931 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,491 (+2) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,905 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 407,201 (+1,508) units;
cruise missiles – 4,899 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 119,862 (+330) units;
special equipment – 4,416 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Seven tankers, five dry cargo ships, tugboats, a ferry, the Nebo-U radar station, an S-400 launcher were hit, and the results of the hit on the Syzran Oil Refinery were clarified – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Gazpromneftekhim Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan, causing a fire. nv.ua
Oil cotton in the Stavropol Territory
As of July 13, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,420,690 (+1,600) people;
tanks – 12,125 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,931 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 45,865 (+58) units;
RSZV – 1,929 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,489 (+4) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,894 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 405,693 (+1,734) units;
cruise missiles – 4,896 (+7) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 119,532 (+494) units;
special equipment – 4,412 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 07/13/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Russia announced a drone attack on Moscow, there is destruction. nv.ua
An oil depot is on fire in the Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation. shelter.in.ua
Oil cotton in Syzran
As of July 12, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,419,090 (+1,320) people;
tanks – 12,120 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,928 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 45,807 (+53) units;
RSZV – 1,928 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,485 (+0) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,883 (+15) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 403,959 (+2,034) units;
cruise missiles – 4,889 (+2) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 119,038 (+428) units;
special equipment – 4,407 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery: a fire broke out. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
Ukrainian drones hit the Syzran oil refinery, 10 tankers, and 4 Russian ferries. rbc.ua
Cotton production is moving to industrial production lines
As of July 11, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,417,770 (+1,490) people;
tanks – 12,116 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,922 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 45,754 (+74) units;
RSZV – 1,924 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,485 (+4) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,868 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 401,925 (+1,294) units;
cruise missiles – 4,887 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 118,610 (+361) units;
special equipment – 4,402 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked a Russian methanol tanker in the Taganrog Bay. ukranews.com
Zelensky: The Armed Forces of Ukraine will create a Long-Range Influence Command on the Russian Federation. zn.ua
Intermediate finish: 400 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
As of July 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,416,280 (+1,460) people;
tanks – 12,108 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,912 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 45,680 (+52) units;
RSZV – 1,923 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,481 (+2) units;
aircraft – 437 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,865 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 400,631 (+1,868) unit;
cruise missiles – 4,887 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 118,249 (+339) units;
special equipment – 4,402 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The port and aviation college are on fire: Taganrog was under attack by drones at night. rbc.ua
After drone strikes, one of the largest refineries in southern Russia, Ilsky, is on fire again. slovoidilo.ua
Russian Su-35 plane destroyed
As of July 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,414,820 (+1,310) people;
tanks – 12,107 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,906 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 45,628 (+59) units;
RSZV – 1,922 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,479 (+1) units;
aircraft – 437 (+1) unit;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,857 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 398,763 (+1,843) units;
cruise missiles – 4,887 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 117,910 (+363) units;
special equipment – 4,402 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
On July 8, 2026, a Russian multi-role fighter Su-35 was shot down in the eastern direction! – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked oil depots in the Stavropol Territory and Tver. shelter.in.ua
Aviation cotton in Borisoglebsk
As of July 8, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,413,510 (+1,260) people;
tanks – 12,100 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,903 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 45,569 (+61) units;
RSZV – 1,918 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,478 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,853 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 396,920 (+2,074) units;
cruise missiles – 4,887 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 117,547 (+462) units;
special equipment – 4,398 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Defense forces attacked a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, Russia, where Su-34, Su-35, and Su-30SM fighter jets are based. Video. war.obozrevatel.com
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Two military-industrial complex enterprises in the Bryansk region, the Belgorod airfield oil depot, bridges and other enemy facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Defense forces attacked a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, Russia, where Su-34, Su-35, and Su-30SM fighter jets are based. Video. war.obozrevatel.com
Three oil cottons, in particular, in Omsk
As of July 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,412,250 (+1,200) people;
