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Cotton in Tuapse (6) and in Crimea

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 28, 2026:

personnel – about 1,327,640 (+1,180) people;

tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,483 (+16) units;

artillery systems – 40,771 (+34) units;

MLRS – 1,755 (+2) units;

air defense assets – 1,354 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 260,258 (+1,039) units;

cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,986 (+276) units;

special equipment – 4,141 (+5) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 12, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimea was massively attacked by unknown drones: explosions could be heard at the Saki airfield.

In Russia, the Tuapse Oil Refinery suffered another blow: a fire broke out.

If NATO had joined Ukraine...

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 27, 2026:

personnel – about 1,326,460 (+810) people;

tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,467 (+4) units;

artillery systems – 40,737 (+26) units;

MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;

air defense assets – 1,354 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 259,219 (+1,128) units;

cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,710 (+128) units;

special equipment – 4,136 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Two military echelons, the Yaroslavskyi oil refinery, and enemy air defense facilities – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.

Europe needs Ukraine more than Ukraine needs us, — Stubb.

Cotton in Yaroslavl and Crimea

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 26, 2026:

personnel – about 1,325,650 (+960) people;

tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,463 (+5) units;

artillery systems – 40,711 (+76) units;

MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,354 (+1) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 258,091 (+2,229) units;

cruise missiles – 4,579 (+30) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,582 (+160) units;

special equipment – 4,136 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 04/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drones attacked Yaroslavl – one of the largest refineries in the Russian Federation is on fire.

Since last night, Russian-occupied Crimea has been under massive drone attack.

Tactical success of the Ukrainian army in the Dnipropetrovsk region

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 25, 2026:

personnel – about 1,324,690 (+1,230) people;

tanks – 11,892 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,458 (+13) units;

artillery systems – 40,635 (+29) units;

MLRS – 1,753 (+0) units;

air defense assets – 1,353 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 255,862 (+1,257) units;

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,422 (+166) units;

special equipment – 4,136 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The results of the strikes on the Atlant Aero plant and the enemy patrol ship have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The fighters of "Skele" told how they broke through the Russian defense and liberated Ternove in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Long-suffering money from Europe

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 24, 2026:

personnel – about 1,323,460 (+910) people

tanks – 11,892 (+4) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,445 (+4) units.

artillery systems – 40,606 (+32) units.

MLRS – 1,753 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,353 (+2) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 254,605 (+1,175) units.

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,256 (+129) units.

special equipment – 4,134 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 24, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Units of the Ukrainian Navy destroyed an enemy unmanned naval boat – General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The European Union approved €90 billion for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

Cotton in Feodosia (2)

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 23, 2026:

personnel – about 1,322,550 (+1,100) people

tanks – 11,888 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,441 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 40,574 (+58) units.

MLRS – 1,752 (+3) units.

Air defense assets – 1,351 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 253,430 (+1,941) units.

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 91,127 (+202) units.

special equipment – 4,134 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 23, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In Feodosia in occupied Crimea, drones attacked an oil depot — video.

The Russians have donated drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the SBU and the Roland battalion conducted a daring special operation.

Cotton in Sevastopol (2)

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 22, 2026:

personnel – about 1,321,450 (+1,140) people

tanks – 11,885 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,436 (+7) units.

artillery systems – 40,516 (+38) units.

MLRS – 1,749 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 251,489 (+1,026) units.

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,925 (+162) units.

special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The General Staff announced a strike on the Russian warship control point in Sevastopol.

In the Rostov region, drones hit railway infrastructure near military units (VIDEO).

Intermediate finish: 250 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 21, 2026:

personnel – about 1,320,310 (+1,040) people

tanks – 11,884 (+0) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,429 (+7) units.

artillery systems – 40,478 (+82) units.

MLRS – 1,749 (+1) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 250,463 (+1,905) units

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,763 (+192) units.

special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 04/21/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Tuapse oil refinery, two large landing ships, an oil depot, and ammunition depots were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

UAVs massively attacked Novocherkassk: a military unit could have been under attack.

Cotton in Tuapse (5)

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 20, 2026:

personnel – about 1,319,270 (+1,050) people

tanks – 11,884 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,422 (+2) units.

artillery systems – 40,396 (+72) units.

