September 2026
War news
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Oil cotton in Samara and Volgograd
As of October 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,537,390 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,471 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 50,592 (+37) units;
RSZV – 2,175 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,683 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,810 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 542,853 (+1,470) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 156,309 (+422) units;
special equipment – 4,780 (+6) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/2/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions were heard in Volgograd: the glow is visible in the area of the refinery and "Kaustik". kyivpost.com
Europe’s largest oil tank farm is likely on fire in Samara, Russia, after explosions, media reports. nv.ua
Cotton on the Arabat Spit
As of October 1, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,535,870 (+1,900) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,464 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 50,555 (+36) units;
RSZV – 2,174 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,683 (+1) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,803 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 541,383 (+1,288) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+5) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 155,887 (+524) units;
special equipment – 4,774 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/1/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV depot, command and observation post, and support facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Fires are raging on the Arabat Spit – satellites have shown fires near the residences of Russian military and FSB personnel. informator.ua
Cotton in 18 regions of Russia
The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of September 30, 2026 lost:
personnel – about 1,533,970 (+1,470) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,463 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 50,519 (+21) units;
RSZV – 2,171 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,682 (+1) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,789 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 540,095 (+1,393) units;
cruise missiles – 5,121 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 155,363 (+332) units;
special equipment – 4,770 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 30, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Kasta" radar, UAV control points, and warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Four hundred drones attacked 18 regions of Russia. shelter.in.ua
The Aroyat ship was going for stolen Ukrainian grain
As of September 29, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,532,500 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,463 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 50,498 (+21) units;
RSZV – 2,169 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,681 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,780 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 538,702 (+1,474) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 155,031 (+296) units;
special equipment – 4,765 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 29, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Defense forces struck the bulk carrier Aroyat, which was heading to a Russian port. informator.ua
10 artillery systems and 40 drone launch points were hit — SBS of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine. armyinform.com.ua
Oil cotton in Krasnodar Krai (4)
As of September 28, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,531,060 (+2,090) persons;
tanks – 12,385 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,450 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 50,477 (+49) units;
RSZV – 2,165 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,679 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,774 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 537,228 (+1,382) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 154,735 (+490) units;
special equipment – 4,763 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In the Krasnodar Territory, the Edelweiss-95 oil depot is on fire after a drone attack, media reports. rbc.ua
Ukrainian military regained another 51 km² of territory as part of Operation Vivaldi. babel.ua
Industrial cotton in Azov
As of September 27, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,528,970 (+1,690) people;
tanks – 12,384 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,442 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 50,428 (+57) units;
RSZV – 2,163 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,677 (+4) units;
aircraft – 444 (+1) unit;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,762 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 535,846 (+1,826) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 154,245 (+517) units;
special equipment – 4,756 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Ilya Refinery was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Oil cotton in Krasnodar Krai (3)
As of September 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,527,280 (+1,710) people;
tanks – 12,376 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,435 (+20) units;
artillery systems – 50,371 (+96) units;
RSZV – 2,160 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,673 (+4) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,748 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 534,020 (+1,445) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 153,728 (+576) units;
special equipment – 4,749 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Three important enterprises involved in the production of missiles were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation from the air: the Ilya Oil Refinery is on fire, – public. ukranews.com
Cotton in 4 regions of Russia
As of September 25, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,525,570 (+1,590) people;
tanks – 12,369 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,415 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 50,275 (+35) units;
RSZV – 2,157 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,669 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,736 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 532,575 (+1,223) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+7) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 153,152 (+370) units;
special equipment – 4,741 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Plant and refinery under gunfire: drones attacked Ulyanovsk and Perm, smoke rose after explosions. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
The Russian Federation announced a nighttime drone attack on refineries and enterprises in four regions – what is known. unn.ua
Another Russian plane destroyed
As of September 24, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,523,980 (+1,540) people;
tanks – 12,367 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,402 (+15) units;
