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Tactical advance of the Ukrainian army
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,255,340 (+890) people.
tanks – 11,678 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,045 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 37,323 (+4) units.
MLRS – 1,648 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,301 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 136,073 (+614) units.
cruise missiles – 4,288 (+2) units.
ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,725 (+71) units.
special equipment – 4,071 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The largest advance in two and a half years: Ukraine liberated more than 200 sq. km — AFP.
A refinery is on fire in the Krasnodar Territory, and in Sevastopol, "one of the longest attacks."
UAVs are attacking Moscow. Good, but not enough
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,254,450 (+1,180) people.
tanks – 11,676 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,042 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 37,319 (+26) units.
MLRS – 1,648 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,301 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 135,459 (+601) units.
cruise missiles – 4,286 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,654 (+169) units.
special equipment – 4,071 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Power and heat have been cut off in parts of Bryansk and the Bryansk region, and there are reports of strikes on a local substation.
The Russian Federation complains about a massive attack by Ukrainian drones: Moscow announced 13 downed UAVs.
"We already had the Budapest Memorandum": Zelensky spoke about security guarantees.
Cotton in many places of the Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,253,270 (+1,250) people;
tanks – 11,672 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,037 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 37,293 (+11) units;
MLRS – 1,648 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,300 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 134,858 (+552) units;
cruise missiles – 4,286 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 29 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,485 (+97) units;
special equipment – 4,071 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy’s BK-16 amphibious transport boat, RSP-10 radar, communications hub, and ammunition depot were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Russia, UAVs damaged a tank with oil products, a warehouse, and terminals in the Krasnodar Territory.
End the war with one phone call. Not from the US, but from China.
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 14, 2026:
personnel – about 1,252,020 (+1,070) people;
tanks – 11,668 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,031 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 37,282 (+28) units;
MLRS – 1,645 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,300 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 134,306 (+914) units;
cruise missiles – 4,286 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 29 (+1) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,388 (+120) units;
special equipment – 4,071 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 02/14/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Nebo-U radar station, areas of concentration of UAV operators and other personnel, and a warehouse of material and technical resources were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The US said that China could stop the war with one call to Putin.
Ukraine’s enemies will not wait for our surrender
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,250,950 (+800) people
tanks – 11,667 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,028 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 37,254 (+41) units.
MLRS – 1,642 (+1) units.
Air defense systems – 1,300 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 133,392 (+1,239) units.
cruise missiles – 4,286 (+16) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,268 (+127) units.
special equipment – 4,070 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 13, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
I would rather not make any deal than force Ukrainians to accept a bad one, – Zelensky.
Video: drones attacked the Volgograd region.
Cotton in Volgograd region (6)
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 12, 2026:
personnel – about 1,250,150 (+770) people
tanks – 11,662 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,025 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 37,213 (+65) units.
MLRS – 1,641 (+3) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,299 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 132,153 (+1,442) units.
cruise missiles – 4,270 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,141 (+172) units.
special equipment – 4,070 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Michurinsk, drones attacked the Progress plant.
A military compound in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation was hit by an attack.
Cotton in Volgograd (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,249,380 (+820) people
tanks – 11,661 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,020 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 37,148 (+59) units.
MLRS – 1,638 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,298 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 130,711 (+1,551) units.
cruise missiles – 4,270 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,969 (+235) units.
special equipment – 4,070 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The repair unit, the UAV training center, control points, and enemy concentration points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked a refinery in Volgograd: a large-scale fire broke out.
Cotton in Rostov
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,248,560 (+980) people
tanks – 11,656 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,018 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 37,089 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,297 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 129,160 (+1,198) units.
cruise missiles – 4,270 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,734 (+182) units.
special equipment – 4,070 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
About 6,000 drones destroyed: The General Staff confirmed the strike on the UAV warehouse in Rostov.
The losses of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine exceeded the replenishment: Syrsky summed up the results for January.
Energy war is a natural continuation of the mythical "energy truce"
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,247,580 (+1,250) people.
tanks – 11,654 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,013 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 37,056 (+12) units.
MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,295 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 127,962 (+413) units.
cruise missiles – 4,270 (+1) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,552 (+113) units.
special equipment – 4,069 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 09.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces were successful in 2 areas at the same time: the ISW front review.
Energy facilities in the Russian Federation are legitimate targets of Ukraine, – Zelensky.
Finally found the culprit in the war
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,246,330 (+1,040) people;
tanks – 11,651 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,010 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 37,044 (+8) units;
MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,295 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 127,549 (+468) units;
cruise missiles – 4,269 (+24) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,439 (+60) units;
special equipment – 4,069 (+5) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 08.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
An oil depot, UAV control points, a repair unit, MLRS, and a concentration of enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
The breakdown of peace with Russia in 2022: the Czech Prime Minister blamed British Prime Minister Johnson for everything.
Intermediate finish: 37 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,245,290 (+730) people;
tanks – 11,650 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,009 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 37,036 (+22) one;
MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,295 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 127,081 (+1,161) units;
cruise missiles – 4,245 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,379 (+68) units;
special equipment – 4,064 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 07.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones hit Tver and Saratov regions of Russia: industrial facility on fire.
