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Oil cotton in Saratov (3)

As of September 8, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,499,390 (+1,410) people;

tanks – 12,332 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,285 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 49,341 (+30) units;

RSZV – 2,104 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,612 (+3) units;

aircraft – 441 (+0) units;

helicopters – 355 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,521 (+5) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 504,309 (+1,592) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 145,478 (+452) units;

special equipment – 4,647 (+0) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 8, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, an ammunition depot, and enemy command posts were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Drones attacked the Saratov refinery: a fire broke out in the city. ukranews.com

Oil cotton in Ryazan

As of September 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,497,980 (+1,540) people;

tanks – 12,332 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,284 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 49,311 (+51) units;

RSZV – 2,103 (+7) units;

air defense systems – 1,609 (+4) units;

aircraft – 441 (+0) units;

helicopters – 355 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,516 (+9) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 502,717 (+1,473) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 145,026 (+591) units;

special equipment – 4,647 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Ryazan Oil Refinery, airfield, and three air defense facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Video: An oil depot in Sochi that was previously attacked by drones caught fire again. ua.news

Some cotton in the Rostov region

As of September 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,496,440 (+1,390) people;

tanks – 12,331 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,278 (+5) units;

artillery systems – 49,260 (+33) units;

MLRS – 2,096 (+3) units;

air defense assets – 1,605 (+1) units;

aircraft – 441 (+0) units;

helicopters – 355 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,507 (+5) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 501,244 (+1,435) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 144,435 (+392) units;

special equipment – 4,644 (+0) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The radar, electronic warfare complex, and the enemy’s MESH network repeater were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Rostov region attacked by drones, social media. shelter.in.ua

Oil cotton harvest

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russia in the war with Ukraine as of September 5, 2026, lost:

personnel – about 1,495,050 (+1,260) people;

tanks – 12,328 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,273 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 49,227 (+65) units;

MLRS – 2,093 (+5) units;

air defense assets – 1,604 (+0) units;

aircraft – 441 (+0) units;

helicopters – 355 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,502 (+13) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 499,809 (+1,898) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;

ships – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 144,043 (+401) units;

special equipment – 4,644 (+8) units. delo.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Attack UAV launch sites, command posts, and enemy reconnaissance assets were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The work of two large enterprises of the Russian oil refining industry has been suspended – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Cotton in Sochi and Bashkiria

As of September 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,493,790 (+1,440) people;

tanks – 12,325 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,272 (+8) units;

artillery systems – 49,162 (+77) units;

MLRS – 2,088 (+3) units;

air defense assets – 1,604 (+4) units;

aircraft – 441 (+0) units;

helicopters – 355 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,489 (+13) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 497,911 (+1,890) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 143,642 (+492) units;

special equipment – 4,636 (+8) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Drones attacked an oil depot in Sochi and factories in Bashkortostan: explosive footage appeared online. 24tv.ua

A fire broke out in Sochi after a series of explosions: Russian air defenses may have been hit. shelter.in.ua

A Russian plane and helicopter were hit

As of September 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,492,350 (+1,320) people;

tanks – 12,324 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,264 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 49,085 (+69) units;

MLRS – 2,085 (+4) units;

air defense systems – 1,600 (+2) units;

aircraft – 441 (+1) units;

helicopters – 355 (+1) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,476 (+12) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 496,021 (+1,875) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 143,150 (+435) units;

special equipment – 4,628 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The NOVATEK-Ust-Luga refinery was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The destruction of a MiG-29 aircraft and a Ka-27 helicopter has been confirmed. Enemy ammunition depots and MTZ have been hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Negative progress of Russian aggressors

As of September 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,491,030 (+1,390) people;

tanks – 12,324 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,263 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 49,016 (+62) units;

MLRS – 2,081 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,598 (+1) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,464 (+12) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 494,146 (+1,969) units;

cruise missiles – 5,070 (+10) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 142,715 (+383) units;

special equipment – 4,625 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 2, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The UAV launch sites, a communications hub, a command and observation post, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

In August, Ukraine returned more territory than it captured from the Russian Federation: ISW revealed the figures. glavred.net

Port cotton in Ust-Luga (2)

The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of September 1, 2026 lost:

personnel – about 1,489,640 (+1,440) people;

tanks – 12,320 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,257 (+2) units;

artillery systems – 48,954 (+71) units;

MLRS – 2,079 (+0) units;

air defense assets – 1,597 (+0) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,452 (+10) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 492,177 (+1,775) units;

cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 142,332 (+412) units;

special equipment – 4,623 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on September 1, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The UAV launch sites, a communications hub, a command and observation post, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

A fire broke out in Russia’s strategic port of Ust-Luga after a drone attack. rbc.ua

Unconfirmed logistics cotton in Yekaterinburg

As of August 31, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,488,200 (+1,600) people;

tanks – 12,316 (+5) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,255 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 48,883 (+50) units;

