November 2025
War news
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Kazakhstan and Turkey help Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 30, 2025:
personnel – about 1,172,860 (+1,160) people.
tanks – 11,386 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,672 (+14) units.
artillery systems – 34,740 (+7) units.
MLRS – 1,552 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 85,851 (+508) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+29) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,512 (+49) units.
special equipment – 4,010 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/30/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Russian Federation announced a drone attack on the Slavyansky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar Territory.
Kazakhstan and Turkey condemned Ukrainian strikes on oil terminal and tankers in the Black Sea.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai (4)
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 29, 2025:
personnel – about 1,171,700 (+910) people.
tanks – 11,381 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,658 (+15) units.
artillery systems – 34,733 (+3) units.
MLRS – 1,550 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 85,343 (+106) units.
cruise missiles – 3,995 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,463 (+64) units.
special equipment – 4,010 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on November 29, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked one of Russia’s largest refineries, Afipsky, which supplies military units.
A battery warehouse is on fire in Tatarstan on the territory of Alabuga, where "Shaheeds" are being assembled, – Russian media.
Cotton in many regions of Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 28, 2025:
personnel – about 1,170,790 (+1,100) people
tanks – 11,380 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,643 (+15) units.
artillery systems – 34,730 (+21) units.
MLRS – 1,550 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 85,237 (+63) units.
cruise missiles – 3,995 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,399 (+48) units.
special equipment – 4,008 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on November 28, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Massive UAV attack on Russia on November 28: fires, explosions, and airport closures.
Alarm sirens and "air defense work": drones attacked Saratov and Engels.
Minus two Russian planes
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 27, 2025:
personnel – about 1,169,690 (+1,140) people
tanks – 11,373 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,628 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 34,709 (+21) units.
MLRS – 1,550 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,253 (+1) units.
aircraft – 430 (+2) units
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 85,174 (+214) units.
cruise missiles – 3,995 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,351 (+109) units.
special equipment – 4,008 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on November 27, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked the Novokuibyshevsk refinery in the Samara region of Russia – Astra.
Romanian President Dan considers the Russian drones’ flight into the country to be an "accident."
Cotton in Tuapse and Cheboksary
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 26, 2025:
personnel – about 1,168,550 (+980) people
tanks – 11,372 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,625 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 34,688 (+44) units.
MLRS – 1,549 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,252 (+2) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 84,960 (+743) units.
cruise missiles – 3,995 (+14) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,242 (+124) units.
special equipment – 4,007 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on November 26, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced an attack on the Tuapse oil terminal and refinery in the Krasnodar region.
The Russian Federation reported another drone attack on a military plant in Cheboksary.
Cotton in Taganrog
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 25, 2025:
personnel – about 1,167,570 (+1,120) people
tanks – 11,368 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,624 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 34,644 (+18) units.
MLRS – 1,549 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,250 (+2) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 84,217 (+448) units.
cruise missiles – 3,981 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,118 (+112) units.
special equipment – 4,006 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/25/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Taganrog, an airfield is probably on fire after a massive attack: the Russians assume the loss of a plane.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit an experimental A-60 aircraft in Taganrog.
Intermediate finish: 68 thousand destroyed Russian cars
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 24, 2025:
personnel – about 1,166,450 (+1,190) people
tanks – 11,366 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,620 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 34,626 (+41) units.
MLRS – 1,549 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,248 (+0) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 83,769 (+431) units.
cruise missiles – 3,981 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 68 006 (+84) units
special equipment – 4,003 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A bromine plant exploded in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
The Russian plan is unacceptable in any form, – a statement by "European Solidarity" party.
Cotton in Sevastopol and near Moscow
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 23, 2025:
personnel – about 1,165,260 (+920) people
tanks – 11,363 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,615 (+8) units.
artillery systems – 34,585 (+26) units.
MLRS – 1,549 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,248 (+1) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 83,338 (+496) units.
cruise missiles – 3,981 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,922 (+80) units.
special equipment – 4,001 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), flights were recorded at an oil depot: what is known. Video.
Strike drones attacked the Shatura power plant in the Moscow region, a fire broke out — Astra.
Cotton in Crimea, Saratov, Syzran
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 22, 2025:
personnel – about 1,164,340 (+1,170) people
tanks – 11,361 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,607 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 34,559 (9) units.
