January 2026
War news
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Intermediate finish: 76 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 27, 2026:
personnel – about 1,235,880 (+820) people
tanks – 11,609 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,954 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 36,691 (+47) units.
MLRS – 1,628 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,286 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 116,712 (+899) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 76,025 (+119) units
special equipment – 4,051 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A Russian refinery and a number of other enemy facilities – the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
"We advise you to contact Putin, who started this war": the Foreign Ministry responded to Italian Deputy Prime Minister Salvini’s statements about Zelensky and the peace agreement.
Krasnodar Territory of permanent cotton
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 26, 2026:
personnel – about 1,235,060 (+1,020) people
tanks – 11,608 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,951 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 36,644 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,626 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,286 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 115,813 (+917) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,906 (+147) units.
special equipment – 4,051 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 26, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russian Federation reported the shelling of a city in the Krasnodar Territory: the refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban could have been under attack.
Zelensky: Russia’s war against Ukraine is the consequences of the indifference of key world powers.
Cotton in Russian cities
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 25, 2026:
personnel – about 1,232,090 (+1020) people.
tanks – 11,605 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,950 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 36,612 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,624 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,286 (+3) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 114,896 (+847) units.
cruise missiles – 4,205 (+15) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,759 (+115) units.
special equipment – 4,050 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Belgorod, Russia, a rocket attack on the city was reported. It seems that the CHP was under attack.
Blackouts are occurring in a number of Russian cities, and there are reports of attacks on energy infrastructure.
Even in Moscow they learned about the loss of the cruiser "Moskva"
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 24, 2026:
personnel – about 1,232,090 (+930) people.
tanks – 11,603 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,949 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 36,580 (+31) units.
MLRS – 1,623 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,283 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 114,049 (+772) units.
cruise missiles – 4,190 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,644 (+88) units.
special equipment – 4,050 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A court in the Russian Federation confirmed the defeat of the Moskva by missiles from the Mykolaiv brigade of the Ukrainian Navy.
The war in Ukraine is not a local conflict of a regional nature, but is a key factor in shaping the future architecture of global security – the Syrian one.
Negotiations on the continuation of the war
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 23, 2026:personnel – about 1,232,090 (+1,280) people.
tanks – 11,599 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,946 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 36,549 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,623 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,282 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 113,277 (+449) units.
cruise missiles – 4,190 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,556 (+140) units.
special equipment – 4,050 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on January 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked an oil depot in Penza, Russia (VIDEO).
The Kremlin confirmed the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and announced the continuation of hostilities in Ukraine.
Two cottons in one Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 22, 2026:
personnel – about 1,230,810 (+1,070) people.
tanks – 11,596 (+9) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,943 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 36,516 (+53) units.
MLRS – 1,623 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,282 (+3) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 112,828 (+669) units.
cruise missiles – 4,190 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,416 (+178) units.
special equipment – 4,049 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/22/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the village of Volna (Krasnodar Krai, Russia), drones attacked oil terminals, four tanks caught fire — video.
Russia complained about the Ukrainian military’s attack on the port of Taman, from where oil is exported.
Cotton in the occupied Donbas and Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 21, 2026:
personnel – about 1,229,740 (+1,170) people.
tanks – 11,587 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,938 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 36,463 (+70) units.
MLRS – 1,621 (+3) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,279 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 112,159 (+1,019) units.
cruise missiles – 4,190 (+27) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 75,238 (+171) units.
special equipment – 4,049 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Debaltseve, Donetsk region, a Russian military ammunition depot detonates after an attack. VIDEO
In the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation, an attack by "good drones" on the Afipsky Oil Refinery was announced: a fire broke out.
Intermediate finish: 75 thousand destroyed Russian cars
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 20, 2026:
personnel – about 1,228,570 (+1,130) people.
tanks – 11,579 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,928 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 36,393 (+60) units.
MLRS – 1,618 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,279 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 111,140 (+925) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 75,067 (+191) units
special equipment – 4,048 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 20, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Marines struck the airfield control room in Dzhankoy, Crimea.