MLRS – 2,079 (+7) units;

air defense assets – 1,597 (+3) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,442 (+7) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 490,402 (+2,055) units;

cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 141,920 (+467) units;

special equipment – 4,621 (+7) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 31, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

A number of enemy warehouses, control points, and radars were hit. "Pantsir-S1" was destroyed – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Drones attacked the Wildberries logistics hub in Yekaterinburg, – Exilenova+ shelter.in.ua

Oil cotton in Kirishi

The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of August 30, 2026 lost:

personnel – about 1,486,600 (+1,400) people;

tanks – 12,311 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,248 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 48,833 (+59) units;

MLRS – 2,072 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,594 (+1) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,435 (+6) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 488,347 (+1,963) units;

cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 141,453 (+394) units;

special equipment – 4,614 (+6) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 08/30/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The launch sites of attack UAVs, the electronic warfare complex, and the command posts of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were hit. zsu.gov.ua

Drones attacked the Leningrad region: the local refinery in Kirishi came under attack (video). focus.ua

Logistics cotton in Rostov region

As of August 29, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,485,200 (+1,420) people;

tanks – 12,310 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,241 (+4) units;

artillery systems – 48,774 (+25) units;

RSZV – 2,070 (+3) units;

air defense systems – 1,593 (+0) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,429 (+9) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 486,384 (+1,360) units;

cruise missiles – 5,060 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 141,059 (+318) units;

special equipment – 4,608 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 08/29/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Nebo-SV radar, the P-18 hardware radar, UAV control points, and the enemy training center – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua

Drones attacked Ozon and DNS warehouses in the Rostov region: fires broke out. apostrophe.ua

Aviation and oil cotton in the Russian Federation

As of August 28, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,483,780 (+1,630) people;

tanks – 12,307 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,237 (+0) units;

artillery systems – 48,749 (+55) units;

RSZV – 2,067 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,593 (+3) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,420 (+16) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 485,024 (+1,657) units;

cruise missiles – 5,060 (+8) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 140,741 (+493) units;

special equipment – 4,604 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 08/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Drones attack Yaroslavl: a cloud of smoke rises into the sky. 24tv.ua

The Russian military airfield Engels was attacked by drones at night (VIDEO). dsnews.ua

Oil cotton in the Nizhny Novgorod region

As of August 27, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,482,150 (+1,400) people;

tanks – 12,304 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,237 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 48,694 (+53) units;

RSZV – 2,065 (+3) units;

air defense systems – 1,590 (+2) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,404 (+17) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 483,367 (+1,762) units;

cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 140,248 (+494) units;

special equipment – 4,602 (+10) units. glavcom.ua

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

The "Kasta" radar station, UAV training center, repair base, and enemy warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery was hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Logistics and oil cotton

As of August 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,480,750 (+1,450) people;

tanks – 12,300 (+7) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,230 (+10) units;

artillery systems – 48,641 (+74) units;

RSZV – 2,062 (+4) units;

air defense systems – 1,588 (+1) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,387 (+9) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 481,605 (+1,723) units;

cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 139,754 (+533) units;

special equipment – 4,592 (+10) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 26, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

A refinery in Kstovo, Russia, was attacked: a series of explosions led to a massive fire. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com

SOUs again hit the Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk – monitors. unn.ua

Oil cotton in Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast

As of August 25, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,479,300 (+1,230) people;

tanks – 12,293 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,220 (+9) units;

artillery systems – 48,567 (+48) units;

RSZV – 2,058 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,587 (+1) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,378 (+10) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 479,882 (+1,555) units;

cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 139,221 (+448) units;

special equipment – 4,582 (+7) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 08/25/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Two command posts, material and technical equipment warehouses, and the ST-68 radar were hit. Damage to the Orion UAV and enemy combat aircraft was confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Russia has announced attacks on oil refineries: explosions are reported in Novoshakhtinsk and Afipske. shelter.in.ua

Three doses of excess ozone

As of August 24, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,478,070 (+1,490) people;

tanks – 12,293 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,211 (+9) units;

artillery systems – 48,519 (+68) units;

RSZV – 2,056 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,586 (+1) units;

aircraft – 440 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,368 (+16) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 478,327 (+1,761) units;

cruise missiles – 5,052 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 138,773 (+554) units;

special equipment – 4,575 (+6) units. glavcom.ua

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

The radar, the launch and storage site for unmanned naval boats, warehouses and repair units of the enemy were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Massive UAV attack on southern Russia: Ozon warehouses are burning in Krasnodar, Adygea, and Nevinnomyssk. 24tv.ua

Cotton harvest in Krasnodar Krai

As of August 23, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,476,580 (+1,310) people;

tanks – 12,292 (+0) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,202 (+26) units;

artillery systems – 48,451 (+69) units;

RSZV – 2,054 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,585 (+1) units;

aircraft – 440 (+1) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,352 (+8) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 476,566 (+1,925) units;

cruise missiles – 5,052 (+3) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 138,219 (+415) units;

special equipment – 4,569 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

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

Tanks with fuel and lubricants of the Yeisk oil filling complex were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Results of the destruction of the Primorsko-Akhtarsk airfield in the Krasnodar Territory – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

