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Cotton in Volgograd (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 14, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,067,100 (+990) people
tanks — 11,104 (+5) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,130 (+3) units
artillery systems — 31,458 (+29) units
MLRS — 1,466 (+1) units
air defense means — 1,207 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 51,043 (+191)
cruise missiles — 3,558 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 58,456 (+191)
special equipment — 3,937 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked a refinery in Volgograd, a fire broke out at the site of the strike – the governor.
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Cotton in Bryansk region and Volgograd
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 13, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,066,110 (+890) people,
tanks — 11099 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,127 (+8) units
artillery systems — 31429 (+23) units
MLRS — 1465 (+1) units
air defense systems — 1207 (+2) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 50852 (+99)
cruise missiles — 3558 (+2)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 58265 (+46)
special equipment — 3937 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 08/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In the Bryansk region, a node of the Druzhba oil pipeline was hit by a UAV.
Volgograd was attacked by drones, the likely target being an oil refinery.
Cotton in Stavropol and Orenburg
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 12, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,065,220 (+980) people
tanks — 11098 (+5) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,119 (+5) units
artillery systems — 31406 (+26) units
MLRS — 1464 (+2) units
air defense means — 1205 (+1) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 50753 (+107)
cruise missiles — 3,556 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 58219 (+106)
special equipment — 3937 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 12, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian defense forces cleared settlements in the Sumy region of russian occupiers.
Explosions heard in Stavropol: a factory producing materials for electronics was under attack. Video.
GUR drones attacked Russia’s only helium production plant for rockets in Orenburg: a series of explosions erupted.
Intermediate finish: 58 thousand Russian cars destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 11, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,064,240 (+1,000) people
tanks — 11,093 (+4) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,114 (+7) units
artillery systems — 31,380 (+37) units
MLRS — 1,462 (+2) units
air defense means — 1,204 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 50,646 (+191)
cruise missiles — 3,556 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 58 113 (+131)
special equipment — 3,936 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 11, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In the Nizhny Novgorod region, two cities were hit at once – Arzamas and Dzerzhinsk.
Drones attacked the Komi Republic in Russia for the first time: a refinery in the city of Ukhta was probably hit.
Cotton in Saratov and Tatarstan
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 10, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,063,240 (+950) people,
tanks — 11089 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23107 (+4) units
artillery systems — 31,343 (+70) units
MLRS — 1460 (+4) units
air defense means — 1204 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 50455 (+140)
cruise missiles — 3556 (+1)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57982 (+126)
special equipment — 3936 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
A fire broke out at a refinery in Saratov after a drone attack. Explosions were also heard in other Russian cities.
Drones attacked a Shahed production plant in Tatarstan, Russia (video).
Intermediate finish: the first 50 thousand Russian UAVs destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 9, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,062,290 (+940) people
tanks — 11088 (+5) units
armored combat vehicles — 23103 (+1) units
artillery systems — 31273 (+41) units
MLRS — 1,456 (+0) units
air defense means — 1,203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 50315 (+147)
cruise missiles — 3,555 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57856 (+125)
special equipment — 3,936 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 9, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian partisans disabled the occupiers’ key railway near Rostov. Photo.
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Cotton in Crimea and Rostov region (2)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 8, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,061,350 (+1,040) people
tanks — 11,083 (+7) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,102 (+7) units
artillery systems — 31,232 (+52) units
MLRS — 1,456 (+0) units
air defense means — 1,203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 50,168 (+238)
cruise missiles — 3,555 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57,731 (+126)
special equipment — 3,936 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
A fire broke out near the Titan substation in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) after a drone attack: satellite images.
Drones attacked the Rostov region – an explosion occurred near the Millerovo airfield.
Cotton in Volgograd region and Krasnodar krai
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 7, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,060,310 (+1,040) people,
tanks — 11076 (+4) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,095 (+4) units
artillery systems — 31,180 (+47) units
MLRS — 1456 (+1) units
air defense means — 1203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 49930 (+163)
cruise missiles — 3555 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57605 (+130)
special equipment — 3936 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked two railway stations in the Volgograd region.
Russia announced a drone attack on the Afipsky refinery and a military unit in the Krasnodar Territory.
Cotton in Bryansk and Tatsynskaya
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 6, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,059,270 (+1010) people,
tanks — 11,072 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 23,091 (+0) units,
artillery systems — 31,133 (+52) units,
MLRS — 1,455 (+3) units,
air defense systems — 1,203 (+0) units,
aircraft — 421 (+0) units,
helicopters — 340 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 49,767 (+147),
cruise missiles — 3,555 (+0),
ships / boats — 28 (+0),
submarines — 1 (+0),
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57,475 (+138),
special equipment — 3,936 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 6, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Unknown drones again struck the Tatsinskaya railway station in the Rostov region.
More than 10 powerful explosions: Bryansk was attacked by drones, a column of smoke rose near an oil depot.
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The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 5, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,058,260 (+1,120) people,
tanks — 11071 (+2) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,091 (+12) units
artillery systems — 31081 (+28) units
MLRS — 1452 (+0) units
air defense means — 1203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 49620 (+169)
cruise missiles — 3555 (+2)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57337 (+93)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Five planes in Saki – a devastating blow was dealt to Russian aviation in temporarily occupied Crimea.
In the Rostov region, unknown drones attacked the Tatsinskaya railway station: a fire broke out (video).
