December 2024
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Ukrainian naval drone shoots down Russian helicopter
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 31, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 789,550 (+1,610) people,
tanks — 9668 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,030 (+27) units,
artillery systems — 21,528 (+34) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21081 (+12),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,626 (+75) units,
special equipment — 3671 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/31/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Historic strike: Ukrainian intelligence fighters destroyed a russian air target with a naval drone for the first time in the world.
UAVs attacked an oil depot in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation.
The Muscovites again lost over 2,000 soldiers
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 30, 2024.
approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 787,940 (+2010) persons,
tanks — 9663 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,003 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 21,494 (+44) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21069 (+31),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32551 (+141) units,
special equipment — 3670 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/30/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
In Zaporizhia region, a headquarters with the russian occupiers was destroyed: the GUR revealed the enemy’s losses (video).
Trump realized that it was impossible to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours and realized something about Putin, – Merezhko.
Intermediate finish: 21 thousand Russian UAVs destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/2022 to 12/29/2024 are approximately:
personnel – 785,930 (+1,730) people were eliminated
tanks – 9656 (+5)
armored combat vehicles – 19,981 (+11)
artillery systems – 21,450 (+42)
MLRS – 1256 (0)
air defense means – 1032 (0)
aircraft – 369 (0)
helicopters – 329 (0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 21,038 (+25)
cruise missiles – 3003 (0)
ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)
submarines ‒ 1 (0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 32,410 (+82)
special equipment – 3670 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on December 29, 2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian Defense forces struck warehouses and a control point for Russian drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: Putin and Fico are the only leaders who threaten to leave Ukrainians without electricity.
Russia’s faithful allies in Europe
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 28, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 784,200 (+1,690) people,
tanks — 9651 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,970 (+19) units,
artillery systems — 21,408 (+29) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21013 (+14),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32328 (+66) units,
special equipment — 3668 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/28/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian defenders repelled one of the largest assaults in the Bakhmut direction.
Slovakia threatens Ukraine with a power outage due to the cessation of Russian gas transit.
First North Korean soldier captured by Ukrainian forces reported
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 27, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 782,510 (+1,650) people,
tanks — 9644 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,951 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,379 (+22) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1032 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20999 (+28),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32262 (+82) units,
special equipment — 3668 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces as of 08:00 on 12/27/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
A North Korean soldier was captured by Ukraine for the first time: details.
Orban praises Putin during massive shelling of Ukraine on Christmas, says Tusk.
Cotton in Voronezh
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 26, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 780860 (+1540) people,
tanks — 9630 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,933 (+10) units,
artillery systems — 21,357 (+24) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1031 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20971 (+63),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+55),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32180 (+63) units,
special equipment — 3667 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/26/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard near a military airfield in Voronezh, Russia.
The power has partially gone out: people in the Belgorod region are worried about a drone attack.
Muscovites try to cross the Dnieper
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 25, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 779,320 (+1,600) people,
tanks — 9628 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,923 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 21,333 (+10) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20908 (+74),
cruise missiles — 2948 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32117 (+31) units,
special equipment — 3667 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/25/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine sank Russian boats while attempting to cross to the right bank of the Dnieper River – Popovych.
Russia has lost all its T-90 tanks and almost all its T-80s. Western analysts report.
Cotton in Millerovo
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of December 24, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 777720 (+1630) people,
tanks — 9624 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,915 (+30) units,
artillery systems — 21,323 (+10) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20834 (+44),
cruise missiles — 2948 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32086 (+47) units,
special equipment — 3667 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/24/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
In the Rostov region, drones attacked Millerovo, where a military airfield is located (VIDEO).
Zelensky suspects Fico of trading state interests or working for his own pocket after his visit to Putin.
Intermediate finish: 32 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 23, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 776,090 (+1,990) people,
tanks — 9615 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,885 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 21,313 (+29) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20,790 (+55),
cruise missiles — 2948 (+1),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32039 (+67) one,
special equipment — 3664 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/23/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
The first robotic battle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine became a key moment in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
A warehouse with parts for the Shaheds worth $16 million was destroyed in Russia.
