The Russian Army's combat activities continue to face significant setbacks. Ukrainian forces, utilizing drones and air force capabilities, have achieved remarkable success in neutralizing Russian military assets. Reports indicate numerous strikes targeting Russian convoys and command posts, severely impacting operational capabilities. Infographics reveal staggering personnel and equipment losses, highlighting effective strategic defenses against Russian advances. In pivotal regions, Ukrainian counter-offensives have eliminated key Russian drone operators, further disrupting their operational logistics. These dynamic shifts underline Ukraine's resilient defense strategy amid ongoing conflicts.
What recent tactical setbacks has the Russian Army experienced?
Recent tactical setbacks for the Russian Army include the destruction of key military assets such as jet-powered drones and self-propelled guns by Ukrainian forces, highlighting effective defensive measures. Additionally, significant losses in personnel, as revealed by detailed infographics, illustrate ongoing challenges in maintaining operational stability. The Ukrainian military's strategic use of drones for precision strikes continues to thwart Russian advancements, disrupting logistical and communication networks effectively.
How have Ukrainian forces impacted Russian military operations?
Ukrainian forces have significantly impacted Russian military operations by employing precision air strikes and drone technology to target critical command posts and logistical routes. These actions have caused substantial losses in Russian personnel and equipment, as documented in current infographics. The targeted elimination of Russian UAV operators and electronic warfare units further impedes the operational capabilities of the Russian Army, complicating their tactical initiatives in the conflict.
What are the current combat losses reported for the Russian Federation?
The Russian Federation has experienced severe combat losses since the onset of the conflict. Reports indicate total personnel losses reaching approximately 1,462,970, alongside thousands of damaged or destroyed tanks and artillery systems. These figures reflect Ukraine's strategic offensive and defensive operations and the persistent challenges faced by Russian military forces in their campaign against Ukraine.
What role do drones play in the Ukrainian military strategy against the Russian Army?
Drones have become a vital component of the Ukrainian military strategy, delivering precision strikes and intelligence. Drone operators have successfully destroyed Russian artillery, radar systems, and command posts, limiting the Russian Army's maneuverability and effectiveness. These unmanned systems provide significant tactical advantages, enabling Ukraine to conduct targeted operations that disrupt the operational effectiveness of Russian forces.
How has the leadership within the Russian military changed recently?
There have been recent changes in the leadership of Russian forces involved in the Ukraine conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a reshuffle in military leadership positions, indicating potential shifts in their strategic approach. These changes suggest attempts to address ongoing challenges and operational inefficiencies in the Russian military campaign, amid increasing pressure and setbacks from Ukrainian defense tactics and international scrutiny.
What has been the impact of Ukrainian Air Force operations on Russian forces?
The Ukrainian Air Force has significantly disrupted Russian military operations through targeted air strikes and the use of modern fighter jets. Precision strikes have targeted Russian UAV operator command posts and logistics routes, causing substantial disruptions. These aerial operations have been crucial in neutralizing high-value targets, diminishing the Russian Army's operational effectiveness, and further complicating their strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict.
How is the Russian Federation addressing its military losses?
The Russian Federation faces considerable challenges in addressing military losses, with substantial personnel and equipment losses reported. Attempts to adapt include reshuffling military leadership and potentially revising strategic approaches. However, the ongoing resistance from Ukrainian forces, using advanced tactical methods and international support, continues to pose significant challenges to Russian military recovery and their overall campaign objectives.
