April 2023
War news
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Russia has its own cotton
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 30, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 190,510 (+470) persons were liquidated,
tanks — 3699 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7189 (+5) units,
artillery systems — 2914 (+6) units,
RSZV — 544 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 295 (+1) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 294 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 2475 (+4),
cruise missiles — 932 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5,842 (+6) units,
special equipment — 357 (+2).
"Cotton" again near Russian Kursk – video.
In the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, there was a fire and a house collapsed, the Russians say that there was shelling.
In Perm, "cotton" at the plant for the production of cannon-shots.
Today, Sevastopol offers the best cotton
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 29, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 190,040 (+580) people were eliminated,
tanks — 3697 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7184 (+3) units,
artillery systems — 2908 (+3) units,
RSZV — 543 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 294 (+0) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 294 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 2471 (+4),
cruise missiles — 932 (+21),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5,836 (+17) units,
special equipment – 355 (+2).
Powerful "cotton" and a fire in Crimea: an oil depot is on fire near Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians).
The Armed Forces advanced in the Donetsk region, ISW.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the base of the russian occupiers in Bryanka.
Muscovites rocket attack: score 21:2 in favor of Ukrainian air defense
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 28, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 189,460 (+540) people were eliminated,
tanks — 3694 (+0) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7181 (+3) units,
artillery systems — 2905 (+18) units,
RSZV — 543 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 294 (+1) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 294 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 2467 (+6),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5819 (+14) units,
special equipment – 353 (+1).
"Cotton blossomed" in Melitopol (temporarily occupied by russians): the city was enveloped in smoke, "quicks" rushed to the scene.
Southern "cotton": the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the Russian observation post in Korsunka and "Gvozdyka" gun near Rybalchie(video).
Uman, Kyiv, Dnipro and Ukrainka. The number of victims of Russia’s massive missile attack on Ukraine is increasing.
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army near Bakhmut
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/27/2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 188,920 (+510) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3694 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7178 (+16) units,
artillery systems – 2887 (+10) units,
RSZV – 542 (+3) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 293 (+1) units,
aircraft – 308 (+0) units,
helicopters – 294 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2461 (+21),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5805 (+13) units,
special equipment ‒ 352 (+0).
"Let’s move!": Ukrainian soldiers cleared the positions of the russian occupiers near the road to Bakhmut. Video.
"Cotton" visited the outskirts of St. Petersburg, and then visited Rostov, – mass media.
Sent to the "Kobzon concert": a police traitor was blown up in Melitopol (temporarily occupied by russians). Photo.
The battle for Bakhmut continues (2)
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 26, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 188,410 (+640) persons were liquidated,
tanks — 3692 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7162 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 2877 (+14) units,
RSZV — 539 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 292 (+1) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 294 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 2440 (+3),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5792 (+8) units,
special equipment — 352 (+7).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine strive to maintain control over the "highway of life" in Bakhmut: British intelligence revealed the course of the fighting. Map.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine arrange a powerful "cotton" for the russian occupiers on the left bank of the Kherson region: an analysis of combat operations by ISW.
The russian occupiers have minus "Judoist": the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed an enemy electronic communications station with a telling name in Zaporizhzhia. Video.
Ukrainian bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnieper
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 25, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 187,770 (+690) people were liquidated
tanks — 3688 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7151 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 2863 (+14) units,
RSZV — 539 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 291 (+2) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 294 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 2437 (+24),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5784 (+31) units,
special equipment — 345 (+6).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are clearing the site on the left bank of the Kherson region: Humenyuk spoke about the successes.
"Cotton" in Tokmak (temporarily occupied by russians): the mayor of Melitopol reported a "loud roasting of Rusna".
In Oleshki (temporarily occupied by russians), Ukrainian partisans eliminated a detachment of "Rosgvards" at the Russian checkpoint.
"Cotton" happened again in the Belgorod region: there is damage.
Cotton season is approaching in Crimea
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 24, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 187,080 (+660) people were eliminated,
tanks — 3683 (+8),
armored fighting vehicles — 7139 (+8),
artillery systems — 2849 (+12),
RSZV — 539 (+0),
air defense equipment — 289 (+0),
planes — 308 (+0),
helicopters — 294 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 2413 (+11),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5753 (+23),
special equipment — 339 (+0).
Humeniuk announced the "cotton" season in the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
Explosions rang out in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians) at night: video and details of the attack.
In Luhansk region, the russian occupiers had a powerful "cotton" at an oil depot: photos and video.
