August 2023
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Abundant cotton in the Crimea
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 31, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 263,020 (+610) people,
tanks — 4436 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,604 (+8) units,
artillery systems — 5507 (+31) units,
RSZV — 734 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 500 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 4417 (+22),
cruise missiles — 1445 (+26),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,976 (+23) units,
special equipment – 830 (+5).
The Russian Federation announced the explosions in Bryansk and Alushta (temporarily occupied by russians).
We observe and openly rejoice: Humenyuk about "cotton" in the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
In Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians), Ukrainian patriots arranged a "surprise" for the occupiers: four cars were destroyed. Photo and video.
Cotton from Pskov to Sevastopol
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 30, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 262,410 (+570) people,
tanks — 4423 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,596 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 5476 (+26) units,
RSZV — 733 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 500 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4395 (+8),
cruise missiles — 1419 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7953 (+44) units,
special equipment – 825 (+5).
Large-scale night "cotton" in Russia: where the explosions rang out and what was destroyed.
"Powerful cotton" at the Pskov airport: four Russian planes were damaged (VIDEO).
In Bryansk there is noise again: "cotton" reached the building of the Investigative Committee, photo.
"Bavovna" in Bryansk: a UAV hit a factory that produces parts for "Iskanders".
The offensive in the Melitopol direction continues
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 29, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 261,840 (+530) people,
tanks — 4414 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,579 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 5450 (+25) units,
RSZV — 733 (+3) units,
air defense means — 500 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4387 (+4),
cruise missiles — 1419 (+4),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7909 (+43) units,
special equipment – 820 (+11).
In Russia, they complained about the night attack of drones: what is known about the consequences.
Explosions are reported in Luhansk (temporarily occupied by russians): the sky is warm.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an offensive in the Melitopol direction, three enemy control points have been hit in a day – the General Staff.
Moscow is the world capital of cotton
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 28, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 261,310 (+490) people,
tanks — 4400 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,562 (+8) units,
artillery systems — 5425 (+22) units,
RSZV — 730 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 499 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4383 (+5),
cruise missiles — 1415 (+4),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,866 (+12) units,
special equipment — 809 (+1).
Explosions woke up in Moscow: details of the next "cotton" in Russia, video.
"Cotton" in Perevalne in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): the Ukrainian commandos and the Defense Forces hit the facilities of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation.
"It’s hot for the russian occupiers": explosions rang out near Melitopol and Yakymivka (temporarily occupied by russians).
Moscow: a whole day without cotton
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 27, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 260,820 (+550) people,
tanks — 4396 (+6),
armored fighting vehicles — 8554 (+15),
artillery systems — 5403 (+24),
RSZV — 728 (+2),
air defense equipment — 498 (+1),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters — 316 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4378 (+11),
cruise missiles — 1411 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,854 (+31) units,
special equipment — 808 (+4).
Night "cotton" in Russian Kursk: several explosions rang out.
An ammunition warehouse detonated in the occupied by russians territory of the Zaporizhzhia region.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces advanced deep in the direction of Bakhmut – Borodin.
Hit on Moscow City: 5th series
The total losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 26, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 260,270 (+640) people,
tanks — 4390 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,539 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 5379 (+18) units,
RSZV — 726 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 497 (+2) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4367 (+11),
cruise missiles — 1411 (+2),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7823 (+33) units,
special equipment — 804 (+2).
There was concern in Moscow again: photos and videos of "cotton".
On the left bank of the Kherson Region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed five large guns and a boat of the russians commandos.
The russians occupiers fled like cockroaches: the Armed Forces of Ukraine worked against the enemy and his equipment near Novoprokopivka. Video.
Cotton in 5 places in Crimea (2)
The total losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 25, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 259,630 (+470) people,
tanks — 4378 (+3),
armored fighting vehicles — 8521 (+10),
artillery systems — 5361 (+28),
RSZV / MLRS — 724 (+1),
air defense equipment — 495 (+1),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters — 316 (+0),
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 4356 (+12),
cruise missiles — 1409 (+3),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tankers — 7790 (+17),
special equipment — 802 (+1).
