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Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 20, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 770,420 (+2200) persons,

tanks — 9584 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,823 (+24) units,

artillery systems — 21,220 (+42) units,

MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1027 (+1) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20,600 (+79),

cruise missiles — 2943 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31793 (+115) units,

special equipment — 3662 (+6).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/20/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Explosions thundered near the base of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation in the Murmansk region.

Britain and its allies will begin supplying Kyiv with tens of thousands of UAVs in January.

Cotton in Rostov region (2)

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 19, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 768,200 (+1,530) people,

tanks — 9576 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,799 (+27) units,

artillery systems — 21,178 (+14) units,

MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1026 (+1) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20521 (+51),

cruise missiles — 2943 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,678 (+68) units,

special equipment — 3656 (+4).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/19/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Drones hit an oil refinery in the Rostov region.

"There is already a positive." Zelenskyy discussed with Macron the possibility of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine and supplying weapons.

Cotton in Rostov

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 18, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 766,690 (+1,580) people,

tanks — 9571 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,772 (+21) units,

artillery systems — 21,164 (+5) units,

MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1025 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20470 (+64),

cruise missiles — 2943 (+0),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31610 (+60) units,

special equipment — 3652 (+2).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/18/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Explosions were heard in Rostov at night: a military factory was probably attacked.

Trump wants quick solutions, but Ukraine is against freezing the war – Zelensky.

Not news: Russia does not agree to peace with Ukraine

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 17, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 765,110 (+1,600) people,

tanks — 9567 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,751 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 21,159 (+8) units,

MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1025 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20406 (+34),

cruise missiles — 2943 (+2),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,550 (+70) units,

special equipment — 3650 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/17/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

General Kirillov, the head of the russian radiation and chemical protection troops, was blown up in Moscow.

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Nebenzia said that Moscow is not satisfied with any schemes to stop the war with Ukraine.

Cotton near Donetsk

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 16, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 763,510 (+1,070) people,

tanks — 9563 (+12) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,736 (+29) units,

artillery systems — 21,151 (+23) units,

MLRS — 1256 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1025 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20372 (+16),

cruise missiles — 2943 (+2),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,480 (+82) units,

special equipment — 3650 (+2).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 12/16/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

SBU drones launched a powerful "bombardment" on artillery and mortar depots near the village of Markine in the occupied by russians part of Donetsk region.

"The most powerful strikes since 2012." Israel attacked weapons and missile depots in Tartus, Syria, where a Russian base is located — video.

The Muscovites lost 260 units of military equipment

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of December 15, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 762,440 (+1,280) people,

tanks — 9551 (+12) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,707 (+32) units,

artillery systems — 21,128 (+26) units,

MLRS — 1256 (+3) units,

air defense systems — 1025 (+2) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20356 (+127),

cruise missiles — 2943 (+2),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31398 (+181) one,

special equipment — 3648 (+4).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/15/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones attacked the base of a "special forces unit" in the capital of Chechnya – video.

“Neo-Nazism in Europe”: Medvedev announced new Russian annexations of foreign territories.

Muscovites are fleeing. So far, from Syria

The russian enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/2022 to 12/14/2024 were approximately:

personnel – about 761,160 (+1,040) people,

tanks – 9539 (+2) units,

armored combat vehicles – 19675 (+0) units,

artillery systems – 21102 (+24) units,

MLRS – 1253 (+0) units,

air defense assets – 1023 (+0) units,

aircraft – 369 (+0) units,

helicopters – 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 20229 (+53),

cruise missiles – 2861 (+0),

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units,

submarines – 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 31217 (+40) units,

special equipment – 3644 (+2).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/14/2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones hit oil tanker in Oryol, Russia: residents complain of powerful explosions. Photos and video.

Running like rats: Russia evacuates its troops from Syria.

NATO finally noticed some kind of war in Europe

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 13, 2024 were approximately:

personnel — about 760120 (+1390) people,

tanks — 9537 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,675 (+31) units,

artillery systems — 21,078 (+6) units,

MLRS — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense means — 1023 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 20176 (+65),

cruise missiles — 2861 (+2),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,177 (+50) units,

special equipment — 3642 (+0).

Operational information of the russian enemy General Staff of Ukraine as of 08:00 on 12/13/2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 40 units of русского enemy equipment at the mouth of the Kurakhiv "bag".

"Danger is moving towards NATO at full speed" – Rutte called for preparations for war against Russia.

Lend-Lease for Ukraine ended before it even began

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 12, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 758,730 (+1,390) people,

tanks — 9532 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,644 (+28) units,

artillery systems — 21,072 (+5) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAV of the operational-tactical level — 20111 (+0),

cruise missiles — 2861 (+2),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31127 (+54) units,

special equipment – 3642 (+1).

Operational information as of 08:00 12/12/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

A powerful explosion was heard in Grozny.

Defense spending approved by the US Congress does not provide for the extension of the Lend-Lease Act for Ukraine – Markarova.

Moscow fans have increased in Europe

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 11, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 757,340 (+1,400) people,

tanks — 9526 (+2) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,616 (+20) units,

artillery systems — 21,067 (+3) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAV of the operational-tactical level — 20111 (+4),

cruise missiles — 2859 (+0),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31,073 (+36) units,

special equipment – 3641 (+4).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 11/12/2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Luxembourg does not support Ukraine’s membership in NATO.

Taganrog was hit by a rocket, Bryansk was hit by drones: an oil depot and an aviation complex caught fire.