Sibiga: Putin’s new blow is a wake-up call for those gathered in Davos.
Cotton in Saratov and Engels
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/22 to 01/19/26 were approximately:
personnel – about 1,227,440 (+1,020) people;
tanks – 11,573 (+2);
armored combat vehicles – 23,922 (+3);
artillery systems – 36,333 (+39);
MLRS – 1,617 (+1);
air defense assets – 1,278 (+0);
aircraft – 434 (+0);
helicopters – 347 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 110,215 (+765);
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0);
ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0);
submarines – 2 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,876 (+170);
special equipment – 4,045 (+1).
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Syrsky announced offensive operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: you will not win in defense.
Explosions rocked Saratov and Engels: Russia reports drone attack.
A billion dollars from the world – a cup of coffee for the poor
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 18, 2026:
personnel – about 1,226,420 (+830) people
tanks – 11,571 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,919 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 36,294 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,615 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,278 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 109,450 (+845) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,706 (+105) units.
special equipment – 4,044 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy’s air defense systems and UAVs were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Trump suggests countries pay for a seat on the new Peace Council.
Cotton on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,225,590 (+1,130) people
tanks – 11,566 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,914 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 36,261 (+31) units.
MLRS – 1,615 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,278 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 108,605 (+721) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,601 (+115) units.
special equipment – 4,044 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy’s ammunition depot in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhia region was hit and the results of the strike on Atlant Aero were clarified – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Unknown drones reached Sochi and Tuapse: Russians complained about explosions.
Cotton in Ryazan (6)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,224,460 (+1,370) people
tanks – 11,563 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,908 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 36,230 (+48) units.
MLRS – 1,614 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,277 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 107,884 (+527) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,486 (+180) units.
special equipment – 4,044 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Results of 2025: development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in conditions of full-scale war – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A series of explosions were heard in Ryazan at night – the likely target of the drone attack was a refinery.
Russian front-line air defense installations were damaged
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,223,090 (+1,150) people
tanks – 11,557 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,904 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 36,182 (+84) units.
MLRS – 1,611 (+8) units.
Air defense assets – 1,277 (+2) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 107,357 (+929) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,306 (+187) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/15/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit five Russian air defense systems and an air defense radar in the occupied territories. "Magyar" showed a video of the strikes.
A UAV control point and Russian artillery were destroyed near Pokrovskoye, fighting continues, – General Staff.
Cotton in Rostov (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 14, 2026:
personnel – about 1,221,940 (+990) people
tanks – 11,550 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,902 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 36,098 (+74) units.
MLRS – 1,603 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,275 (+5) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 106,428 (+1074) units.
cruise missiles – 4,163 (+8) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 74,119 (+232) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A year of trials that broke the aggressor’s plans – a statement by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky.
Rostov-on-Don was attacked by drones, oil product tanks in the city may be on fire — video.
Over Kupyansk – the Ukrainian flag!
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,220,950 (+950) people
tanks – 11,544 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,899 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 36,024 (+51) units.
MLRS – 1,600 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,270 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 105,354 (+933) units.
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,887 (+145) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 01/13/26 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian flag was raised above the Kupyansk city hall by the second corps of the National Guard "Charter".
The Atlant-Aero plant, which develops and produces drones, was attacked in Taganrog. Photos and video.
Cotton in the Caspian Sea
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 12, 2026:
personnel – about 1,220,000 (+1,060) people
tanks – 11,541 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,892 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 35,973 (+21) units.
MLRS – 1,598 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,270 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 104,421 (+353) units.
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,742 (+98) units.
special equipment – 4,042 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea and an enemy air defense unit were hit.
The Russian Federation’s full-scale war against Ukraine has been going on for as long as the Nazi war against the USSR, Zelensky said.
Cotton in Voronezh (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,218,940 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,541 (+11) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,885 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 35,952 (+44) units;
MLRS – 1,598 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,269 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 104,068 (+654) units;
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,644 (+134) units;
special equipment – 4,039 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/11/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian military had success in the Kostyantynivka area: a review of the front from ISW.