Re-cotton near Orel
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 22, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 774,100 (+1,820) people,
tanks — 9609 (+15) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,870 (+29) units,
artillery systems — 21,284 (+32) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1030 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20735 (+50),
cruise missiles — 2947 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31972 (+81) units,
special equipment — 3662 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/22/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Powerful explosions rang out in Kazan and Rostov.
Drones again attacked the oil depot near Orel, which was already on fire a week ago.
Cotton in Sochi
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 21, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 772,280 (+1,860) people,
tanks — 9594 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,841 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,252 (+32) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1027 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20685 (+85),
cruise missiles — 2947 (+4),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31891 (+98) units,
special equipment — 3662 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/21/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
A series of explosions rocked in Sochi.
"Tacit approval of war": The US publicly accused China of supporting Russia at the UN.
Double portion of fried Muscovites
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 20, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 770,420 (+2200) persons,
tanks — 9584 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,823 (+24) units,
artillery systems — 21,220 (+42) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1027 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20,600 (+79),
cruise missiles — 2943 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31793 (+115) units,
special equipment — 3662 (+6).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/20/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions thundered near the base of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation in the Murmansk region.
Britain and its allies will begin supplying Kyiv with tens of thousands of UAVs in January.
Cotton in Rostov region (2)
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 19, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 768,200 (+1,530) people,
tanks — 9576 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,799 (+27) units,
artillery systems — 21,178 (+14) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1026 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20521 (+51),
cruise missiles — 2943 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,678 (+68) units,
special equipment — 3656 (+4).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/19/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones hit an oil refinery in the Rostov region.
"There is already a positive." Zelenskyy discussed with Macron the possibility of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine and supplying weapons.
Cotton in Rostov
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 18, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 766,690 (+1,580) people,
tanks — 9571 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,772 (+21) units,
artillery systems — 21,164 (+5) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1025 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20470 (+64),
cruise missiles — 2943 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31610 (+60) units,
special equipment — 3652 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/18/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions were heard in Rostov at night: a military factory was probably attacked.
Trump wants quick solutions, but Ukraine is against freezing the war – Zelensky.
Not news: Russia does not agree to peace with Ukraine
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 17, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 765,110 (+1,600) people,
tanks — 9567 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,751 (+15) units,
artillery systems — 21,159 (+8) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1025 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20406 (+34),
cruise missiles — 2943 (+2),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,550 (+70) units,
special equipment — 3650 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/17/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
General Kirillov, the head of the russian radiation and chemical protection troops, was blown up in Moscow.
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Nebenzia said that Moscow is not satisfied with any schemes to stop the war with Ukraine.
Cotton near Donetsk
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 16, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 763,510 (+1,070) people,
tanks — 9563 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,736 (+29) units,
artillery systems — 21,151 (+23) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1025 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20372 (+16),
cruise missiles — 2943 (+2),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,480 (+82) units,
special equipment — 3650 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/16/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
SBU drones launched a powerful "bombardment" on artillery and mortar depots near the village of Markine in the occupied by russians part of Donetsk region.
"The most powerful strikes since 2012." Israel attacked weapons and missile depots in Tartus, Syria, where a Russian base is located — video.
The Muscovites lost 260 units of military equipment
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 15, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 762,440 (+1,280) people,
tanks — 9551 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,707 (+32) units,
artillery systems — 21,128 (+26) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+3) units,
air defense systems — 1025 (+2) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20356 (+127),
cruise missiles — 2943 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31398 (+181) one,
special equipment — 3648 (+4).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/15/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked the base of a "special forces unit" in the capital of Chechnya – video.
“Neo-Nazism in Europe”: Medvedev announced new Russian annexations of foreign territories.