Intermediate finish: 31 thousand destroyed Russian cars

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 10, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 755,940 (+1,350) people,

tanks — 9524 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,596 (+7) units,

artillery systems — 21,064 (+3) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 20107 (+14),

cruise missiles — 2859 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 31037 (+48) from

special equipment – 3637 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 10.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian soldiers intercepted the video signal of the enemy russian UAV, discovered the location of the enemy drone operators and destroyed them. VIDEO.

The Syrian pike: Russia suffered the most shameful fiasco in the modern history of wars and conflicts.

Reported on the effects of cotton in Kerch

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 9, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 754,590 (+1,220) people,

tanks — 9519 (+0) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,589 (+18) units,

artillery systems — 21,061 (+3) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1023 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 20093 (+22),

cruise missiles — 2859 (+2),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,989 (+24) units,

special equipment – 3636 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 09.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Killed Russians, damaged helicopters and a damaged barge with military equipment: Ukrainian Sea baby worked against the enemy in the Kerch Bay.

Putin is sick of war. It can only be stopped by force. The only thing he fears is America and world unity, – Zelensky.

The fall of the pro-Moscow regime in Syria

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to December 8, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel – about 753,370 (+1,460) people,

tanks ‒ 9519 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles ‒ 19,571 (+36) units,

artillery systems – 21,058 (+3) units,

RSZV – 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment ‒ 1023 (+1) units,

aircraft – 369 (+0) units,

helicopters – 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 20,071 (+29),

cruise missiles ‒ 2857 (+0),

ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0) units,

submarines – 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 30,965 (+17) units,

special equipment ‒ 3635 (+2).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 08.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced in Kursk region, regained their positions near Velika Novosilka.

The end of a dark era: Syrian rebels announced the complete overthrow of the Assad regime.

Cotton in Maikop

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 7, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 751,910 (+1,300) people,

tanks — 9514 (+0) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,535 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 21,055 (+12) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1022 (+2) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 20042 (+19),

cruise missiles — 2857 (+0),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,948 (+49) units,

special equipment – 3633 (+0).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 07.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Maikop, flames and smoke were visible: the Khanska airbase is located near the city. Photo and video.

The second batch of F-16s from Denmark is already in Ukraine, — Zelensky.

Cotton in Kerch

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 6, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 750,610 (+1,660) people,

tanks — 9514 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,518 (+46) units,

artillery systems — 21,043 (+20) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1020 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical UAV — 20023 (+46),

cruise missiles — 2857 (+2),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,899 (+56) units,

special equipment – 3633 (+3).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 06.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions were heard in Kerch (temporarily occupied by russians), the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announces an attack by naval drones.

Hundreds of thousands of Russians have lost access to their accounts: cyber specialists of the Ukrainian Intelligence Agency attacked Gazprombank.

Tactical success of the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk region

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 5, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 748,950 (+1,580) people,

tanks — 9506 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,472 (+22) units,

artillery systems — 21,023 (+21) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1020 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19977 (+31),

cruise missiles — 2855 (+0),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,843 (+97) units,

special equipment – 3630 (+2).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 05.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed the russian enemy out of the village of Novy Komar in Donetsk region and replenished the exchange fund – DeepState.

The Ukrainian delegation met with Trump’s advisers – Reuters.

Cotton in many places in Russia

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 4, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 747,370 (+1,670) people,

tanks — 9493 (+7) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,450 (+31) units,

artillery systems — 21,002 (+26) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1020 (+1) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19946 (+29),

cruise missiles — 2855 (+1),

ships / boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,746 (+80) units,

special equipment – 3628 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 04.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

On the night of Wednesday, December 4, explosions rang out in the Russian territories of Ryazan and Novorossiysk.

In Russia, they complained that drones attacked Bryansk and Grozny: what was "targeted" and what were the consequences.

The success of Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 3, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 745,700 (+1,780) people,

tanks — 9486 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,419 (+22) units,

artillery systems — 20,976 (+23) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1019 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19917 (+31),

cruise missiles — 2855 (+3),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,666 (+60) units,

special equipment – 3627 (+8).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 03.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian military knocked out the russian enemy from the bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil River near the village of Novomlynsk in Kharkiv Oblast.

Strengthening of air defense and a new aid package: the results of the meeting between Zelenskyi and Sholtz.

Cotton in Russia and Crimea

Total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of December 2, 2024. roughly made:

personnel — about 743,920 (+1,790) people,

tanks — 9478 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 19,397 (+28) units,

artillery systems — 20,953 (+30) units,

RSZV — 1253 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 1019 (+0) units,

aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 19886 (+83),

cruise missiles — 2852 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 30,606 (+99) units,

special equipment – 3619 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08.00 on 02.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion.

Drones attacked three regions of the Russian Federation and the Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).

On Monday, December 2, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.

Cotton in the Bryansk and Kaluga regions of Russia

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to December 1, 2024 are approximately:

personnel – 742,130 (+1,730) persons were liquidated

tanks ‒ 9469 (+9)

armored fighting vehicles ‒ 19369 (+14)

artillery systems ‒ 20923 (+14)

RSZV ‒ 1253 (0)

air defense means ‒ 1019 (0)

planes ‒ 369 (0)

helicopters ‒ 329 (0)

UAVs of operational-tactical level ‒ 19803 (+11)

cruise missiles ‒ 2852 (+1)

ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)

submarines ‒ 1 (0)

of automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 30507 (+76)

special equipment ‒ 3619 (+2).

Operational information as of 08.00 on 01.12.2024 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Massive drone raid: in Bryansk and Kaluga regions they announced an attack by UAVs.

"Come to Kherson": the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to Fico’s intention to go to "Putin’s parade".

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