Week 189 (Oct 2 – 8, 2025)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Tactical success of the Ukrainian army near Pokrovsk (4)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses were approximately:
personnel — about 1,112,460 (+980) people
tanks — 11,224 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles — 23,296 (+2) units.
artillery systems — 33,336 (+12) units.
MLRS — 1507 (+2) units.
air defense systems — 1224 (+0) units.
aircraft — 427 (+0) units.
helicopters — 346 (+0)
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 65823 (+271)
cruise missiles —– 3790 (+0)
ships / boats — 28 (+0)
submarines — 1 (+0)
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 63303 (+29)
special equipment — 3979 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 2, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared Nove Shakhove of occupiers and pushed back the Russian army near two more villages in the Donetsk region.
Explosions were heard in Saratov and several areas of the Volgograd region.
Cotton in the Perm Territory
Russia’s losses in the war as of October 3, 2025:
personnel – about 1,113,430 (+970) people;
tanks – 11,225 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,297 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 33413 (+13) units;
MLRS – 1514 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1224 (+0) units;
aircraft – 427 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 66093 (+273);
cruise missiles – 3790 (+0);
ships / boats – 28 (+0);
submarines – 1 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63325 (+44);
special equipment – 3979 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 3, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Drones attacked the Uralkhim plant in the Perm Territory, one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers in the Russian Federation.
Ukraine will find opportunities and weapons to cause a blackout in Moscow, says Chief of the General Staff Gnatov.
Cotton in Kirishi
Russia’s losses in the war as of October 4, 2025:
personnel – about 1,114,380 (+950) people;
tanks – 11,226 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,298 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 33,428 (+15) units;
MLRS – 1515 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1222 (+0) units;
aircraft – 427 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 66543 (+450);
cruise missiles – 3803 (+10);
ships / boats – 28 (+0);
submarines – 1 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63398 (+73);
special equipment – 3979 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 4, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Russian troops in the Dnipropetrovsk region suffer significant losses: The Ukrainian Defense Forces have cleared several settlements.
In the Leningrad Region, on the night of October 4, drones attacked the Kirishi oil refinery.
The Day of Reckoning with the Muscovites (First)
Russia’s losses in the war as of October 5, 2025:
personnel – about 1,115,250 (+870) people;
tanks – 11,230 (+4) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,299 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 33,446 (+18) units;
MLRS – 1516 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1222 (+0) units;
aircraft – 427 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 66863 (+320);
cruise missiles – 3803 (+0);
ships / boats – 28 (+0);
submarines – 1 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63433 (+35);
special equipment – 3971 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 05.10.2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated four villages, but some units operate in conditions of semi-encirclement.
Day of reckoning: The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit the Buyan-M ship, the Harmony radar, a vehicle from the Iskander missile defense system, and the occupiers’ command post.
Cotton Day in Russia
Russia’s losses in the war as of October 6, 2025:
personnel – about 1,116,340 (+1,090) people;
tanks – 11,235 (+5) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,313 (+14) units;
artillery systems – 33,464 (+18) units;
MLRS – 1516 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1223 (+1) units;
aircraft – 427 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 67226 (+363);
cruise missiles – 3841 (+38);
ships/boats – 28 (+0);
submarines – 1 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63496 (+63);
special equipment – 3971 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 6, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Feodosia, drones hit one of the largest oil depots in Crimea, causing a fire. Photos and video.
Power went out in Belgorod and surrounding areas after a strike on the Luch substation.
A CHP plant is on fire in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation: the Internet is reporting a missile strike.
Explosions were heard in Dzerzhinsk at night: the Sverdlov plant was attacked.
Cotton in Dzerzhinsk
Russia’s losses in the war as of October 7, 2025:
personnel – about 1,117,360 (+1,020) people;
tanks – 11,238 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,319 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 33,493 (+29) units;
MLRS – 1516 (+0) units;
air defense systems – 1224 (+1) units;
aircraft – 427 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 67564 (+338);
cruise missiles – 3841 (+0);
ships/boats – 28 (+0);
submarines – 1 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63575 (+79);
special equipment – 3973 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Russian Belgorod is under drone attack again: what is known.
Up to 15 explosions were reported in Dzerzhinsk, Russia – airports were suspended.
Drones congratulated the Russian dictator on his birthday
Russia’s losses in the war as of October 8, 2025:
personnel – about 1,118,370 (+1,010) people;
tanks – 11,240 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 23,324 (+5) units;
artillery systems – 33,519 (+26) units;
MLRS – 1517 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1225 (+1) units;
aircraft – 427 (+0) units;
helicopters – 346 (+0);
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 67965 (+401);
cruise missiles – 3841 (+0);
ships/boats – 28 (+0);
submarines – 1 (+0);
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63650 (+75);
special equipment – 3973 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 8, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Sirens from Rostov to Voronezh with Lipetsk: drones congratulated Putin on his birthday.
The Russians launched a missile strike on their city.