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Muscovites began an attack on Kharkiv

The total losses of the russian enemy on the morning of May 11, 2024 were:

personnel – 481,030 (+1,320) persons were liquidated

tanks ‒ 7449 (+15)

armored combat vehicles ‒ 14353 (+40)

artillery systems ‒ 12442 (+55)

RSZV ‒ 1064 (+2)

air defense means ‒ 796 (+1)

planes ‒ 349 (0)

helicopters ‒ 325 (0)

UAVs of operational-tactical level ‒ 9868 (+42)

cruise missiles ‒ 2193 (+1)

ships / boats ‒ 26 (0)

submarines ‒ 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 16755 (+64)

special equipment ‒ 2040 (+9).

Zelensky: We must disrupt Russian offensive operations and return the initiative to Ukraine.

In Kharkiv Oblast, fire damage is carried out with the task of disrupting the russian enemy offensive and destroying the russian occupiers – the Ukrainian General Staff.

A Russian oil depot was attacked in the Rovenki (temporarily occupied by russians) in the Luhansk region: a fire broke out.

Cotton in Kaluga

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 10, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 479,710 (+980) people,

tanks — 7434 (+5),

armored fighting vehicles — 14313 (+32),

artillery systems — 12387 (+47),

RSZV — 1062 (+4),

air defense equipment — 795 (+2),

planes — 349 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9826 (+51),

cruise missiles — 2192 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16691 (+73),

special equipment – 2031 (+4).

95 combat clashes took place at the front during the day – the Ukrainian General Staff.

A night attack on a refinery in the Kaluga region of the Russian Federation: the source announced the operation of the GUR.

Former military personnel from Sri Lanka died at the front in Ukraine, — BBC.

Cotton in Bashkiria

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 9, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 478,730 (+1,300) people,

tanks — 7429 (+11) units,

armored fighting vehicles — 14281 (+35),

artillery systems — 12340 (+23),

RSZV — 1058 (+1),

air defense equipment — 793 (+1),

planes — 349 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9775 (+47),

cruise missiles — 2192 (+41),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines /— 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16618 (+69),

special equipment – 2027 (+8).

The Ukrainian General Staff: almost 150 combat clashes took place at the front during the day.

In the Bakhmut direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled 26 enemy attacks.

During the day, the Russian army stormed the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the left bank of the Dnieper four times.

Overcame 1,500 km: the details of the SBU drone attack on the refinery in Bashkiria surfaced.

Cotton in Luhansk

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 8, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 477,430 (+970) people,

tanks — 7418 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 14,246 (+19) units,

artillery systems — 12,317 (+30) units,

RSZV — 1057 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 792 (+0) units,

aircraft — 349 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9728 (+11),

cruise missiles — 2151 (+2),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16,549 (+40) units,

special equipment – 2019 (+2).

59 russian air targets out of 76 were shot down over Ukraine – 39 missiles and 20 "shaheeds".

In Luhansk (temporarily occupied by russians), an oil depot has been on fire since the evening. Video.

56 russian enemy attacks were repelled by Ukrainian defenders in the Avdijivka and Bakhmut directions.

Attacks of Muscovites in the Avdijivka direction

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 7, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 476,460 (+1,160) people,

tanks — 7405 (+25) units,

armored combat vehicles — 14,227 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 12,287 (+37) units,

RSZV — 1057 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 792 (+1) units,

aircraft — 349 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical UAV — 9717 (+34),

cruise missiles — 2149 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16,509 (+32) units,

special equipment – 2017 (+9).

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repulsed dozens of attacks in the Avdijivka direction, the artillery of the enemy – the General Staff – was hit.

Offensive in four regions: the Russians have new advances near Avdiivka, in Robotyn, near Svatovo and Oleshok — ISW.

The director of "Return Alive" commented on Ukrainian losses at the front.

Following the example of Admiral Nakhimov

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 6, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 475,300 (+1,040) people,

tanks — 7380 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 14,213 (+34) units,

artillery systems — 12,250 (+38) units,

RSZV — 1057 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 791 (+1) units,

aircraft — 349 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9683 (+47),

cruise missiles — 2148 (+1),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16,477 (+59) units,

special equipment – 2008 (+6).

During the day, 125 combat clashes took place at the front, three electronic warfare stations and two anti-aircraft vehicles of the russian enemy were damaged – the Ukrainian General Staff.

Now it’s official: the Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the destruction of an enemy boat in the Crimea.

Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians): the russian occupiers sink barges to protect the remains of their own ships (video).

Another Russian plane was shot down

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.05.24 are approximately:

personnel – 474,260 (+860) people

tanks ‒ 7375 (+9)

armored combat vehicles ‒ 14179 (+18)

artillery systems ‒ 12212 (+21)

RSZV ‒ 1057 (+1)

air defense means ‒ 790 (+2)

planes ‒ 349 (+1)

helicopters ‒ 325 (0)

UAVs of operational-tactical level ‒ 9636 (+25)

cruise missiles ‒ 2147 (+1)

ships / boats ‒ 26 (0)

submarines ‒ 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 16418 (+37)

special equipment – 2002 (+4). (The data has been corrected.)

The russian occupiers hit 110 towns and villages with artillery, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 20 enemy attacks near Avdiivka – Ukrainian General Staff.

"The russian enemy is trying to go head-on!" The Ukrainian Armed Forces spoke about the real situation around Chasiv Jar.

In Donetsk region, soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed another Russian plane.

Intermediate finish: 2,000 units of Russian special equipment destroyed

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 02.24.22 to 05.04.24 are estimated to be:

personnel – 473,400 (+1,230) people

tanks ‒ 7366 (+12)

armored combat vehicles ‒ 14156 (+27)

artillery systems ‒ 12148 (+46)

RSZV ‒ 1055 (+2)

air defense means ‒ 788 (+2)

planes ‒ 348 (0)

helicopters ‒ 325 (0)

Operational-tactical UAV ‒ 9611 (+31)

cruise missiles ‒ 2127 (+1)

ships / boats ‒ 26 (0)

submarines ‒ 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 16337 (+71)

special equipment ‒ 2001 (+8).

119 combat clashes took place at the front during the day – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Explosions rang out in Crimea at night: the russian occupiers announced that ATACMS missiles had been shot down.

The russian occupiers are in a hurry to achieve success near Chasovoy Yar and Avdiyivka: the ISW assessed the threat to the Ukrainian front line.

Muscovites attacked in the direction of Chasiv Jar

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 3, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 472,140 (+1,270) people,

tanks — 7354 (+22) units,

armored combat vehicles — 14,129 (+33) units,

artillery systems — 12102 (+58) units,

RSZV — 1053 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 786 (+2) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9580 (+19),

cruise missiles — 2126 (+0),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16,266 (+42) units,

special equipment – 1993 (+5).

During the day, 134 combat clashes took place at the front, two ammunition depots and the enemy’s anti-aircraft defense were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

"The Ukrainian defense forces are firmly holding their positions": a military man told how the occupiers are trying to break through to Chasiv Jar. Map.

Stoltenberg: the US and its allies spent trillions in Afghanistan and Iraq, and billions in Ukraine.

Cotton in three regions of Russia (2)

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 2, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 470,870 (+1,030) people,

tanks — 7332 (+20),

armored fighting vehicles — 14,096 (+29),

artillery systems — 12044 (+20),

RSZV — 1053 (+0),

air defense equipment — 784 (+4),

planes — 348 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9561 (+23),

cruise missiles — 2126 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16224 (+49),

special equipment – 1988 (+8).

In the Avdijivka direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 39 russian enemy attacks last day. A total of 121 combat clashes took place at the front, – Ukrainian General Staff.

In the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, they complained about a new attack by drones: they claim that they were shot down on the approach to the oil refinery. Video.

Unknown UAVs attacked energy facilities in the Oryol and Kursk regions of the Russian Federation: the lights went out in several areas.

Intermediate finish: 14 thousand destroyed Russian armored vehicles

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of May 1, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 469,840 (+1,120) people,

tanks — 7312 (+5) units,

armored fighting vehicles — 14067 (+21) from

artillery systems — 12,024 (+13) units,

RSZV — 1053 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 780 (+1) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9538 (+7),

cruise missiles — 2126 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16,175 (+33) units,

special equipment – 1980 (+3).

During the day, 122 combat clashes took place at the front: the Ukrainian General Staff told where the russian occupiers are trying to break through. Map.

The russian occupiers slowed down the pace of operations near Avdiivka, but intensified in the area of Chasovoy Yar: the ISW assessed the situation. Map.

In Ryazan, a drone attacked a refinery: a fire broke out.