MLRS – 1,547 (+7) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,248 (+1) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 82,842 (+222) units.
cruise missiles – 3,981 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,842 (+74) units.
special equipment – 4,002 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
It’s loud again in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): explosions were heard in Simferopol, Armyansk, Gvardiysk, and Krasnoperekopsk.
Residents of Syzran and Saratov in Russia heard a series of powerful explosions.
Imitation of the imitation of a diplomatic settlement of the war
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 21, 2025:
personnel – about 1,163,170 (+1,050) people
tanks – 11,357 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,600 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 34,550 (+20) units.
MLRS – 1,546 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,247 (+0) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 82,620 (+150) units.
cruise missiles – 3,981 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,768 (+65) units.
special equipment – 4,002 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Trump’s peace plan includes security guarantees modeled after NATO’s Article 5 in exchange for territory – Axios.
"Our land is not for sale": Ukraine has drawn red lines in negotiations to end the war.
Cotton in Rylsk and Ryazan
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 20, 2025:
personnel – about 1,162,120 (+890) people
tanks – 11,357 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,597 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 34,530 (+19) units.
MLRS – 1,546 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,247 (+0) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 82,470 (+384) units.
cruise missiles – 3,981 (+41) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,703 (+68) units.
special equipment – 4,002 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 11/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Thunder from all sides: a company in Ryazan and a substation in the Kursk region are on fire.
In Russia, after a drone attack, a fire was reported at the enterprise – the Ryazan Refinery is probably on fire.
Let them fly, and fly, and fly...
Enemy losses as of November 19, 2025:
personnel – about 1,161,230 (+850);
tanks – 11,356 (+1);
armored combat vehicles – 23,595 (+1);
artillery systems – 34,511 (+12);
MLRS – 1,546 (+1);
air defense systems – 1,247;
aircraft – 428;
helicopters – 347;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 82,086 (+293);
cruise missiles – 3,940;
ships/boats – 28;
submarines – 1;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,635 (+56);
special equipment – 4,001 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 on November 19, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine used ATACMS to strike military facilities in the Russian Federation.
Oil refinery in Russia halts operations after Ukraine drone attack – Reuters.
Cotton in the Donbass occupied by Muscovites
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 18, 2025:
personnel – about 1,160,380 (+960) people
tanks – 11,355 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,594 (+0) units.
artillery systems – 34,499 (+13) units.
MLRS – 1,545 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,247 (+1) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 81,793 (+294) units.
cruise missiles – 3,940 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,579 (+43) units.
special equipment – 4,000 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In the Donetsk region (temporarily occupied by russians), drones attacked the Zugres thermal power plant, a fire broke out: the moment was caught on video.
Macron said that Ukraine will be the first to receive a new generation of SAMP/T air defense systems with enhanced characteristics – Rubric.
Cotton in Ulyanovsk region (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 17, 2025:
personnel – about 1,159,420 (+1,160) people
tanks – 11,355 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,594 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 34,486 (+17) units.
MLRS – 1,544 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,246 (+2) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 81,499 (+213) units.
cruise missiles – 3,940 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,536 (+72) units.
special equipment – 4,000 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Donetsk, Makiivka and Horlivka (temporarily occupied by russians) without electricity after the Chaykine substation was damaged.
Drones attacked the Veshkaym electrical substation in the Ulyanovsk region of Russia.
Intermediate finish: 4 thousand units of Russian special equipment destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 16, 2025:
personnel – about 1,158,260 (+860) people;
tanks – 11,353 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,591 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 34,469 (+26) units;
MLRS – 1,543 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,244 (+0) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 81,286 (+409) units;
cruise missiles – 3,940 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,464 (+68) units;
special equipment – 4,000 (+2) units
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian drones destroyed 4 S-400 Triumph air defense missile launchers and two radars in Novorossiysk – sources.
Explosions were heard in Samara, drones could attack the Novokuibyshev refinery.
Cotton in Ryazan (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 15, 2025:
personnel – about 1,157,400 (+1,000) people;
tanks – 11,350 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,588 (+19) units;
artillery systems – 34,443 (+20) units;
MLRS – 1,541 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,244 (+2) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 80,877 (+490) units;
cruise missiles – 3,940 (+14) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,396 (+90) units;
special equipment – 3,998 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Unknown drones attacked Ryazan: more than 10 explosions near the refinery.
