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Ukraine does not give up!
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 25, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 869,530 (+1,300) people,
tanks — 10182 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,168 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 23,652 (+26) units,
MLRS — 1299 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1083 (+2) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 26767 (+122),
cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38582 (+138) units,
special equipment — 3759 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/25/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The preservation of Ukraine’s existence is the result of the titanic work of Ukrainian soldiers, not the agreements of foreign leaders, – Prokopenko.
"Those who fight survive, those who surrender are erased by history": Zelensky spoke at the G7 leaders’ meeting. Video.
Third anniversary of the start of the Great War
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 24, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 868230 (+1050) people,
tanks — 10177 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,157 (+6) units,
artillery systems — 23,626 (+44) units,
MLRS — 1299 (+3) units,
air defense means — 1081 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 26645 (+217),
cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38444 (+110) units,
special equipment — 3757 (+0).
Zelensky addressed Ukrainians on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
EC President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Costa arrived in Kyiv.
Media: Drones hit the Ryazan refinery for the third time in a year.
The root cause of the war is Russia. And it must be eliminated
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 23, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 867,180 (+1,180) people,
tanks — 10168 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,151 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 23,582 (+54) units,
MLRS — 1296 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1081 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 26428 (+117),
cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38334 (+91) units,
special equipment — 3757 (+3).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 02/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are conducting a successful offensive in Zaporizhia region, knocking out the russian enemy.
Sibiga responded to calls from the Russian Federation to eliminate the root causes of the war.
Europe is preparing to defend itself without help from the US
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 22, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 866,000 (+1,140) people,
tanks — 10161 (+15) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,139 (+9) units,
artillery systems — 23,528 (+66) units,
MLRS — 1295 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1080 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 26311 (+155),
cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38234 (+139) units,
special equipment — 3754 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a large column of Russian equipment near Pokrovskoe. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a large column of Russian equipment near Pokrovskoe.
Macron called for the adoption of a "massive defense plan" for Europe.
Intermediate finish: 38 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 21, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 864,860 (+1,280) people,
tanks — 10,146 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,130 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 23,462 (+52) units,
MLRS — 1295 (+4) units,
air defense systems — 1080 (+2) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 26156 (+135),
cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38104 (+143) one,
special equipment — 3753 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The GUR organized an operation to blow up the goggles of Russian FPV drones.
German Vice Chancellor Robert Haber said that the US negotiations with Russia without Ukraine were "betrayal and imperialism."
Visiting Russian seaports is becoming dangerous
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 20, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 863,580 (+1,190) people,
tanks — 10,134 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,112 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 23,410 (+63) units,
MLRS — 1291 (+3) units,
air defense systems — 1078 (+6) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 26021 (+160),
cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 37961 (+136) units,
special equipment — 3752 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
ISW confirmed the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the center of Vovchansk.
Explosions occurred on three tankers in the Mediterranean that were calling at Russian ports — Reuters.
Cotton in Syzran
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 19, 2025 were approximately:
personnel – about 862,390 (+1,300) people,
tanks – 10120 (+19) units,
armored combat vehicles – 21,098 (+23) units,
artillery systems – 23347 (+72) units,
MLRS – 1288 (+3) units,
air defense assets – 1072 (+4) units,
aircraft – 370 (+0) units,
helicopters – 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 25861 (+175),
cruise missiles – 3064 (+1),
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units,
submarines – 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 37825 (+146) units,
special equipment – 3752 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/19/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked Rosneft’s Syzran refinery in the Samara region of Russia.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg Arrives in Ukraine: We Will Listen.
Europe doesn’t know what to do.
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 18, 2025 were approximately:
personnel – about 861,090 (+1,170) people,
tanks – 10101 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles – 21,075 (+12) units,
artillery systems – 23275 (+53) units,
MLRS – 1285 (+2) units,
air defense assets – 1068 (+1) units,
aircraft – 370 (+0) units,
helicopters – 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 25586 (+181),
cruise missiles – 3064 (+1),
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units,
submarines – 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 37679 (+74) units,
special equipment – 3751 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 02/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian drones went to the third round – the Kaluga oil refinery was attacked.
Emergency meeting in Paris. European leaders failed to reach consensus on Ukraine, — Politico.
Cotton in Krasnodar region
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 17, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 859,920 (+1,530) people,
tanks — 10089 (+16) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21,063 (+52) units,
artillery systems — 23,222 (+37) units,
MLRS — 1283 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1067 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 25505 (+128),
cruise missiles — 3063 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 37605 (+149) units,
special equipment — 3750 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Russia reports drone attack on Ilsk Oil Refinery.
"Military victory is possible": Zelensky on Ukraine’s losses, the return of Crimea, and joining NATO. Main points of the interview.