Explosions rang out in the Kaluga and Tula regions of the Russian Federation – what is known.
In Russia, "cotton" near the Shaikivka airfield: photos, videos and all the details.
Explosions rang out in several districts of the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
Landing of Ukrainian saboteurs in Crimea
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 24, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 259,160 (+340) people,
tanks — 4375 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,511 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 5333 (+15) units,
RSZV — 723 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 494 (+3) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4344 (+20),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7773 (+28) units,
special equipment — 801 (+1).
As part of the special operation, the Ukrainian military made a landing in Crimea.
Ukrainian aviation destroyed the Russian headquarters with JDAM guided bombs in Zaporizhzhia region (video).
Officially: Yevgeny Prigozhin died.
Hitting Moscow City: the fourth series
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 23, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 258,820 (+480) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4373 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8488 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 5318 (+23) units,
RSZV — 722 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 491 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4324 (+12),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7745 (+23) units,
special equipment — 800 (+3).
Night "cotton": explosions are heard in Moscow and Moscow suburbs, airports have suspended operations.
Russia has announced an attack by a Ukrainian UAV on Belgorod region, there is damage.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have achieved success in the direction of Novoprokopivka and are establishing themselves on new frontiers – the General Staff.
Minus 4 Russian strategic bombers
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 22, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 258,340 (+410) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4362 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,476 (+27) units,
artillery systems — 5,295 (+31) from,
RSZV — 721 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 491 (+2) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
operational-tactical UAV — 1406 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7722 (+30) units,
special equipment — 797 (+3).
Explosions rang out in the capital of the Russian Federation and the suburbs of Moscow: what is known.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces entered Robotyne. Why is this village so important?
Two Tu-22M3s were completely destroyed at airfields in the Russian Federation, two more were damaged – media reports.
Cotton on the Moon
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 21, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 257,930 (+460) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4358 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8449 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 5264 (+19) units,
RSZV — 719 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 489 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4309 (+5),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,692 (+12) units,
special equipment – 794 (+4).
The Russian interplanetary station "Luna-25" crashed into the Moon – the Right Bank.
Russia is attacked by unknown drones: explosions are heard near Moscow, air defense is working (video).
An explosion rang out in Rostov, Russia.
Losses of strategic aviation of Muscovites
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 20, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 257,470 (+460) people,
tanks — 4346 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8435 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 5245 (+33) units,
RSZV — 717 (+3) units,
air defense equipment — 489 (+3) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4304 (+22),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,680 (+15) units,
special equipment – 790 (+5).
The strike on the airbase in the Novgorod region could have damaged two Russian planes – ISW.
At night, a "cotton" incident occurred at the station in Kursk (video).
The skies over two Moscow airports were urgently closed: what happened.
In Russia, they announced the shooting down of drones over the Rostov region.
F-16 planes are approaching Ukraine
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 19, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 257,010 (+500) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4340 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,424 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 5212 (+19) units,
RSZV — 714 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 486 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4282 (+6),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,665 (+7) units,
special equipment – 785 (+2).
Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters destroyed 10 boats with Russian saboteurs in the south.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their offensive in two southern directions, entrench themselves at the achieved borders – the General Staff.
"The impossible is possible": Reznikov confirmed the "green light" for Denmark and the Netherlands to supply Ukraine with F-16.
New cotton in Moscow
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 18, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 256,510 (+460) people,
tanks — 4332 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8410 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 5193 (+24) units,
RSZV — 714 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 486 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 316 (+2) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4276 (+4),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,658 (+17) units,
special equipment – 783 (+10).
"The city has been blown up again." Explosions in the center of Moscow, the Russians claim that they "shot down" a UAV, the sky was closed over the Vnukovo airport – video.