Russian helicopters were reduced by one
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 23, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 186,420 (+690) people were eliminated,
tanks — 3675 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7131 (+1) units,
artillery systems — 2837 (+5) units,
RSZV — 539 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 289 (+0) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 294 (+1) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 2402 (+4),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5730 (+12) units,
special equipment — 339 (+2).
The most combat-capable part of the Russian army was destroyed by Putin in Ukraine – GUR of the Ministry of Defense
The Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed the russian invaders in the Kreminna direction.
Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Mi-24 helicopter.
Nice spring cotton
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/22/2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 185,730 (+680) people were liquidated;
tanks ‒ 3672 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7130 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2832 (+5) units,
RSZV – 539 (+0) units,
air defense means ‒ 289 (+4) units,
aircraft – 308 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2398 (+4),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5718 (+5) units,
special equipment ‒ 337 (+3).
The windows shook from the explosion: there was new "cotton" in Melitopol (occupied by russians), data on russian enemy losses appeared.
In Crimea (occupied by russians) – "cotton": collaborators declare the work of air defense.
In the Kursk region, the Russian Federation announced shelling, several villages were left without electricity.
Cotton in Belgorod
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/21/2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 185,050 (+630) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3668 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7126 (+6) units,
artillery systems – 2827 (+2) units,
RSZV – 539 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 285 (+0) units,
aircraft – 308 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2394 (+8),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5713 (+6) units,
special equipment ‒ 334 (+2).
A helicopter carrying the russian occupiers fell into the sea near Melitopol (video).
Explosions rang out in Sevastopol (occupied by russians).
In Belgorod, the explosion was such that the car was thrown onto the roof of the store by a powerful wave.
Local successes of Ukrainian troops
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 20, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 184,420 (+670) persons were liquidated,
tanks — 3667 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7120 (+10) units,
artillery systems — 2825 (+6) units,
RSZV — 539 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 285 (+0) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 2386 (+10),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5707 (+15) units,
special equipment — 332 (+2).
The Air Force of Ukraine destroyed the warehouses of equipment and missile units of the Russians.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces pushed back the russian occupiers near Kreminna.
Anti-tankers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces discovered and destroyed the observation post of the russian occupiers in the Luhansk region (VIDEO).
A good crop of Russian UAVs
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 19, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 183,750 (+620) people were eliminated,
tanks — 3665 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 7110 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 2819 (+9) units,
RSZV — 538 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 285 (+0) units,
aircraft — 308 (+0) units,
helicopters — 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 2376 (+23),
cruise missiles — 911 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 5,692 (+16) units,
special equipment — 330 (+0).
In the Lyman direction, three ammunition warhouses of tht russian enemy were destroyed — Serhiy Cherevaty.
In Bakhmut, the russian enemy attacks in small groups and engages in contact shooting battles – Colonel Dmytro Zavorotnyuk.
In the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, it was reported about an alleged drone attack on the building of the Military Commissariat.
Bakhmut is the priority goal of Muscovites
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/18/2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 183,130 (+470) people were liquidated
tanks ‒ 3661 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,098 (+11) units,
artillery systems – 2810 (+6) units,
RSZV – 538 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 285 (+0) units,
aircraft – 308 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2353 (+6),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,676 (+4) units,
special equipment ‒ 330 (+2).
New "cotton": a series of explosions rang out near Mariupol (occupied by russians).
British intelligence: from the front line in the Donetsk region, the command of the Russian army transfers additional forces to Bakhmut.
General Syrskyi: the Russians were defeated near Kreminna and Kupyansk. Bakhmut is destroyed, but slows down the russian enemy.
Ukrainian aviation is getting stronger
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/17/2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 182,660 (+590) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3660 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,087 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2804 (+9) units,
RSZV – 538 (+0) units,
air defense means ‒ 285 (+1) units,
aircraft – 308 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2347 (+8),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,672 (+14) units,
special equipment ‒ 328 (+2).
"Cotton" in Russian Belgorod: locals complained of explosions and "problems with light".
It was loud not only in Belgorod: in the evening, "cotton" visited Kursk as well.
Slovakia completed the transfer of 13 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine.
Easter cake in the form of a Su-25 attack aircraft
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/16/2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 182,070 (+520) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3657 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,083 (+10) units,
artillery systems – 2795 (+10) units,
RSZV – 538 (+3) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 284 (+1) units,
aircraft – 308 (+1) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2339 (+0),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0) units,
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5658 (+12) units,
special equipment ‒ 326 (+2).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the enemy warehouses with ammunition near Bakhmut.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an enemy Su-25.