About 20 explosions have already occurred: people in Voronezh are complaining about drone attacks and smoke in the city.
Cotton in Volgograd Oblast and Krasnodar Krai (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,217,810 (+880) people;
tanks – 11,530 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,882 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 35,908 (+16) units;
MLRS – 1,597 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,269 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 103,414 (+653) units;
cruise missiles – 4,155 (+18) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,510 (+84) units;
special equipment – 4,039 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attack the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation: previously, with the refinery at their sights.
The Volgograd region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones: an oil depot is on fire, residents may be evacuated.
Cotton in Belgorod and Orel
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,216,930 (+1,030) people.
tanks – 11,526 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,882 (+8) units.
artillery systems – 35,892 (+18) units.
MLRS – 1,596 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,269 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 102,761 (+687) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,426 (+90) units.
special equipment – 4,037 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Zelensky confirmed the attack on the Lviv region with the Oreshnyk ballistic missile.
Belgorod and Orel came under attack: the Russians were left without electricity.
Ukrainian robots – against Russian occupiers
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,215,900 (+1,400) people.
tanks – 11,521 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,874 (+9) units.
artillery systems – 35,874 (+17) units.
MLRS – 1,596 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,269 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 102,074 (+225) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,336 (+112) units.
special equipment – 4,037 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones powerfully attacked the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters captured enemy positions using a ground robotic complex.
Cotton in Kostroma region and occupied Crimea
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,214,500 (+1,040) people.
tanks – 11,515 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,865 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,857 (+26) units.
MLRS – 1,595 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,269 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 101,849 (+406) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,224 (+122) units.
special equipment – 4,037 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Attack on the 100th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate in the Kostroma region: explosions were heard in the city of Neya.
Feodosia (temporarily occupied by russians) is under drone attack on the evening of January 6: details.
Cotton in four cities in Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,213,460 (+940) people.
tanks – 11,512 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,863 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 35,831 (+46) units.
MLRS – 1,593 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,269 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 101,443 (+879) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 73,102 (+157) units.
special equipment – 4,036 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked an oil depot in Usman (Lipetsk region): a fire broke out. Photos and video.
Strikes on the Russian Federation – drones attacked Tver, Sterlitamak, and one of the factories in Penza.
Intermediate finish: 100 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 5, 2026:
personnel – about 1,212,520 (+990) people.
tanks – 11,507 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,857 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,785 (+29) units.
MLRS – 1,592 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,268 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 100 564 (+704) units
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,945 (+169) units.
special equipment – 4,036 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked a defense plant in the Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation at night.
Western media outlets write that Ukrainian drones are now constantly flying over the Russian capital, indicating a new practice of pressure.
The US opened a second front
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 4, 2026:
personnel – about 1,211,530 (+900) people;
tanks – 11,499 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,855 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 35,756 (+12) units;
MLRS – 1,590 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1,268 (+1) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 99,860 (+278) units;
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,776 (+88) units;
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on January 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions were heard in Moscow, and Sobyanin announced a drone attack.
USA vs. Venezuela – Trump called the war in Ukraine primitive.
Cotton in Samara and Tatarstan
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 3, 2026:
personnel – about 1,210,630 (+750) people;
tanks – 11,497 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,855 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 35,744 (+24) units;
MLRS – 1,590 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,267 (+0) units;
aircraft – 434 (+0) units;
helicopters – 347 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 99,582 (+539) units;
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,688 (+101) units;
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 on January 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
After a drone attack, the Rosneft oil refinery in Samara burned down.
Strike drones attacked Tatarstan.
Cotton in the Samara region
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 2, 2026:
personnel – about 1,209,880 (+910) people
tanks – 11,494 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,851 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 35,720 (+42) units.
MLRS – 1,589 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,267 (+1) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 99,043 (+590) units.
cruise missiles – 4,137 (+1) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,587 (+169) units.
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 Jan 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones are attacking the Moscow region. Four major airports have been closed.
Explosions are heard in the Samara region, and a drone attack on a refinery is reported.
