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Cotton in the Kursk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 24.02.22 to 10.03.24 are approximately:

personnel – 424,060 (+900) persons were liquidated

tanks ‒ 6731 (+19)

armored combat vehicles ‒ 12850 (+27)

artillery systems ‒ 10466 (+38)

RSZV ‒ 1015 (+3)

air defense means ‒ 709 (+2)

planes ‒ 347 (0)

helicopters ‒ 325 (0)

Operational-tactical UAV ‒ 8082 (+41)

cruise missiles ‒ 1919 (0)

ships / boats ‒ 26 (0)

submarines ‒ 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 13752 (+69)

special equipment ‒ 1672 (+6).

The russian occupiers, with the support of aviation, tried to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk region, but were repulsed – the Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed more than 60 units of Russian equipment in the Tavria direction: what is the situation.

An oil depot was burning in the Kursk region after a UAV attack (video).

Muscovites continue to attack in many directions

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 02.24.22 to 03.09.24 are approximately:

personnel — 420,270 (+850) persons were liquidated

tanks — 6712 (+6)

armored combat vehicles — 12823 (+25)

artillery systems — 10428 (+53)

RSZV — 1012 (+1)

air defense equipment — 707 (+3)

planes — 347 (0)

helicopters — 325 (0)

Operational-tactical UAV — 8041 (+43)

cruise missiles – 1919 (0)

ships / boats — 26 (0)

submarines — 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13683 (+85)

special equipment – 1666 (+10).

The troops of the Russian Federation advanced in 6 directions, during the day – 63 skirmishes. Most of the attacks were repulsed in the Avdiyivka and Novopavlivka directions, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The russian enemy is throwing significant forces at the capture of villages: OSUV "Tavria" told about the situation in the Avdiivka region.

The russian enemy tried 22 times to break through the defenses in the Novopavlivka direction, battles continue near Robotyne – Ukrainian General Staff.

Cotton in the territory occupied by Muscovites (2)

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of March 8, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 422,310 (+880) people,

tanks — 6706 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,798 (+19) units,

artillery systems — 10,375 (+25) units,

RSZV — 1011 (+2) units,

air defense equipment — 704 (+3) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 7998 (+35),

cruise missiles — 1919 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13,598 (+66) units,

special equipment – 1656 (+9).

During the day, 86 combat clashes took place at the front: the Ukrainian General Staff named the hottest areas and announced the losses of the russian enemy.

Loud explosions are reported in Tokmak and Melitopol (temporarily occupied by russians).

In the Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians), the bodies of more than 30 people who died as a result of the Rashist bombings were found in the Communications Building, – Andryushchenko.

Great losses of Russian military equipment

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to March 7, 2024 are estimated to be:

personnel — about 421,430 (+1,160) people

tanks — 6,695 (+17) units.

armored combat vehicles — 12,779 (+51) units.

artillery systems — 10,350 (+42) units.

RSZV — 1009 (+1) units.

air defense equipment — 701 (+0) units.

aircraft — 347 (+0) units.

helicopters — 325 (+0) units.

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 7963 (+42)

cruise missiles – 1919 (+1)

ships / boats — 26 (+0) units.

submarines — 1 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13,532 (+53) units.

special equipment – 1647 (+5).

A Russian missile hit 500 meters from Zelenskyi’s motorcade in Odesa, CNN.

The missile attack on Odesa is not related to Zelenskyi’s visit, the Ukrainian Defense Forces of the South.

Assaults are not abating in the Bakhmut direction: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have told which areas the enemy is pressing the hardest. Map.

Abundant cotton in 3 regions of Russia

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 02.24.22 to 03.06.24 are estimated to be:

personnel — 420,270 (+1,250) persons were liquidated

tanks — 6678 (+21)

armored combat vehicles — 12728 (+40)

artillery systems — 10308 (+50)

RSZV — 1008 (+1)

air defense means — 701 (+1)

planes — 347 (0)

helicopters — 325 (0)

UAV of operational-tactical level — 7921 (+58)

cruise missiles – 1918 (+1)

ships / boats — 26 (+1)

submarines — 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13479 (+56)

special equipment – 1642 (+12).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed the russian enemy in the Avdiivka direction and held a bridgehead on the left bank of the Kherson Region: the Ukrainian General Staff reported on the battles.