Ukrainian Defense forces struck the port in Novorossiysk, the refinery in Saratov, and the fuel and lubricants plant in Engels — General Staff.
Intermediate finish: 80 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 14, 2025:
personnel – about 1,156,400 (+1,040) people;
tanks – 11,344 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,569 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 34,423 (+35) units;
MLRS – 1,540 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,242 (+0) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 80 387 (+442) one;
cruise missiles – 3,926 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,306 (+95) units;
special equipment – 3,996 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A petrochemical plant is on fire in Nizhnekamsk, Russia: one of the primary oil refining units exploded. Photos and video.
Krasnodar Krai in Russia has been massively attacked from the air: the Novorossiysk oil terminal is on fire.
Cotton in Oryol
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 13, 2025:
personnel – about 1,155,360 (+1,180) people;
tanks – 11,344 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,567 (+11) units;
artillery systems – 34,388 (+9) units;
MLRS – 1,540 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,242 (+2) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 79,945 (+141) units;
cruise missiles – 3,926 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,211 (+88) units;
special equipment – 3,996 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 11/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Russians complain about explosions: air defense is operating in Oryol, drones have been detected.
Ukraine attacked 10 Russian regions this night: the russian occupiers admitted that their air defense lost the air battle.
Intermediate finish: 67 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 12, 2025:
personnel – about 1,154,180 (+1,000) people;
tanks – 11,342 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,556 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 34,379 (+13) units;
MLRS – 1,540 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,240 (+1) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 79,804 (+162) units;
cruise missiles – 3,926 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 67 123 (+87) one;
special equipment – 3,994 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 11/12/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A fire broke out at the Starobeshivska TPP (temporarily occupied by russians) in the Donetsk region, causing power outages.
UAVs attacked the Stavrolen plant in Budyonnovsk.
Trump acknowledged the failure of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Cotton in Crimea and Saratov
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 11, 2025:
personnel – about 1,153,180 (+1,020) people;
tanks – 11,342 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,553 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 34,366 (+17) units;
MLRS – 1,539 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,239 (+0) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 79,642 (+217) units;
cruise missiles – 3,926 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 67,036 (+79) units;
special equipment – 3,993 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 11/11/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian special forces hit the Gvardiyskiy oil depot in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): impressive footage.
An oil refinery caught fire in Saratov after a drone attack.
Cotton in Tuapse (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 10, 2025:
personnel – about 1,152,160 (+1,090) people;
tanks – 11,342 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,552 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 34,349 (+9) units;
MLRS – 1,538 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,239 (+0) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 79,425 (+57) units;
cruise missiles – 3,926 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,957 (+77) units;
special equipment – 3,993 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked the Russian port in Tuapse.
Footage of large-scale fires after the attacks on Russian Taganrog and Voronezh was published online.
Cotton in Voronezh (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 9, 2025:
personnel – about 1,151,070 (+970) people;
tanks – 11,335 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,545 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 34,340 (+19) units;
MLRS – 1,538 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,239 (+0) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 79,368 (+440) units;
cruise missiles – 3,926 (+8) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,880 (+85) units;
special equipment – 3,993 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 9, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
"This is our pride and our independence": Zelenskyy awarded soldiers of the airborne assault forces with state awards. Photo and video.
Explosions were heard in Voronezh, Russia: a fire was recorded near the CHP plant.
Cotton in several regions of the Russian Federation
The total russian enemy combat losses from 02/24/22 to 11/08/25 are approximately:
personnel – 1,150,100 (+1,190) people eliminated
tanks – 11330 (0)
armored combat vehicles – 23,544 (+1)
artillery systems – 34321 (+20)
MLRS – 1538 (+3)
air defense means – 1239 (+1)
aircraft – 428 (0)
helicopters – 347 (+1)
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 78928 (+250)
cruise missiles – 3918 (0)
ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)
submarines ‒ 1 (0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 66795 (+72)
special equipment ‒ 3993 (0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
"Good" drones attacked energy infrastructure facilities in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, Russian public media reported.
Russian cities have plunged into a partial blackout: refineries are burning and entire districts are without power.