artillery systems – 50,240 (+24) units;
RSZV – 2,154 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,669 (+4) units;
aircraft – 443 (+1) unit;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,727 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 531,352 (+792) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 152,782 (+229) units;
special equipment – 4,740 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/24/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV control points, the UAV depot of the Rubicon unit, and other facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Crimea, explosions were heard at airfields on the night of September 24, and the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the shooting down of drones. suspilne.media
Oil cotton in Ufa
As of September 23, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,522,440 (+1,560) people;
tanks – 12,367 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,387 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 50,216 (+32) units;
RSZV – 2,152 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,665 (+2) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,723 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 530,560 (+1,426) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 152,553 (+380) units;
special equipment – 4,737 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A storage and launch site for attack UAVs in the Oryol region was hit. Five launchers were damaged – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Russian Bashkortostan was attacked by drones, and the Internet is reporting a fire in Ufa, where three refineries are located. nv.ua
Oil cotton in Samara
As of September 22, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,520,880 (+1,230) people;
tanks – 12,364 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,374 (+9) units;
artillery systems – 50,184 (+42) units;
RSZV – 2,151 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,663 (+1) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,720 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 529,134 (+1,441) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 152,173 (+312) units;
special equipment – 4,733 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Kasta" radar, the UAV control point, and the enemy’s manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
After the attack, the Kuibyshev Refinery in Samara is on fire again. 24tv.ua
Oil cotton in Moscow (2)
As of September 21, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,519,650 (+1,660) people;
tanks – 12,361 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,365 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 50,142 (+75) units;
RSZV – 2,149 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,662 (+3) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,712 (+17) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 527,693 (+1,728) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 151,861 (+516) units;
special equipment – 4,729 (+13) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Buk-M3 air defense system, the Nebo-U radar, the UAV production site, and the enemy’s command posts – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Moscow refinery hit. Details – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Moscow and Moscow Region
As of September 20, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,517,990 (+1,560) people;
tanks – 12,356 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,361 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 50,067 (+56) units;
RSZV – 2,146 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,659 (+2) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,695 (+23) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 525,965 (+1,833) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 151,345 (+423) units;
special equipment – 4,716 (+13) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 20, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV control points, the training ground, and enemy support facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones massively attacked the Moscow region: a logistics complex, a thermal power plant, and a refinery were hit. Video. war.obozrevatel.com
New sanctions against Russia. There will be. Maybe. Someday
As of September 19, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,516,430 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,352 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,357 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 50,011 (+73) one;
MLRS – 2,143 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,657 (+11) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,672 (+16) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 524,132 (+1,816) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 150,922 (+480) units;
special equipment – 4,703 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The ground control station of the Orion UAV, drone launch sites, and enemy warehouses were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
"Historic day": Sibiga thanked Trump for signing "hellish sanctions" against Russia. rbc.ua
Rostov: not a day without cotton
As of September 18, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,514,910 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 12,351 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,352 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 49,938 (+75) units;
MLRS – 2,142 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,646 (+1) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,656 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 522,316 (+1,808) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 150,442 (+424) units;
special equipment – 4,701 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The S-400 launchers, the UAV launch site, and the enemy’s support facilities – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked Rostov and Moscow: they could have flown through an airbase. 24tv.ua
Aviation cotton in Rostov
As of September 17, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,513,490 (+1 960) persons;
tanks – 12,346 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,345 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 49,863 (+43) units;
MLRS – 2,139 (+7) units;
air defense systems – 1,645 (+3) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,644 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 520,508 (+1,439) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 150,018 (+461) units;
special equipment – 4,697 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/17/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A Su-24 aircraft, a launch site for attack UAVs, and other enemy targets were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A military airfield in Rostov was attacked: a massive fire broke out, and a detonation was heard. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
Russian general destroyed
As of September 16, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,511,530 (+1,530) people;
