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Cotton Day in the Russian Federation (Orenburg, Novoshakhtinsk, Maykop, Temryuk. Volgograd)

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 26, 2025:

personnel – about 1,202,070 (+840) people.

tanks – 11,459 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,804 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 35,509 (+74) units.

MLRS – 1,579 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,264 (+1) units.

aircraft – 434 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 95,334 (+537) units.

cruise missiles – 4,107 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,454 (+180) units.

special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/26/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions were heard in Volgograd, Russia – the Lukoil refinery could be under attack.

The Ukrainian General Staff reported the defeat of the Temryuk port, the Maykop airfield, and the enemy’s repair unit.

Christmas continuation of the war

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 25, 2025:

personnel – about 1,201,230 (+860) people.

tanks – 11,456 (+7) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,801 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 35,435 (+59) units.

MLRS – 1,579 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.

aircraft – 434 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 94,797 (+600) units.

cruise missiles – 4,107 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,274 (+149) units.

special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/25/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over Kupyansk.

Bloomberg: Kremlin rejects 20-point peace plan.

Intermediate finish: 1.2 million demilitarized Muscovites

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 24, 2025:

personnel – about 1,200,370 (+1,090) persons.

tanks – 11,449 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,796 (+4) units.

artillery systems – 35,376 (+45) units.

MLRS – 1,579 (+3) units.

Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.

aircraft – 434 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 94,197 (+1,031) units.

cruise missiles – 4,107 (+34) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 71,125 (+159) units.

special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/24/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones attacked a synthetic rubber plant in the Tula region of the Russian Federation.

Zelenskyy for the first time named and detailed 20 points of the plan to end the war.

Cotton in the Stavropol Territory

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 23, 2025:

personnel – about 1,199,280 (+1,420) people.

tanks – 11,446 (+8) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,792 (+20) units.

artillery systems – 35,331 (+23) units.

MLRS – 1,576 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.

aircraft – 434 (+2) units (losses in the previous period confirmed).

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 93,166 (+453) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,966 (+113) units.

special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/23/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

An air alert has been declared in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians), with Belbek and Kacha airfields under attack.

Stavrolen petrochemical plant attacked in Budyonnovsk — video.

Cotton in Taman and near Lipetsk

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 22, 2025:

personnel – about 1,197,860 (+1,120) people.

tanks – 11,438 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,772 (+2) units.

artillery systems – 35,308 (+10) units.

MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.

aircraft – 432 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,713 (+109) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,853 (+64) units.

special equipment – 4,029 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones hit a pipeline, berths, and ships in the port of Taman (Russia).

GUR hit Su-27 and Su-30 at the airfield near Lipetsk: video of the operation has appeared.

Cotton in Volgograd region (5)

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 21, 2025:

personnel – about 1,196,740 (+1,130) people;

tanks – 11,435 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,770 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 35,298 (+11) units;

MLRS – 1,575 (+0) units;

air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;

aircraft – 432 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,604 (+116) units;

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,789 (+68) units;

special equipment – 4,029 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the central part of Kupyansk – ISW.

The Central Asia – Center gas pipeline was blown up in the Volgograd region of Russia (PHOTOS).

Cotton in the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 20, 2025:

personnel – about 1,195,610 (+1,090) people;

tanks – 11,433 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,769 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 35,287 (+37) units;

MLRS – 1,575 (+1) units;

air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units;

aircraft – 432 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,488 (+346) units;

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,721 (+130) units;

special equipment – 4,028 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

"Good drones" attacked the Bryansk region of Russia, – social networks.

Attack on a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea: how and with what the ship was hit.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian warship and an oil facility.

Cotton in Togliatti

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 19, 2025:

personnel – about 1,194,520 (+1,220) people.

tanks – 11,433 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,768 (+10) units.

artillery systems – 35,250 (+18) units.

MLRS – 1,574 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,263 (+0) units.

aircraft – 432 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 92,142 (+426) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,591 (+111) units.

special equipment – 4,027 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/19/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

In Togliatti, the Togliattiazot chemical plant was attacked, a fire broke out — Russian media.

The EU gave Ukraine a €90 billion bailout, but not from Russian assets. Details of the emergency decision.

Cotton in Rostov (2)

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 18, 2025:

personnel – about 1,193,300 (+950) people

tanks – 11,432 (+5) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,758 (+0) units.

artillery systems – 35,232 (+27) units.

MLRS – 1,573 (+2) units.

Air defense assets – 1,263 (+1) units.

aircraft – 432 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,716 (+330) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,480 (+119) units.

special equipment – 4,027 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions in Rostov and Bataysk: an oil tanker was attacked in the Russian Federation.

Zelenskyy responded to Russia’s statements about continuing the war.

Cotton in Krasnodar Krai

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 17, 2025:

personnel – about 1,192,350 (+1,730) people

tanks – 11,427 (+6) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,758 (+21) units.

artillery systems – 35,205 (+33) units.

MLRS – 1,571 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,262 (+1) units.

aircraft – 432 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,386 (+167) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,361 (+179) units.

special equipment – 4,027 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

At night, drones attacked the refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban.

Deep Strike on the Russian rear: a refinery in the Kuban, an oil depot, and an artillery depot were hit.

Ukrainian underwater drone attacked Russian submarine

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 16, 2025:

personnel – about 1,190,620 (+1,150) people

tanks – 11,421 (+9) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,737 (+6) units.

artillery systems – 35,172 (+67) units.

MLRS – 1,570 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,261 (+0) units.

aircraft – 432 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 91,219 (+442) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+1) units

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 70,182 (+177) units.

special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked Russian warehouses in occupied Donetsk.

