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Cotton in Perm, Yaroslavl, Rostov
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 8, 2026:
personnel – about 1,339,190 (+1,130);
tanks – 11,919 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,538 (+17) units;
artillery systems – 41,630 (+91) units;
MLRS – 1,778 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,370 (+5) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,344 (+8) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 279,729 (+1,817) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,879 (+334) units;
special equipment – 4,173 (+1) units.
A small missile ship and enemy warehouses were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
From Rostov to Moscow: a number of Russian regions were massively attacked by UAVs and missiles at night.
The ceasefire did not happen
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 7, 2026:
personnel – about 1,338,060 (+890);
tanks – 11,918 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,521 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 41,539 (+61) units;
MLRS – 1,776 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,365 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,336 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 277,912 (+1,851) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,545 (+233) units;
special equipment – 4,172 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The logistics center of the Russian Ministry of Defense in Naro-Fominsk was attacked by drones, — media.
Ukraine sees no point in adhering to the ceasefire on May 8-9 after the violation by the Russian Federation, – media.
Russia ignores Ukraine’s declared ceasefire
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 6, 2026:
personnel – about 1,337,170 (+1,050);
tanks – 11,918 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,515 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 41,478 (+92) units;
MLRS – 1,775 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,363 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,332 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 276,061 (+2,031) units;
cruise missiles – 4,585 (+1) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,312 (+282) units;
special equipment – 4,170 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The "truce" is in full swing: the occupiers have struck two districts of Kharkiv.
The Russians violated the ceasefire declared by Ukraine and struck a number of regions.
Khanty-Mansiysk Oblast? It’s not far from Ukraine, is it?
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 5, 2026:
personnel – about 1,336,120 (+970);
tanks – 11,917 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,510 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,386 (+80) units;
MLRS – 1,770 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,361 (+4) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,320 (+3) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 274,030 (+1,968) units;
cruise missiles – 4,584 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 94,030 (+206) units;
special equipment – 4,170 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 5, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Warehouses of UAVs, ammunition, and fuel and lubricants, as well as enemy air defense facilities – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, were hit.
For the first time, Russia declared a missile threat 2,000 km from Ukraine: alerts covered 18 regions.
Some drones are flying over Moscow again
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 4, 2026:
personnel – about 1,335,150 (+1,120);
tanks – 11,914 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,507 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 41,306 (+113) units;
MLRS – 1,767 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,317 (+11) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 272,062 (+2,249) units;
cruise missiles – 4,584 (+5) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,824 (+268) units;
special equipment – 4,168 (+17) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Unprecedented measures: Moscow is deploying air defense systems on May 9 because they are afraid of Ukrainian drones.
Drones attacked Moscow, the mayor of the Russian capital confirmed that a house was hit.
Cotton in Novorossiysk (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 3, 2026:
personnel – about 1,334,030 (+1,080) people;
tanks – 11,908 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,503 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,193 (+76) units;
MLRS – 1,765 (+2) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 1,306 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 269,813 (+2,224) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,556 (+282) units;
special equipment – 4,151 (+0) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on May 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Iskander tactical group, Podlyot and MIS-M1 radars, ammunition depots, and enemy UAV control points were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Defense forces struck Russian tankers in the port of Novorossiysk.
Even Moscow and St. Petersburg were affected: a number of Russian airports were paralyzed by a UAV attack.
Cotton at the airfield in the Chelyabinsk region
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 2, 2026:
personnel – about 1,332,950 (+1,240) people;
tanks – 11,906 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,500 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 41,117 (+73) units;
MLRS – 1,763 (+6) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 267,589 (+2,305) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,274 (+265) units;
special equipment – 4,151 (+1) units.
Power plants caught fire in two cities in Chuvashia at once: explosions reported. Photos and video.
Operational information as of 8:00 on 05/2/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Cotton in Tuapse (7)
Russia’s losses in the war as of May 1, 2026:
personnel – about 1,331,710 (+1,420) people;
tanks – 11,903 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,496 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 41,044 (+100) units;
MLRS – 1,757 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,357 (+1) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+2) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 265,284 (+1,924) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 93,009 (+403) units;
special equipment – 4,150 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/01/2026 regarding the Russian invasion.
Tuapse, Russia, has been attacked by drones for the fourth time. The marine terminal there is on fire again.
Kallas stated that the parade in Moscow without military equipment shows the real state of affairs in the Russian Federation.
Two Russian helicopters destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 30, 2026:
personnel – about 1,330,290 (+1,470) people;
tanks – 11,901 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,493 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 40,944 (+119) units;
MLRS – 1,756 (+1) units;
air defense assets – 1,356 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 352 (+2) one;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 263,360 (+1,327) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 92,606 (+375) units;
special equipment – 4,148 (+2) units.
Operational information as of 08:00 04/30/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Elements of the air defense system, an ammunition depot, an oil depot, and enemy UAV control points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Drones visited Dzerzhinsk, Russia: an explosives factory was probably attacked.
Cotton in occupied Crimea, Orenburg Oblast, and Perm Krai
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 29, 2026:
personnel – about 1,328,820 (+1,180) people;
tanks – 11,894 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,486 (+3) units;
artillery systems – 40,825 (+54) units;
MLRS – 1,755 (+0) units;
air defense assets – 1,356 (+2) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 262,033 (+1,775) units;
cruise missiles – 4,579 (+0) units;
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 92,231 (+245) units;
special equipment – 4,146 (+5) units.
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 29, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian airfields in temporarily occupied Crimea were massively attacked by drones.
Drones attacked oil facilities in two regions of the Russian Federation: there are flights and fires (photos, video)
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.
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It is impossible to talk about the validity / invalidity of the SRG as a whole, instead, it is worth looking at the validity of groups of records.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Donets» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
When compiling the list, writing and reading jarlyks, an illusory clarity came and this little-known Donets was overshadowed by the much better-known Seversky Donets.
Chronicle of our struggle – 428
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 214 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 427
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 214 (Mar 26 – Apr 1, 2026)».
Defeat of Russian enterprises: a Flamingo missile hit Promsintez in Chapayevsk, drones attacked the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of July 1512" of the section "Sources".
Let your grace know that our people in Lithuania last month, with God’s help, defeated a thousand Tatars, among whom they killed the grandson of Emperor Alb-Kirei-Sultan.
New about the heritage of Ukraine
I continue to publish my work "Materials for the Catalog of heritage of Ukraine". Today – the subsection "Criminalization or decriminalization?" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"
Who should be punished for the destruction of the monument now, when responsibility is spread across many? Of course, not the customer, whom the police are afraid of (or live in good terms with – the result is the same).
Chronicle of our struggle – 426
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 213 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 425
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 213 (Mar 19 – 25, 2026)».
Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter with an FPV drone – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «20. "Pskov" group (No. 433 – 442)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
Out of 10 objects of the "Pskov" group, 8 (80 %) are localized without problems, which speaks of the high quality and competence of this fragment of the SRG.
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 «Tatars and the colonization of Pobozhye» of the section «Controversial issues of historical geography 1st half of the 15th century».
Possession of the Golden Horde. Tribute to the Tatars. Tatars in the war for Podillja. Expansion into the void.
Chronicle of our struggle – 424
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 212 – additional links».