December 2025
War news
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Cotton in Volgograd region (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 21, 2025:
personnel – about 1,196,740 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,435 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,770 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 35,298 (+11) units;
MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,604 (+116) units;
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,789 (+68) units;
special equipment – 4,029 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the central part of Kupyansk – ISW.
The Central Asia – Center gas pipeline was blown up in the Volgograd region of Russia (PHOTOS).
Cotton in the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 20, 2025:
personnel – about 1,195,610 (+1,090) people;
tanks – 11,433 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,769 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 35,287 (+37) units;
MLRS – 1,575 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,488 (+346) units;
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,721 (+130) units;
special equipment – 4,028 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
"Good drones" attacked the Bryansk region of Russia, – social networks.
Attack on a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea: how and with what the ship was hit.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian warship and an oil facility.
Cotton in Togliatti
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 19, 2025:
personnel – about 1,194,520 (+1,220) people.
tanks – 11,433 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,768 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 35,250 (+18) units.
MLRS – 1,574 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,142 (+426) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,591 (+111) units.
special equipment – 4,027 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/19/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Togliatti, the Togliattiazot chemical plant was attacked, a fire broke out — Russian media.
The EU gave Ukraine a €90 billion bailout, but not from Russian assets. Details of the emergency decision.
Cotton in Rostov (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 18, 2025:
personnel – about 1,193,300 (+950) people
tanks – 11,432 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,758 (+0) units.
artillery systems – 35,232 (+27) units.
MLRS – 1,573 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,263 (+1) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,716 (+330) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,480 (+119) units.
special equipment – 4,027 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions in Rostov and Bataysk: an oil tanker was attacked in the Russian Federation.
Zelenskyy responded to Russia’s statements about continuing the war.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 17, 2025:
personnel – about 1,192,350 (+1,730) people
tanks – 11,427 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,758 (+21) units.
artillery systems – 35,205 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,571 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,262 (+1) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,386 (+167) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,361 (+179) units.
special equipment – 4,027 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
At night, drones attacked the refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban.
Deep Strike on the Russian rear: a refinery in the Kuban, an oil depot, and an artillery depot were hit.
Ukrainian underwater drone attacked Russian submarine
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 16, 2025:
personnel – about 1,190,620 (+1,150) people
tanks – 11,421 (+9) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,737 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 35,172 (+67) units.
MLRS – 1,570 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,261 (+0) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,219 (+442) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+1) units
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,182 (+177) units.
special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked Russian warehouses in occupied Donetsk.
"For the first time in history." The SBU blew up a Russian submarine with underwater drones (VIDEO).
Intermediate finish: 70 thousand destroyed Russian cars
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 15, 2025:
personnel – about 1,189,470 (+980) people
tanks – 11,412 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,731 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 35,105 (+64) units.
MLRS – 1,570 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,261 (+2) units.
aircraft – 432 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 90,777 (+653) units.
cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 70,005 (+207) units
special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Night attack on Russia: drones attacked the Luch CHP in Belgorod and flew into Moscow.
Night of explosions in Rostov-on-Don: Russian air defense claims massive attack and 52 drones shot down.
Cotton at three Russian oil facilities
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 14, 2025:
personnel – about 1,188,490 (+710) people;
tanks – 11,410 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,721 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 35,041 (+9) units;
MLRS – 1,567 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,259 (+1) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 90,124 (+440) units;
cruise missiles – 4,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,798 (+81) units;
special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked refineries in Yaroslavl, Krasnodar Krai, and Volgograd Oblast of the Russian Federation.
Drones attacked oil depots and a strategic chemical plant in Russia: what is known.
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army near Kupyansk (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 13, 2025:
personnel – about 1,187,780 (+1,300) people;
tanks – 11,409 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,714 (+9) units;
artillery systems – 35,032 (+24) units;
MLRS – 1,567 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,258 (+2) units;
aircraft – 432 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,684 (+283) units;
cruise missiles – 4,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 1 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,717 (+103) units;
special equipment – 4,026 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated three villages near Kupyansk and surrounded the enemy in the city.
In the Voronezh region, the strategic enterprise of Roschym corporation was attacked.
Intermediate finish: 35 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 12, 2025:
personnel – about 1,186,480 (+1,400) persons
tanks – 11,406 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,705 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 35,008 (+16) units
MLRS – 1,566 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,256 (+3) units.
aircraft – 432 (+1) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,401 (+253) units.
cruise missiles – 4,060 (+2) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,614 (+107) units.
special equipment – 4,024 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 12/12/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Russian An-26 aircraft.
Drones attacked Yaroslavl and Smolensk, explosions were heard, fires broke out.
Cotton in Smolensk, Novgorod, Moscow
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 11, 2025:
personnel – about 1,185,080 (+1,460) people.
tanks – 11,404 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,699 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 34,992 (+23) units.
MLRS – 1,564 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,148 (+82) units.
cruise missiles – 4,058 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,507 (+157) units.
special equipment – 4,022 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 11, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked two factories producing components for explosives in Russia.