Intermediate finish: 12 thousand destroyed Russian guns

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 30, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 468,720 (+1,250) people,

tanks — 7307 (+22),

armored fighting vehicles — 14046 (+39),

artillery systems — 12011 (+26),

RSZV — 1053 (+2),

air defense equipment — 779 (+1),

planes — 348 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9531 (+3),

cruise missiles — 2126 (+2),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16142 (+33),

special equipment — 977 (+3).

During the day, there were 115 skirmishes at the front, most of the russian attacks were repelled by the Defense Forces in the Bakhmut and Avdiiv areas, the Ukrainian General Staff said.

At night, explosions rang out in Simferopol and Dzhankoy (temporarily occupied by russians).

Russians attack under the threat of being shot: the Ukrainian Armed Forces spoke about the situation in the Lyman direction.

Heavy fighting on the Avdijivka direction

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 29, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 467,470 (+1,320) people,

tanks — 7285 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 14,007 (+16) units,

artillery systems — 11,985 (+37) units,

RSZV — 1051 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 778 (+2) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9528 (+21),

cruise missiles — 2124 (+0),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 16,109 (+44) units,

special equipment – 1974 (+3).

There is an escalation in the Avdijivka direction, the russian enemy attacked a number of settlements: the Ukrainian General Staff reported on the situation. Map.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched airstrikes against the occupiers in Donbas and Zaporizhzhia: Sirsky showed a spectacular video.

The continuous fighting lasted for 8 days: the soldiers of the 3rd brigade made a feat in Avdijivka, eliminating more than two hundred russian occupiers. Video.

Cotton in Bryansk region

Losses of the Russian Federation on April 28, 2024:

personnel – about 466,150 (+1,096);

tanks ‒ 7,279 (+11);

armored combat vehicles ‒ 13,991 (+20);

artillery systems – 11,948 (+43);

rocket salvo fire systems – 1050 (+1);

anti-aircraft defense means ‒ 776 (+1);

aircraft – 348;

helicopters – 325;

operational-tactical level drones – 9,507 (+22);

cruise missiles – 2,124;

ships (boats) – 26;

submarines ‒ 1;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 16,065 (+46);

of special equipment ‒ 1,971 (+3).

88 combat clashes took place at the front during the past day – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia is stepping up its offensive on Chasovy Yar: ISW told how the russian enemy uses assaults in the Avdiyivka area for this.

"Cotton" in Bryansk region: the Russians claim that they were "shot down drones."

Cotton at the airport in Moscow

Losses of the Russian Federation on April 27, 2024.

personnel ‒ about 465,054 (+1,124) persons,

tanks ‒ 7268 (+6) units,

armored fighting vehicles / APV ‒ 13971 (+14) units,

artillery systems – 11905 (+38) units,

RSZV / MLRS – 1049 (+0) units,

anti-aircraft warfare systems ‒ 775 (+3) units,

aircraft – 348 (+0) units,

helicopters – 325 (+0) units,

UAV operational-tactical level – 9485 (+24),

cruise missiles ‒ 2124 (+5),

ships / boats / warships / boats ‒ 26 (+0) units,

submarines – 1 (+0) units,

vehicles and fuel tanks – 16,019 (+35) units,

special equipment ‒ 1968 (+6).

At the front, there were more than 90 skirmishes, most of which the russian enemy attacked in the Avdiivka direction, – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Burned down at the airport of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: Ukrainian intelligence showed footage of the destruction of the Russian Ka-32 in Moscow.

In the Krasnodar Territory, the Ilsky Oil Refinery is on fire after a drone attack (video).

The attacks of Muscovites do not abate (2)

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 26, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 463,930 (+950) people,

tanks — 7262 (+7) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,957 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 11,867 (+31) units,

RSZV — 1049 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 772 (+0) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9461 (+12),

cruise missiles — 2119 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,984 (+35) units,

special equipment – 1962 (+16).

114 combat clashes took place at the front during the day – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed dozens of russian attacks in the Bakhmut and Lyman directions, and the enemy’s command post was hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

More than 30 russian attacks were repulsed in the Avdiivka direction, – the Ukrainian General Staff.

We do not count the destroyed Russian amphibious boats

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 25, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 462,980 (+1,040) people,

tanks — 7255 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,942 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 11,836 (+28) units,

RSZV — 1049 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 772 (+1) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9449 (+10),

cruise missiles — 2118 (+1),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,949 (+57) units,

special equipment – 1946 (+2).

The russian occupiers tried to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Novopavlivka direction, 104 combat clashes took place on the front during the day – Ukrainian General Staff.