Cotton in Volgograd region (3)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 4, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,057,140 (+1,010) people
tanks — 11069 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,079 (+8) units
artillery systems — 31053 (+28) units
MLRS — 1452 (+0) units
air defense assets — 1,203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 49451 (+77)
cruise missiles — 3553 (+1)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57244 (+85)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 4, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Special Operations Forces fighters eliminated the Russians who reported the capture of Zeleny Gay.
Drone attack on Volgograd region: strategic Florovo railway station hit.
Intermediate finish: 31 thousand Russian guns destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses on the morning of August 3, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,056,130 (+920) people
tanks — 11,068 (+0) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,071 (+2) units
artillery systems — 31,025 (+43) from
MLRS — 1,452 (+0) units
air defense systems — 1,203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0) units
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 49,374 (+178)
cruise missiles — 3,552 (+1)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 57,159 (+135)
special equipment — 3,935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 3, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
Explosions have erupted in Russia: refineries in Sochi and Kstovo are on fire.
In Sochi, drones attacked an oil depot, causing a fire.
Intermediate finish: 57 thousand Russian cars destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses from 02/24/22 to 08/2/25 were approximately:
personnel – about 1,055,210 (+1,010) people
tanks – 11,068 (+0)
armored combat vehicles – 23,069 (+1)
artillery systems – 30,982 (+38)
MLRS – 1,452 (+1)
air defense assets – 1,203 (+0)
aircraft – 421 (+0)
helicopters – 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 49,196 (+139)
cruise missiles – 3,551 (+0)
ships/boats ‒ 28 (+0)
submarines – 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 57,024 (+130)
special equipment – 3,935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 2, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
A series of explosions were heard in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): traffic on the Crimean Bridge was blocked.
Ryazan, Penza, Novokuibyshevsk under attack by UAVs – there are hits on Russian factories.
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The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of August 1, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,054,200 (+940) people,
tanks — 11068 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,068 (+2) units
artillery systems — 30944 (+33) units
MLRS — 1451 (+0) units
air defense means — 1203 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 49057 (+163)
cruise missiles — 3551 (+3)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 56894 (+72)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Aug 1, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
State Emergency Service: The number of people killed in the Russian strike in Kyiv has increased to 26, including three children.
Due to sanctions, Rosatom can no longer build power units itself – Center for Countering Disinformation.
Cotton in Penza and Volgograd
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of July 31, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,053,260 (+1,070) people
tanks — 11,067 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,066 (+1) units
artillery systems — 30,911 (+16) units
MLRS — 1,451 (+0) units
air defense assets — 1,203 (+1) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 48,894 (+209)
cruise missiles — 3,548 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tanker trucks — 56,822 (+68)
special equipment — 3,935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/31/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
"The factory is being bombed!": an important enterprise of the Russian military-industrial complex was attacked in Penza (video).
Volgograd was attacked by drones: Russians complain about the sounds of explosions, the city’s airport introduced the Kilim plan.
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Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of July 30, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,052,190 (+890) people,
tanks — 11066 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,065 (+1) units
artillery systems — 30895 (+30) units
MLRS — 1451 (+0) units
air defense means — 1202 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 48685 (+100)
cruise missiles — 3548 (+2)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 56754 (+67)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/30/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Special forces of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate conducted a successful operation on the Tendrivska Spit: details.
The Kremlin rejected Trump’s proposal regarding the terms of the ceasefire in Ukraine: ISW assessed what was behind the statements.
Cotton in Salsk
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of July 29, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,051,300 (+1,050) people,
tanks — 11065 (+4) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,064 (+0) units
artillery systems — 30865 (+39) units
MLRS — 1451 (+1) units
air defense systems — 1202 (+1) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 48585 (+192)
cruise missiles — 3548 (+2)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 56687 (+91)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/29/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked Salsk in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation: the railway was damaged.
Trump on sanctions against Russia: "I don’t want to do that to them. I love the Russians."
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army in the Sumy direction
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of July 28, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,050,250 (+1,000) people,
tanks — 11061 (+4) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,064 (+1) units
artillery systems — 30826 (+4) units
MLRS — 1450 (+1) units
air defense means — 1201 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 48393 (+235)
cruise missiles — 3546 (+11)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 56596 (+103)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/28/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces officially confirmed the liberation of Kindrativka in the Sumy region.
Ukraine is withdrawing from the Treaty on Limitations on the Quantity of Arms.
Cotton in Volgograd region (2)
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of July 27, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,049,250 (+920) people,
tanks — 11057 (+1) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,063 (+4) units
artillery systems — 30822 (+10) units
MLRS — 1449 (+1) units
air defense means — 1201 (+0) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 48158 (+199)
cruise missiles — 3546 (+11)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 56493 (+122)
special equipment — 3935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/27/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Russia, drones hit a substation that powers railways – social media.
A Su-27UB combat training fighter was destroyed in Russia, – the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Cotton in Stavropol
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of July 26, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 1,048,330 (+1,080) people
tanks — 11056 (+7) units
armored combat vehicles — 23,059 (+7) units
artillery systems — 30812 (+35) units
MLRS — 1448 (+2) units
air defense systems — 1,201 (+2) units
aircraft — 421 (+0) units
helicopters — 340 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 47959 (+125)
cruise missiles — 3,535 (+2)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 56371 (+158)
special equipment — 3,935 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 07/26/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Kindrativka in Sumy region, the Russians lost three battalions and a battalion commander – DeepState.
Drones attacked a plant producing electronic warfare equipment in Stavropol.
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