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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.

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

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

tanks – 11,892 (+4) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,753 (+1) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,134 (+0) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Feodosia (2)

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

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

tanks – 11,888 (+3) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,752 (+3) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,134 (+2) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Sevastopol (2)

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

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

tanks – 11,885 (+1) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,749 (+0) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.

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

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

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

Intermediate finish: 250 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed

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

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

tanks – 11,884 (+0) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,749 (+1) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Tuapse (5)

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

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

tanks – 11,884 (+2) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,748 (+0) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,132 (+1) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Taganrog and Yeisk

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

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

tanks – 11,882 (+6) units;

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

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

MLRS – 1,748 (+5) units;

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

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

special equipment – 4,131 (+2) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Sevastopol, Novokuybyshevsk and Syzran

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

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

tanks – 11,876 (+6) units;

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

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

MLRS – 1,743 (+4) units;

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

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

special equipment – 4,129 (+0) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Tuapse (4) and Belgorod

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

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

tanks – 11,870 (+4) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,739 (+1) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,549 (+12) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,129 (+3) units.

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

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

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

Intermediate finish: 40 thousand Russian guns destroyed

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

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

tanks – 11,866 (+2) units.

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

artillery systems – 40,046 (+43) units

MLRS – 1,738 (+2) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,537 (+20) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,126 (+1) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in Donetsk

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

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

tanks – 11,864 (+1) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,736 (+4) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,125 (+2) units.

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

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

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

Hungary is moving out of Russia’s influence

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

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

tanks – 11,863 (+2) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,732 (+4) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,123 (+0) units.

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

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

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

Anti-cotton at Valdai

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

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

tanks – 11,861 (+2) units.

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

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

MLRS – 1,728 (+1) units.

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 350 (+0) units.

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

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

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

special equipment – 4,123 (+2) units.

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

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

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

Truce? We’ll see

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

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

tanks – 11,859 (+8) units;

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

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

MLRS – 1,727 (+1) units;

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

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

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

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

special equipment – 4,121 (+0) units.

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

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

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

Cotton in the Caspian Sea (2)

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

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

tanks – 11,851 (+3) units;

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

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

MLRS – 1,726 (+2) units;

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

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 350 (+0) units;

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

cruise missiles – 4,517 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

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

special equipment – 4,121 (+2) units.

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

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

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

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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.

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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 "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).

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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».

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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.

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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 «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.

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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 «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.

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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».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 423

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 212 (Mar 12 – 18, 2026)».

The Russians complained about a massive attack by unknown drones: Moscow was under attacks all evening.

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New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512

I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of June 1512" of the section "Sources".

And this year in April, more than 20,000 Tatars attacked our possessions earlier than usual. With God’s help, we defeated them with a hastily assembled army.

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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 «Mylolyub[l]» of the section «Little-known geographical names».

There are no source data to find out what Mylolyub[l] was and its localization – except that it can be assumed that this name referred to the territory to the southeast of GDL.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 422

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 211 – additional links».

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