US special forces will be finished in two minutes: Zhorin explained why NATO is not ready to fight for Ukraine.
Intermediate finish: 24 thousand Russian armored vehicles destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,244,560 (+720) people.
tanks – 11,648 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,007 (+11) units
artillery systems – 37,014 (+39) units.
MLRS – 1,637 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,295 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 125,920 (+826) units.
cruise missiles – 4,245 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,311 (+162) units.
special equipment – 4,063 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The infrastructure of the Kapustin Yar training ground was damaged – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Belgorod, Russia, a missile attack was announced, after which the city lost water and electricity.
Intermediate finish: 77 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 5, 2026:
personnel – about 1,243,840 (+770) people.
tanks – 11,642 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,996 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,975 (+60) units.
MLRS – 1,636 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,293 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 125,094 (+1,351) units.
cruise missiles – 4,245 (+40) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 77,149 (+200) units
special equipment – 4,062 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 05.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Belgorod was attacked by missiles, Rostov-on-Don was under attack by drones.
The Russians have a disaster on the front after the Starlink shutdown: assaults have been halted in many areas.
US President Justifies Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 4, 2026:
personnel – about 1,243,070 (+780) people.
tanks – 11,637 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,992 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 36,915 (+60) units.
MLRS – 1,634 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,293 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 123,743 (+1,355) units.
cruise missiles – 4,245 (+40) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,949 (+211) units.
special equipment – 4,062 (+4) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The FPV training center, the concentration of manpower, and the enemy’s electronic warfare station – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Trump said that Putin had adhered to the terms of the "truce" and denied Zelensky’s accusations.
A sign of an "energy truce" is massive attacks by Muscovites on energy facilities in Ukraine
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 3, 2026:
personnel – about 1,242,290 (+760) people.
tanks – 11,633 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,985 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,855 (+53) units.
MLRS – 1,633 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,292 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 122,388 (+1,171) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,738 (+153) units.
special equipment – 4,058 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 02/03/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Enemy control points and ammunition depots were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia has resumed attacks on the energy sector, said Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.
"Truce" like never exists
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 2, 2026:
personnel – about 1,241,530 (+850) people.
tanks – 11,627 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,981 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 36,802 (+25) units.
MLRS – 1,633 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,291 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 121,217 (+1,083) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,585 (+146) units.
special equipment – 4,057 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The repair base, UAV control points, and other enemy military facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
There is no "truce": Russia does not adhere to any agreements – European Union Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova.
Intermediate finish: 120 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of February 1, 2026:
personnel – about 1,240,680 (+1,090) people
tanks – 11,625 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,980 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 36,777 (+9) units.
MLRS – 1,632 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,290 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 120 134 (+206) units
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,439 (+62) units.
special equipment – 4,055 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 1, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tor-M1 air defense system, UAV control points, and other enemy military facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Strengthening air defense, developing Patriot and HIMARS: Ukraine and NATO have agreed on cooperation priorities.
Attempt at an "energy truce"
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 31, 2026:
personnel – about 1,238,710 (+880) people
tanks – 11,619 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,969 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,768 (+20) units.
MLRS – 1,632 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,290 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 119,928 (+694) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,377 (+58) units.
special equipment – 4,054 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on January 31, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Osa anti-aircraft missile system and a number of logistical facilities of the Russian occupiers were hit.
Zelensky: The week without strikes on the energy sector began on Friday night, Ukraine is ready to act in a mirror image.
The "one day" that some wanted to end the war never comes
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 30, 2026:
personnel – about 1,238,710 (+1,310) people
tanks – 11,614 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,969 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,748 (+15) units.
MLRS – 1,631 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,289 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 119,234 (+555) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,319 (+129) units.
special equipment – 4,054 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 30, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia rejected Western security guarantees for Ukraine: ISW explained what "signal" the Kremlin gave.
There were no direct agreements with Russia on energy — Zelensky.
One (or even two?) Russian planes destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 29, 2026:
personnel – about 1,237,400 (+830) people
tanks – 11,613 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,965 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 36,733 (+20) units.
MLRS – 1,629 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,288 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+1) units
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 118,679 (+955) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,190 (+88) units.
special equipment – 4,053 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 01/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy has minus Su-34 and Su-30: Russia lost two fighters with crews in one day.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces were successful in Pokrovsk and near Novopavlivka: report and maps of the ISW front.
Over a thousand Russian UAVs destroyed in a day
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 28, 2026:
personnel – about 1,236,570 (+690) people
tanks – 11,609 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,958 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,713 (+22) units.
MLRS – 1,629 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,286 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 117,724 (+1,012) units
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,102 (+77) units.
special equipment – 4,053 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 28, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Atesh guerrillas partially disabled a military factory in Udmurtia: video.
Ukraine will not accept meaningless "security guarantees" from the US — Ambassador Alyona Hetmanchuk.
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