MLRS – 1,748 (+0) units.

Air defense systems – 1,350 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 248,558 (+1,427) units.

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,571 (+174) units.

special equipment – 4,132 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 04/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

GUR showed the defeat of two large Russian landing ships in Crimea (VIDEO).

A strategic refinery is on fire in Tuapse, Russia, after the second attack in a week.

Cotton in Taganrog and Yeisk

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 19, 2026:

personnel – about 1,318,220 (+1,070) people;

tanks – 11,882 (+6) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,420 (+10) units;

artillery systems – 40,324 (+82) units;

MLRS – 1,748 (+5) units;

air defense assets – 1,349 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 247,131 (+2,019) units;

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,397 (+203) units;

special equipment – 4,131 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The defense industrial complex "Atlant Aero" and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation: the port in Yeysk is on fire.

Cotton in Sevastopol, Novokuybyshevsk and Syzran

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 18, 2026:

personnel – about 1,317,150 (+1,080) people;

tanks – 11,876 (+6) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,410 (+10) units;

artillery systems – 40,242 (+82) units;

MLRS – 1,743 (+4) units;

air defense systems – 1,349 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 245,112 (+2,104) units;

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,194 (+180) units;

special equipment – 4,129 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drone strikes caused fires at two refineries in Russia (Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran).

An oil depot is on fire in Sevastopol after a nighttime drone strike.

Cotton in Tuapse (4) and Belgorod

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 17, 2026:

personnel – about 1,316,070 (+1,000) people.

tanks – 11,870 (+4) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,400 (+9) units.

artillery systems – 40,160 (+114) units.

MLRS – 1,739 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,349 (+2) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 243,008 (+2,410) units.

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+12) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,014 (+253) units.

special equipment – 4,129 (+3) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Tuapse Oil Refinery, air defense systems, command posts, and enemy concentration areas were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A fire broke out at an electrical substation in Belgorod after a drone attack.

Intermediate finish: 40 thousand Russian guns destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 16, 2026:

personnel – about 1,315,070 (+1,100) people.

tanks – 11,866 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,391 (+1) units.

artillery systems – 40,046 (+43) units

MLRS – 1,738 (+2) units.

Air defense assets – 1,347 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 240,598 (+1,357) units.

cruise missiles – 4,537 (+20) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,761 (+208) units.

special equipment – 4,126 (+1) units.

Operational information as of:00 04/16/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The radar from the S-400 air defense system, logistical facilities, and enemy manpower concentration were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Explosions hit Russia’s Black Sea coast: oil depot and port on fire in Tuapse.

Cotton in Donetsk

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 15, 2026:

personnel – about 1,313,970 (+1,010) people

tanks – 11,864 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,390 (+1) units.

artillery systems – 40,003 (+50) units.

MLRS – 1,736 (+4) units.

Air defense assets – 1,346 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 239,241 (+1,388) units.

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,553 (+253) units.

special equipment – 4,125 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

SCALP missiles hit a storage location for attack UAVs – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Enemy radar stations and air defense systems were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Hungary is moving out of Russia’s influence

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 14, 2026:

personnel – about 1,312,960 (+820) people

tanks – 11,863 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,389 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 39,953 (+38) units.

MLRS – 1,732 (+4) units.

Air defense assets – 1,346 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 237,853 (+2,459) units.

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,300 (+201) units.

special equipment – 4,123 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 14, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The SBS commander confirmed the strike on the Russian Cherepovets-Azot plant.

Peter Magyar calls on Putin for peace in Ukraine: Hungary is changing its orientation.

Anti-cotton at Valdai

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 13, 2026:

personnel – about 1,312,140 (+960) people

tanks – 11,861 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,386 (+2) units.

artillery systems – 39,915 (+44) units.

MLRS – 1,728 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,346 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 235,394 (+1,528) units.

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,099 (+185) units.

special equipment – 4,123 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 13, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Most of the times — on Easter itself. During the truce, the Russians violated the ceasefire more than 10.5 thousand times — the General Staff.

Radio Liberty Weekly: Putin will be protected by 27 towers with "Pantsirs" in Valdai in the war with Ukraine.

