January 2025
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The war of the Muscovites with their own population in Sudzh
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 2, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 840,360 (+1,320) people,
tanks — 9908 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,667 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 22,538 (+45) units,
MLRS — 1267 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23793 (+99),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35709 (+80) units,
special equipment — 3729 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 02/02/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Zelenskyy awarded Lieutenant Colonel Andriy Gusev, who died in battles in the Kharkiv region, the title of Hero of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force has released evidence: a guided bomb targeting a rest-home in Sudzha was launched from Russian territory.
The Jucheites were withdrawn from the front line after heavy losses
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 1, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 839,040 (+1,430) people,
tanks — 9902 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,653 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 22493 (+48) units,
MLRS — 1266 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23694 (+121),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35629 (+77) units,
special equipment — 3727 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Feb 1, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the command post of the Kursk group of troops of the Russian Armed Forces in Rylsk, Russia.
We can state their great losses, – Yusov said about the “withdrawal of the DPRK military.”
Cotton in several regions of Russia
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 31, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 837,610 (+1,670) people,
tanks — 9893 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,631 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 22,445 (+33) units,
MLRS — 1265 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23573 (+63),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35,552 (+101) units,
special equipment — 3726 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/31/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked Voronezh, Volgograd, Yaroslavl region in Russia; powerful explosions were heard in Rostov region.
Drones attacked the Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd.
Cotton in Tver and Bryansk regions
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 30, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 835,940 (+1,270) people,
tanks — 9890 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,614 (+17) units,
artillery systems — 22412 (+17) units,
MLRS — 1264 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23,510 (+54),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35451 (+85) units,
special equipment — 3725 (+4).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/30/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions in Bryansk region: drone attack caused fire.
Ukrainian drones hit a pipeline and missile arsenal on Russian territory.
Cotton at two Russian oil facilities
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 29, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 834,670 (+1,670) people,
tanks — 9886 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,597 (+24) units,
artillery systems — 22,395 (+29) units,
MLRS — 1264 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23456 (+57),
cruise missiles — 3054 (+1),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35366 (+97) units,
special equipment — 3721 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on January 29, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Attack on oil depot in Kstovo: Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the damage to the facility.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian Federation: strategic facilities in the Nizhny Novgorod and Tver regions were hit.
Belarus joins the fight against Russian "Shaheeds"
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 28, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 833,000 (+1,380) people,
tanks — 9876 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,573 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 22,366 (+27) units,
MLRS — 1263 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23,399 (+72),
cruise missiles — 3053 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35269 (+86) units,
special equipment — 3718 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 on January 28, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian Fighters of the Black Forest brigade destroyed the russian radar station 96L6E. VIDEO.
In Belarus, a Russian "Shahed" was shot down near Mozyr.
Cotton in Tver region
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 27, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 831,620 (+1,430) people,
tanks — 9871 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,561 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 22,339 (+16) units,
MLRS — 1263 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23,327 (+74).
cruise missiles — 3053 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35183 (+59) units,
special equipment — 3716 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on January 27, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Dozens of Ukrainian drones attacked Russia this night. Air defenses were activated in five regions of the Russian Federation.
Social media reported a UAV attack on a refinery in Russia’s Tver region.
American politician Elon Musk helps Russia
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 26, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 830190 (+1720) people,
tanks — 9868 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,549 (+4) units,
artillery systems — 22,323 (+14) units,
MLRS — 1263 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23253 (+40),
cruise missiles — 3053 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35124 (+53) units,
special equipment — 3715 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on January 26, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Russia reported a drone attack on the Ryazan oil refinery.
Elon Musk spoke at the congress of the far-right AfD party and declared it "Germany’s main hope."
Intermediate finish: 35 thousand Russian cars destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 25, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 828,470 (+1,650) people,
tanks — 9859 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,545 (+37) units,
artillery systems — 22309 (+14) units,
MLRS — 1263 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23213 (+51),
cruise missiles — 3053 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 35071 (+79) one,
special equipment — 3715 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on January 25, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked a military airfield near Ryazan.
Drone attacks on Russia – a refinery in Ryazan and an electronics factory in Bryansk were hit.
Cotton in Ryazan (2)
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 24, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 826820 (+1500) people,
tanks — 9852 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,508 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 22,295 (+39) units,
MLRS — 1263 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23162 (+51),
cruise missiles — 3051 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34992 (+87) units,
special equipment — 3715 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Ryazan oil refinery, explosions were heard. VIDEO.
Russia announced an attack by 121 UAVs on 11 regions of the Russian Federation, Moscow and Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
Putin does not want to end the war
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 23, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 825,320 (+1,340) people,
tanks — 9850 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,497 (+12) units,
artillery systems — 22,256 (+62) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23111 (+72),
cruise missiles — 3051 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34905 (+68) units,
special equipment — 3714 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don.