tanks – 12,345 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,339 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 49,820 (+27) units;
MLRS – 2,132 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,642 (+4) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,630 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 519,069 (+789) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 149,557 (+374) units;
special equipment – 4,692 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Putin personally praised him: Major General Grunis was eliminated in Ukraine. 24tv.ua
The Syzran Refinery and the Atlant Aero enterprise were hit. Results of the hit on the Slavyansk Refinery – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Syzran and Taganrog
As of September 15, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,510,000 (+1,400) people;
tanks – 12,345 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,334 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 49,793 (+41) units;
MLRS – 2,131 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,638 (+1) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,626 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 518,280 (+1,839) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 149,183 (+376) units;
special equipment – 4,690 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions were heard in Syzran, Russia, at night, and the Rosneft refinery caught fire. slovoidilo.ua
A factory in Taganrog where military aircraft are repaired caught fire after a missile attack. Video. war.obozrevatel.com
Cotton in Sochi (2)
As of September 14, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,508,600 (+1,700) people;
tanks – 12,345 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,331 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,752 (+74) units;
MLRS – 2,127 (+7) units;
air defense assets – 1,637 (+2) units;
aircraft – 442 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,615 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 516,441 (+2,124) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 148,807 (+548) units;
special equipment – 4,683 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Two oil refineries were hit. Results of the hit on the Saratov refinery – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked Sochi, restrictions were imposed at the airport. ua.news
Oil cotton in Nizhny Kamsk and Krasnodar Territory
As of September 13, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,506,900 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,344 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,330 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 49,678 (+77) units;
MLRS – 2,120 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,635 (+2) units;
aircraft – 442 (+1) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,603 (+17) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 514,317 (+2,142) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+8) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 148,259 (+410) units;
special equipment – 4,681 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/13/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Togliattikauchuk Combine was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Russia, two large refineries were attacked at once at night. slovoidilo.ua
Chemical cotton in Tolyatti (2)
As of September 12, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,505,380 (+1,500) people;
tanks – 12,342 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,322 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 49,601 (+85) units;
MLRS – 2,115 (+6) units;
air defense assets – 1,633 (+11) units;
aircraft – 442 (+1 confirmed for the previous period) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,586 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 512,175 (+2,045) units;
cruise missiles – 5,103 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 147,849 (+638) units;
special equipment – 4,676 (+10) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones struck Russia: a chemical plant in Tolyatti and an airfield in Taganrog burned. ukranews.com
Two Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun complexes, a defense industry enterprise, and a launch site for attack UAVs – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Saratov and Perm Krai
As of September 11, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,503,880 (+1,490) people;
tanks – 12,341 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,312 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 49,516 (+64) units;
RSZV – 2,109 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,622 (+4) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,573 (+23) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 510,130 (+1,925) units;
cruise missiles – 5,103 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 147,211 (+590) units;
special equipment – 4,666 (+16) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 11.09.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Saratov, the Ozon hub is on fire after a UAV attack, and there are also reports of a fire at a refinery. 24tv.ua
Video: Drones attacked the Azot chemical plant in the Perm region. ua.news
Cotton in Dagestan
As of September 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,502,390 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,339 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,305 (+15) units;
artillery systems – 49,452 (+69) units;
RSZV – 2,107 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,618 (+5) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+1) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,550 (+16) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 508,205 (+2,017) units;
cruise missiles – 5,103 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 146,621 (+613) units;
special equipment – 4,650 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 10.09.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Over 3,000 km. The Novourengoy refinery for the preparation of condensate for transportation was affected – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions are heard in Dagestan, a UAV attack and a fire are reported in the port of Makhachkala. nv.ua
One and a half million demilitarized Muscovites
As of September 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,500,870 (+1,480) people;
tanks – 12,338 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,290 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 49,383 (+42) units;
RSZV – 2,105 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,613 (+1) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,534 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 506,188 (+1,879) units;
cruise missiles – 5,103 (+33) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 146,008 (+530) units;
special equipment – 4,650 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/09/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The launch site of the attack UAVs and the enemy’s control points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A large-scale attack on Novorossiysk: a fuel oil terminal caught fire, and the fleet’s logistics hub was damaged. 24tv.ua
