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Intermediate finish: 75 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 28, 2025:

personnel – about 1,137,850 (+1,060) people;

tanks – 11,299 (+6) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,508 (+28) units;

artillery systems – 34,044 (+8) units;

MLRS – 1,529 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1,230 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 75,054 (+108) one;

cruise missiles – 3,880 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,786 (+131) units;

special equipment – 3,984 (+3) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 28, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Ukrainian "Ghosts" were working: scouts hit two russian radars and SAM launcher. Video.

End of the war in Ukraine – Ukraine and the EU will prepare a ceasefire plan in 7–10 days.

Moscow was already planning to attack Ukraine in 1994

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 27, 2025:

personnel – about 1,136,890 (+800) people;

tanks – 11,293 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,480 (+3) units;

artillery systems – 34,036 (+34) units;

MLRS – 1,527 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,230 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 74,946 (+547) units;

cruise missiles – 3,880 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,655 (+138) units;

special equipment – 3,981 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 27, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukrainian military liberated the village of Yehorivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region and showed its clearing from the russian occupiers.

Lavrov stated in Hungary that under the Budapest Memorandum, Russia did not promise Ukraine not to attack it.

Intermediate finish: 34 thousand Russian guns destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 26, 2025:

personnel – about 1,136,890 (+900) people;

tanks – 11,291 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,477 (+18) units;

artillery systems – 34,002 (+15) one;

MLRS – 1,526 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,230 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 74,399 (+214) units;

cruise missiles – 3,880 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,517 (+81) units;

special equipment – 3,981 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 26, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

The 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Sukhetske in the Donetsk region.

They flew to Tula, Ryazan, and even Moscow: Russia was massively attacked by dozens of UAVs.

Cotton in Balashov

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 25, 2025:

personnel – about 1,135,990 (+910) people;

tanks – 11,287 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,459 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 33,987 (+15) units;

MLRS – 1,526 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,230 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 74,185 (+359) units;

cruise missiles – 3,880 (+0) units;

ships – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,436 (+80) units;

special equipment – 3,981 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 25, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Torske near Lyman and killed up to a hundred Russians.

Russia reports drone attack on power line substation in Volgograd region.

Technological revolution on the battlefield

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 24, 2025:

personnel – about 1,135,080 (+910) people;

tanks – 11,283 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,458 (+5) units;

artillery systems – 33,972 (+34) units;

MLRS – 1,526 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,230 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 73,826 (+440) units;

cruise missiles – 3,880 (+0) units;

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,356 (+128) units;

special equipment – 3,981 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 24, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Washington Post: Biletsky’s 3rd Assault Brigade, by capturing Russians using a ground-based drone, brought about a technological revolution on the battlefield. VIDEO Source:

UAV attack on Moscow and the Moscow region: all emergency services at the point of arrival in Krasnogorsk.

Cotton in Ryazan (4)

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 23, 2025:

personnel – about 1,134,170 (+920) people;

tanks – 11,282 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,453 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 33,938 (+24) units;

RSZV – 1,525 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1,230 (+1) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 73,386 (+626) units;

cruise missiles – 3,880 (+16) units;

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 1 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,228 (+106) units;

special equipment – 3,981 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on September 23, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

A series of explosions rocked Ryazan: an oil refinery and an airfield were hit (video).

At least nine people were killed and five injured in an explosion at "one of the enterprises" in the city of Kopeysk, Chelyabinsk region.

Cotton in Bryansk and Saransk

The total russian enemy combat losses from 02/24/22 to 10/22/25 are approximately:

personnel – 1,133,255 (+1,050) people eliminated

tanks – 11280 (+2)

armored combat vehicles – 23447 (+11)

artillery systems – 33914 (+12)

MLRS – 1524 (0)

air defense means – 1229 (0)

aircraft – 428 (0)

helicopters – 346 (0)

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 72760 (+160)

cruise missiles – 3864 (0)

ships / boats ‒ 28 (0)

submarines ‒ 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 65122 (+96)

special equipment – 3981 (+1).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/22/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the Bryansk Chemical Plant with Storm Shadow missiles.

Mordovia in the Russian Federation was attacked by drones. One of the weapons factories was probably targeted.

Trump was reminded of the Russian ship

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 21, 2025:

personnel – about 1,132,200 (+1,130) people;

tanks – 11,278 (+8) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,436 (+37) units.

artillery systems – 33,902 (+23) units.

MLRS – 1,524 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,229 (+0) units.

aircraft – 428 (+0) units.

helicopters – 346 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 72,600 (+235) units.

cruise missiles – 3,864 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 65,026 (+134) units.

special equipment – 3,980 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Rostov region of Russia was massively attacked by drones.

The meeting between Trump and Putin’s advisers was canceled, and Moscow denies that there was an agreement at all.

Ukraine does not surrender!

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 20, 2025:

personnel – about 1,131,070 (+890) people;

tanks – 11,270 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,399 (+0) units;

artillery systems – 33,879 (+45) units;

MLRS – 1524 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1229 (+1) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 72365 (+398);

cruise missiles – 3864 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64892 (+94);

special equipment – 3980 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 10/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones hit the main production facility at the Novokuibyshevsk Refinery in the Russian Federation.

Ukraine will not give anything to Russia and will not forget it, – Zelensky.

Cotton in Samara and Orenburg

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 19, 2025:

personnel – about 1,130,180 (+1,000) people;

tanks – 11,268 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,399 (+23) units;

artillery systems – 33,834 (+45) units;

MLRS – 1524 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1228 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 71967 (+444);

cruise missiles – 3864 (+0);

ships / boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64798 (+126);

special equipment – 3980 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/19/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Russia complains about drone attacks: oil refinery catches fire near Samara, gas plant in Orenburg. Photos and video.