Explosions rang out in Melitopol (temporarily occupied by russians).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine occupied the southern flank of Bakhmut and are counterattacking in the Berdyansk direction: ISW battle maps.
It is not often that two Russian helicopters are destroyed in one day
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 17, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 256,050 (+480) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4329 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8398 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 5169 (+17) units,
RSZV — 714 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 486 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 314 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 4272 (+24),
cruise missiles — 1406 (+2),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,641 (+27) units,
special equipment — 773 (+0).
The russian enemy has minus the second "bird" in the morning: the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Ka-52 helicopter in the Robotyno area. Photo.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the control point of the Russian drones and three boats.
On the Melitopol direction, the Ukrainian National Guardsmen captured a Russian tank.
The special military equipment of Muscovites is being destroyed
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 16, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 255,570 (+650) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4324 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8380 (+10) units,
artillery systems — 5152 (+24) units,
RSZV — 714 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 485 (+3) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 314 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4248 (+6),
cruise missiles — 1404 (+17),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,614 (+30) units,
special equipment — 773 (+4).
Near Bakhmut, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a company of Russian ultras and three enemy T-90M "supertanks" (video).
Ukrainian Marines of the 501st battalion destroy the enemy BMP-2 with the help of the RUSOREZ kamikaze drone. VIDEO
Ukrainian Special forces destroyed the enemy jamming station R-330Zh "Zhitel" (VIDEO).
Ukrainian National Guardsmen near Bakhmut destroyed the Russian Murom-M surveillance complex (video).
Russians are fighting Russians
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 15, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 254,920 (+540) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4313 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,370 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 5128 (+29) units,
RSZV — 714 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 482 (+3) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 314 (+1) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4242 (+29),
cruise missiles — 1387 (+8),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,584 (+22) units,
special equipment – 769 (+3).
In Zaporizhzhia region (temporarily occupied by russians), a skirmish between Kadyrov residents and Dagestanis turned into shooting: dozens were killed and wounded.
In the morning, Russia attacked Ukraine with 28 missiles: air defense forces shot down 16 targets.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are entrenched in the direction of Urozhajne and advance south of Bakhmut — the General Staff.
Little by little, we are liberating Ukraine from the Muscovites
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 14, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 254,380 (+530) people were eliminated,
tanks — 4306 (+8),
armored fighting vehicles — 8354 (+19),
artillery systems — 5099 (+27),
RSZV — 714 (+1),
air defense equipment — 479 (+2),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters — 313 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4213 (+9),
cruise missiles — 1379 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7562 (+19),
special equipment — 766 (+6).
"Cotton" in Berdyansk (temporarily occupied by russians): what is known.
On August 14, 15 UAVs, 8 cruise missiles and a helicopter were destroyed – Ukrainian Air Force Command.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated 3 km² in the Bakhmut direction last week – Malyar.
The village Urozhajne, Donetsk region, was liberated
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 13, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 253,850 (+560) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4298 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8335 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 5,072 (+19) units,
RSZV — 713 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 477 (+5) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 313 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4204 (+3),
cruise missiles — 1379 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,543 (+20) units,
special equipment — 760 (+1).
"White nights" in Oleshki (temporarily occupied by russians): it became known that a warehouse with ammunition of the russian enemy had been hit.
Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Urozhajne of the Donetsk region.
Near Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians), "Kadyrivets" engaged in a firefight with the Russian military, seven civilians were killed.
Successes in the Zaporizhzhia region
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 12, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 253,290 (+510) people,
tanks — 4295 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,324 (+6) units,
artillery systems — 5053 (+10) units,
RSZV — 713 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 472 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 313 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4201 (+4),
cruise missiles — 1378 (+1),
ships / boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,523 (+12) units,
special equipment – 759 (+3).
In Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), traffic on the Kerch bridge was blocked due to a powerful "cotton" (video).
