June 2026
War news
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Chemical cotton in Tula region (2)
As of June 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,398,370 (+1,310) people;
tanks – 12,059 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,823 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 44,799 (+68) units;
RSZV – 1,896 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,447 (+4) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,729 (+1) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 373,660 (+1,778) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 112,146 (+439) units;
special equipment – 4,348 (+9) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drone attack on the Tula region: the Azot plant and the GRES were hit. facts.com.ua
In Kerch, after night explosions, a fire was recorded at the Zaliv shipyard. farvatermedia.com
Gas cotton in Orenburg
As of June 25, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,397,060 (+1,270) people;
tanks – 12,057 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,818 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 44,731 (+67) units;
RSZV – 1,893 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,443 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,728 (+2) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 371,882 (+1,994) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 111,707 (+450) units;
special equipment – 4,339 (+6) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/25/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Orenburg GPP and the helium plant were hit. Damage to the buildings of the Vladimir space communications center was confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar Territory: a fire broke out at the Poltava Oil Tanker. zn.ua
Promising doesn’t mean getting married
As of June 24, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,395,790 (+1,260) people;
tanks – 12,056 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,816 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 44,664 (+60) units;
RSZV – 1,889 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,440 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,726 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 369,888 (+1,873) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 111,257 (+430) units;
special equipment – 4,333 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
A series of explosions thundered in Crimea: after a UAV attack, the lights went out in Sevastopol. 24tv.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/24/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Moscow accused Washington of violating backroom agreements between Trump and Putin, – Reuters. ukranews.com
Rocket and space cotton in Russia
As of June 23, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,394,530 (+1,390) people;
tanks – 12,050 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,812 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 44,604 (+74) units;
RSZV – 1,887 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,437 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,719 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 368,015 (+1,851) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 110,827 (+626) units;
special equipment – 4,329 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/23/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Voronezh, a factory producing electronics for Russian OTRK Iskander and Kh-101 missiles was hit by missiles – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The space communications center in the Moscow region, a training ground for UAV operators, and the enemy’s logistical infrastructure were hit. Results of the hit on the Kavkaz port – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Crimea (7)
As of June 22, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,393,140 (+1,190) people;
tanks – 12,050 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,805 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 44,530 (+51) units;
MLRS – 1,886 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,437 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,712 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 366,164 (+2,015) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 110,201 (+384) units;
special equipment – 4,321 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/22/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The FSB building and the TPP were under fire: explosions and a fire broke out in occupied Crimea at night. Photo. war.obozrevatel.com
Moscow and the region under attack from UAVs: the Russian Federation announced a large-scale drone attack. slovoidilo.ua
Oil cotton in Tyumen and Kerch
As of June 21, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,391,1950 (+1,290) people;
tanks – 12,049 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,797 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 44,479 (+93) units;
MLRS – 1,885 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,435 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,703 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 364,149 (+2,346) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 109,817 (+475) units;
special equipment – 4,316 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/21/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Zelensky confirmed the strike on the Tyumen region: drones can reach 3 thousand kilometers. 24tv.ua
Ukrainian drones isolate Crimea: ports in Kerch and Krasnodar Krai hit, fires break out. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
We never forgot that Belarus is at war with Ukraine.
As of June 20, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,390,660 (+1,240) people;
tanks – 12,041 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,787 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 44,386 (+88) units;
MLRS – 1,883 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,433 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,695 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 361,803 (+2,246) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 109,342 (+476) units;
special equipment – 4,314 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Railway bridges in Crimea and other targets were hit. Results of the hit on the Moscow Oil Refinery – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Zelensky gave Lukashenko a week to dismantle the repeaters for the "shaheeds": Otherwise, we will do it. censor.net
Cotton in the occupied territories (2)
As of June 19, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,389,420 (+1,370) axles;
tanks – 12,040 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,783 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 44,298 (+58) units;
MLRS – 1,881 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,432 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,688 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 357,589 (+1,996) units;
cruise missiles – 4,787 (+4) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 108,866 (+441) units;
special equipment – 4,309 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/19/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Moscow Refinery, an oil depot, a railway bridge across the North Crimean Canal, and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions were heard in Crimea, Melitopol, and Mariupol at night: reports of drone attacks and fires. unn.ua
Drones liked the Moscow Oil Refinery
As of June 18, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,388,050 (+1,370) axles;
tanks – 12,038 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,779 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 44,240 (+11) units;
MLRS – 1,877 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,431 (+4) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,684(+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 357,589 (+1,996) units;
cruise missiles – 4,783 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 108,425 (+431) units;