Putin does not want to end the war. His main dream is to destroy Ukraine’s independence, – Zelensky.
Attack on a Russian army command post
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 22, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 823,980 (+1,950) people,
tanks — 9844 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,485 (+8) units,
artillery systems — 22,194 (+60) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1050 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 23039 (+141),
cruise missiles — 3051 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34837 (+155) units,
special equipment — 3711 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
In the Donetsk region, the command post of the 29th russian army was hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.
Ending the war in Ukraine will become official US policy – Secretary of State Rubio.
Cotton in Smolensk (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 21, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 822,030 (+1,600) people,
tanks — 9833 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,477 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 22134 (+60) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1050 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22898 (+130),
cruise missiles — 3051 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34682 (+194) units,
special equipment — 3710 (+4).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on January 21, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Servicing SU-25 attack aircraft: the Center for Countering Disinformation spoke about the attack on the aircraft factory in Smolensk.
Putin will not be appeased by a carrot, but only by a stick. A review of foreign media materials about the war on January 20.
Cotton in Kazan and Ryazan
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 20, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 820,430 (+1,690) people,
tanks — 9821 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,454 (+42) units,
artillery systems — 22,074 (+19) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1049 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22768 (+153),
cruise missiles — 3051 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34488 (+87) units,
special equipment — 3706 (+6).
Operational information as of 08:00 01/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked an aircraft factory in Kazan, where the Tu-160 and Tu-22 are produced, – media (video).
Drones attacked an airfield in the Ryazan region of the Russian Federation – monitoring channels.
Trump promises to end the war in Ukraine and announced negotiations with Putin.
Iran officially joins anti-Ukrainian coalition
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 19, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 818,740 (+1,580) people,
tanks — 9811 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,412 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 22,055 (+15) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1046 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22615 (+36),
cruise missiles — 3051 (+2),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34401 (+76) units,
special equipment — 3700 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on January 19, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed four companies of the russian invaders in the Pokrovske direction.
Putin and the President of Iran signed an agreement on strategic cooperation (VIDEO).
Has Russia run out of tanks?
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 18, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about (+1340) people,
tanks — 9803 (+0) one,
armored combat vehicles — 20,394 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 22,040 (+21) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1046 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22579 (+13),
cruise missiles — 3049 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34325 (+69) units,
special equipment — 3699 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on January 18, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Russians complain about drone attack in Tula region, refinery on fire.
Moscow is threatening to "destroy foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine according to the laws of war."
Cotton in Voronezh region (4)
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 17, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 815,820 (+1,670) people,
tanks — 9803 (+12) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,381 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 22019 (+4) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1046 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22566 (+63),
cruise missiles — 3049 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34256 (+124) units,
special equipment — 3699 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 01/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Liski oil depot (Voronezh region, Russia).
Ukraine and Britain signed an agreement on a 100-year partnership.
Intermediate finish: 22 thousand Russian guns and 34 thousand vehicles destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 16, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 814,150 (+1,480) people,
tanks — 9791 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,368 (+20) units,
artillery systems — 22015 (+40) one,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1046 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22503 (+120),
cruise missiles — 3049 (+31),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 34132 (+137) one,
special equipment — 3697 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Russia claims drone attack on gunpowder plant in Tambov region.
"The reconstruction of Ukraine must be done with Russian money": Duda and Zelensky made a joint statement. Video.
Great Russian cotton
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 15, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 812,670 (+1,580) people,
tanks — 9780 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,348 (+22) units,
artillery systems — 21,975 (+52) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1046 (+2) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22383 (+107),
cruise missiles — 3018 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33995 (+204) units,
special equipment — 3696 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Massive strike on Russia: The Ukrainian General Staff revealed the details and targets hit.
Night attack by Ukrainian drones on the Saratov Oil Refinery: satellite image published.
Slovakia – the second front in the war against Ukraine?
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 14, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 811,090 (+1,330) people,
tanks — 9767 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,326 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 21,923 (+47) units,
MLRS — 1262 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1044 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22276 (+72),
cruise missiles — 3018 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33791 (+83) units,
special equipment — 3696 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Drones attacked a chemical plant in Kazan: a large-scale fire broke out.
How the Slovak government is attacking Ukraine and why it’s not just about gas transit.
The US is helping Russia wage war against Ukraine
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 13, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 809,760 (+1,510) people,
tanks — 9764 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,315 (+26) units,
artillery systems — 21,876 (+37) units,
MLRS — 1261 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1044 (+2) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22204 (+183),
cruise missiles — 3018 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33708 (+110) units,
special equipment — 3695 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 01/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions were heard in the Voronezh region (Russia) amid a drone attack.
US companies paid Russia $1.2 billion in taxes amid war in Ukraine – Newsweek.