The Ukrainian counteroffensive was successful in the west of the Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers were forced to relocate – ISW.
Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated most of the village Urozhaine.
Positional war continues (2)
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 11, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 252,780 (+580) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4290 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8318 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 5043 (+15) units,
RSZV — 713 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 471 (+2) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 313 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4197 (+18),
cruise missiles — 1377 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7511 (+16) units,
special equipment – 756 (+10).
The Ukrainian Armed Forces broke through the russian enemy’s first line and are striking at the second. Interview with General Romanenko.
They want to regain the lost positions: the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine told where the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation went on the offensive (map).
Positional battles continue in the entire direction: the Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing on the southern flank, the russian occupiers are advancing north of Bakhmut.
Moscow: not a day without cotton
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 10, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 252,200 (+580) people were eliminated,
tanks — 4278 (+16),
armored fighting vehicles — 8303 (+13),
artillery systems — 5028 (+15),
RSZV — 711 (+0),
air defense equipment — 469 (+0),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters —313 (+1),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4179 (+4),
cruise missiles — 1377 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0),
automotive equipment and tankers — 7495 (+16),
special equipment – 746 (+4).
The morning in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) began with "cotton": explosions were heard in Saki and in the Sevastopol area.
Explosions in Moscow August 10 – fire in Domodedovo.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces had success near Urozhajne and Staromayorske – the General Staff.
Abundant losses of Muscovites
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 9, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 251,620 (+820) persons were liquidated,
tanks — 4262 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,290 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 5013 (+17) units,
RSZV — 711 (+2) units,
air defense equipment — 469 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 312 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4175 (+17),
cruise missiles — 1377 (+0),
ships and boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7,479 (+19) units,
special equipment – 742 (+5).
Two drones flew to Moscow at night.
The russian enemy has a minus "bird": the Armed Forces shot down a Russian helicopter in the morning.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks on the outskirts of Klishchiivka and in the area of Zaytsevo, the russian occupiers suffered significantly increased losses – General Staff.
5 thousand Russian guns were destroyed
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 8, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — 250,800 (+560) people were eliminated,
tanks — 4254 (+10),
armored fighting vehicles — 8278 (+8),
artillery systems — 4996 (+19),
RSZV — 709 (+0),
air defense equipment — 468 (+1),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters — 312 (+1),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4158 (+4),
cruise missiles — 1377 (+0),
ships/boats —18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tankers — 7460 (+9),
special equipment — 737 (+2).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an offensive in the Melitopol and Berdyansk directions, two enemy control points have been destroyed – the General Staff.
Humenyuk spoke about the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the breakthrough of the first line of defense of the Russians in the south.
In the Luhansk region, Ukrainian forces repelled another attempt by the enemy to storm south of Novoselivskyi, — regional military administration.
The first 250,000 Muscovites were destroyed
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 7, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 250,240 (+540) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4244 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,270 (+8) units,
artillery systems — 4977 (+12) units,
RSZV — 709 (+4) units,
air defense equipment — 467 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 311 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4154 (+28),
cruise missiles — 1377 (+18),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7451 (+10) units,
special equipment – 735 (+1).
There is cotton on two bridges: Chongarsky, and on the bridge leading to the Arabat arrow (video).
Minus 10 ammuniton warehouses and 4 enemy bases in a week: the Ukrainian Defense Forces arranged a "cotton" season for the russian occupiers. Map.
The situation in the Tavria direction: the russian enemy’s losses amounted to almost two companies — Tarnavskyi.
81% effectiveness of air defense of Ukraine
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 6, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 249,700 (+590) people,
tanks — 4237 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,262 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 4965 (+22) units,
RSZV — 705 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 466 (+0) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 311 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4126 (+10),
cruise missiles — 1359 (+12),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7441 (+19) units,
special equipment — 734 (+4)
In Donetsk (temporarily occupied by russians) there is a powerful "cotton", in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) russians report on the work of air defense (video).