Don’t dig a hole for yourself!
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 7, 2025:
personnel – about 1,148,910 (+1,170) people
tanks – 11,330 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,543 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 34,301 (+13) units.
MLRS – 1,535 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,238 (+1) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 346 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 78,678 (+248) units.
cruise missiles – 3,918 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,723 (+65) units.
special equipment – 3,993 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A special operation by the Artan unit of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate liberated Novomykhailivka.
"Trump created a nightmare situation for himself": the diplomat explained what "trap" the US president fell into.
Cotton near Kostroma
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 6, 2025:
personnel – about 1,147,740 (+1,170) people
tanks – 11,329 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,541 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 34,288 (+15) units.
MLRS – 1,535 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,237 (+0) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 346 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 78,430 (+172) units.
cruise missiles – 3,918 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,658 (+84) units.
special equipment – 3,991 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 6, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) was under attack: explosions thundered and a fire broke out at an oil depot.
Multiple explosions and fire: Russian ammunition depot hit in Donetsk (temporarily occupied by russians) (video).
Drones hit one of the largest power plants in the Russian Federation in Kostroma (video).
Cotton at Russian energy facilities
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 5, 2025:
personnel – about 1,145,670 (+900) people
tanks – 11,329 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,535 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 34,273 (+24) units.
MLRS – 1,535 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,237 (+2) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 346 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 78,258 (+398) units.
cruise missiles – 3,918 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,574 (+70) units.
special equipment – 3,990 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked the infrastructure of two regional centers in Russia.
Drones hit a facility on which Moscow’s energy supply depends.
Drones attacked a thermal power plant in the Russian city of Orel.
Cotton in Kstovo and Sterlitamak
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 4, 2025:
personnel – about 1,145,670 (+840) people
tanks – 11,326 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,532 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 34,249 (+42) units.
MLRS – 1,535 (+1) units.
Air defense means – 1,235 (+0) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 346 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 77,860 (+425) units.
cruise missiles – 3,918 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,504 (+93) units.
special equipment – 3,990 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04.11.2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked a petrochemical plant in Sterlitamak (Bashkortostan): a collapse occurred. Photos and video.
In Russia, the Lukoil oil refinery in Kstovo is on fire.
Cotton in Saratov (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 3, 2025:
personnel – about 1,144,830 (+1,160) people
tanks – 11,321 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,531 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 34,207 (+45) units.
MLRS – 1,534 (+0) units.
Air defense means – 1,235 (+0) units.
aircraft – 428 (+0) units.
helicopters – 346 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 77,435 (+383) units.
cruise missiles – 3,918 (+1) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,411 (+121) units.
special equipment – 3,989 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 3, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
"Agreements fulfilled": Zelensky announced that Ukraine has received Patriots from Germany.
Drones attacked an oil refinery in Saratov.
Cotton in Tuapse
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 2, 2025:
personnel – about 1,143,670 (+940) people;
tanks – 11,316 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,525 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 34,162 (+25) units;
MLRS – 1,534 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,235 (+0) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 77,052 (+348) units;
cruise missiles – 3,917 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,290 (+121) units;
special equipment – 3,987 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 2, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Massive drone attack on Russia: oil terminal in Tuapse on fire, explosions in Alchevsk (temporarily occupied by russians) and Kursk region.
In Tuapse, Russia, it was stated that "debris" from drones damaged a tanker and an oil terminal.
Budanov scheduled a meeting with Putin in Pokrovsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of November 1, 2025:
personnel – about 1,142,730 (+900) people;
tanks – 11,316 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,521 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 34,137 (+9) units;
MLRS – 1,534 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,235 (+2) units;
aircraft – 428 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 76,704 (+349) units;
cruise missiles – 3,917 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 66,169 (+58) units;
special equipment – 3,987 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Nov 1, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Russia reports a massive drone attack and temporary closure of airports.
Putin wants to go to Pokrovsk? Please, but everyone understands how it will all end – Zelensky.
Reuters: Ukrainian intelligence fighters are conducting a special operation in Pokrovsk, which is personally led by Budanov.
End of the «War news» section
Regular site news
New book on economy
We continue publishing the monograph by Britchenko I.G., Momot O.M., and Saenko V.G. “Economic Problems of the Development of the Entrepreneurial Function in Sectors of the National Economy” (2012). Today – "4. Assessment of entrepreneurship potential."