130 Ukrainian people were returned: a large Easter exchange of prisoners took place. Photo and video.
The best Russian troops died, the worst remained
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04/15/2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 181,550 (+460) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3653 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,073 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2785 (+1) units,
RSZV – 535 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 283 (+0) units,
aircraft – 307 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2339 (+0),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,646 (+6) units,
special equipment ‒ 324 (+3).
In the Luhansk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are exhausting the enemy as much as possible, inflicting significant losses on the Russians, – the head of regional adminitration.
Two powerful explosions rang out in Mariupol (occupied by russians) – the mayor’s adviser.
Russia’s GRU Special Forces lost 90-95% of its fighters in Ukraine, Washington Post.
Bakhmut is a mixture of Verdun and Stalingrad
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 14, 2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 181,090 (+500) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3650 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,069 (+16) units,
artillery systems – 2784 (+7) units,
RSZV – 535 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 283 (+0) units,
aircraft – 307 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2339 (+0),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,640 (+3) units,
special equipment ‒ 321 (+1).
Heavy fighting continues for the city of Bakhmut, – the Ukrainian General Staff.
A super-powerful explosion thundered in Melitopol (occupied by russians) near the railway: the enemy’s ammunition could have detonated.
Russia threw "elite" units at Bakhmut: the Armed Forces of Ukraine will declassify them – Cherevaty.
A little more cotton (5)
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of Apr 13, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 180,590 (+540) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3646 (+0) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,053 (+10) units,
artillery systems – 2777 (+7) units,
RSZV – 535 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 283 (+1) units,
aircraft – 307 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2339 (+5),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,637 (+7) units,
special equipment ‒ 320 (+1).
A significant part of the explosions occurring in Russia are the result of the actions of citizens of the Russian Federation — Ukrainian intelligence.
Syrsky showed the destruction of the Russian ammunition depot near Bakhmut.
"Cotton" came to Alchevsk (occupied by russians).
The first 180,000 Muscovites were destroyed
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 12, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – approx 180050 (+730) persons were liquidated
tanks ‒ 3646 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,043 (+5) units,
artillery systems – 2770 (+5) units,
RSZV – 535 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 282 (+0) units,
aircraft – 307 (+0) units,
helicopters – 293 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2334 (+2),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,630 (+10) units,
special equipment ‒ 319 (+3).
"Zoopark", EW complexes and more: the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed valuable Russian equipment in the Svatovo region (video).
In the village of Bekhteri (occupied by russians), Skadovsky District, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian warehouse with ammunition and military equipment.
The Ukrainian 43rd separate artillery brigade named after Hetman Taras Tryasyl magically destroys two Russian tanks.
Cotton in Moscow (2)
The total combat losses of Russia from 24.02.22 to 10.04.23 approximately amounted to:
personnel – approximately 179,320 (+500) people;
tanks ‒ 3,644 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,038 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 2,765 (+15) units;
RSZV – 535 (+1) units;
air defense means ‒ 282 units;
aircraft – 307 units;
helicopters – 293 units (+1);
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2,332 (+9) units;
cruise missiles – 911 units;
ships/boats ‒ 18 units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,620 (+13) units;
special equipment ‒316 (+5) units.
In Tokmak (occupied by russians), it was "fun": another group of occupiers was liquidated.
Video: another "cotton" happened in Moscow.
Russia announced a drone attack on the airport in Belgorod.
Fierce struggle for Bakhmut
The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 24.02.22 to 10.04.23 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 178,820 (+670) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3637 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,028 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2750 (+10) units,
RSZV – 534 (+1) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 282 (+0) units,
aircraft – 307 (+0) units,
helicopters – 292 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level – 2323 (+11),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,607 (+5) units,
special equipment ‒ 311 (+2).
In Bakhmut, the russian enemy is using Syrian tactics, — Commander of the Eastern Group of Ukrainian Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Defense of Bakhmut: Cherevaty told whether the provision of Ukrainian defenders continues, despite the blowing up of the bridge near Khromovo.
"The bodies of the liquidated russians are lying in several layers": a lieutenant from the Da Vinci Wolves battalion spoke about the battles for Bakhmut and the insane losses of the Russian Federation.
News about cotton in Feodosia
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of Apr 9, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 178,150 (+470) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3636 (+0) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,024 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2740 (+13) units,
RSZV – 533 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 282 (+0) units,
aircraft – 307 (+0) units,
helicopters – 292 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2312 (+14),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5602 (+3) units,
special equipment ‒ 309 (+5).
Marines of the 36th brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces sent a portion of "cotton" to the russian enemy: a spectacular video.
The mass media announced the second missile in Feodosia (occupied by russians), which was hidden by the russian occupiers: three wounded, the S-300 air defense system was destroyed.