Muscovites are fleeing. So far, from Syria
The russian enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/2022 to 12/14/2024 were approximately:
personnel – about 761,160 (+1,040) people,
tanks – 9539 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles – 19675 (+0) units,
artillery systems – 21102 (+24) units,
MLRS – 1253 (+0) units,
air defense assets – 1023 (+0) units,
aircraft – 369 (+0) units,
helicopters – 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 20229 (+53),
cruise missiles – 2861 (+0),
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units,
submarines – 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 31217 (+40) units,
special equipment – 3644 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/14/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones hit oil tanker in Oryol, Russia: residents complain of powerful explosions. Photos and video.
Running like rats: Russia evacuates its troops from Syria.
NATO finally noticed some kind of war in Europe
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 13, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 760120 (+1390) people,
tanks — 9537 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,675 (+31) units,
artillery systems — 21,078 (+6) units,
MLRS — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1023 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20176 (+65),
cruise missiles — 2861 (+2),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,177 (+50) units,
special equipment — 3642 (+0).
Operational information of the russian enemy General Staff of Ukraine as of 08:00 on 12/13/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 40 units of русского enemy equipment at the mouth of the Kurakhiv "bag".
"Danger is moving towards NATO at full speed" – Rutte called for preparations for war against Russia.
Lend-Lease for Ukraine ended before it even began
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 12, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 758,730 (+1,390) people,
tanks — 9532 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,644 (+28) units,
artillery systems — 21,072 (+5) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAV of the operational-tactical level — 20111 (+0),
cruise missiles — 2861 (+2),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31127 (+54) units,
special equipment – 3642 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 12/12/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A powerful explosion was heard in Grozny.
Defense spending approved by the US Congress does not provide for the extension of the Lend-Lease Act for Ukraine – Markarova.
Moscow fans have increased in Europe
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 11, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 757,340 (+1,400) people,
tanks — 9526 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,616 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 21,067 (+3) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAV of the operational-tactical level — 20111 (+4),
cruise missiles — 2859 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,073 (+36) units,
special equipment – 3641 (+4).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/12/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Luxembourg does not support Ukraine’s membership in NATO.
Taganrog was hit by a rocket, Bryansk was hit by drones: an oil depot and an aviation complex caught fire.
Intermediate finish: 31 thousand destroyed Russian cars
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 10, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 755,940 (+1,350) people,
tanks — 9524 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,596 (+7) units,
artillery systems — 21,064 (+3) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 20107 (+14),
cruise missiles — 2859 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31037 (+48) from
special equipment – 3637 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 10.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian soldiers intercepted the video signal of the enemy russian UAV, discovered the location of the enemy drone operators and destroyed them. VIDEO.
The Syrian pike: Russia suffered the most shameful fiasco in the modern history of wars and conflicts.
Reported on the effects of cotton in Kerch
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 9, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 754,590 (+1,220) people,
tanks — 9519 (+0) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,589 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,061 (+3) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 20093 (+22),
cruise missiles — 2859 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,989 (+24) units,
special equipment – 3636 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 09.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Killed Russians, damaged helicopters and a damaged barge with military equipment: Ukrainian Sea baby worked against the enemy in the Kerch Bay.
Putin is sick of war. It can only be stopped by force. The only thing he fears is America and world unity, – Zelensky.
The fall of the pro-Moscow regime in Syria
The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to December 8, 2024 approximately amounted to:
personnel – about 753,370 (+1,460) people,
tanks ‒ 9519 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles ‒ 19,571 (+36) units,
artillery systems – 21,058 (+3) units,
RSZV – 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment ‒ 1023 (+1) units,
aircraft – 369 (+0) units,
helicopters – 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 20,071 (+29),
cruise missiles ‒ 2857 (+0),
ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0) units,
submarines – 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 30,965 (+17) units,
special equipment ‒ 3635 (+2).
Operational information as of 08.00 on 08.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced in Kursk region, regained their positions near Velika Novosilka.
The end of a dark era: Syrian rebels announced the complete overthrow of the Assad regime.
Cotton in Maikop
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 7, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 751,910 (+1,300) people,
tanks — 9514 (+0) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,535 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 21,055 (+12) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1022 (+2) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 20042 (+19),
cruise missiles — 2857 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,948 (+49) units,
special equipment – 3633 (+0).
