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Two cottons in Tatarstan

As of June 13, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,381,430 (+1,310) people;

tanks – 12,015 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,739 (+11) units;

artillery systems – 43,953 (+88) units;

MLRS – 1,865 (+4) units;

air defense assets – 1,418 (+1) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,648 (+12) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 347,033 (+2,164) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 106,274 (+424) units;

special equipment – 4,287 (+7) units. glavcom.ua

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

Occupied Crimea was massively attacked by drones: what is known about the strikes. slovoidilo.ua

Two refineries in Tatarstan, a plant in Tolyatti, command posts and logistics facilities of the enemy – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua

Chemical cotton in Tolyatti

As of June 12, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,380,120 (+1,300) people;

tanks – 12,014 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,728 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 43,865 (+78) units;

MLRS – 1,861 (+2) units;

air defense assets – 1,417 (+1) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,636 (+8) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 344,869 (+2,218) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,850 (+352) units;

special equipment – 4,280 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

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

Drone attack on Simferopol: a fire broke out near the CHP plant, power outages are being recorded. shelter.in.ua

Thick smoke over Togliatti: UAVs attacked a chemical plant important to Russia. 24tv.ua

Cotton in Crimea and Kuban

As of June 11, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,378,820 (+1,310) people;

tanks – 12,010 (+6) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,727 (+10) units;

artillery systems – 43,787 (+74) units;

MLRS – 1,859 (+2) units;

air defense assets – 1,416 (+2) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,628 (+9) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 342,651 (+2,120) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,498 (+326) units;

special equipment – 4,277 (+10) units. glavcom.ua

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

In Russia, the Afipsky refinery is on fire after a drone attack. radiosvoboda.org

In Crimea, after the night attack, bridges were reported damaged, and explosions were also heard in the Kuban. nv.ua

Cotton in Samara and Cheboksary

As of June 10, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,377,510 (+1,190) people;

tanks – 12,004 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,717 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 43,713 (+74) units;

MLRS – 1,857 (+6) units;

air defense assets – 1,414 (+3) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,619 (+5) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 340,531 (+2,204) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 105,172 (+376) units;

special equipment – 4,267 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 10.06.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Arrival in Cheboksary: a defense plant that makes protection for Shahed and Iskander missiles came under attack. zn.ua

Drones once again attacked the Novokuibyshevsk refinery in Russia: a fire broke out. rbc.ua

Intermediate finish: 12 thousand Russian tanks destroyed

As of June 9, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,376,320 (+1,370) people;

tanks – 12,001 (+4) one;

armored combat vehicles – 24,710 (+5) units;

artillery systems – 43,639 (+75) units;

MLRS – 1,851 (+4) units;

air defense assets – 1,411 (+2) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,614 (+7) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 338,327 (+2,103) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,796 (+382) units;

special equipment – 4,253 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 on June 9, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The "Grushovaya" oil depot, the "Krasny Yar" linear production and dispatching station, a radar station, and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Chongar Bridge was hit again – traffic between Crimea and the Kherson region was blocked. apostrophe.ua

Oil cotton in Novorossiysk

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

personnel – about 1,374,950 (+1,330) people;

tanks – 11,997 (+8) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,705 (+5) units;

artillery systems – 43,564 (+85) units;

MLRS – 1,847 (+3) units;

air defense assets – 1,409 (+2) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,607 (+12) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 336,224 (+2,161) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,414 (+363) units;

special equipment – 4,259 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 06/08/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Russia used a Geran-2 drone to strike a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl NPP, – SBU. censor.net

The largest oil storage facility in the Caucasus is on fire in Novorossiysk after a UAV attack. rbc.ua

The war for Taiwan began unnoticed

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

personnel – about 1,373,620 (+1,350) people;

tanks – 11,989 (+6) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,700 (+4) units;

artillery systems – 43,479 (+82) units;

MLRS – 1,844 (+7) units;

air defense assets – 1,407 (+2) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,595 (+10) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 334,063 (+2,245) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 104,051 (+393) units;

special equipment – 4,257 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

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

The Kronstadt base, the arsenal and oil infrastructure in the Leningrad region, and other enemy facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

China has announced the start of a naval operation near the eastern waters of Taiwan. news-n.org