Battles for Bakhmut continue, enemy attacks are unsuccessful – Ukrainian General Staff.
Cotton in Feodosia. Muscovites did not like it, but why?
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 8, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 177,680 (+570) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3636 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7020 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2727 (+5) units,
RSZV – 533 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 282 (+1) units,
aircraft – 307 (+1) units,
helicopters – 292 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2298 (+7),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5599 (+12) units,
special equipment ‒ 304 (+0).
It’s loud again in Crimea: powerful explosions rang out in Feodosia (occupied by russians).
"How did she get there?" Aksyonov announced the downing of a Ukrainian missile in Crimea (occupied by russians), Putin’s supporters threw a tantrum.
Ukrainian artillerymen near Bakhmut destroyed BMP and field warehouse of the russian occupiers (video).
The Russian plane fell without waiting for the "Patriots"
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 7, 2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 177,110 (+480) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3633 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,016 (+3) units,
artillery systems – 2722 (+8) units,
RSZV – 533 (+1) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 281 (+0) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 292 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2291 (+4),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,587 (+13) units,
special equipment ‒ 304 (+2).
In Melitopol (occupied by russians), an "extremely important cargo" was blown up, which the Russians had been transporting for several days.
An russian Su-25 aircraft was destroyed in the Maryinka area, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Right on target: in the Luhansk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a warehouse with ammunition and a truck with the russian occupiers. Video.
Ukrainian millstones grind Muscovites
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of Apr 6, 2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 176,630 (+390) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3631 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7,013 (+8) units,
artillery systems – 2714 (+7) units,
RSZV – 532 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 281 (+1) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 292 (+1) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2287 (+4),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5574 (+1) units,
special equipment ‒ 302 (+3).
Night "cotton" in Melitopol (occupied by russians): it became known where the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit.
In the Belgorod region, they complained about "cotton": the Russian military came under fire, there are wounded.
A kamikaze drone hit the rare complex of the Russian Armed Forces "Aystenok" near Zaporizhzhia (video).
Cotton fell in love with Melitopol
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04.05.23 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 176,240 (+550) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3629 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 7005 (+6) units,
artillery systems – 2707 (+10) units,
RSZV – 532 (+4) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 280 (+0) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 291 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2283 (+6),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,573 (+11) units,
special equipment ‒ 299 (+1)
There is "cotton" again in Melitopol (occupied by russians): residents of the city told about a powerful explosion.
In Bakhmut, the border guards repelled the "meat assault of the Wagner private military company."
The Belgorod military shot down an "enemy" drone: now the FSB demands compensation of 3 million rubles from them. Photo.
Minus 7 thousand Russian armored vehicles
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of Apr 4, 2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 175,690 (+530) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3627 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 6999 (+6) units,
artillery systems – 2697 (+3) units,
RSZV – 528 (+1) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 280 (+0) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 291 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2277 (+15),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,562 (+9) units,
special equipment ‒ 298 (+0).
Night "cotton" in the north of Crimea (occupied by russians): Russian positions on an abandoned farm near Armyansk were attacked (photo).
Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed the russian occupiers’ field camp in Donetsk region.
The Russian Federation announced a drone attack on the Military Commissariat and the Ministry of Internal Affairs building in Bryansk region.
Ukraine was provided with additional planes. And a year has not passed
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of Apr 3, 2023 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 175,160 (+610) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3619 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 6993 (+7) units,
artillery systems – 2694 (+7) units,
RSZV – 527 (+0) units,
air defense means ‒ 280 (+1) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 291 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2262 (+13),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5553 (+16) units,
special equipment ‒ 298 (+2).
Car explosion in Melitopol (occupied by russians): it became known which of the collaborators was "fried".
The murder of the russian war criminal Tatarsky: the first photos and videos taken immediately after the explosion have appeared.
Poland handed over the first MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine.
The liberation of Crimea is under consideration
The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of 04.02.23 approximately amounted to
personnel – about 174,550 (+560) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 3618 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 6986 (+5) units,
artillery systems – 2687 (+4) units,
RSZV – 527 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 279 (+0) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 291 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2249 (+1),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,537 (+9) units,
special equipment ‒ 296 (+0).
"Explosive Sunday for the russian occupiers": "cotton" sounds in the locomotive depot in Melitopol (occupied by russians).
"Cotton" is reported in Rostov, Russia.
Danilov named 12 steps for the deoccupation of Crimea (occupied by russians).