Operational information as of 08.00 on 07.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Maikop, flames and smoke were visible: the Khanska airbase is located near the city. Photo and video.
The second batch of F-16s from Denmark is already in Ukraine, — Zelensky.
Cotton in Kerch
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 6, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 750,610 (+1,660) people,
tanks — 9514 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,518 (+46) units,
artillery systems — 21,043 (+20) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1020 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical UAV — 20023 (+46),
cruise missiles — 2857 (+2),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,899 (+56) units,
special equipment – 3633 (+3).
Operational information as of 08.00 on 06.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard in Kerch (temporarily occupied by russians), the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announces an attack by naval drones.
Hundreds of thousands of Russians have lost access to their accounts: cyber specialists of the Ukrainian Intelligence Agency attacked Gazprombank.
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk region
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 5, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 748,950 (+1,580) people,
tanks — 9506 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,472 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 21,023 (+21) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1020 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19977 (+31),
cruise missiles — 2855 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,843 (+97) units,
special equipment – 3630 (+2).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 05.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed the russian enemy out of the village of Novy Komar in Donetsk region and replenished the exchange fund – DeepState.
The Ukrainian delegation met with Trump’s advisers – Reuters.
Cotton in many places in Russia
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 4, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 747,370 (+1,670) people,
tanks — 9493 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,450 (+31) units,
artillery systems — 21,002 (+26) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1020 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19946 (+29),
cruise missiles — 2855 (+1),
ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,746 (+80) units,
special equipment – 3628 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 04.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
On the night of Wednesday, December 4, explosions rang out in the Russian territories of Ryazan and Novorossiysk.
In Russia, they complained that drones attacked Bryansk and Grozny: what was "targeted" and what were the consequences.
The success of Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 3, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 745,700 (+1,780) people,
tanks — 9486 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,419 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 20,976 (+23) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1019 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19917 (+31),
cruise missiles — 2855 (+3),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,666 (+60) units,
special equipment – 3627 (+8).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 03.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian military knocked out the russian enemy from the bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil River near the village of Novomlynsk in Kharkiv Oblast.
Strengthening of air defense and a new aid package: the results of the meeting between Zelenskyi and Sholtz.
Cotton in Russia and Crimea
Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 2, 2024. roughly made:
personnel — about 743,920 (+1,790) people,
tanks — 9478 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 19,397 (+28) units,
artillery systems — 20,953 (+30) units,
RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,
air defense equipment — 1019 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 329 (+0) units,
UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19886 (+83),
cruise missiles — 2852 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,606 (+99) units,
special equipment – 3619 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 02.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked three regions of the Russian Federation and the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
On Monday, December 2, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
Cotton in the Bryansk and Kaluga regions of Russia
The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to December 1, 2024 are approximately:
personnel – 742,130 (+1,730) persons were liquidated
tanks ‒ 9469 (+9)
armored fighting vehicles ‒ 19369 (+14)
artillery systems ‒ 20923 (+14)
RSZV ‒ 1253 (0)
air defense means ‒ 1019 (0)
planes ‒ 369 (0)
helicopters ‒ 329 (0)
UAVs of operational-tactical level ‒ 19803 (+11)
cruise missiles ‒ 2852 (+1)
ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)
submarines ‒ 1 (0)
of automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 30507 (+76)
special equipment ‒ 3619 (+2).
Operational information as of 08.00 on 01.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Massive drone raid: in Bryansk and Kaluga regions they announced an attack by UAVs.
"Come to Kherson": the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to Fico’s intention to go to "Putin’s parade".
End of the «War news» section
Regular site news
New novel by N. Lazorsky
We continue to publish the novel "Hetman Kyrylo Rozumovsky" (1961). Today – the chapter "2. Rozum’s family rise to the nobility."
When the nobility, and even the most extraordinary nobility, is taken into account, my dear, they are no longer our people. Rozumikha [Rozum’s widow] will not return.
New novel by Ivan Bagrjany
We continue publishing the novel "Garden of Gethsemane" (1950). Today – the first 3 chapters of the third part.