New Year’s cotton
Russia’s losses in the war as of January 1, 2026:
personnel – about 1,208,970 (+1,060) people
tanks – 11,488 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 23,849 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 35,678 (+36) units.
MLRS – 1,587 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,266 (+0) units.
aircraft – 434 (+0) units.
helicopters – 347 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 98,453 (+769) units.
cruise missiles – 4,136 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 72,418 (+171) units.
special equipment – 4,035 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 01/01/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Magyar: Ukrainian drones hit 10 Russian military and infrastructure facilities on New Year’s Eve.
Russian regions under attack by UAVs: oil depots in Lyudinovo and Ilsky and refinery hit, fires break out. Video.
End of the «War news» section
Regular site news
New article by D. Dontsov
We publish the article "Between a hammer and anvil" (1938).
Our world is not their world. Their world is not ours. The world of those groups is destined for political death. It will be torn apart between the hammer and anvil of our terrible reality.
New translation by M. Starycky
We publish a translation of the Duma (thought) "The Last Banquet of King Lazarus" from the book "Serbian People’s Dumas" (1876).
New verses by S. Vorobkevich
We publish 5 verses of 1886 – 1887, including "Death of a Cossack."
New collection of memoirs
We are starting to publish a collection of memoirs “Clubs – Movement – Independence” about the revolutionary events in Ukraine in 1987 – 1991. Today – memoirs by Igor Shcherbak.
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 "12. Galician bibliographical trivia 1884 – early 1886, up to the all-in-one collection of Yevh. Olesnytskyi 1886."
The result of all of Rudansky’s literary heritage, already published everywhere but scattered (excluding translations from the Iliad and Aeneid), was the compilation by Yevgeny Olesnytsky.
New book on the history of Kyiv
We continue publishinh the “History of Kyiv”, published in 1982-1986. Today – the section "Historians on the time of the emergence of Kyiv" from the 1st volume.
Demonstrating a complete lack of knowledge in the field of archaeological study of Kyiv, this researcher tries to convince the reader that the cultural layers of the 9th century are dominated by Swedish materials.
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 "Why?".
New about Chechelevsky monastery
We continue publishing a collection of documents "Chechelevsky Monastery in Documents and Memories" (2019). Today – the next 5 documents, including “Copy of the deed of gift of I. Chechel to the Bokovskaya Church dated August 2, 1875.”
I assign 15 tithes in favor of the Holy Protection Church, located in the Kherson province of the Alexandria district in the village of Bokovoe for perpetual possession.
New article on history
We publsich the article «Genoese-tatar treaty of 1387 and its background» (2025) by Viktor Talakh.
It has been found that the treaty of August 12, 1387 was a peace agreement that put the end to the armed conflict between the Crimean Genoese and the Ulus of Jochi, known as the “Solkhat war”.
New story by Gregory Kvitka-Osnovjanenko
We publish the story "Fenyushka" (1840).
"I don’t believe you, master!" Vanyusha said, already somewhat reassured that his money was known where. "I don’t believe you. You have the money. Don’t ruin your soul…"
New novel by Panas Myrny
We continue publishing the novel "The Whore" (1883). Today – the last 3 chapters of the 3rd part, including "11. Khrystya is expelled from Rubets family."
That kiss seemed to tickle Khrystya. A hot stream played, gurgled near her heart and poured like a fiery river through her veins. – Hrytsyu! my beloved, my only one!
New novel by K. Polischuk
We continue publishing the novel "Otaman Zeleny" (1921). Today – the next 5 chapters, including "5. Defeat."
Today’s competition, despite the fact that we destroyed one armored train and took several guns out of Uman, ended in defeat, because we executed our best comrade, Uncle Pylyp!
New short stories by Volodymyr Samijlenko
We publish 7 short stories by V. Samiylenko 1906, including "In the Poltava region."
But the Poltava peasants did not show themselves to be so sensitive to their benevolent zemstvo. They did not even understand that the zemstvo was only trying for their good when it wanted to send them to Siberia.
Annual report 2025
Annual report of the «Myslene drevo» website for the 2025 year – 4.9 million(s) visitors.