Muscovites are forced to go to defense
The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.04.23 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 173,990 (+630) people were eliminated,
tanks ‒ 3,616 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 6,981 (+4) units,
artillery systems – 2,683 (+8) units,
RSZV – 527 (+1) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 279 (+1) units,
aircraft – 306 (+0) units,
helicopters – 291 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 2,248 (+0),
cruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 5,528 (+7) units,
special equipment ‒ 296 (+2).
The russian enemy is trying to advance to the center and has variable success, – Maljar about Bakhmut.
Drones of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed an assault group of russian invaders near Avdiivka.
In the Andriyivka (occupied by russians) in Donetsk region, explosions rang out at night, there was an "arrival" of invaders from the BK composition, – Andryushchenko.
The Armed Forces are forcing the Russian army to switch from a "heroic" offensive to a defensive one.
End of the «War news» section
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New verses by K. Polishchuk
We continue publishing a collection of poems by Klym Polishchuk "Sound Color" (1921). Today – the next 5 works, including "In memory of a comrade".
New memoirs by U. Samchuk
We continue publishing a book of memoirs "On a Crow’s Horse" (1971 – 1974). Today – the section "On the way back [August 1942 – November 1943]".
1. Second visit to Tylyavka / 2. Second visit to Derman / 3. Guerrilla / 4. End of an era / 5. Lviv – Krakow – Berlin – Breslau / 6. Farewell to Tylyavka / 7. Evacuation
New story by I. Nechuy-Levitsky
We continue publishing the story "Mykola Dzhera" (1876). Today – the next 2 chapters, including "4. In Cherkasy".
This is porridge! – Mykola said. – And in Verbivka, I lived in poverty, but I did not eat such good food. Does Mr. Jew himself eat such porridge? "You’ll live, man, you’ll taste even better porridge," called one burlak.
New story by Julian Opilsky
We start publishing the historical story "Children of Odin" (1932). Today – the first 2 chapters, including "2. Treasures of Vinland."
In the evening we opened the chest and found in it a great deal of gold in rings, chains, rings, clasps, as well as in grains and tins. Also, there were wonderful flower shells, cut gems.
New novel by Marko Vovchok
We continue publishing the novel "Live soul" (1875). Today – the next 3 chapters, including "VI. Letter".
Here is the letter: “I love you and for a long time I could not muster up the courage to tell you. Don’t reject me, please wait. Let me see you more often, talk to you more often, let me write to you.”
New novel by V. Vynnychenko
We continue publishing the novel «Solar machine» (1924). Today – the next 5 chapters of the 1st part, including "The princess is sad."
I want to kiss my hands, I want to pluck those sweet-smelling flowers in the dark and hide my face in them, which so wonderfully, strangely and shamefully burns with fire.
New article by D. Dontsov
We publish article "Youth and scouting" (1928).
"My country before everything" is the motto of the healthy nations of the world, their holy national egoism, and one of the first mottos of your organization!
New story by G. Khotkevych
We continue publishing story "Dovbush" (1920). Today – the first 5 chapters of the 2nd part.
…He stole something… But from such a brotherhood, which can steal and is the most likely to get into company, you will have to recruit your gang at the beginning… It wasn’t think about that, it wasn’t like that… Well, it will have to be.
New verses by S. Vorobkevich
We publish poem "Gift from Bosnia" (1879).
New book on the history of Kyiv
We continue publishing "History of Kyiv", published in 1963. Today – "Index of geographic and topographic names".
New translations by Panas Myrny
We continue publishing the rehash of "The Song of Hiawatha" by G. Longfellow. Today – the next two chapters, including "19. Unexpected guests".
New novel by Gregory Kvitka-Osnovjanenko
We publish fragments of the 1st version of the novel "Mister Khaljavski". Today – the next 3 chapters, including "Evenings".
Brother Pavlus, for his ability in inventing means, dexterity and agility in their production, and all for the common benefit and pleasure, was not left without attention, but was chosen as the housekeeper of our evening parties.
New short stories by K. Polishchuk
We publish the collection of short stories and verses "Seven bags of laughter" (1913).
Cursed ruin / My mountains are higher / I am in the worlds / Leader Devilbeard / Man by the Groin / Spring Song / Feast of Death
New novel by Ivan Bagrjany
We continue publishing the novel "Tiger Hunters" (1943). Today – the next 3 chapters of the second part, including "Tungus Pyatro Dyadorov".
Grigory shook that Tungus hand; for the first time in his life he had to deal with the Tungus, but he shook him in a friendly way, he liked that cross-eyed and naive child’s face.
New short story by V. Vynnychenko
We publish short story "The secret" (1912).
Before the "secret" there was a girl, like a girl, there was even a good girl. The only flaw is her love for everything mysterious. And the "secrets" inflated this love to some kind of mania with their closeness.