March 2026
War news
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Ust-Luga – a permanent cotton port
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 31, 2026:
personnel – about 1,297,670 (+970) people
tanks – 11,826 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,324 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 39,110 (+61) units.
MLRS – 1,709 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,338 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 208,827 (+2,296) units.
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 86,359 (+199) units.
special equipment – 4,105 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 03/31/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant, a military echelon and the S-400 SAM launch site were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The port of Ust-Luga in Russia was again damaged during a nighttime drone attack.
Cotton in several regions of Russia (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 30, 2026:
personnel – about 1,296,700 (+870) people
tanks – 11,824 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,317 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 39,049 (+48) units.
MLRS – 1,708 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,337 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 206,531 (+2,471) units.
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 86,160 (+183) units.
special equipment – 4,105 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 03/30/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked the KuibyshevAzot chemical plant in Tolyatti.
Drones attacked Taganrog, Krasnodar and Russian enterprises: what is known.
Intermediate finish: 39 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 29, 2026:
personnel – about 1,295,830 (+1,360) people
tanks – 11,820 (+8) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,313 (+16) units.
artillery systems – 39,001 (+65) units
MLRS – 1,707 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,337 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 204,060 (+1,948) units.
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 85,977 (+2181) units.
special equipment – 4,105 (+5) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 29, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The port of Ust-Luga in Russia was once again hit by drones, and a fire broke out there.
Trump wants Ukraine to give Donbas to Putin: Zelensky’s reaction.
Cotton in Yaroslavl and Samara region
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 28, 2026:
personnel – about 1,294,470 (+1,300) people
tanks – 11,812 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,297 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 38,936 (+73) units.
MLRS – 1,707 (+7) units.
Air defense assets – 1,337 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 202,112 (+1,501) units.
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 85,796 (+227) units.
special equipment – 4,105 (+5) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 28, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Russia, one of the largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl caught fire after being hit by a UAV.
Defeat of Russian enterprises: a Flamingo missile hit Promsintez in Chapayevsk, drones attacked the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery.
Intermediate finish: 200 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 27, 2026:
personnel – about 1,293,170 (+1,000) people
tanks – 11,808 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,287 (+9) units.
artillery systems – 38,863 (+68) units.
MLRS – 1,700 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,337 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 200,611 (+2,222) units
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 85,569 (+217) units.
special equipment – 4,100 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Leningrad region has been under attack by drones for the third night in a row, with explosions heard in the port area.
In Russia, the largest fertilizer producer in Europe in Cherepovets could have been hit by a UAV.
Cotton in the Leningrad region (5) and in the Black Sea
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 26, 2026:
personnel – about 1,292,170 (+1,210) people
tanks – 11,807 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,278 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 38,795 (+49) units.
MLRS – 1,698 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,337 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 198,389 (+2,038) units.
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 85,352 (+201) units.
special equipment – 4,100 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 03/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Leningrad region was attacked by UAVs, there is damage to one of the largest Russian refineries in Kirishi — Russian media.
In the Black Sea, a drone attacked a Russian tanker off the coast of Turkey.
Intermediate finish: 85 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 25, 2026:
personnel – about 1,290,960 (+1,220) people
tanks – 11,806 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,274 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 38,746 (+51) units.
MLRS – 1,696 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,336 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 196,351 (+2,459) units.
cruise missiles – 4,491 (+23) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 85 151 (+196) units
special equipment – 4,098 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Bastion DBK launcher, control points, and enemy concentration areas were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Leningrad region was attacked by drones, and there were hits in ports.
Cotton in Ufa
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 24, 2026:
personnel – about 1,289,740 (+890) people
tanks – 11,800 (+6) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,271 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 38,695 (+33) units.
MLRS – 1,696 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,336 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 193,892 (+1,023) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 84,955 (+180) units.
special equipment – 4,098 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Transneft – Port Primorsk oil terminal and the Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim refinery were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Air defense systems and a number of enemy depots were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cotton in the Leningrad region (4)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 23, 2026:
personnel – about 1,288,850 (+970) people
tanks – 11,794 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,268 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 38,662 (+24) units.
MLRS – 1,695 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,336 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 192,869 (+1,999) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 84,775 (+136) units.
special equipment – 4,098 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Export hub on fire: An oil terminal in the Leningrad region is on fire after a UAV attack.
Zelensky: "Ukraine’s cooperation with the Persian Gulf irritates Russia."
Cotton in Saratov (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 22, 2026:
personnel – about 1,287,880 (+940) people.
tanks – 11,793 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,263 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 38,638 (+30) units.
MLRS – 1,694 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,336 (+3) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 190,870 (+1,885) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 84,639 (+121) units.
special equipment – 4,098 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
An oil refinery in Saratov was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“These are our own, Ukrainian sanctions”: Sibiga said that strikes deep into Russia will only become more massive.
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian helicopter
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 21, 2026:
personnel – about 1,286,940 (+1,240) people.
tanks – 11,790 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,262 (+8) units.
artillery systems – 38,608 (+39) units.