special equipment – 4,306 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A shadow fleet tanker, logistical infrastructure, and enemy command posts – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Moscow has been under attack by drones since the very morning: a refinery is on fire, columns of smoke are rising in the city. rbc.ua
Explosions in occupied Crimea
As of June 17, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,386,680 (+1,260) Axis;
tanks – 12,033 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,775 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 44,169 (+51) units;
MLRS – 1,874 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,427 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,677 (+10) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 355,593 (+2,052) units;
cruise missiles – 4,783 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 107,994 (+486) units;
special equipment – 4,303 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Moscow Refinery, enemy control points and warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A series of explosions were heard in Armyansk, Dzhankoy, and Simferopol: Russia reports a mass shooting down of drones. fact-news.com.ua
Oil cotton in Moscow
As of June 16, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,385,420 (+1,320) Axis;
tanks – 12,026 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,768 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 44,148 (+36) units;
MLRS – 1,872 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,427 (+7) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,667 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 353,541 (+2,062) units;
cruise missiles – 4,783 (+50) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 107,508 (+417) units;
special equipment – 4,300 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory: a fire broke out at an oil depot in the village of Poltava. facts.com.ua
Moscow under attack by dozens of drones: the largest refinery in the Russian capital is on fire. zn.ua
Intermediate finish: 350 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
As of June 15, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,384,190 (+1,320) Axis;
tanks – 12,025 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,763 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 44,082 (+72) units;
MLRS – 1,870 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,420 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,664 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 351,479 (+2,314) one;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 107,091 (+416) units;
special equipment – 4,296 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Enemy manpower, command posts, and warehouses were hit. The results of the hits on the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal have been clarified – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The occupiers announced a new drone attack on bridges near Chongar: there is damage, traffic through the Dzhankoy checkpoint is blocked. nv.ua
Chemical cotton in the Tula region
As of June 14, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,382,870 (+1,440) Axis;
tanks – 12,020 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,753 (+14) units;
artillery systems – 44,010 (+57) units;
MLRS – 1,868 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,419 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,661 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 349,165 (+2,132) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 106,675 (+401) units;
special equipment – 4,288 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 06/14/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
An important oil transportation infrastructure facility, command posts, and enemy concentration areas – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Russia: in the Tula region, drones attacked the Azot chemical plant, and in the Yaroslavl region, the Temp plant. radiosvoboda.org
Two cottons in Tatarstan
As of June 13, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,381,430 (+1,310) people;
tanks – 12,015 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,739 (+11) units;
artillery systems – 43,953 (+88) units;
MLRS – 1,865 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,418 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,648 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 347,033 (+2,164) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 106,274 (+424) units;
special equipment – 4,287 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 13, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Occupied Crimea was massively attacked by drones: what is known about the strikes. slovoidilo.ua
Two refineries in Tatarstan, a plant in Tolyatti, command posts and logistics facilities of the enemy – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Chemical cotton in Tolyatti
As of June 12, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,380,120 (+1,300) people;
tanks – 12,014 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,728 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 43,865 (+78) units;
MLRS – 1,861 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,417 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,636 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 344,869 (+2,218) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,850 (+352) units;
special equipment – 4,280 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drone attack on Simferopol: a fire broke out near the CHP plant, power outages are being recorded. shelter.in.ua
Thick smoke over Togliatti: UAVs attacked a chemical plant important to Russia. 24tv.ua
Cotton in Crimea and Kuban
As of June 11, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,378,820 (+1,310) people;
tanks – 12,010 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,727 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 43,787 (+74) units;
MLRS – 1,859 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,416 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,628 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 342,651 (+2,120) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,498 (+326) units;
special equipment – 4,277 (+10) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on June 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Russia, the Afipsky refinery is on fire after a drone attack. radiosvoboda.org
In Crimea, after the night attack, bridges were reported damaged, and explosions were also heard in the Kuban. nv.ua
Cotton in Samara and Cheboksary
As of June 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,377,510 (+1,190) people;
tanks – 12,004 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,717 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 43,713 (+74) units;
MLRS – 1,857 (+6) units;
air defense assets – 1,414 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,619 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 340,531 (+2,204) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,172 (+376) units;
special equipment – 4,267 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10.06.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Arrival in Cheboksary: a defense plant that makes protection for Shahed and Iskander missiles came under attack. zn.ua
Drones once again attacked the Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Russia: a fire broke out. rbc.ua
Intermediate finish: 12 thousand Russian tanks destroyed
As of June 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,376,320 (+1,370) people;
tanks – 12,001 (+4) one;
armored combat vehicles – 24,710 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 43,639 (+75) units;
MLRS – 1,851 (+4) units;
air defense assets – 1,411 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,614 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 338,327 (+2,103) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,796 (+382) units;