Massive drone attack in Russia: Moscow announced 31 "shot down" UAVs, and a thermal power plant was hit in the Smolensk region.
The US plans to withdraw from NATO
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 10, 2025:
personnel – about 1,183,620 (+1,010) people.
tanks – 11,404 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,692 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 34,969 (+25) units.
MLRS – 1,563 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,066 (+177) units.
cruise missiles – 4,058 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,350 (+107) units.
special equipment – 4,019 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukraine’s representative to the UN Security Council appealed to the Russian Federation: Ukraine’s territory and sovereignty are not for sale.
A bill to withdraw the United States from NATO has been registered in Congress.
Cotton in Cheboksary
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 9, 2025:
personnel – about 1,182,610 (+930) people.
tanks – 11,403 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,691 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 34,944 (+27) units.
MLRS – 1,563 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 88,889 (+432) units.
cruise missiles – 4,058 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,243 (+61) units.
special equipment – 4,019 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 9, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Two explosions are reported in Cheboksary – the Energozapchastina plant was hit.
The idea of exchanging the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk region and the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which was proposed by the partners, is not being considered, Zelenskyy said.
Cotton in Engels (again)
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 8, 2025:
personnel – about 1,181,680 (+810) people.
tanks – 11,403 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,689 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 34,917 (+10) units.
MLRS – 1,562 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 88,457 (+530) units.
cruise missiles – 4,058 (+4) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,182 (+47) units.
special equipment – 4,018 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions rang out, walls shook: drones attacked Engels and other cities in the Russian Federation for the second night in a row (video).
Night drone attack on Russia: power lines damaged in Rostov region, power outages.
Cotton in Engels
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 7, 2025:
personnel – about 1,180,870 (+1,080) persons
tanks – 11,401 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,688 (+0) units.
artillery systems – 34,907 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,562 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 87,927 (+540) units.
cruise missiles – 4,054 (+30) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,135 (+98) units.
special equipment – 4,015 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
At least 2 fuel tanks destroyed: satellite photos of the consequences of strikes on an oil depot in the Oryol region have emerged.
Explosions are heard in the Saratov region, the Russians report a UAV attack on an oil depot in Engels.
Intermediate finish: 69 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 6, 2025:
personnel – about 1,179,790 (+1,180) persons
tanks – 11,398 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,688 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 34,874 (+31) units.
MLRS – 1,560 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 87,387 (+487) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 69,037 (+130) units
special equipment – 4,015 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 6, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Fighters of the Ukrainian Armed Forces cleared the village of Yarova near Sviatohirsk | News from Ukraine and the world.
UAVs attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery for the ninth time since the beginning of the year, media reports.
Cotton in several cities in Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 5, 2025:
personnel – about 1,178,610 (+1,240) persons
tanks – 11,396 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,686 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 34,843 (+34) units.
MLRS – 1,558 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 431 (+1) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 86,900 (+424) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+0) units.
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,907 (+94) units.
special equipment – 4,014 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked the building of the Grozny City complex.
Drones attacked a port in Krasnodar Krai. The refinery in Syzran also appears to have been hit.
US "chaotic diplomacy" against the backdrop of Russia’s continued aggressiveness
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 4, 2025:
personnel – about 1,177,370 (+1,140) people
tanks – 11,396 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,685 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 34,809 (+29) units.
MLRS – 1,556 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 86,476 (+245) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,813 (+125) units.
special equipment – 4,012 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 4, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard in the Stavropol Territory at night – Nevinnomyssk Azot was under attack.
Chaotic diplomacy: why Trump’s attempts to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine are failing — Politico.
Amidst the US peace proposals, Putin declared that Russia "will take Donbas and Novorossia in any case."
Cotton in Crimea and two regions of Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 3, 2025:
personnel – about 1,176,230 (+1,200) people
tanks – 11,393 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,682 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 34,780 (+12) units.
MLRS – 1,555 (+3) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 86,231 (+90) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,688 (+47) units.
special equipment – 4,012 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 3, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Two powerful explosions in Crimea: oil depot in Hvardiyske damaged.
UAVs attacked oil depots in the Tambov and Voronezh regions of the Russian Federation.
Cotton in the Black Sea
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 2, 2025:
personnel – about 1,175,030 (+1,110) people
tanks – 11,387 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,679 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 34,768 (+14) units.
MLRS – 1,552 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 86,141 (+51) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,641 (+58) units.
special equipment – 4,011 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 2, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Port and refinery under the sights: drones attacked Krasnodar Territory. Video.
Drones have attacked a third Russian tanker in the Black Sea.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai and the Caspian Sea
Russia’s losses in the war as of December 1, 2025:
personnel – about 1,173,920 (+1,060) people.
tanks – 11,387 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,678 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 34,754 (+14) units.
MLRS – 1,552 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,253 (+0) units.
aircraft – 430 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 86,090 (+239) units.
cruise missiles – 4,024 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 1 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 68,583 (+71) units.
special equipment – 4,010 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 1, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian drones attacked Kaspiysk.
Drones hit the refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban.
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