Zelensky on Tomahawk missiles: Trump hasn’t said "yes" yet, but Putin is already afraid.

Cotton in the Ulyanovsk region

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 18, 2025:

personnel – about 1,129,180 (+1,150) people;

tanks – 11,267 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,396 (+2) units;

artillery systems – 33,789 (+41) units;

MLRS – 1522 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1228 (+0) units;

aircraft – 428 (+1) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 71523 (+498);

cruise missiles – 3864 (+0);

ships / boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64672 (+131);

special equipment – 3980 (+2).

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 18, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Drones hit the Veshkayma substation in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region at night, local authorities announced a power outage — video.

Tomahawks, negotiations with Putin, Ukrainian territories. Results of the Trump-Zelensky meeting.

Cotton in Crimea and Donetsk

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 17, 2025:

personnel – about 1,128,030 (+730) people;

tanks – 11,266 (+5) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,394 (+10) units;

artillery systems – 33,748 (+35) units;

MLRS – 1520 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1228 (+1) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 71025 (+588);

cruise missiles – 3864 (+5);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64541 (+73);

special equipment – 3978 (+1).

Operational information as of 08:00 on October 17, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians) under attack from drones since night: oil depot on fire in Hvardiyske

Drones are attacking Donetsk (temporarily occupied by russians), possibly hitting an ammunition depot.

Cotton in Saratov and Engels

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 16, 2025:

personnel – about 1,127,300 (+1,080) people;

tanks – 11,261 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,384 (+9) units;

artillery systems – 33,713 (+42) units;

MLRS – 1520 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1227 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 70437 (+416);

cruise missiles – 3859 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64468 (+139);

special equipment – 3977 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

There was a series of explosions: drones attacked the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels, airports stopped working. Video.

Ukraine will receive more weapons: what was decided at the Ramstein meeting.

Cotton in Volgograd and near Nizhny Novgorod

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 15, 2025:

personnel – about 1,126,220 (+1,070) people;

tanks – 11,259 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,347 (+2) units;

artillery systems – 33,671 (+43) units;

MLRS – 1520 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1227 (+2) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 70021 (+389);

cruise missiles – 3859 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64329 (+141);

special equipment – 3977 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Russian Volgograd was attacked by drones, social media is reporting a fire at a refinery.

Drones hit a powerful electrical substation near Nizhny Novgorod.

Intermediate finish: 64 thousand destroyed Russian cars

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 14, 2025:

personnel – about 1,125,150 (+1,200) people;

tanks – 11,256 (+5) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,345 (+0) units;

artillery systems – 33,628 (+29) units;

MLRS – 1520 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1225 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 69632 (+390);

cruise missiles – 3859 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 64188 (+145);

special equipment – 3977 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukrainian Marines destroyed a dozen boats with Russian troops in the Kherson region. VIDEO.

Consequences of the night attack on an oil depot in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): 10 tanks damaged, over 800 people evacuated.

Continuation of cotton in Feodosia

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 13, 2025:

personnel – about 1,123,950 (+1,140) people;

tanks – 11,251 (+3) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,345 (+0) units;

artillery systems – 33,599 (+21) units;

MLRS – 1520 (+2) units;

air defense systems – 1225 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 69242 (+232);

cruise missiles – 3859 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 64043 (+109);

special equipment – 3977 (+1).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 10/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed back the Russians near four settlements in the Donetsk region — DeepState.

A large-scale fire is reported in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): an oil depot in Feodosia was again attacked by drones.

Cotton in Bryansk region and Smolensk

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 12, 2025:

personnel – about 1,122,810 (+1,240) people;

tanks – 11,248 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,345 (+0) units;

artillery systems – 3357 (+10) units;

MLRS – 1518 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1225 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 69010 (+244);

cruise missiles – 3859 (+18);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63934 (+87);

special equipment – 3973 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 10/12/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

Nighttime explosions in the Bryansk region have frightened Russians: an electrical substation was probably hit.

Explosions were heard in Smolensk: a missile production plant was under attack (photo, video).

Russia intends to continue the war

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 11, 2025:

personnel – about 1,121,570 (+1,160) people;

tanks – 11,247 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,345 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 33,568 (+21) units;

MLRS – 1518 (+1) units;

air defense systems – 1225 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 68766 (+219);

cruise missiles – 3859 (+18);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63847 (+72);

special equipment – 3973 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 11, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Russians complain about an attack by unknown drones in Volgograd, where air defenses were operating.

Putin sent a "stupid signal" to the world with a new blow to Ukraine’s energy sector, – the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Cotton in Rostov region (6)

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 10, 2025:

personnel – about 1,120,510 (+1,120) people;

tanks – 11,246 (+5) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,339 (+14) units;

artillery systems – 33,547 (+13) units;

MLRS – 1517 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1225 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 68547 (+254);

cruise missiles – 3841 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63775 (+70);

special equipment – 3973 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 10, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine cleared Kupyansk of russian occupiers: the Ukrainian General Staff showed footage of the operation (video).

"We have a full-scale war here": drones attacked the Matveyev Kurgan oil depot in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation (video).

Cotton in Volgograd region (4)

Russia’s losses in the war as of October 9, 2025:

personnel – about 1,119,390 (+1,020) people;

tanks – 11,241 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 23,325 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 33,534 (+15) units;

MLRS – 1517 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1225 (+0) units;

aircraft – 427 (+0) units;

helicopters – 346 (+0);

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 68293 (+328);

cruise missiles – 3841 (+0);

ships/boats – 28 (+0);

submarines – 1 (+0);

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 63705 (+55);

special equipment – 3973 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 Oct 9, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

UAVs attacked the Volgograd region: fuel and energy complex facilities are burning.

"Putin won’t settle for less": Russia continues to insist on Ukraine’s complete surrender, ISW.

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