May 2026
War news
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Cotton in Ryazan (7)
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 15, 2026:
personnel – about 1,346,390 (+1,150) people;
tanks – 11,935 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,569 (+12) units.
artillery systems – 42,085 (+32) units.
MLRS – 1,788 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,379 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 352 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,388 (+7) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 291,458 (+1,780) units.
cruise missiles – 4,626 (+41) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 96,540 (+185) units.
special equipment – 4,184 (+1) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Explosions were heard in Bryansk, Ryazan, and Yeisk: smoke rises near a military airfield.
It rained oil: footage has emerged showing the aftermath of the strike on the Ryazan refinery.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed yesterday’s cotton
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 14, 2026:
personnel – about 1,345,240 (+1,060) people;
tanks – 11,931 (+3) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,557 (+3) units.
artillery systems – 42,053 (+68) units.
MLRS – 1,787 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,379 (+3) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 352 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,381 (+6) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 289,678 (+2,319) units.
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 96,355 (+213) units.
special equipment – 4,183 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/14/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Oil and gas processing plants of the Russian occupiers were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, command posts and concentration of enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
The new cotton season has begun
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 13, 2026:
personnel – about 1,344,180 (+1,130) people;
tanks – 11,928 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,554 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 41,985 (+50) units.
MLRS – 1,786 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,376 (+3) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 352 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,375 (+2) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 287,359 (+1,853) units.
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 96,142 (+287) units.
special equipment – 4,181 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/13/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation was massively attacked by drones: the seaport could have been under attack.
One of Transneft’s largest nodes caught fire in Bashkortostan, Russia (video).
Trump’s truce is over: 174 battles on the front, 216 Russian UAVs in the rear
The enemy’s total combat losses from February 24, 2022 to May 12, 2026 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,343,050 (+1020) people;
tanks — 11,926 (+2);
armored combat vehicles — 24,553 (+2);
artillery systems — 41,935 (+72);
multiple launch rocket systems — 1785 (+2);
air defense systems — 1373 (0);
aircraft — 435 (0);
helicopters — 352 (0);
ground robotic complexes — 1,373 (+2);
operational-tactical level drones — 285,506 (+1,252);
cruise missiles — 4585 (0);
ships and boats — 33 (0);
submarines — 2 (0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 95,855 (+145);
special equipment — 4179 (+1).
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/12/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Over the past 24 hours, 174 combat clashes with the occupiers were recorded at the front: the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
The so-called truce ended — and the Russians again massively attacked Ukraine, launching 216 attack drones.
Truce is progressing: 144 battles in a day
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 11, 2026:
personnel – about 1,342,030 (+920) people
tanks – 11,924 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,551 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 41,863 (+76) units.
MLRS – 1,783 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,373 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 352 (+0) units.
ground robotic complexes – 1,371 (+9) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 284,254 (+1,557) units.
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 95,710 (+231) units.
special equipment – 4,178 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Defense Forces have repelled 144 enemy attacks since the beginning of the day – the General Staff.
"Truce" news: the occupiers carried out 18 assaults in the Kharkiv region.
121 battles in a day – is this already a truce or not yet?
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 10, 2026:
personnel – about 1,341,110 (+840) people;
tanks – 11,920 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,544 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,787 (+75) units;
RSZV – 1,782 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,373 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,362 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 282,697 (+1,489) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 95,479 (+227) units;
special equipment – 4,176 (+3) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/10/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
121 combat engagements: where the enemy is trying to break through as of the evening of May 9.
Russia launched strikes on Kharkiv and the region: eight people were injured, including children.
Cotton in many places in Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 9, 2026:
personnel – about 1,340,270 (+1,080);
tanks – 11,920 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,541 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,712 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1780 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1371 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1351 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 281208 (+1479) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94879 (+373) units;
special equipment – 4173 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The destruction of the arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense “Kedrovka” and two enterprises producing explosives and FABs has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Yaroslavl Refinery, oil depot, fuel and lubricants warehouses, and enemy air defense facilities – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.