Intermediate finish: 21 thousand Russian armored vehicles destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 16, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 858,390 (+1,730) people,
tanks — 10,073 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 21011 (+84) one,
artillery systems — 23,185 (+11) units,
MLRS — 1283 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1067 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 25377 (+36),
cruise missiles — 3063 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 37456 (+77) units,
special equipment — 3749 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The hardest day on the front since the beginning of the year – the Russians attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 250 times.
A powerful explosion was heard in Smolensk at night: an auto assembly plant there could have been damaged.
Cotton in several regions of Russia (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 15, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 856,660 (+1,180) people,
tanks — 10,068 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,927 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 23,174 (+59) units,
MLRS — 1283 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1067 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 25341 (+117),
cruise missiles — 3063 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 37379 (+127) units,
special equipment — 3747 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 02/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Volgograd refinery was again attacked by drones, and a fire broke out.
Massive drone strike on Russia: “industrial enterprise” (oil depot?) in Kaluga region is on fire. Massive drone strike on Russia: “industrial enterprise” is on fire
Russia strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plant
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 14, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 855,480 (+1,200) people,
tanks — 10,057 (+17) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,910 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 23,115 (+81) units,
MLRS — 1282 (+4) units,
air defense systems — 1066 (+3) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 25224 (+152),
cruise missiles — 3063 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 37252 (+156) units,
special equipment — 3745 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 02/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The IAEA confirmed the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the fire in the sarcophagus of the fourth reactor.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a counterattack for the first time in 2025, liberating a village in the Donetsk region.
Intermediate finish: 23 thousand Russian guns and 37 thousand vehicles destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 13 were approximately:
personnel — about 854,280 (+1,250) people,
tanks — 10,040 (+17) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,894 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 23034 (+58) one,
MLRS — 1278 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1063 (+2) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 25072 (+153),
cruise missiles — 3063 (+6),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 37096 (+168) one,
special equipment — 3744 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on Feb 13, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced in the Donetsk region and the Kursk region.
The Russians may launch an offensive against Poland and Lithuania through Belarus: Zelenskyy voiced a possible scenario.
Peacemakers do not bring peace.
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 12, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 853,030 (+1,150) people,
tanks — 10,023 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,871 (+27) units,
artillery systems — 22,976 (+53) units,
MLRS — 1276 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1061 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 24919 (+164),
cruise missiles — 3057 (+1),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 36928 (+121) units,
special equipment — 3742 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 Feb 12, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Kamiansky (Zaporizhzhya region), the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was recorded (map).
"UN troops have never helped anyone in history": Zelensky explained why he is against a "soft peacekeeping mission" in Ukraine.
Two cottons in the Saratov region
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 11, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 851,880 (+1,390) people,
tanks — 10,014 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,844 (+31) units,
artillery systems — 22923 (+44) units,
MLRS — 1275 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1060 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 24755 (+132),
cruise missiles — 3056 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 36807 (+169) units,
special equipment — 3741 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Feb 11, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
99% of the russian occupiers are not returning: the NGU spoke about the difference in losses of Ukrainian and Russian troops near Pokrovskoye.
In Russia, drones attacked an airfield in Engels and a refinery in Saratov.
Intermediate finish: the first 10,000 Russian tanks destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 9, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 850,490 (+1,170) people,
tanks — 10001 (+9) one,
armored combat vehicles — 20,813 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 22,879 (+35) units,
MLRS — 1273 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1059 (+3) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 24623 (+137),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 36638 (+109) units,
special equipment — 3740 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Feb 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked a refinery in the Russian Federation, and a high-rise building in Krasnodar was damaged due to air defense operations.
The world has demonstrated its unwillingness to put Putin in his place during three years of full-scale war, Zelenskyy said.
Another Russian plane destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 9, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 849,320 (+1,460) people,
tanks — 9992 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,797 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 22,844 (+24) units,
MLRS — 1273 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1056 (+0) units,
aircraft — 370 (+1) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 24486 (+83),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 36529 (+127) units,
special equipment — 3739 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 Feb 9, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Sent the Su-25 to hell: it became known who exactly shot down the Russian attack jet and what it was.
"DPRK will support Russia": Kim Jong-un cynically commented on the war in Ukraine.
Cotton in two regions of Russia
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 8, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 847,860 (+1,210) people,
tanks — 9981 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,777 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 22,820 (+35) units,
MLRS — 1273 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1056 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 24403 (+102),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 36402 (+95) units,
special equipment — 3738 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Feb 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
With one strike, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a headquarters with Russian officers in Selidove — video.
In Russia, drones attacked two oil pumping stations in the Rostov and Volgograd regions.
The war is coming home to Russia
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 7, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 846,650 (+1,340) people,
tanks — 9975 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,755 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 22,785 (+32) units,
MLRS — 1271 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1056 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 24301 (+116),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 36307 (+96) units,
special equipment — 3738 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Feb 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched a new series of mechanized assaults and advanced in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation – ISW.
"We brought the war home, to Russia": Zelensky noted the importance of the Kursk operation, which has been going on for exactly half a year. Video.
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