MLRS – 1,691 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,333 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+1) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 188,985 (+1,781) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 84,518 (+144) units.
special equipment – 4,096 (+4) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter with an FPV drone – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Saratov, Engels, Togliatti and occupied Crimea: enemy targets were subjected to massive air strikes.
The US has run out of kerosene
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 20, 2026:
personnel – about 1,285,700 (+1 610) people.
tanks – 11,789 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,254 (+21) units.
artillery systems – 38,569 (+31) units.
MLRS – 1,691 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,333 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 187,204 (+1,480) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 84,374 (+245) units.
special equipment – 4,096 (+4) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 20, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, facilities of the Almaz-Antey concern were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The US should not send ammunition to Ukraine, but use it in its own interests, – Hegset. The US should not send ammunition to Ukraine, but use it in its own interests, – Hegset
Cotton at aircraft factories in Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 19, 2026:
personnel – about 1,284,090 (+1,520) people.
tanks – 11,786 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,233 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 38,538 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,691 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,333 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 185,724 (+1,391) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 84,129 (+155) units.
special equipment – 4,092 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
An aircraft repair plant in the Novgorod region of the Russian Federation was hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant in the Ulyanovsk region of the Russian Federation was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions were heard in the Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation, a strategic chemical plant could be under attack.
Double portion of fried muscovites (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 18, 2026:
personnel – about 1,282,570 (+1,710) persons.
tanks – 11,786 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,229 (+11) units.
artillery systems – 38,506 (+29) units.
MLRS – 1,688 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,333 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 184,333 (+1,189) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,974 (+230) units.
special equipment – 4,091 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The air defense system, the Bastion air defense system concentration area, a communications hub, and military logistics facilities of the enemy – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Zelenskyy suggested that Britain deploy drone interception teams to their bases in Cyprus.
Iran has found a new enemy
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,280,860 (+930) people.
tanks – 11,783 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,218 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 38,477 (+20) units.
MLRS – 1,688 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,333 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 183,144 (+1,991) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,744 (+120) units.
special equipment – 4,091 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The TOR air defense system, the S-300 radar station, and the enemy’s command and observation posts – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Zelensky on Iran’s threats: we are not afraid of such statements and are ready to help the Gulf countries with air defense.
Cotton in Krasnodar Krai (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,279,930 (+760) people.
tanks – 11,781 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,215 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 38,457 (+19) units.
MLRS – 1,687 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,333 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 181,153 (+1,883) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+1) units (result of previous lesions confirmed).
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,624 (+111) units.
special equipment – 4,091 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The "Protyvnik" radar, the "Parol" radar, and the launcher of the S-400 "Triumph" air defense system were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the Krasnodar Territory, a fire broke out at an oil depot in Labinsk after a drone attack.
Another Russian ship destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,279,170 (+740) people
tanks – 11,781 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,213 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 38,438 (+17) units.
MLRS – 1,686 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,332 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 179,270 (+1,984) units.
cruise missiles – 4,468 (+65) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+1) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,513 (+110) units.
special equipment – 4,089 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russians complained about a massive attack by unknown drones: Moscow was under surveillance all evening.
Trump on help in intercepting Iranian drones: "Zelensky is the last person we need it from."
Cotton at the Afipsky Refinery
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,278,430 (+810) people
tanks – 11,777 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,212 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 38,421 (+52) units.
MLRS – 1,686 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,332 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 177,286 (+2,147) units.
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,403 (+180) units.
special equipment – 4,088 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the Krasnodar Territory, a fire broke out at the Afipsky Oil Refinery as a result of a drone attack.
Ukraine is the first to test the new Michelangelo air defense dome from Leonardo.
Cotton in Maykop
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,277,620 (+860) people
tanks – 11,773 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,202 (+5) units.
artillery systems – 38,369 (+50) units.
MLRS – 1,685 (+4) units.
Air defense assets – 1,331 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 175,139 (+2,071) units.
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,223 (+189) units.
special equipment – 4,088 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 13, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
There was shooting and explosions in Crimea all night long: military bases and airports were under attack.
There were more than ten explosions: the Khanskaya military airfield in Maykop was attacked. Video.
Cotton in Tykhoretsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 12, 2026:
personnel – about 1,276,760 (+780) people
tanks – 11,766 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,197 (+20) units.
artillery systems – 38,319 (+56) units.
MLRS – 1,681 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,329 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 173,068 (+2,102) units.
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,034 (+243) units.
special equipment – 4,088 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Fuel and fuel warehouses, oil depots, the Buk-M1 air defense system, and the enemy command post – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
The siren did not go off, there were dozens of explosions: after the attack, the oil transshipment base in Tikhoretsk is on fire.
Cotton in Tolyatti
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,275,980 (+990) people
tanks – 11,763 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,177 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 38,263 (+61) units.
MLRS – 1,680 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,328 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 170,966 (+2,157) units.
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 82,791 (+281) units.
special equipment – 4,088 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Storm Shadow missiles hit the "Kremniy El" plant – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russians have losses: a strategic chemical plant is on fire in Togliatti, and they are left without weapons in Crimea.