Ukrainian defenders destroyed three enemy "Uragan" MLRS with the help of "HIMARS". VIDEO

Morning Russian "cotton": in Belgorod – an air raid, in the Voronezh region – an attack on an airfield and an oil depot, in Kurshchyna – a fuel warehouse is on fire. VIDEO

Another Russian ship was destroyed

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 02.24.22 to 03.05.24 are approximately:

personnel — 419,020 (+1,070) persons were liquidated

tanks — 6657 (+9)

armored fighting vehicles — 12,688 (+28)

artillery systems — 10258 (+48)

RSZV — 1007 (+3)

air defense equipment — 700 (+3)

planes — 347 (0)

helicopters — 325 (0)

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 7863 (+18)

cruise missiles – 1917 (+1)

ships / boats — 25 (0)

submarines — 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13423 (+49)

special equipment – 1630 (+9).

28 attacks were repulsed in the Avdiivka direction, in Novopavlivsk – the russian enemy tried to break through our defenses 22 times. 74 skirmishes per day, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Went to the bottom: the Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the destruction of the ship "Serhiy Kotov" by a strike in Crimea.

Governor Gladkov reported on the extraordinary adventure in the Belgorod region: After the explosion, an infrastructure object is on fire. PHOTO.

Fierce battles on many fronts

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.04.24 are approximately:

personnel — 417,950 (+1,150) persons were liquidated

tanks — 6648 (+8)

armored combat vehicles — 12,660 (+21)

artillery systems — 10,210 (+22)

RSZV — 1004 (+1)

air defense means — 698 (+2)

planes — 347 (0)

helicopters — 325 (0)

Operational-tactical UAV — 7845 (+2)

cruise missiles – 1916 (+1)

ships / boats — 25 (0)

submarines — 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13374 (+42)

special equipment — 1621 (+1).

The russian occupiers are trying to improve the tactical position in the Kharkiv region and are conducting assaults in the Avdiyivka direction – the Ukrainian General Staff.

Fierce battles are going on for Ivanovske: the Ukrainian Armed Forces spoke about the situation in the Bakhmut direction.

Minus seven objects: the Armed Forces of Ukraine arranged a "cotton" at warehouses and bases of the occupiers. Hit map.

Not a day goes by without a downed Russian bomber

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.03.24 are approximately:

personnel — 416,800 (+1,160) persons were liquidated

tanks — 6640 (+16)

armored fighting vehicles — 12,639 (+28)

artillery systems — 10188 (+35)

RSZV — 1003 (0)

air defense means — 696 (0)

planes — 347 (+1)

helicopters — 325 (0)

Operational-tactical UAV — 7843 (+14)

cruise missiles – 1915 (0)

ships / boats — 25 (0)

submarines — 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13332 (+65)

special equipment – 1620 (+3).

More than 70 combat clashes took place during the day – the assembly of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

After the downing of another Su-34 in the east, no Russian planes have been observed since the evening, – Oleschuk.

Explosions in Feodosia: Bratchuk announced the mass departures of ambulances and promised the russian occupiers new karma.

A good tradition: another Russian Su-34 bomber was shot down

The total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to March 2, 2024 are estimated to be:

personnel — 415,640 (+960) persons were liquidated

tanks — 6624 (+14)

armored combat vehicles — 12,611 (+29)

artillery systems — 10153 (+47)

RSZV — 1003 (+3)

air defense means — 696 (+5)

planes — 346 (+1)

helicopters — 325 (0)

Operational-tactical UAV — 7829 (+35)

cruise missiles – 1915 (+3)

ships / boats — 25 (0)

submarines — 1 (0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13267 (+61)

special equipment – 1617 (+6).

The russian enemy tried 29 times to break through the defense of our troops in the Novopavlovsk direction, during the day there were 82 skirmishes on the front, – Ukrainian General Staff.

On March 1, in the Eastern direction, an russian enemy Su-34 was destroyed, which tried to hit our positions with anti-aircraft missiles – the Ukrainian Air Force.

Near Avdiivka, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the entire assault company of the russian occupiers at once. Photo and video.