Cotton in St. Petersburg and Krasnodar Territory

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

personnel – about 1,372,270 (+1,380) people;

tanks – 11,983 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,696 (+12) units;

artillery systems – 43,397 (+82) units;

RSZV – 1,837 (+5) units;

air defense systems – 1,405 (+1) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,585 (+9) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 331,818 (+2,046) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 103,658 (+358) units;

special equipment – 4,253 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

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

Explosions are heard in Russian in Ust-Labinsk, and a UAV attack on a local oil depot is reported. nv.ua

Residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area were urged not to go out due to a drone attack (photo, video). trueua.info

Another Russian ship hit

As of June 5, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,370,890 (+1,550) people;

tanks – 11,980 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,684 (+8) units;

artillery systems – 43,315 (+68) units;

RSZV – 1,832 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,404 (+1) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1576 (+14) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 329,772 (+2,046) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 103,300 (+329) units;

special equipment – 4,250 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

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

A guard ship, a gunpowder factory, and enemy warehouses were hit. The results of the hit on the St. Petersburg oil terminal have been clarified – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

"Gerasimov is really making a fool of himself": The Center for Countering Disinformation ridiculed Putin’s statements about "progress" at the front. tsn.ua

Russian corvette hit in Kronstadt

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

personnel – about 1,369,340 (+1,300) people;

tanks – 11,978 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,676 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 43,247 (+75) units;

RSZV – 1,830 (+4) units;

air defense systems – 1,403 (+0) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1562 (+14) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 327,726 (+2,111) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 102,575 (+437) units;

special equipment – 4,245 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

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

Project 20380 corvette hit in Kronstadt – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Saint Petersburg oil terminal, the Michurinsk Progress plant, and the Saki airfield were hit. The results of the hits on the Ilsky refinery have been clarified. The Zenzevatka oil pumping station was stopped – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Cotton in St. Petersburg and Tambov Region

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

personnel – about 1,366,910 (+1,130) people;

tanks – 11,974 (+5) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,673 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 43,172 (+60) units;

RSZV – 1,826 (+5) units;

air defense systems – 1,403 (+3) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1548 (+6) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 325,615 (+1,853) units;

cruise missiles – 4,733 (+40) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 102,575 (+437) units;

special equipment – 4,245 (+4) units.

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

Large-scale fire and explosions in St. Petersburg: one of the largest oil terminals in the Russian Federation is on fire. zn.ua

In the Tambov region of the Russian Federation, a factory associated with the production of missile systems caught fire after a drone attack. unn.ua

Oil cotton in the Krasnodar Territory

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

personnel – about 1,366,910 (+1,440) people;

tanks – 11,969 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,666 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 43,112 (+75) units;

RSZV – 1,821 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,400 (+0) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,542 (+14) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 323,762 (+1,583) units;

cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,621 (+384) units;

special equipment – 4,234 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

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

A fire is reported at the Ilya Refinery in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation after the attack. shelter.in.ua

The Saratov Refinery and control points were hit. The results of the hits on other facilities have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Oil cotton in the Kirov region

As of June 1, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,365,060 (+1,410) people;

tanks – 11,966 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,659 (+2) units;

artillery systems – 43,037 (+50) units;

RSZV – 1,820 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,399 (+0) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,528 (+9) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 322,179 (+1,852) units;

cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,621 (+384) units;

special equipment – 4,234 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

The Saratov Refinery and control points were hit. The results of the hits on other facilities have been confirmed – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Strike on Kirov region: drone hits critical Transneft facility. inkorr.com

Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Saratov and a military facility in the Caspian Sea — Tsaplienko. uagolos.com

Oil cotton in Saratov and Rostov region

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

personnel – about 1,364,060 (+1,560) people;

tanks – 11,962 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,657 (+14) units;

artillery systems – 42,987 (+57) units;

RSZV – 1,819 (+6) units;

air defense systems – 1,399 (+1) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,519 (+19) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 320,327 (+1,894) units;

cruise missiles – 4,693 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 101,237 (+524) units;

special equipment – 4,234 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/31/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Rostov region and Saratov were awake after drone attacks: refineries in Russia caught fire with renewed vigor. 24tv.ua

A large-scale fire broke out on the territory of the Saratov refinery in Russia after the attack. slovoidilo.ua

Cotton in Taganrog and Armavir

As of May 30, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:

personnel – about 1,362,500 (+1,430) people;

tanks – 11,960 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,643 (+7) units;

artillery systems – 42,930 (+70) units;

MLRS – 1,813 (+5) units;

air defense assets – 1,398 (+1) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,500 (+4) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 318,433 (+1,781) units.

cruise missiles – 4,693 (+6) units.