Evening "cotton": in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation, they tried to shoot down a UAV (video).
Ukrainian Air defense forces destroyed 57 out of 70 missiles and drones launched by the Russian Federation over Ukraine: the enemy attacked in two waves.
Cotton at sea and on land
The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of August 5, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 249,110 (+620) people were eliminated,
tanks — 4232 (+4),
armored fighting vehicles — 8251 (+2),
artillery systems — 4943 (+32),
RSZV — 704 (+0),
air defense equipment — 466 (+0),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters — 311 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4116 (+12),
cruise missiles — 1347 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7422 (+30),
special equipment — 730 (+6).
Fireworks were visible from afar! A naval drone damaged a Russian SIG tanker carrying fuel to the russian occupiers.
"Worry": near the Crimean bridge (temporarily occupied by russians), there was "cotton" again, photo.
The Russian Federation announced a drone attack in the Kursk region.
In the Russian Federation, there was an explosion at a factory for the production of rockets for Iskanders.
Cotton in the Black Sea (as promised)
The total combat losses of the Russians as of August 4, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 248,490 (+640) people,
tanks — 4228 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,249 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 4911 (+19) units,
RSZV — 704 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 466 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 311 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 4104 (+27),
cruise missiles — 1347 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7392 (+20) units,
special equipment ‒ 724 (+3).
A powerful "cotton" happened in Novorossiysk: photos and videos of explosions.
Night "cotton" in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): russian Defence ministry announced 13 drones.
"Cotton" near Moscow: the battery warehouse is on fire.
Tactical successes of the Ukrainian army (2)
The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to August 3, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 247,850 (+620) people were liquidated,
tanks ‒ 4,224 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 8,234 (+21) units,
artillery systems – 4892 (+26) units,
RSZV – 704 (+4) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 465 (+2) units,
aircraft – 315 (+0) units,
helicopters – 311 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 4,077 (+35) units,
cruise missiles ‒ 1347 (+0) units,
ships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 7372 (+23) units,
special equipment ‒ 721 (+3) units.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an offensive south of Bakhmut, the occupiers tried to regain their positions near Staromayorskyi – the General Staff.
On the left bank of the Kherson region, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed warehouses with ammunition and the control point of the enemy’s drones, the OK "South".
The Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced in the Vugledar direction — the situation at the front.
Muscovites are beaten near Avdiivka
The total combat losses of the Russians as of August 2, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 247,230 (+540) people were liquidated,
tanks — 4217 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 8,213 (+8) units,
artillery systems — 4,866 (+27) units,
RSZV — 700 (+1) units,
air defense equipment — 463 (+1) units,
aircraft — 315 (+0) units,
helicopters — 311 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4042 (+15),
cruise missiles — 1347 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7349 (+25) units,
special equipment — 718 (+0).
There was an explosion in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), traffic on the Kerch bridge was stopped: details of the "cotton".
Yesterday there was a cotton incident in the 758th supply center of the russian fleet in the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine knocked out the Russians from positions near Avdiyivka – General Staff.
The systematic destruction of Russian artillery continues
The total combat losses of the Russians as of August 1, 2023 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 246,690 (+500) people were eliminated,
tanks — 4216 (+5),
armored fighting vehicles — 8205 (+17),
artillery systems — 4839 (+23),
RSZV — 699 (+0),
air defense equipment — 462 (+2),
planes — 315 (+0),
helicopters — 311 (+0),
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 4027 (+10),
cruise missiles — 1347 (+0),
ships/boats — 18 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 7324 (+32) units,
special equipment – 718 (+3).
"Cotton" in the tower where 3 Russian ministries are located: we show "Moscow City" on the map
In Russia, they announced another attack by naval drones on ships of the Black Sea Fleet.
In the Tavria direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the enemy: they eliminated more than two companies of Russians.