4.1 Assessment of the level of application of the entrepreneurial function in the sector of production of a useful product
New novel by V. Vynnychenko
We continue publishing the novel «Solar machine» (1924). Today – the last 4 chapters of the 2nd part, including "Max’s Revolutionary Sermon."
Oh, you geniuses, broad, creative natures! But how can you not see that all your dwellings, rags, even all your temples and palaces are a tiny, insignificant grain of sand compared to what is to come?!
New article by D. Dontsov
We publish the article "Patriotism and character" (1936).
Whoever cultivates strength of character in himself will cultivate what is the only thing needed, because the rest will follow! Whoever does not cultivate this strength, programs and other people’s crutches will help him like incense to a dead man.
New translation by M. Starycky
We publish a translation of the Duma (thought) "Call to the Kosovo battle" from the book "Serbian People’s Dumas" (1876).
New verses by S. Vorobkevich
We publish 5 verses of 1886, including "My will."
New about Stepan Rudansky
We continue publishing the work by A. Krymsky and M. Levchenko "Rudansky before the Ukrainian reader of the 19th century." Today – the next 4 chapters, including "8. Rudansky incognito in Dragomanov’s "New Ukrainian Songs" 1881".
In fact, this seemingly folk satire on the policeman (stanovyj) is nothing more than a humorous saying by Rudansky: "The Assessor", which he composed in St. Petersburg on October 18, 1857.
New book on the history of Kyiv
We continue publishinh the “History of Kyiv”, published in 1982-1986. Today – the section "Early Slavic settlements on the territory of Kyiv" from the 1st volume.
There are approximately 14 known Zarubintsy settlements and two burial grounds in the territory of modern Kyiv. Remains of settlements within the city limits have been discovered on Zamkova and Starokyivska Hills.
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 "Lovers".
New about Chechelevsky monastery
We continue publishing a collection of documents "Chechelevsky Monastery in Documents and Memories" (2019). Today – the next 5 documents, including "Order to the Alexandria District Police Department dated September 24, 1875."
Regardless of this, inform Mr. Chechel that a deed of gift can only be made if the estate is not family property, but acquired.
New story by Gregory Kvitka-Osnovjanenko
We finish publishing the story "The Fair" (1840). Today – the last 5 chapters, including "The Prankster Pavlusha."
"That must be Pavlusha’s trick!" Matryona Semyonovna screamed, bursting into laughter. "I, I, I pulled the chair out from under him when he wanted to sit down," the playful boy squealed, clapping his hands.
New novel by Panas Myrny
We continue publishing the novel "The Whore" (1883). Today – the next 4 chapters of the 3rd part, including "8. Visiting priest’s wife Natalie."
You and I are old friends… we studied together! Listen, Natalochka, we studied together. He was only one year higher… But why didn’t you, brother, go to the priesthood? Ex, you!..
New short stories by K. Polishchuk
We continue publishing the collection of short stories "Shadows of the Past" (1919). Today – the next three stories, including "Treason".
Even to this day, old Volosov grandfathers point to a decaying stump near the old church, which is supposedly left over from the ash tree on which the traitor-haydamak hanged himself.
New comedy by V. Samijlenko
We publish the comedy "Uncle’s disease" (1896).
If dad didn’t write poetry, it would be easy for us to talk to him, but when he writes and the scribe praises him, it seems to dad that there is no better person in the world than the scribe.
New novel by N. Lazorsky
We continue to publish the novel "Hetman Kyrylo Rozumovsky" (1961). Today – the chapter "7. An uprising against the Poles is being prepared."
Everywhere in the Hetmanate we are surrounded by Muscovites and Jews. The Sich-mother calls all the strong to the arms of the Cossacks to save the faith, save the land, defend ourselves from serfdom, from the Poles, from the Muscovites.
New from the correspondence of Ju. Fedkovich
We continue publishing the correspondence of Ju. Fedkovich. Today – the next 10 letters from 1861 – 1863.
I don’t know how I angered the so-called lord, I honestly don’t know how to please him: I send, they were angry, I dodn’t send, they were angry again. (Letter from Ju. Fedkovich to K. Gorbal.)