The first captured Jucheites
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 12, 2025.
approximately amounted to:
personnel — about (+1750) people,
tanks — 9756 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20289 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,839 (+22) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1042 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 22021 (+63),
cruise missiles — 3018 (+1),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33,598 (+64) units,
special equipment — 3694 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 Jan 12, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Russian Federation announced a drone attack on the Bryansk region.
Captured soldiers from the DPRK were brought to Kyiv.
Tactical successes of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region (2)
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 11, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 806,500 (+1,570) people,
tanks — 9751 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20271 (+18) units,
artillery systems — 21,817 (+28) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1042 (+1) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21958 (+74),
cruise missiles — 3017 (+3),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33534 (+61) units,
special equipment — 3692 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Jan 11, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forceslaunched a precision strike on the command post of the 3rd Army Corps of the Russian Armed Forces in Svitlodarsk (temporarily occupied by russians).
ISW: Ukrainian Armed Forces counterattacked near Berdyn and Kruhlenky in Kursk region. Map.
Cotton in Rostov and Leningrad regions
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 10, 2024 were approximately:
personnel — about 804,930 (+1,830) people,
tanks — 9741 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,253 (+32) units,
artillery systems — 21,789 (+24) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1041 (+3) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21884 (+71),
cruise missiles — 3017 (+3),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33473 (+86) units,
special equipment — 3689 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Jan 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Fires broke out at two factories in the Russian Federation. Before that, explosions were reported there.
Zelenskyy spoke at the opening of Ramstein: what the president said.
Cotton in Khartsyzsk
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 9, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 803,100 (+1,430) people,
tanks — 9731 (+17) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,221 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 21,765 (+36) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1038 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21813 (+86),
cruise missiles — 3014 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33,387 (+80) units,
special equipment — 3686 (+5).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 09.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the command post of the russian 8th Arms Army Khartsyzsk (temporarily occupied by russians) in the Donetsk region.
The strike on the oil depot in Engels destroyed the Russian army’s fuel, which cannot be purchased anywhere else.
Cotton in Engels
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 8, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 801,670 (+1,660) people,
tanks — 9714 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20205 (+16) units,
artillery systems — 21,729 (+19) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1038 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21727 (+19),
cruise missiles — 3014 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33307 (+81) units,
special equipment — 3681 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Jan 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions were heard in Engels due to a drone attack: a large fire broke out.
Not 24 hours anymore: Trump expects to stop the war in Ukraine in six months.
Intermediate finish: the first 800 thousand Muscovites were demilitarized
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 7, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about/about 800010 (+1970) persons,
tanks — 9710 (+10) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20189 (+25) units,
artillery systems — 21,710 (+45) units,
MLRS — 1260 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1038 (+4) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21708 (+83),
cruise missiles — 3014 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33,226 (+170) units,
special equipment — 3681 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 07.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their offensive in Kursk and have destroyed a Russian armored column.
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a rocket fuel plant in the Rostov region.
Intermediate finish: 33 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 6, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 798040 (+1550) people,
tanks — 9700 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20164 (+45) units,
artillery systems — 21,665 (+62) units,
MLRS — 1258 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1034 (+2) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21625 (+178),
cruise missiles — 3006 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 33056 (+116) one,
special equipment — 3681 (+4).
Operational information as of 08:00 06.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attack Kursk from different sides amid new Ukrainian Army offensive — video.
It was an explosion in Taganrog for several hours: drones attacked a military airfield in the Russian Federation, details.
Cotton in the Leningrad Region
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 5, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 796,490 (+1,730) people,
tanks — 9686 (+7) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,119 (+26) units,
artillery systems — 21,603 (+25) units,
MLRS — 1257 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21447 (+91),
cruise missiles — 3006 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32940 (+97) units,
special equipment — 3677 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 Jan 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
GUR attacked the Russian "RegionTransService" on Budanov’s birthday: all servers were taken out of service.
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine commented on the drone attack on the largest commercial seaport in the Russian Federation.
Cotton in Smolensk region (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 4, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 794,760 (+1,510) people,
tanks — 9679 (+2) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,093 (+23) units,
artillery systems — 21,578 (+23) units,
MLRS — 1257 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 331 (+1) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21356 (+107),
cruise missiles — 3006 (+3),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,843 (+73) units,
special equipment — 3675 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 04.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Explosions near Smolensk: the rocket company "Avangard" was attacked.
Ukraine has not yet received all the Patriots that were promised to it at the NATO summit in Washington, Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine is a training ground for North Korean troops
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 3, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 793,250 (+1,080) people,
tanks — 9677 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,070 (+14) units,
artillery systems — 21,555 (+3) units,
MLRS — 1257 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 330 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21249 (+49),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32,770 (+41) units,
special equipment — 3675 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 03.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the command post of the Russian Army in Kursk region – Ukrainian General Staff.