It has been a long time since three Russian bombers were shot down in one day

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of March 1, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 414,680 (+920) people,

tanks — 6610 (+17) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,582 (+30) units,

artillery systems — 10106 (+36) units,

RSZV — 1000 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 691 (+1) units,

planes — 345 (+3) from

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7794 (+26),

cruise missiles — 1912 (+0),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13,206 (+54) units,

special equipment – 1611 (+10).

The Ukrainian armed forces bridgeheads near Krynkiv are secured, the Rashists continue their "meat" assaults, – "South" OK.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled dozens of russian enemy attacks in the Avdiiv direction, hit two control points and the ammunition depot – the Ukrainian General Staff.

We have weapons that can reach Russian aircraft at long distances. There will be surprises – the Air Force.

An additional Russian plane was shot down on an additional day of the year

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 29, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 413,760 (+1,150) people,

tanks — 6593 (+23) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,552 (+44) units,

artillery systems — 10,070 (+41) units,

RSZV — 1000 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 690 (+2) units,

aircraft — 342 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7768 (+15),

cruise missiles — 1912 (+0),

ships and boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13,152 (+40) units,

special equipment – 1601 (+7).

Ukrainian air defense shot down another Russian Su-34 – Oleshchuk.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the concentration of russian occupiers in Olenivka — there are dead and wounded, including among the command.

Oleksandr Syrskyi: The russian enemy continues offensive actions, we provide additional ammunition and reserves.

Intermediate finish: 10 thousand destroyed Russian guns

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 28, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 412,610 (+1,060) people,

tanks — 6570 (+14) units,

armored fighting vehicles — 12,508 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 10029 (+20) od,

RSZV — 1000 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 688 (+2) units,

aircraft — 342 (+2) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7753 (+24),

cruise missiles — 1912 (+0),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13112 (+47) units,

special equipment – 1594 (+6).

The russian enemy is pressing in the Avdiyivka direction and near Robotyne – fresh maps of the war.

In the Novopavlovsk direction, 33 russian enemy attacks were repulsed during the day – the Ukrainian General Staff.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 15 areas of concentration of the russian occupiers during the day, two russian planes were shot down.

The next Russian Su-34 bomber was shot down

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 27 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 411,550 (+850) people,

tanks — 6556 (+1) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,494 (+16) units,

artillery systems — 10009 (+16) od,

RSZV — 1000 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 686 (+0) units,

aircraft — 340 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7729 (+22),

cruise missiles — 1912 (+2),

ships and boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13,065 (+28) units,

special equipment – 1588 (+8).

The russian enemy tried 25 times to break through the defense of our troops in the Novomykhailivka area in the Mariinka direction, during the day there were 96 skirmishes on the front, – the Ukrainian General Staff.

In the Eastern direction, Ukrainian defenders of the sky shot down another Russian Su-34.

France announced the creation of a coalition to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles.

Intermediate finish: 1 thousand destroyed Russian MLRS

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 26, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 410,700 (+880) people,

tanks — 6555 (+13),

armored fighting vehicles — 12478 (+37),

artillery systems — 9993 (+12),

MLRS — 1000 (+1),

air defense equipment — 686 (+2),

planes — 340 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

Operational-tactical UAV — 7707 (+26),

cruise missiles — 1910 (+3),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13037 (+26),

special equipment – 1580 (+2).

During February 25, the Russians carried out 4 unsuccessful assaults on the bridgeheads of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Dnieper, – Ukrainian General Staff.

"The situation is difficult in many directions": Syrskyi and Umerov visited the forward command posts of the Ukrainian troops in the combat zone. Video.

The russian occupiers are trying to advance in the Robotyne area, but are repulsed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces: the ISW assessed the course of the fighting. Map.

Intermediate finish: 13 thousand destroyed Russian cars

The total losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 25, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 409,820 (+810) people,

tanks — 6542 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,441 (+16) units,

artillery systems — 9981 (+29) units,

RSZV — 999 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 684 (+0) units,

aircraft — 340 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7681 (+22),

cruise missiles — 1907 (+2),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 13011 (+23) from

special equipment – 1578 (+2).

The Russians twice unsuccessfully stormed the bridgeheads of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Dnieper during February 24, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The russian enemy is attacking in the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Mariinka directions, the situation is difficult – Ukrainian General Staff.