tanks – 12,097 (+9) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,899 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 45,508 (+57) units;
RSZV – 1,917 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,478 (+5) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,848 (+15) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 394,846 (+2,129) units;
cruise missiles – 4,887 (+37) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 117,085 (+399) units;
special equipment – 4,394 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 07/07/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Omsk Refinery hit. Distance from the state border of Ukraine – almost 2.5 thousand km – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Two refineries, a missile brigade deployment point, and an oil product transshipment terminal in Crimea were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Oil cotton in Yaroslavl
As of July 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,411,050 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 12,088 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,894 (+16) units;
artillery systems – 45,451 (+63) units;
RSZV – 1,917 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,473 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,833 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 392,717 (+1,979) units;
cruise missiles – 4,850 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 116,686 (+580) units;
special equipment – 4,389 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 06.07.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
An airfield in Crimea, ammunition depots, and bridges were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Yaroslavl, an attack on one of the largest refineries in Russia is reported. shelter.in.ua
Russian fiction about the capture of Konstantinovka is a gift to Trump for the US anniversary
As of July 5, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,409,630 (+1,290) people;
tanks – 12,081 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,878 (+9) units;
artillery systems – 45,388 (+63) units;
RSZV – 1,916 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,470 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,821 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 390,738 (+1,628) units;
cruise missiles – 4,847 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 116,106 (+462) units;
special equipment – 4,385 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The St. Petersburg oil terminal, the Kronstadt base, a helicopter and other enemy facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
“The reality is different.” Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters published videos of various areas of Kostyantynivka, refuting Putin’s statement about occupation. nv.ua
Oil cotton in St. Petersburg
As of July 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,408,340 (+1,190) people;
tanks – 12,074 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,869 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 45,325 (+100) units;
RSZV – 1,913 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,469 (+6) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,815 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 389,110 (+1,768) units;
cruise missiles – 4,847 (+1) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 115,644 (+407) units;
special equipment – 4,385 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Crimea suffered a drone attack: fires near the airfield and ferry terminal. rbc.ua
Explosions heard in St. Petersburg: massive damage recorded in the port, oil terminal on fire. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
Cotton in the occupied territories (2)
As of July 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,407,150 (+1,250) people;
tanks – 12,073 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,863 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 45,225 (+57) units;
MLRS – 1,912 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,463 (+4) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,809 (+18) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 387,342 (+2,152) units;
cruise missiles – 4,846 (+48) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 115,237 (+385) units;
special equipment – 4,380 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on July 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A bridge was hit in Donetsk, military equipment in Mariupol, and 6 electrical substations in Crimea. 24tv.ua
Zelenskyy promised Putin defeat after attack on Kyiv: President visits site of Russian terrorist attack (Video) aspi.com.ua
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New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Service in Orsk" of the section "Taras Shevchenko in the first exile."
Not having reached Orsk for several versts, Taras’s eyes saw a desert that suddenly gripped his soul.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Shevchenko in Orenburg" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
The division commander assigned Shevchenko to serve in the fifth battalion, which was stationed further east in Asia at the Orsk Fortress.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Punishment for the brothers" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
Emperor Nicholas I, having reviewed the report, agreed with the advice given by Orlov and, confirming on May 28, added to Shevchenko’s sentence: "Under the strictest supervision, with a ban on writing and drawing!"
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Investigation into the Society case" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
Among Shevchenko’s own works were "Dream", the poem "Aspen", written on February 7, 1847 in Sedniv; several small poems; a notebook of his works that were prepared for censoring with a preface.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Arrests of members of the Cyril and Methodius Society" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
Kostomarov was speechless! Such an obvious and brazen betrayal by Yuzefovich, it was as if a thunderbolt had stunned him! He turned pale, trembled, could not stand on his feet and fell onto a stool!
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Denunciation of student Petrov" of the section "Taras Shevchenko under arrest."