Truce? We’ll see

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 12, 2026:

personnel – about 1,311,180 (+1,070) people;

tanks – 11,859 (+8) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,384 (+3) units;

artillery systems – 39,871 (+73) units;

MLRS – 1,727 (+1) units;

air defense assets – 1,345 (+1) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 233,866 (+2,081) units;

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,914 (+216) units;

special equipment – 4,121 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 12, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

An oil depot, an oil pumping station, three ammunition depots, and enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.

Ukraine is ready for a regime of silence and a response to provocations – President Zelensky.

Cotton in the Caspian Sea (2)

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 11, 2026:

personnel – about 1,310,110 (+1,440) people;

tanks – 11,851 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,381 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 39,798 (+64) units;

MLRS – 1,726 (+2) units;

air defense assets – 1,344 (+3) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 231,785 (+2,014) units;

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,698 (+183) units;

special equipment – 4,121 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 11, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Explosions are heard in Krasnodar Krai, and a UAV attack on the Krymsk oil pumping station is reported.

Cotton in Kazan, Volgograd, Saransk

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 10, 2026:

personnel – about 1,308,670 (+1,130) people

tanks – 11,848 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,375 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 39,734 (+45) units.

MLRS – 1,724 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,341 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 229,771 (+2,232) units.

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,515 (+183) units.

special equipment – 4,119 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Tor air defense system, an oil pumping station, and a number of enemy logistical facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The night of the explosions in Russia: drones attacked Kazan, Volgograd, and Saransk — what is known about the consequences.

Cotton in Krasnodar Krai (6)

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 9, 2026:

personnel – about 1,307,540 (+1,040) people

tanks – 11,847 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,370 (+2) units.

artillery systems – 39,689 (+64) units.

MLRS – 1,724 (+1) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,341 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 227,539 (+2,238) units.

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,332 (+229) units.

special equipment – 4,119 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 09.04.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Oil depots, a number of other logistics facilities, and the positional area of the Bastion coastal missile complex were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A blow to the "master switch": a critical node that powers key Russian refineries is on fire.

Russian frigate hit in Novorossiysk

Russia’s losses in the war as of April 8, 2026:

personnel – about 1,306,500 (+1,030) people

tanks – 11,846 (+5) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,368 (+4) units.

artillery systems – 39,625 (+63) units.

MLRS – 1,723 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,341 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 225,301 (+1,960) units.

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 88,103 (+241) units.

special equipment – 4,117 (+2) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 04/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ust-Luga Oil oil terminal was hit. Results of damage to other Russian oil refining facilities – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The destruction of a frigate and a number of other facilities of the Russian occupiers has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – first 5 letters of 1908.

I was about to send you "Kobzar" before the holidays; Dr. Kozlovsky said: I’ll send it now. But as I see, the Jewish «just now» is the same as the gentleman’s «wait»! (January 11, 1908, to V. M. Domanytsky)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Khmelnytsky’s war 1648 – 1649 in… The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with the title and first pages of the separate edition of article "Khmelnytsky’s war 1648 – 1649 in contemporary poetry" (1898).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Sudyty (to judge) – Skaty (to seek)."

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New translations

We are publishing translations of three works published in 1903, including Anatole France’s "A New Year’s Tale."

Don’t say that the rich owe nothing to the poor. I don’t think any rich person believes this. The uncertainty begins when you ask about the size of this debt.

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Samson Agonistes» (1914) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with the cover and title page of the article "The dark kingdom" (1914).

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New folklore collection

We continue publishing a collection of "Galician-Ukrainian folk proverbs" (1901 – 1910). Today – proverbs with the keywords "Strakh (Fear) – Sudyna (Vessel)."

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New letters by Ivan Franko

We continue publishing letters by Ivan Franko. Today – last 5 letters of 1907.

If it were not for nothing else, I would inevitably print my book in Kyiv, with the understanding that it would have sales in Russian Ukraine and Galicia. (December 31, 1907, to E. K. Tregubov)

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New edition of Ivan Franko

»Fatherland» (1905) The gallery of I. Franko's autographs and editions is replenished with the title page of the story by Ivan Franko "Fatherland" (1905).

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