"For the first time in history." The SBU blew up a Russian submarine with underwater drones (VIDEO).

Intermediate finish: 70 thousand destroyed Russian cars

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 15, 2025:

personnel – about 1,189,470 (+980) people

tanks – 11,412 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,731 (+10) units.

artillery systems – 35,105 (+64) units.

MLRS – 1,570 (+3) units.

Air defense assets – 1,261 (+2) units.

aircraft – 432 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 90,777 (+653) units.

cruise missiles – 4,073 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 70,005 (+207) units

special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Night attack on Russia: drones attacked the Luch CHP in Belgorod and flew into Moscow.

Night of explosions in Rostov-on-Don: Russian air defense claims massive attack and 52 drones shot down.

Cotton at three Russian oil facilities

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 14, 2025:

personnel – about 1,188,490 (+710) people;

tanks – 11,410 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,721 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 35,041 (+9) units;

MLRS – 1,567 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,259 (+1) units;

aircraft – 432 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 90,124 (+440) units;

cruise missiles – 4,060 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,798 (+81) units;

special equipment – 4,026 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones attacked refineries in Yaroslavl, Krasnodar Krai, and Volgograd Oblast of the Russian Federation.

Drones attacked oil depots and a strategic chemical plant in Russia: what is known.

Tactical success of the Ukrainian army near Kupyansk (2)

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 13, 2025:

personnel – about 1,187,780 (+1,300) people;

tanks – 11,409 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,714 (+9) units;

artillery systems – 35,032 (+24) units;

MLRS – 1,567 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,258 (+2) units;

aircraft – 432 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,684 (+283) units;

cruise missiles – 4,060 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,717 (+103) units;

special equipment – 4,026 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 12/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated three villages near Kupyansk and surrounded the enemy in the city.

In the Voronezh region, the strategic enterprise of Roschym corporation was attacked.

Intermediate finish: 35 thousand Russian guns destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 12, 2025:

personnel – about 1,186,480 (+1,400) persons

tanks – 11,406 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,705 (+6) units.

artillery systems – 35,008 (+16) units

MLRS – 1,566 (+2) units.

Air defense assets – 1,256 (+3) units.

aircraft – 432 (+1) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,401 (+253) units.

cruise missiles – 4,060 (+2) units.

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,614 (+107) units.

special equipment – 4,024 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 12/12/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Russian An-26 aircraft.

Drones attacked Yaroslavl and Smolensk, explosions were heard, fires broke out.

Cotton in Smolensk, Novgorod, Moscow

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 11, 2025:

personnel – about 1,185,080 (+1,460) people.

tanks – 11,404 (+0) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,699 (+7) units.

artillery systems – 34,992 (+23) units.

MLRS – 1,564 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,253 (+0) units.

aircraft – 431 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,148 (+82) units.

cruise missiles – 4,058 (+0) units.

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,507 (+157) units.

special equipment – 4,022 (+3) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 11, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones attacked two factories producing components for explosives in Russia.

Massive drone attack in Russia: Moscow announced 31 "shot down" UAVs, and a thermal power plant was hit in the Smolensk region.

The US plans to withdraw from NATO

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 10, 2025:

personnel – about 1,183,620 (+1,010) people.

tanks – 11,404 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,692 (+1) units.

artillery systems – 34,969 (+25) units.

MLRS – 1,563 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.

aircraft – 431 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 89,066 (+177) units.

cruise missiles – 4,058 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,350 (+107) units.

special equipment – 4,019 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukraine’s representative to the UN Security Council appealed to the Russian Federation: Ukraine’s territory and sovereignty are not for sale.

A bill to withdraw the United States from NATO has been registered in Congress.

Cotton in Cheboksary

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 9, 2025:

personnel – about 1,182,610 (+930) people.

tanks – 11,403 (+0) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,691 (+2) units.

artillery systems – 34,944 (+27) units.

MLRS – 1,563 (+1) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.

aircraft – 431 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 88,889 (+432) units.

cruise missiles – 4,058 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,243 (+61) units.

special equipment – 4,019 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 9, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Two explosions are reported in Cheboksary – the Energozapchastina plant was hit.

The idea of exchanging the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk region and the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which was proposed by the partners, is not being considered, Zelenskyy said.

Cotton in Engels (again)

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 8, 2025:

personnel – about 1,181,680 (+810) people.

tanks – 11,403 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,689 (+1) units.

artillery systems – 34,917 (+10) units.

MLRS – 1,562 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.

aircraft – 431 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 88,457 (+530) units.

cruise missiles – 4,058 (+4) units.

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,182 (+47) units.

special equipment – 4,018 (+3) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions rang out, walls shook: drones attacked Engels and other cities in the Russian Federation for the second night in a row (video).

Night drone attack on Russia: power lines damaged in Rostov region, power outages.

Cotton in Engels

Russia’s losses in the war as of December 7, 2025:

personnel – about 1,180,870 (+1,080) persons

tanks – 11,401 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,688 (+0) units.

artillery systems – 34,907 (+33) units.

MLRS – 1,562 (+2) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,253 (+0) units.

aircraft – 431 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 87,927 (+540) units.

cruise missiles – 4,054 (+30) units.

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 69,135 (+98) units.

special equipment – 4,015 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 Dec 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

At least 2 fuel tanks destroyed: satellite photos of the consequences of strikes on an oil depot in the Oryol region have emerged.

Explosions are heard in the Saratov region, the Russians report a UAV attack on an oil depot in Engels.

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