It so happened that Gulak’s room was located through the wall of Petrov’s room; the latter could hear what was being said at Gulak’s, where the brothers of the Cyril and Methodius Society were meeting.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "11. Sedniv, return to Kyiv and arrest" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Without waiting for a response from Kostomarov, Shevchenko left Borzenskyi district for Chernihiv, and from there to Sedniv to his friends the Lyzohubs.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "10. Kulish’s Wedding" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
For Kulish, he admits, the radiance of Taras’s spirit was something supernatural. Kulish saw then “that the Kyiv intelligentsia held the Ukrainian bard in deep reverence.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "9. September – December 1846" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
On the evening of the first day of Christmas, the brothers of the "Cyril and Methodius" went to "carol" at Mykola Hulak’s. Shevchenko was already there.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "8. Shevchenko in Kyiv in 1846" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Shevchenko generally loved company: he had many acquaintances in Kyiv; however, he was more willing to visit places where simple customs prevailed.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "7. Cyril and Methodius Society" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Of the last people who were involved in that investigation, none have yet provided their memories of the Cyril and Methodius Brotherhood; only Dmitry Pylchikov told me some trifles in conversation.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. Shevchenko and Kostomarov" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
But in any case, Shevchenko’s most prominent works of historical and political content were written by the poet before his apparent acquaintance with Kostomarov.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Shevchenko in Nizhyn and Chernihiv" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Shevchenko did not forget to meet, even for a short time, with his good-doer Soshenko, who was then a teacher in Nizhyn. Soshenko reprimanded him for his poem in Russian, "Tryzna."
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Shevchenko in Pereyaslav" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
The impression that Shevchenko experienced under the influence of Andrushi, Pereyaslav, Monastyryshche and Trakhtemyrov he later expressed in the poem "Dream" ("My Mountains Are High").
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Shevchenko in Kyrylivka and Gustynja" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Apparently, Fedosia’s parents noticed Shevchenko’s idea to marry their daughter. It was out of their imagination to marry their daughter with Shevchenko.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Journey through Left-Bank Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
It is natural that the Kyiv youth were overjoyed to do everything they could to ensure that Shevchenko remained in Kyiv, especially since Shevchenko wanted the same thing.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue to publish Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Spring of 1845" of the section "Taras Shevchenko during his stay in Ukraine (1845 – 1847)".
Throughout May, Shevchenko traveled through Zvenigorod and Kanev counties through Shenderivka, Boguslav, Rosava, Potoky, and Trypillya.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "6. "Picturesque Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
I won’t say how long Shevchenko was in Yagotyn at that time. We only know that he was drawing up the program of "Picturesque Ukraine" at that time.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. Impressions of Ukraine" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
Shevchenko, as a sensitive person with a sensitive heart, should have taken more sorrow and sadness from his journey than joy and hope for a speedy improvement.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Trip to Ukraine in 1843" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
Hrytsko Tarnovsky asked Shevchenko to paint him a portrait of Prince Repnin. Tarnovsky and Repnin’s common acquaintance, the heir O. V. Kapnist, traveled with Shevchenko to Yagotyn in the summer of 1843.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "3. Russian works of Shevchenko" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
It was natural for him to be occupied with the desire to prove to Russian reviewers that he was capable of writing in a foreign language and that he could use the Russian language well.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "2. Hatred of Russian criticism" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts".
New Ukrainian publications and new Shevchenko works again provoked unfavorable, hostile reviews in Russian journalism.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "1. Impressions from "Kobzar" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the release of "Kobzar" to graduation from the Academy of Arts"
When Ukraine rejoiced at "Kobzar" – Russian criticism met it with ridicule, mockery of the Ukrainian language and nationality!
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "5. "Kobzar" 1840" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the time of his redemption from serfdom to the publication of his first "Kobzar"."
It is futile to expect talent to give a comprehensive answer to the question of the history of its growth and development. Talent itself does not know this.
New study on Shevchenko
We continue publishing Oleksandr Konysky’s book "Taras Shevchenko-Hrushevsky" (1898). Today – the subsection "4. Self-education; money management" of the section "Taras Shevchenko from the time of his redemption from serfdom to the publication of his first "Kobzar"."
First of all, I notice Shevchenko’s tireless work on his education. We know that before his liberation from serfdom, Shevchenko was an almost obscure man. He himself saw and understood this.