A special agent from the DPRK explained what the North Koreans are doing in Kursk region: They must prepare for a possible war.
Successful sabotage in the Tver region
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of January 2, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 792,170 (+1,370) people,
tanks — 9676 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,056 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 21,552 (+20) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 330 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21,200 (+69),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32729 (+54) units,
special equipment — 3675 (+3).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 02.01.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The Atesh movement carried out sabotage on the railway near enemy military depots in the Tver region.
Ukrainian intelligence "greeted" Russians with a celebratory cyberattack on Lukoil and more – source.
New Year’s cotton in the Smolensk region
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of January 1, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 790,800 (+1,250) people,
tanks — 9672 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 20,043 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 21,532 (+4) units,
MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1032 (+0) units,
aircraft — 369 (+0) units,
helicopters — 330 (+1) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 21131 (+50),
cruise missiles — 3003 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 32675 (+49) units,
special equipment — 3672 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 01/01/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Perhaps we were passing by – Budanov about Ukraine’s involvement in the fall of the Assad regime.
Cotton in Russia: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Yartsevska oil depot in the Smolensk region.
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New poem by Volodymyr Samijlenko
We publish the poem "Herostratus" (1889).
New memoirs by K. Polishchuk
We publish the memoirs "From the Vortex of Revolution" (1922).
1. "Muzaget". 2. "Flamingo". 3. Professional Union of Word Artists. 4. "Art". 5. "Cellar of Art". 6. "Art Workshop". 7. "Vsevydat". 8. Unknown.
New story by I. Nechuy-Levitsky
We finish publishing the story "Kaidash family " (1878). Today – the last chapter – "9. Pear of Discord."
And why are you picking our pears! – Motrya shouted to the nephews. / – Hey! these are not your pears. Grandma said that these are father’s pears, not uncle’s, – said the children and they all picked pears.
New short story by Marko Vovchok
We publish short story "Violin" (1863).
Since then, when the wife starts screaming, the husband starts playing the violin. The wife screams, the violin plays; the wife falls silent, the violin stops.
New novel by V. Vynnychenko
We continue publishing the novel «Solar machine» (1924). Today – the next 5 chapters of the 2nd part, including "Max broke up with Susanna because of the Machine."
The miracle does not happen. Susanna stands quietly, motionless, and the young heifer’s moist eyes fill with tears with each step of the figure with the box in his hands.
New article by D. Dontsov
We continue publishing a collection of articles "Drug of Socialism" (1936). Today – the article "In the chains of a phrase" (1928).
To peel off the veil of deceptive phrases from our faces and look at the world through the prism of our own interests – that is the task before us.
New translation by M. Starycky
We publish a translation of the Duma (thought) "Death of Stepan Dushan" from the book "Serbian People’s Dumas" (1876).
New story by G. Khotkevych
We continue publishing story "Dovbush" (1920). Today – the next 5 chapters of the 3rd part.
Only Oleksa’s strength, his ability to not flinch for a moment – that’s all that held the boys together, like a drowning man holding onto a log that he convulsively clung to with his scribbled fingers.
New verses by S. Vorobkevich
We publish 5 verses of 1885, including "It’s about time."
New about Stepan Rudansky
We publish the article by M. Hnatyshak "The Artistry of Stepan Rudansky’s Works" (1928).
Titles as an artistic device. Review of poetic genres. Poetic language. Epithets, similes, tropes, figures. Rhythm.
New book on the history of Kyiv
We continue publishing "History of Kyiv", published in 1963. Today – "Index of persons".
New verses by Vladimir Holan
We continue publishing a book of poems by Volodymyr Golan "Pain" translated by Svitlana Shakula. Today – the next 10 poems, including "At night".
New story by Gregory Kvitka-Osnovjanenko
We finish publishing the story “Ukrainian Diplomats” (1840). Today – the last 5 chapters, including "Forgiveness of a secret marriage."
Mr. Captain! Where did you get my daughter? – I received her from you solemnly. Remember, you not only approved of my action, you blessed us.
2025-01-06
We are starting to publish the novel "The Whore" (1883). Today – the first 4 chapters of the 1st part, including "4. Khrystya and Fedir Suprunenko."
Fedor, having listened sadly to the girl’s laughing whispers and without saying a word to anyone, quietly go outside the church. The girl’s cheerful laughter carried him away; Fedor did not look back, did not listen…
New letters by Klym Polishchuk
We are publishing the last 2 letters by K. Polishchuk (1936 – 1937)
Among the planned works, the first place is occupied by "Mother’s Legends." If I cannot print them myself, I will entrust them to my previous publisher of legends. (Jan 16, 1937. Letter to daughter and wife)
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