On February 24, aviation and missile forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 13 areas where the occupiers were concentrated and the radar station – the Ukrainian General Staff.

They saluted by shooting down another Russian A-50 plane

The total losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 24, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 409,010 (+770) people,

tanks — 6534 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,425 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 9952 (+36) units,

RSZV — 999 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 684 (+2) units,

aircraft — 340 (+1) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7659 (+31),

cruise missiles — 1905 (+2),

ships and boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 12,988 (+28) units,

special equipment – 1576 (+1).

Ukrainian Defense forces shot down a Russian A-50 plane over the Sea of Azov. VIDEO.

The russian enemy attacked in 6 directions and stormed the bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnieper 8 times, during the day – 84 skirmishes, – Ukrainian General Staff.

At night there was a fire at the Novolypetsk metallurgical plant in the Russian Federation. Governor Artamonov hints that it was caused by a drone. VIDEO.

A thousand fried Muscovites are our gift for the Day of the Russian Army

The total losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 23, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 408,240 (+1000) persons,

tanks — 6526 (+3),

armored fighting vehicles — 12410 (+37),

artillery systems — 9916 (+49),

RSZV — 999 (+2),

air defense equipment — 682 (+2),

planes — 339 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 7628 (+32),

cruise missiles — 1903 (+0),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 12960 (+36),

special equipment – 1575 (+9).

The Armed Forces of Ukraine hold the bridgehead in Krynky, they do not surrender their positions, they continue to repulse the russian enemy’s assaults, OK "Pivden".

The russian occupiers slightly advanced to the northwest of Bakhmut, the ZSU pushed the russian enemy on the left bank of the Kherson region – ISW.

Russian troops advanced in Ivanivske, Severny and east of Orlivka, the russian enemy was repulsed in Pobyeda: a map of combat operations from DeepState.

148 units of Russian equipment were destroyed

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 22, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 407,240 (+1,160) people,

tanks — 6523 (+7) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,373 (+35) units,

artillery systems — 9,867 (+41) units,

RSZV — 997 (+5) units,

air defense equipment — 680 (+2) units,

aircraft — 339 (+1) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 7596 (+36),

cruise missiles — 1903 (+0),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 12,924 (+63) units,

special equipment – 1566 (+8).

On February 21, aviation and rocket launchers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 15 Russian concentration areas, 8 artillery pieces, 3 control points, 2 warehouses, 2 air defense systems and a radar station, General Staff.

The russian occupiers have advanced slightly in Zaporizhzhia, the Ukrainian Armed Forces hold positions in Krynky: an analysis of combat operations by ISW. Map.

There are constant assaults near Avdiivka, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are repulsing the russian enemy: a soldier told about the situation. Map.

Typical loot: Another Russian Su-35 shot down

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 21, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 406,080 (+1,130) people,

tanks — 6516 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,338 (+70) units,

artillery systems — 9826 (+53) units,

RSZV — 992 (+4) units,

air defense equipment — 678 (+3) units,

aircraft — 338 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 7560 (+39),

cruise missiles — 1903 (+1),

ships/boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 12,861 (+56) units,

special equipment – 1558 (+7).

Ukrainian defenders shot down a Su-35: this is already the seventh destroyed enemy aircraft in a week.

Ukrainian Defense forces hold bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnieper. The Russians falsely report to the leadership about the destruction of the bridgehead, – OK "South".

Taurian direction: more than 520 russian invaders and 60 pieces of equipment were destroyed per day.

A thousand killed Muscovites per day is no longer the limit

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of February 20, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 404,950 (+1230) persons,

tanks — 6503 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 12,268 (+36) units,

artillery systems — 9773 (+40) units,

RSZV — 988 (+2) units,

air defense equipment — 675 (+1) units,

aircraft — 338 (+2) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical UAV — 7521 (+61),

cruise missiles — 1902 (+3),

ships and boats — 25 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 12,805 (+38) units,

special equipment – 1551 (+6).

During the day, there were more than 80 skirmishes at the front, 11 attacks in the Zaporozhye direction were repelled, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Russia attacked Ukraine at night with 23 Shaheds and three missiles: the Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all the drones.

The russian occupiers tried to break through to Kharkiv Oblast, but were repulsed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces: the Ukrainian General Staff was told about the situation. Map.

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