special equipment – 4,253 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Grushovaya" oil depot, the "Krasny Yar" linear production and dispatching station, a radar station, and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Chongar Bridge was hit again – traffic between Crimea and the Kherson region was blocked. apostrophe.ua
Oil cotton in Novorossiysk
As of June 8, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,374,950 (+1,330) people;
tanks – 11,997 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,705 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 43,564 (+85) units;
MLRS – 1,847 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,409 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,607 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 336,224 (+2,161) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,414 (+363) units;
special equipment – 4,259 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 06/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Russia used a Geran-2 drone to strike a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl NPP, – SBU. censor.net
The largest oil storage facility in the Caucasus is on fire in Novorossiysk after a UAV attack. rbc.ua
The war for Taiwan began unnoticed
As of June 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,373,620 (+1,350) people;
tanks – 11,989 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,700 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 43,479 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,844 (+7) units;
air defense assets – 1,407 (+2) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,595 (+10) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 334,063 (+2,245) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,051 (+393) units;
special equipment – 4,257 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 7, 2026 regarding the repulsion of the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Kronstadt base, the arsenal and oil infrastructure in the Leningrad region, and other enemy facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
China has announced the start of a naval operation near the eastern waters of Taiwan. news-n.org
Cotton in St. Petersburg and Krasnodar Territory
As of June 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,372,270 (+1,380) people;
tanks – 11,983 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,696 (+12) units;
artillery systems – 43,397 (+82) units;
RSZV – 1,837 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,405 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,585 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 331,818 (+2,046) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 103,658 (+358) units;
special equipment – 4,253 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions are heard in Russian in Ust-Labinsk, and a UAV attack on a local oil depot is reported. nv.ua
Residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area were urged not to go out due to a drone attack (photo, video). trueua.info
Another Russian ship hit
As of June 5, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,370,890 (+1,550) people;
tanks – 11,980 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,684 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 43,315 (+68) units;
RSZV – 1,832 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,404 (+1) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1576 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 329,772 (+2,046) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 103,300 (+329) units;
special equipment – 4,250 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A guard ship, a gunpowder factory, and enemy warehouses were hit. The results of the hit on the St. Petersburg oil terminal have been clarified – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
"Gerasimov is really making a fool of himself": The Center for Countering Disinformation ridiculed Putin’s statements about "progress" at the front. tsn.ua
Russian corvette hit in Kronstadt
As of June 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,369,340 (+1,300) people;
tanks – 11,978 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,676 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 43,247 (+75) units;
RSZV – 1,830 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,403 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1562 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 327,726 (+2,111) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 102,575 (+437) units;
special equipment – 4,245 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 4, 2026 regarding the repulsion of the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Project 20380 corvette hit in Kronstadt – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Saint Petersburg oil terminal, the Michurinsk Progress plant, and the Saki airfield were hit. The results of the hits on the Ilsky refinery have been clarified. The Zenzevatka oil pumping station was stopped – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in St. Petersburg and Tambov Region
As of June 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,366,910 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,974 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,673 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 43,172 (+60) units;
RSZV – 1,826 (+5) units;
air defense systems – 1,403 (+3) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1548 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 325,615 (+1,853) units;
cruise missiles – 4,733 (+40) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 102,575 (+437) units;
special equipment – 4,245 (+4) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Large-scale fire and explosions in St. Petersburg: one of the largest oil terminals in the Russian Federation is on fire. zn.ua
In the Tambov region of the Russian Federation, a factory associated with the production of missile systems caught fire after a drone attack. unn.ua
Oil cotton in the Krasnodar Territory
As of June 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,366,910 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 11,969 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,666 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 43,112 (+75) units;
RSZV – 1,821 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,400 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,542 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 323,762 (+1,583) units;
cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,621 (+384) units;
special equipment – 4,234 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on June 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A fire is reported at the Ilya Refinery in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation after the attack. shelter.in.ua
The Saratov Refinery and control points were hit. The results of the hits on other facilities have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Oil cotton in the Kirov region
As of June 1, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,365,060 (+1,410) people;
tanks – 11,966 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,659 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 43,037 (+50) units;
RSZV – 1,820 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,399 (+0) units;
aircraft – 436 (+0) units;
helicopters – 353 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,528 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 322,179 (+1,852) units;
cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,621 (+384) units;
special equipment – 4,234 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
The Saratov Refinery and control points were hit. The results of the hits on other facilities have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Strike on Kirov region: drone hits critical Transneft facility. inkorr.com
Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Saratov and a military facility in the Caspian Sea — Tsaplienko. uagolos.com
End of the «War news» section
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