Success of Ukrainian troops in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,274,990 (+950) people
tanks – 11,758 (+13) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,174 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 38,202 (+73) units.
MLRS – 1,679 (+4) units.
Air defense assets – 1,328 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 168,809 (+2,169) units.
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 82,510 (+221) units.
special equipment – 4,087 (+4) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cyber warfare units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been conducting offensive cyber operations since February 2022 – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated almost the entire territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region from the Russians, – General Staff.
Ukraine opens a second front in the Middle East
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,274,040 (+750) people
tanks – 11,745 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,167 (+10) units.
artillery systems – 38,129 (+70) units.
MLRS – 1,675 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,326 (+4) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 166,640 (+2,224) units.
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 31 (+1) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 82,289 (+188) units.
special equipment – 4,083 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system, the BK-16 boat, and the enemy’s command posts – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Ukrainian interceptor experts will be in the Middle East next week, Zelenskyy said.
Cotton in Armavir
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,273,290 (+930) people;
tanks – 11,742 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,157 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 38,059 (+55) units;
MLRS – 1,673 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,322 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 349 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 164,416 (+2,558) units;
cruise missiles – 4,403 (+19) units;
ships / boats – 30 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 82,101 (+289) units;
special equipment – 4,083 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on March 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the area of Donetsk airport, ATACMS and SCALP missiles hit a storage, preparation, and launch site for enemy Shahed attack UAVs – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation, a fire broke out at the Armavir oil refinery after a UAV attack.
Intermediate finish: 38 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,272,360 (+1010) people
tanks – 11,737 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,151 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 38 004 (+44) units
MLRS – 1,670 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,322 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+1) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 161,858 (+1,868) units.
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 30 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 81,812 (+170) units.
special equipment – 4,080 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on March 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A Ka-27 helicopter, the Iskander missile defense system concentration area, air defense assets, and other enemy targets were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The destruction of enemy warships has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Failed war: the US, which "has the cards", asks for help from Ukraine, which "has no cards"
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,271,350 (+950) people
tanks – 11,734 (+7) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,148 (+6) units.
artillery systems – 37,960 (+45) units.
MLRS – 1,669 (+2) units.
Air defense systems – 1,320 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 349 (+1) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 159,990 (+1,609) units.
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 30 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 81,642 (+208) units.
special equipment – 4,080 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on March 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Trump said that Ukraine now has "even fewer cards" and accused Kyiv of stalling the negotiations.
Zelensky: Ukraine has received a request from the US for support in protecting against "shaheeds" in the Middle East.
Cotton in several regions of Russia (4)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 5, 2026:
personnel – about 1,270,400 (+900) people
tanks – 11,727 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,142 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 37,915 (+41) units.
MLRS – 1,667 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,319 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 348 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 158,381 (+1,950) units.
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 30 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 81,434 (+210) units.
special equipment – 4,079 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on March 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A number of logistical facilities and enemy manpower concentrations were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones attacked several regions of the Russian Federation – the Saratov Region and Krasnodar Territory were hit.
Significant consequences of cotton in Novorossiysk
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 4, 2026:
personnel – about 1,269,500 (+980) people
tanks – 11,723 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,135 (+4) units.
artillery systems – 37,874 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,667 (+2) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,319 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 348 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 156,431 (+1,733) units.
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 30 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 81,224 (+232) units.
special equipment – 4,078 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on March 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Air defense elements, military infrastructure, and enemy UAV control points were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
At least five Russian warships were damaged in a drone attack on Novorossiysk – media.
Will Ukraine open a second front in the Persian Gulf?
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 3, 2026:
personnel – about 1,268,520 (+790) people
tanks – 11,718 (+5) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,131 (+20) units.
artillery systems – 37,842 (+47) units.
MLRS – 1,665 (+0) units.
Air defense assets – 1,319 (+6) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 348 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 154,698 (+1,529) units.
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 30 (+1) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 80,992 (+235) units.
special equipment – 4,076 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on March 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The center of long-distance space communications, a number of air defense facilities, and enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Zelenskyy declared his readiness to help the Middle East.
Cotton in Novorossiysk (3)
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 2, 2026:
personnel – about 1,267,730 (+960) people
tanks – 11,713 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,111 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 37,795 (+74) units.
MLRS – 1,665 (+3) units.
Air defense assets – 1,313 (+5) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 348 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 153,169 (+1,810) units.
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 80,757 (+247) units.
special equipment – 4,076 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on Mar 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
S-300 air defense system radar stations, logistical facilities, and areas of enemy manpower concentration were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Attacked from the air and sea: oil terminal in Novorossiysk is on fire — media.
Intermediate finish: 150 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of March 1, 2026:
personnel – about 1,266,770 (+870) people;
tanks – 11,709 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,108 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 37,721 (+58) units;
MLRS – 1,662 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,308 (+3) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 348 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 151,359 (+1,722) one;
cruise missiles – 4,384 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 29 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 80,510 (+181) units;
special equipment – 4,075 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on March 1, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The division’s forward command post, a number of logistical facilities, and enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Putin lost three of his closest friends in a little over a year and didn’t help any of them, – Sibiga.
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