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 100,713 (+483) units.

special equipment – 4,231 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/30/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Volgograd Oil Refinery, the Yaroslavl-3 NPS, the Tor-M2 air defense system, a warehouse of material and technical resources, and the enemy’s UAV control points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

In Taganrog, there are reports of a fire on a tanker, and in Armavir, there is a strike on an oil company. nv.ua

Intermediate finish: 100 thousand destroyed Russian cars

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

personnel – about 1,361,070 (+960) people.

tanks – 11,958 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,636 (+11) units.

artillery systems – 42,860 (+28) units.

MLRS – 1,808 (+2) units.

Air defense assets – 1,397 (+0) units.

aircraft – 436 (+0) units.

helicopters – 353 (+0) units.

ground robotic complexes – 1,496 (+4) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 316,652 (+1,750) units.

cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 100 230 (+324) units

special equipment – 4,227 (+0) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/29/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The ST-68 radar, ammunition and MTZ warehouses, and enemy command posts – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit. zsu.gov.ua

Video: Dozens of explosions were heard in Volgograd after a drone attack. ua.news

Russian occupiers cannot travel safely through the occupied territories

As of May 28, the Russian Federation has lost:

personnel – about 1,360,110 (+1,160) people.

tanks – 11,956 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,625 (+7) units.

artillery systems – 42,832 (+42) units.

MLRS – 1,806 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,397 (+0) units.

aircraft – 436 (+0) units.

helicopters – 353 (+0) units.

ground robotic complexes – 1,492 (+7) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 314,902 (+1,560) units.

cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,906 (+261) units.

special equipment – 4,227 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 05/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Armed Forces of Ukraine took control of the Donetsk-Mariupol highway. real-vin.com

Russia is losing the war: Denis "Radis" Prokopenko explained why superiority in people and technology does not save it. armyinform.com.ua

Cotton in Sevastopol and Tuapse

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

personnel – about 1,358,950 (+1,000) people.

tanks – 11,955 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,618 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 42,790 (+39) units.

MLRS – 1,805 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,397 (+0) units.

aircraft – 436 (+0) units.

helicopters – 353 (+0) units.

ground robotic complexes – 1,485 (+10) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 313,342 (+1,307) units.

cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,645 (+271) units.

special equipment – 4,224 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 05/27/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

Explosions in Sevastopol: reports of an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Air Force. facts.com.ua

Drones again attacked facilities in Tuapse, Russia, and an oil depot caught fire. slovoidilo.ua

Cotton in several regions of Russia (4)

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

personnel – about 1,357,950 (+1,010) people.

tanks – 11,954 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,615 (+7) units.

artillery systems – 42,751 (+64) units.

MLRS – 1,804 (+2) units.

Air defense assets – 1,397 (+1) units.

aircraft – 436 (+0) units.

helicopters – 353 (+0) units.

ground robotic complexes – 1,475 (+10) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 312,035 (+1,790) units.

cruise missiles – 4,687 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,374 (+374) units.

special equipment – 4,221 (+3) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on 05/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

The Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, supply depots, and enemy ships were hit. zsu.gov.ua

Explosions and smoke rose in Yaroslavl and Belgorod. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com

Cotton in Vladimir region (2)

Russia’s losses in the war as of May 25, 2026:

personnel – about 1,356,940 (+1,020) people.

tanks – 11,953 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,608 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 42,687 (+47) units.

MLRS – 1,802 (+2) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,396 (+0) units.

aircraft – 436 (+0) units.

helicopters – 353 (+0) units.

ground robotic complexes – 1,465 (+14) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 310,245 (+1,924) units.

cruise missiles – 4,687 (+55) units.

ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 99,000 (+302) units.

special equipment – 4,218 (+2) units. glavcom.ua

Operational information as of 08:00 05/25/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua

How valuable was the patrol ship "Pytlyvyy" to Russia, which was attacked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine? 24tv.ua

SBU drones flew to the Vladimir region and left Moscow airports without fuel. uainfo.org

Cotton in the occupied territories

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

personnel – about 1,355,920 (+1,110) people;

tanks – 11,950 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,603 (+4) units;

artillery systems – 42,640 (+61) units;

RSZV – 1,800 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,396 (+2) units;

aircraft – 436 (+0) units;

helicopters – 353 (+0) units;

ground robotic complexes – 1,451 (+7) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 308,321 (+1,843) units;

cruise missiles – 4,632 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 98,698 (+292) units;

special equipment – 4,216 (+4) units. glavcom.ua

Explosions were heard in Luhansk and Melitopol, an oil depot is on fire (video). rbc.ua

The Sheskharis oil terminal, the Grushova oil depot, and a tanker of the Russian shadow fleet were hit. zsu.gov.ua

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Chronicle of our struggle – 445

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 223 (May 28 – Jun 3, 2026)».

The Volgograd Oil Refinery, the Yaroslavl-3 NPS, the Tor-M2 air defense system, a warehouse of material and technical resources were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine.

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New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512

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

For the Battle of Vyshnivets, we have three narrative sources – all written by Poles, and naturally, they focus primarily on the actions of the Polish army.

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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 «Bratslav in the 2nd half of the 15th century» of the section «Pobozhye at the 2nd half 15th century».

Mention of 1448. Mention of 1453. Bratslav adventure of 1463. Tatar attacks of 1474 and 1478. Mention of 1480..1482.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 444

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 222 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 443

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 222 (May 21 – 27, 2026)».

The Sheskharis oil terminal, the Grushova oil depot, and a tanker of the Russian shadow fleet were hit.

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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 «Groups and foreign objects» of the section «General observations».

Contours of groups. Entropy of groups. Foreign objects. Duplicate titles.

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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 "UNESCO and the protection of monuments" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"

The historical centers of Odessa, Lviv, and the St. Sophia Cathedral + Lavra in Kyiv are on the list of monuments under threat from 2023. Oddly enough, the Center considers Russian aggression to be the cause of the threat.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 442

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 221 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 441

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 221 (May 14 – 20, 2026)».

echnopark, refinery and airport: Moscow was attacked by drones, large fires everywhere.

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New about the war for Smolensk in 1512 – 1514

I begin publishing my work «Smolensk War (1512 – 1514)» (2026).

The demarcation that emerged at the end of 1514 was fixed by the truce of 1522. This border, changing its status, still serves as the state border of Russia and Belarus today.

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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 «Yabu-town» of the section «Little-known geographical names».

Yabu-town cannot be located. This name in the jarlyks should be considered a misunderstanding, a translation error, or a corrupted name that cannot be reconstructed.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 440

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 220 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 439

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 220 (May 7 – 13, 2026)».

The destruction of the arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense “Kedrovka” and two enterprises has been confirmed.

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New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512

I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Bernard Wapowski (1530s)" of the section "Sources".

The Tatars could not withstand the onslaught of the brave Poles, and the Poles scattered them (almost victorious) with amazing courage and great slaughter.

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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 «Braslav in Belarus» of the section «Pobozhye at the 2nd half 15th century».

Braslav in Belarus appears in these records as a significant city with a church and a provost. We do not see anything similar for this time in Bratslav on Pobozhye.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 438

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 219 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 437

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 219 (Apr 30 – May 6, 2026)».

The "truce" is in full swing: the occupiers have struck two districts of Kharkiv.

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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 «Water objects» of the section «General observations».

The sea. Lakes. Rivers. Pre- and post-positions. The distance between the river and the settlement. Additional observations.

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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 "UNESCO and monuments" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"

A comparison of just two positions on the List clearly proves the opposite of what was intended to be proven: not all peoples have made the same contribution to world civilization.

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Chronicle of our struggle – 436

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 218 – additional links».

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Chronicle of our struggle – 435

I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 218 (Apr 23 – 29, 2026)».

In Russia, the Tuapse Oil Refinery suffered another blow: a fire broke out.

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New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512

I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Justus Decius (1521)" of the section "Sources".

The Tatars, noticing the defeat and flight of their own, send reinforcements to the threatened ones and, leaving a few to guard the prisoners and booty, all rush to battle.

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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 «Berestej and Ratun» of the section «Little-known geographical names».

For my narrow topic, the exact localization of Berestej and Retan is irrelevant. No one doubts that these were some places near Tula.

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