Cotton in Perm, Yaroslavl, Rostov
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,339,190 (+1,130);
tanks – 11,919 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,538 (+17) units;
artillery systems – 41,630 (+91) units;
MLRS – 1,778 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,370 (+5) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,344 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 279,729 (+1,817) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,879 (+334) units;
special equipment – 4,173 (+1) units.
A small missile ship and enemy warehouses were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
From Rostov to Moscow: a number of Russian regions were massively attacked by UAVs and missiles at night.
The ceasefire did not happen
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,338,060 (+890);
tanks – 11,918 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,521 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 41,539 (+61) units;
MLRS – 1,776 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,365 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,336 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 277,912 (+1,851) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,545 (+233) units;
special equipment – 4,172 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The logistics center of the Russian Ministry of Defense in Naro-Fominsk was attacked by drones, — media.
Ukraine sees no point in adhering to the ceasefire on May 8-9 after the violation by the Russian Federation, – media.
Russia ignores Ukraine’s declared ceasefire
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,337,170 (+1,050);
tanks – 11,918 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,515 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 41,478 (+92) units;
MLRS – 1,775 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,363 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,332 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 276,061 (+2,031) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+1) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,312 (+282) units;
special equipment – 4,170 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The "truce" is in full swing: the occupiers have struck two districts of Kharkiv.
The Russians violated the ceasefire declared by Ukraine and struck a number of regions.
Khanty-Mansiysk Oblast? It’s not far from Ukraine, is it?
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 5, 2026:
personnel – about 1,336,120 (+970);
tanks – 11,917 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,510 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,386 (+80) units;
MLRS – 1,770 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,361 (+4) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,320 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 274,030 (+1,968) units;
cruise missiles – 4,584 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,030 (+206) units;
special equipment – 4,170 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Warehouses of UAVs, ammunition, and fuel and lubricants, as well as enemy air defense facilities – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, were hit.
For the first time, Russia declared a missile threat 2,000 km from Ukraine: alerts covered 18 regions.
Some drones are flying over Moscow again
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 4, 2026:
personnel – about 1,335,150 (+1,120);
tanks – 11,914 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,507 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 41,306 (+113) units;
MLRS – 1,767 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,317 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 272,062 (+2,249) units;
cruise missiles – 4,584 (+5) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,824 (+268) units;
special equipment – 4,168 (+17) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Unprecedented measures: Moscow is deploying air defense systems on May 9 because they are afraid of Ukrainian drones.
Drones attacked Moscow, the mayor of the Russian capital confirmed that a house was hit.
Cotton in Novorossiysk (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 3, 2026:
personnel – about 1,334,030 (+1,080) people;
tanks – 11,908 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,503 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,193 (+76) units;
MLRS – 1,765 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,306 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 269,813 (+2,224) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,556 (+282) units;
special equipment – 4,151 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Iskander tactical group, Podlyot and MIS-M1 radars, ammunition depots, and enemy UAV control points were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Defense forces struck Russian tankers in the port of Novorossiysk.
Even Moscow and St. Petersburg were affected: a number of Russian airports were paralyzed by a UAV attack.
Cotton at the airfield in the Chelyabinsk region
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 2, 2026:
personnel – about 1,332,950 (+1,240) people;
tanks – 11,906 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,500 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 41,117 (+73) units;
MLRS – 1,763 (+6) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 267,589 (+2,305) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,274 (+265) units;
special equipment – 4,151 (+1) units.
Power plants caught fire in two cities in Chuvashia at once: explosions reported. Photos and video.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 05/2/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cotton in Tuapse (7)
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 1, 2026:
personnel – about 1,331,710 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 11,903 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,496 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,044 (+100) units;
MLRS – 1,757 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+2) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 265,284 (+1,924) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,009 (+403) units;
special equipment – 4,150 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/01/2026 regarding the Russian invasion.
Tuapse, Russia, has been attacked by drones for the fourth time. The marine terminal there is on fire again.
Kallas stated that the parade in Moscow without military equipment shows the real state of affairs in the Russian Federation.
End of the «War news» section
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