End of the «War news» section
Regular site news
New story by G. Khotkevych
We continue publishing story "Dovbush" (1920). Today – the next 5 chapters of the 2nd part.
And in another corner, a drunken and timid Mr. Mykhailo Jastshembskyi, the Kozyn headman, was trying to show off an old Polish thing. He lay down on the stool, told himself to put the decanter in his mouth and pour the wine directly from the quart.
New verses by S. Vorobkevich
We publish 5 verses of 1880, including "In Kyiv over the Dnieper…"
New book on the history of Kyiv
We continue publishing "History of Kyiv", published in 1963. Today – "Kyiv in the period of peaceful socialist construction (1921 – 1941)".
1. Kyiv during the period of restoration of the national economy (1921 – 1925) / 2. Kyiv during the transition to socialist industrialization (1926 – 1928)
New letters by Panas Myrny
We continue publishing letters by Panas Myrny. Today – next 8 letters (1899 – 1900).
When you have the idea to join our publishing union, you need no more than 100 rubles for this, and even then not now. (Feb 21, 1899 to Yakov Zharko)
New novel by Gregory Kvitka-Osnovjanenko
We publish fragments of the 1st version of the novel "Mister Khaljavski". Today – the last 4 chapters, including "You don’t need to study."
What evil did my unwillingness to learn bring me? Absolutely nothing. I grew up like an educated; I have an appetite, like any educated.
New novel by K. Polischuk
We are starting to publish the novel "Otaman Zeleny" (1921). Today – the first 4 chapters, including "4. Life teaches."
No, baby! Danylo said solemnly. – The revolution is not made for rebellion, but so that there are no gentlemen and peasants, but only people…
New novel by Ivan Bagrjany
We continue publishing the novel "Tiger Hunters" (1943). Today – the next 3 chapters of the second part, including "When the blood flows."
Hryhoriy sat next to Natalka. It exploded in him that he had already fallen asleep. It exploded with wild force, it hurt, he groaned, but he sat and was silent.
New short story by V. Vynnychenko
We publish short story "The Secret" (1910).
What am I happy about? Do I know? I am glad that the wind is so soft and juicy. Gladly, the stars are blinking like the embarrassed eyes of a child. Glad to see creatures like me clamoring below.
New novel by Bogdan Lepky
We continue publishing the novel "Mazepa" (1926 – 1929). Today – the next 5 sections of the fourth part ("Poltava"), including "35. Thoughts of Chuykevich".
He saw huge losses in people and military resources, disdain among the people, and a thorn in the heads of the elders, the struggle of knightly sentiments with bourgeois self-love.
New about Mykola Khvylovy
We publish a review of Vasyl Sontsvit (V. Polishchuk) "The Poetry of Labor" (1922).
If I were told to characterize Mykola Khvylovy’s poetry book "Youth" in two or three words, I would say: "This is the poetry of the metalworking industry."
New book on economy
We continue publishing the monograph by O. G. Trikozenko and I. G. Britchenko "Clientele as a mechanism for determining the value of a commercial bank" (2011). Today – "Appendices".
Appendix A. Example of reporting used by the bank / Appendix B. Scheme of providing a daily report for the main bank / Appendix B. General assessment of an operating commercial bank
New verses by Ju. Fedkovich
We publish 8 poems of 1885 – 1886, including "I’m not surprised…"
New folklore records by Marko Vovchok
We publish the next 3 chapters from the notebook of Ukrainian words and expressions (1880-90s).
New poem by I. Bagrjany
We continue publishing the poem "Skelka" (1930). Today – "Chapter eight."
New article by Ivan Nechuy-Levitsky
We continue publishing the article "Ukrainian decadence" (1911). Today – the next two chapters, including "3. Oleksiy Plyushch".
A real decadent was the novelist and poet Oleksiy Plyusch, who recently caused his own death at the age of twenty because of some kind of nervous weakness.