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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.
Christmas continuation of the war
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 25, 2025:
personnel – about 1,201,230 (+860) people.
tanks – 11,456 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,801 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 35,435 (+59) units.
MLRS – 1,579 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 94,797 (+600) units.
cruise missiles – 4,107 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,274 (+149) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/25/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over Kupyansk.
Bloomberg: Kremlin rejects 20-point peace plan.
Intermediate finish: 1.2 million demilitarized Muscovites
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 24, 2025:
personnel – about 1,200,370 (+1,090) persons.
tanks – 11,449 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,796 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 35,376 (+45) units.
MLRS – 1,579 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 94,197 (+1,031) units.
cruise missiles – 4,107 (+34) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,125 (+159) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked a synthetic rubber plant in the Tula region of the Russian Federation.
Zelenskyy for the first time named and detailed 20 points of the plan to end the war.
Cotton in the Stavropol Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 23, 2025:
personnel – about 1,199,280 (+1,420) people.
tanks – 11,446 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,792 (+20) units.
artillery systems – 35,331 (+23) units.
MLRS – 1,576 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+2) units (losses in the previous period confirmed).
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 93,166 (+453) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,966 (+113) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
An air alert has been declared in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians), with Belbek and Kacha airfields under attack.
Stavrolen petrochemical plant attacked in Budyonnovsk — video.
Cotton in Taman and near Lipetsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 22, 2025:
personnel – about 1,197,860 (+1,120) people.
tanks – 11,438 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,772 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,308 (+10) units.
MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,713 (+109) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,853 (+64) units.
special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones hit a pipeline, berths, and ships in the port of Taman (Russia).
GUR hit Su-27 and Su-30 at the airfield near Lipetsk: video of the operation has appeared.
Cotton in Volgograd region (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 21, 2025:
personnel – about 1,196,740 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,435 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,770 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 35,298 (+11) units;
MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,604 (+116) units;
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,789 (+68) units;
special equipment – 4,029 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the central part of Kupyansk – ISW.
The Central Asia – Center gas pipeline was blown up in the Volgograd region of Russia (PHOTOS).
Cotton in the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 20, 2025:
personnel – about 1,195,610 (+1,090) people;
tanks – 11,433 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,769 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 35,287 (+37) units;
MLRS – 1,575 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,488 (+346) units;
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,721 (+130) units;
special equipment – 4,028 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
"Good drones" attacked the Bryansk region of Russia, – social networks.
Attack on a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea: how and with what the ship was hit.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian warship and an oil facility.
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