Oil cotton in Saratov (3)
As of September 8, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,499,390 (+1,410) people;
tanks – 12,332 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,285 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,341 (+30) units;
RSZV – 2,104 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,612 (+3) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,521 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 504,309 (+1,592) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 145,478 (+452) units;
special equipment – 4,647 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, an ammunition depot, and enemy command posts were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Saratov refinery: a fire broke out in the city. ukranews.com
Oil cotton in Ryazan
As of September 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,497,980 (+1,540) people;
tanks – 12,332 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,284 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 49,311 (+51) units;
RSZV – 2,103 (+7) units;
air defense systems – 1,609 (+4) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,516 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 502,717 (+1,473) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 145,026 (+591) units;
special equipment – 4,647 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Ryazan Oil Refinery, airfield, and three air defense facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Video: An oil depot in Sochi that was previously attacked by drones caught fire again. ua.news
Some cotton in the Rostov region
As of September 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,496,440 (+1,390) people;
tanks – 12,331 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,278 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 49,260 (+33) units;
MLRS – 2,096 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,605 (+1) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,507 (+5) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 501,244 (+1,435) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 144,435 (+392) units;
special equipment – 4,644 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The radar, electronic warfare complex, and the enemy’s MESH network repeater were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Rostov region attacked by drones, social media. shelter.in.ua
Oil cotton harvest
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russia in the war with Ukraine as of September 5, 2026, lost:
personnel – about 1,495,050 (+1,260) people;
tanks – 12,328 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,273 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,227 (+65) units;
MLRS – 2,093 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,604 (+0) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,502 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 499,809 (+1,898) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 144,043 (+401) units;
special equipment – 4,644 (+8) units. delo.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Attack UAV launch sites, command posts, and enemy reconnaissance assets were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The work of two large enterprises of the Russian oil refining industry has been suspended – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Cotton in Sochi and Bashkiria
As of September 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,493,790 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 12,325 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,272 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 49,162 (+77) units;
MLRS – 2,088 (+3) units;
air defense assets – 1,604 (+4) units;
aircraft – 441 (+0) units;
helicopters – 355 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,489 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 497,911 (+1,890) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 143,642 (+492) units;
special equipment – 4,636 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked an oil depot in Sochi and factories in Bashkortostan: explosive footage appeared online. 24tv.ua
A fire broke out in Sochi after a series of explosions: Russian air defenses may have been hit. shelter.in.ua
A Russian plane and helicopter were hit
As of September 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,492,350 (+1,320) people;
tanks – 12,324 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,264 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 49,085 (+69) units;
MLRS – 2,085 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,600 (+2) units;
aircraft – 441 (+1) units;
helicopters – 355 (+1) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,476 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 496,021 (+1,875) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 143,150 (+435) units;
special equipment – 4,628 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The NOVATEK-Ust-Luga refinery was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The destruction of a MiG-29 aircraft and a Ka-27 helicopter has been confirmed. Enemy ammunition depots and MTZ have been hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Negative progress of Russian aggressors
As of September 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,491,030 (+1,390) people;
tanks – 12,324 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,263 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 49,016 (+62) units;
MLRS – 2,081 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,598 (+1) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,464 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 494,146 (+1,969) units;
cruise missiles – 5,070 (+10) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 142,715 (+383) units;
special equipment – 4,625 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV launch sites, a communications hub, a command and observation post, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In August, Ukraine returned more territory than it captured from the Russian Federation: ISW revealed the figures. glavred.net
Port cotton in Ust-Luga (2)
The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of September 1, 2026 lost:
personnel – about 1,489,640 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 12,320 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,257 (+2) units;
artillery systems – 48,954 (+71) units;
MLRS – 2,079 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,597 (+0) units;
aircraft – 440 (+0) units;
helicopters – 354 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,452 (+10) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 492,177 (+1,775) units;
cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 142,332 (+412) units;
special equipment – 4,623 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 1, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV launch sites, a communications hub, a command and observation post, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A fire broke out in Russia’s strategic port of Ust-Luga after a drone attack. rbc.ua
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