How much wild, unjustified barbarity and rudeness! And the greater Andriy’s stubbornness became, the more boundless his contempt and desire to make a devilish mockery of it all became.
New essays by I. Nechuy-Levitsky
We publish two essays, including "In the Carpathians (From a Journey in the Mountains)" (1885).
1. Dunaec Valley. Storm in the Carpathians. 2. Szczawnica. 3. Picture of the Carpathians from Mount Briarka. 4. The last Rus’-Ukrainian village of Shlyakhtova.
New short stories by Mikhailo Kharyshyn
We are publishing a series of stories "Little Stories of a Large Family" (2022 – 2023), written during our great war against Russia.
Music School. Farmer. Grandma’s Helper. Nicholas. Cheerful Vasylko. Christmas Tree. Tangerines. Unexpected Meeting.
New about the king Sigismund I
We continue publishing the historical work of Stanislav Karnkowski under the tentative title "Acts of King Sigismund the 1st" (middle of the 16th century). Today – sections "1517, 1518, 1519".
His Royal Majesty said that he had promised to vote in the Augustan election for the most illustrious lord Charles, King of Spain, and therefore could neither think nor desire anything else.
New novel by Bogdan Lepky
We continue publishing the novel "Mazepa" (1926 – 1929). Today – the next 5 sections of the fifth part ("From Poltava to Bendery"), including "15. Two thousand ducats."
"A lot of money, a lot of profit," the Basha explained to him, "but I have to share it with others, I have to, because people want to live. Every man wants to live, but time is precious, very precious time…"
New about Mykola Khvylovy
We are publishing the article by Oleksandr Doroshkevych "Mykola Khvylovy" (1926).
For Khvylovy, the industrialism of an industrial city is not organic at all, and in the end, he is best at the musical lyricism of rural nature or household statics in general.
New novel by Ivan Bagrjany
We continue publishing the novel "A Man Running Over the Abyss" (1948-1949). Today – the next three chapters.
Such is the logic, such is the "dialectic" of this cruel world. The weak are doomed to perish, and they perish alone, and the stronger… the stronger are finished off!
New drama by I. Karpenko-Kary
We pudblish drama "Gandzia" (1905).
They will forgive me for loving! Boleslav, my beloved, I bid farewell to your body, but I will catch up with your soul, Boleslav, and together we will flow with our complaints to God!
New letters by Ivan Nechuy-Levitsky
We continue publishing letters by Ivan Nechuy-Levitsky. Today – the next 5 letters 1901 – 1902.
Please, good man, take over this work for the preparing of the "Bible" and correct the names, bringing them under one or another form, which you consider to be the best. (January 25, 1902 to Ivan Pulyuy)
New memoirs by M. Kropyvnytsky
We publish the memoires "In thirty-five years" (1906).
I served with faith and truth – although, perhaps, sometimes I made mistakes and stumbled, because the one who does nothing does not make mistakes, the one who never walks does not stumble – for that theater.
New article on philosophy
We publish the article by Larisa Samsonova “Global Problems of the Modern World of Power” (2024).
1. Problems of world wars. 2. The problem of anthropogenic pollution of the environment. 3. Overpopulation of the planet. 4. Overconsumption. 5. Market economy
New verses by Ju. Klen
We continue publishing a collection of poems "Diabolic Parables" (1944-1947). Today – the next 8 works, including "Autobiography".
New about the history of Latin America
We finish publishing the memorandum by Bartolome de Las Casas "The most concise message about the plundering of the Indies" (mid 16th century) translated by Viktor Talakh. Today – appendices, including "The story of one papal bull."
The Bull "Lord Almighty" is the first legislative act in the European legal tradition that proclaimed the inalienable rights of a person to personal freedom and ownership of property.
New novel by Ivan Korsak
We continue publishing the novel "The Crown of Yuri II" (2011). Today – the next 5 chapters, including "Meandering traces".
The owner did not accept the tone, only answered gloomily: – I will sell Denikin at a discount, Skoropadsky is not for sale, and Mannerheim – only for German marks.