The russianinvaders are trying to advance on the flanks around the Chasiv Jar, these are "frontal attacks". They do not have success, – the spokesman of Ukrainian National Guard Muzychuk.

Harvest day: 4 boats and 28 units of Russian armored vehicles were destroyed in the south.

Cotton in the Smolensk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 24, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 461,940 (+880) people,

tanks — 7242 (+1) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,928 (+12) units,

artillery systems — 11,808 (+43) units,

RSZV — 1048 (+2) units,

air defense equipment — 771 (+2) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9439 (+32),

cruise missiles — 2117 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,892 (+47) units,

special equipment – 1944 (+8).

The US Senate finally approved additional aid to Ukraine.

A large-scale fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia. VIDEO

A series of explosions rang out near Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians), the russian occupiers are moving warehouses: details have emerged.

Russia defeated the television tower in Kharkiv

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 23, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 461,060 (+800) people,

tanks — 7241 (+5),

armored fighting vehicles — 13916 (+12),

artillery systems — 11765 (+29),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 769 (+1),

planes — 348 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9407 (+23),

cruise missiles — 2117 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines— 1 (+0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 15845 (+33),

special equipment – 1936 (+2).

During the day, there were 86 skirmishes at the front, the largest number of russian enemy attacks were repulsed in 4 directions, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled dozens of russian enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy’s command post and air defense equipment were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

The russian enemy attack on the television tower in Kharkiv was carried out by an Kh-59 missile, the prosecutor’s office said. VIDEO.

The strategy for getting out of the war is simple

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 22, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 460,260 (+730),

tanks — 7236 (+7),

armored fighting vehicles — 13904 (+8),

artillery systems — 11736 (+17),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 768 (+1),

planes — 348 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9384 (+5),

cruise missiles — 2117 (+2),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15812 (+27),

special equipment – 1934 (+8).

At the front, there were 85 skirmishes per day: the russian enemy stormed the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the east.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have slightly advanced west of Kreminna, there are positional battles near Chasiv Yar: ISW analysis. Map.

"It is blatantly simple": the Office of Ukrainian president responded to Musk’s accusations about the lack of a "strategy for exiting the war."

The USA approved aid for Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2024 inclusive. As of the morning of April 21, 2024, these losses are:

personnel — about 459,530 (+950) people,

tanks — 7229 (+16) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,896 (+23) units,

artillery systems — 11,719 (+41) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 767 (+4) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9379 (+38),

cruise missiles — 2115 (+6),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,785 (+68) units,

special equipment – 1926 (+8).

The russian enemy is raging: the Ukrainian General Staff announced 115 combat clashes per day.

In the morning, the russian occupiers blocked the bridge to Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), explosions rang out in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians).

"This is a decision to protect life": Zelensky thanked US congressmen for approving aid to Ukraine. Video.

Correct sanctions against Russia

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 20, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 458,580 (+750) people,

tanks — 7213 (+8),

armored fighting vehicles — 13873 (+21),

artillery systems — 11678 (+20),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 763 (+1),

planes — 348 (+1),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

Operational-tactical UAV — 9341 (+30),

cruise missiles — 2109 (+13),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15717 (+46),

special equipment – 1918 (+3).

Over 100 skirmishes took place on the front during the day, most of the russian attacks were repulsed in the Avdiyivka, Bakhmut and Novopavlivka directions, – Ukrainian General Staff.

In the "DNR", Russian tankers kidnapped and killed the famous American communist Russell "Texas" Bentley. Photo.

The most correct policy of sanctions is the destruction of Russian refineries.

A Russian strategic bomber was shot down

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 19, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 457,830 (+870) people,

tanks — 7205 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,852 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 11,658 (+21) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 762 (+2) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical UAV — 9311 (+27),

cruise missiles — 2096 (+3),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,671 (+53) units,

special equipment – 1915 (+0).

Summary from the front: 86 combat clashes took place during the past day.

Intelligence revealed how the Russian Tu-22M3 was shot down and what it will do for Ukraine.

In Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians) striked the russian control post.

Cotton in Mordovia and Kazan

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 18, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 456,960 (+910) people,

tanks — 7196 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,835 (+8) units,

artillery systems — 11,637 (+13) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 760 (+0) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9284 (+5),

cruise missiles — 2093 (+0),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,618 (+31) units,

special equipment – 1915 (+5).