We remove excess ozone

As of August 22, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,475,270 (+1,240) people;

tanks – 12,292 (+6) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,176 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 48,382 (+64) units;

RSZV – 2,054 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,584 (+3) units;

aircraft – 439 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,344 (+11) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 474,641 (+1,792) units;

cruise missiles – 5,049 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 137,804 (+435) units;

special equipment – 4,565 (+6) units. glavcom.ua

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

The destruction of the Akhtubinsk airfield and the Su-34 aircraft has been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Under attack – Saratov and Samara regions of the Russian Federation: the refinery and the OZON logistics center were hit. war.obozrevatel.com

Oil cotton in Perm

As of August 21, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,474,030 (+1,390) people;

tanks – 12,286 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,170 (+5) units;

artillery systems – 48,318 (+57) units;

RSZV – 2,052 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,581 (+4) units;

aircraft – 439 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,333 (+12) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 472,849 (+1,980) units;

cruise missiles – 5,049 (+39) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 137,369 (+551) units;

special equipment – 4,559 (+8) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The enemy refinery and oil terminal were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

An explosive morning: one of the largest refineries in Russia was attacked in Perm. 24tv.ua

Cotton harvest in Samara

As of August 20, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,472,640 (+1,480) people;

tanks – 12,283 (+7) units;

armored combat vehicles – 25,165 (+3) units;

artillery systems – 48,261 (+56) units;

RSZV – 2,050 (+7) units;

air defense systems – 1,577 (+0) units;

aircraft – 439 (+0) units;

helicopters – 354 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 2,321 (+10) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 470,869 (+1,672) units;

cruise missiles – 5,010 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 136,818 (+500) units;

special equipment – 4,551 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on August 20, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

UAV depots, control facilities, a bridge, and other important enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Results of the defeat of the Progress RCC in Samara – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

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Chronicle of our struggle – 467

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 234 (Aug 13 – 19, 2026)».

Four enemy warships were hit in Novorossiysk – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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New about "List of Rus’ towns"

I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «Sources for compiling SRG» of the section «General observations».

The SRG used documents from different times, of different origins and for different purposes.

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New about the heritage of Ukraine

I continue to publish my work "Materials for the Catalog of heritage of Ukraine". Today – the subsection "Entropy and Monuments" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"

In my opinion, there is no “one right approach.” In some cases, conservation is necessary and appropriate, in others, restoration, up to and including restoration copies, is equally necessary and appropriate.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 466

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 233 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 465

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 233 (Aug 6 – 12, 2026)».

The Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries and an observation post on the Syvash drilling rig were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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New about the war for Smolensk in 1512 – 1514

I continue publishing my work «Smolensk War (1512 – 1514)» (2026). Today – the subsection «Letters from January to March 1514» of the section «Sources».

Letter from Peter Tomicki to Mykola Mykolaj Kamianiecki. Letter from King Sigismund to Jan Laski. Letter from King Sigismund to Thomas Bakoc.

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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 subsection «List options» of the section «General observations».

So, in the 15 documents of the above table, we have 681 mentions of all names. Among them are 81 unique names + 32 doublings of the same name.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 464

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 232 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 463

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 232 (Jul 30 – Aug 5, 2026)».

The Saratov Oil Refinery, the Engels Airfield, an oil depot in the Kaluga Region, and other enemy facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512

I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – section "After the battle."

Announcement of victory. Compensation for losses. Political consequences. Tatars after the battle.

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New on the history of Pobozhye

I continue publishing the work «Essays on the history of Pobozhye until the end of the 15th century» (2025). Today – the subsection «Grant for Jeremiah Shashko (1459)» of the section «Pobozhye at the 2nd half 15th century».

From a political point of view, these grants tell us that Pobozhye came under the rule of the Kyivan prince, although some ten years ago it was under the rule of the Grand Duke of Lithuania.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 462

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 231 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 461

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 231 (Jul 23 – 29, 2026)».

Syrsky announced the end of his term and summed up the results of the command.

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New about "List of Rus’ towns"

I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «Political geography of the SRG» of the section «General observations».

Political bodies and their capitals. Headlines in SRG and political history / geography. What is missing in the SRG.

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New about the heritage of Ukraine

I continue to publish my work "Materials for the catalog of monuments of Ukraine". Today – the subsection "Shevchenkove, Zalukva" of the section "1988, Dnister (Halych – Zalishchyky)".

In the place where there was a truly unique ancient church, a true monument of national importance, now stands a banal one-domed church that could be built in any village.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 460

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 230 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 459

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 230 (Jul 16 – 22, 2026)».

The Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Novopavlivka and have tactical successes in 2 areas: front review from ISW.

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New about the war for Smolensk in 1512 – 1514

I continue publishing my work «Smolensk War (1512 – 1514)» (2026). Today – the subsection «The register book (1514)» of the section «Sources».

The text shows some signs of later editing.

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