RF troops are conducting offensive operations in the Avdiyivka area, positional battles continue on the left bank of Kherson region: ISW analysis.

The drones of the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence repeatedly attacked the newest radar in Mordovia – mass media

Drones of the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence attacked the Gorbunov Aviation Plant in Kazan.

Cotton in Dzhankoy

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 17, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 456,050 (+710) people,

tanks — 7193 (+4),

armored fighting vehicles — 13827 (+18),

artillery systems — 11624 (+15),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 760 (+1),

planes — 347 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9279 (+2),

cruise missiles — 2093 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15587 (+24),

special equipment – 1910 (+2).

During the day, 68 combat clashes took place at the front, two enemy control points were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions rang out in Dzhankoy (temporarily occupied by russians): a powerful fire broke out near the military airfield. Photo and video.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine restored their positions near Avdiivka: details from ISW analysts.

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I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «Prince Rostislav Mykhailovych» of the section «Scientific basis».

One or two battles between Rostislav and Danylo? Victory near Yaroslav – whose?

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Chronicle of our struggle – 226

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 113 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 225

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 113 (Apr 18 – 24, 2024)».

The US Senate finally approved additional aid to Ukraine.

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New about princes Glynski

I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «1521 – 1530».

1522 Complaint of Opranka Glynska. 1528 Complaint of Mykhailo Glynsky. 1528 Census of the Lithuanian army. 1530 Complaint against Prince Bohdan Fedorovych.

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New about Crimean jarlyks

I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the section «Comparative table».

List elements consist of one or more names followed by a grant formula.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 224

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 112 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 223

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 112 (Apr 11 – 17, 2024)».

The pilots did a great job and returned to the base: it became known that the Ukrainian Defense Forces had struck in Luhansk (temporarily occupied by russians).

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New about Klym Polishchuk

I continue to publish the work "Klym Polishchuk – the poet of despair" (2023). Today – the section "Philosophy".

The main philosophical problem that concerns the literary characters created by K. Polishchuk is the impossibility of distinguishing reality from a dream / fiction.

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New about Chernihiv

I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «The death of prince Michael Vsevolodovych» of the section «Scientific basis».

When did it happen? Anton Gorsky’s view. Aleksej Martyniuk’s view. Vadim Stavysky’s view.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 222

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 111 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 221

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 111 (Apr 4 – 10, 2024)».

It was a Ukrainian intelligence operation: the Serpukhov missile ship was on fire in the Kaliningrad region, details have emerged.

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New about princes Glynski

I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «1511 – 1520».

1511. Testimony of Fedir Kolontaev. Mention of the debt of Mykhailo Lvovich Glynsky. 1514 Confirmation of possessions of Semen Ivanovich Glynsky.

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New about Crimean jarlyks

I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the section «Archeography».

All documents contain significant parts inherited from No. 1. In particular, the inscription never contains the name of the ruler to whom the document is addressed.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 220

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 110 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 219

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 110 (Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2024)».

Drones of Ukrainian intelligence attacked the Russian factory for the production of "Shakheds" in Yelabuga, – mass media.

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New about Klym Polishchuk

I continue to publish the work "Klym Polishchuk – the poet of despair" (2023). Today – the section "Radical pacifism".

K. Polishchuk’s pacifism logically followed from his despair. Since the struggle cannot bring anything good not only to the community as a whole, but even to the fighter himself, then there is no need to fight.

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New article on history

I publish the article "List of Švitrigaila’s towns: order and disorder" (2024).

The text of the list. Little known names. Optimal and real routes. Rearranged fragment. Structure of the list. How the "List of Švitrigaila’s towns" was formed. Conclusions.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 218

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 109 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 217

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 109 (Mar 21 – 27, 2024)».

The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked with the "Neptune" the ship "Kostyantyn Olshansky" captured by russians in Crimea in 2014.

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New about princes Glynski

I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «1510».

1510. Mention of the court of Mykhailo Lvovich Glynsky. A mention of the traitor Vasyl Glynsky. Confiscation of Mykhailo Glynsky’s estates.

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New about Chernihiv

I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «Halych and Tatars» of the section «Scientific basis».

The silence of the source could still have a certain meaning if it provided some kind of list of destroyed Russian cities, and Halych would not be in it.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 216

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 108 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 215

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle». Today – «Week 108 (Mar 14 – 20, 2024)».

Two oil refineries are burning in the Samara region of the Russian Federation after a UAV attack.

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