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MiG-29 fighter pilots struck occupiers’ positions with GBU-39 bombs. VIDEO MiG-29 fighter pilots carried out an airstrike on a location where enemy personnel were based during combat sorties. 591 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Ronins drone operators of 65th Brigade destroyed 22 pieces of occupiers’ equipment in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO UAV operators from the Ronins Battalion of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed 22 pieces of Russian equipment in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 588 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Strikes on Russian logistics
Skelia fighters showed Air Force strike on building with occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" published footage on social media showing Air Force pilots carrying out an airstrike on a building housing enemy personnel. 1 454 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Air operations of AFU
Operators of 20th K-2 Brigade struck number of Russian logistics targets from Mariupol to Horlivka. VIDEO Drone operators from the 20th Separate Brigade of K-2 Unmanned Systems continue to strike at Russian logistics deep behind enemy lines. 1 361 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Strikes on Russian logistics
Drone operators from 38th Regiment shot down 15 Russian UAVs using STING interceptors. VIDEO Drone operators from the 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment destroyed 15 Russian drones during combat sorties. 563 4 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones
MiG-29 fighter crews carried out three air strikes on command post of Russian UAV operators. VIDEO Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jets carried out strikes on a command post used by Russian UAV operators. 1 199 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Phoenix border guards destroy Grad MLRS, artillery and range of occupiers’ logistics vehicles. VIDEO UAV operators from the Phoenix border guard unit struck Russian equipment and personnel in four sectors of the front over the course of a week. 1 313 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector
18 Russian "Molniya"-type attack drones were destroyed by drone operators from 72nd Mechanised Brigade. VIDEO Operators from the unmanned aerial systems battalion of the 72nd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians, part of the ‘BULAVA’ unit, continue to clear the Ukrainian skies of enemy aircraft. 622 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Ukrainian drones eliminated dozen occupiers wearing ’anti-drone’ cloaks. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the effective combat operations of pilots from the USF Battalion of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade. 3 623 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Border guards of "Steel Border" destroyed two camouflaged artillery pieces and two mortars belonging to occupying forces. VIDEO UAV operators from the ‘Steel Border’ border guard detachment struck camouflaged enemy artillery positions in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. 950 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Mi-17 helicopter pilot manoeuvred to evade Russian FPV drone just few centimetres from tail rotor. VIDEO The pilot of a Ukrainian Mi-17 helicopter in the Donetsk sector swerved to avoid a Russian FPV drone just a few centimetres from the tail rotor. 36 966 20 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Air operations of AFU
Pilots from 105th Brigade destroyed Russian D-20 gun with four strikes using FPV drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the 105th Territorial Defence Brigade detected and destroyed a camouflaged enemy gun in the Kharkiv sector. 1 935 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
MiG-29 pilots carried out air strike on concentration of Russian infantry. VIDEO Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter pilots struck a Russian infantry concentration. 4 473 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war – approximately 1,486,600 personnel (+1,400 in the last 24 hours), 12,311 tanks, 48,833 artillery systems, 25,248 armoured fighting vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have wounded and killed 1,486,600 Russian occupiers. 3 564 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Operators from FATUM battalion shot down two FPV drones in mid-air and destroyed Russians’ tanks and artillery. VIDEO Soldiers from the FATUM unit of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Third Army Corps destroyed enemy drones and heavy equipment during combat operations. 970 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Russians are planning route to Zaporizhzhia through bottom of Kakhovka reservoir, - NYT Russian troops are attempting to use the area of the former Kakhovka Reservoir as a new route to advance toward Zaporizhzhia. After the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant was blown up, the reservoir dried up, and its bottom became overgrown with dense vegetation, making it difficult to use drones. 10 829 25 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Fighter pilots struck enemy sabotage group in north using GBU-39 aerial bombs. VIDEO The Ukrainian Air Force struck an enemy reconnaissance and sabotage group as it attempted to move northwards. 3 744 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Border guards in south destroyed "Murom-M" system, antennas and Russian equipment. VIDEO Border guards in the south carried out strikes on Russian military positions and destroyed a number of enemy targets. 1 126 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Russian Federation’s military expenditures at beginning of war amounted to approximately 1,485,200 individuals (+1,420 per addition), 12,310 tanks, 48,774 artillery systems, 25,241 armored fighting vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have wounded and killed 1,485,200 Russian occupiers. 3 569 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
AFU strike on Russian command posts in Donetsk: Lieutenant Colonel Moiseyenko of 41st Army headquarters eliminated Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Moiseyenko, a senior officer in the Operations Directorate of the headquarters of Russia’s 41st Guards Combined Arms Army, was eliminated in AFU strikes on the main and backup command posts of Russian troops in temporarily occupied Donetsk. 4 493 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers
Fire and detonation of ammunition at a Russian army field depot following a drone attack: "Everything’s burnt down again! F#ck!". VIDEO A video showing the destruction of yet another military logistics facility belonging to the Russian occupiers has been published online. 6 654 5
SSU and GPO declare suspicion against two Russian commanders for shelling Prydniprovska TPP The Security Service of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor General have gathered evidence against two Russian commanders suspected of involvement in the missile strike on the Prydniprovsk Thermal Power Plant in October 2022. 487 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure
Ukrainian drones attacked large field base housing Russian military vehicles deep behind enemy lines. VIDEO A video has appeared online showing a massive attack by Ukrainian drones on a large field base housing the Russian occupying forces’ motorised vehicles, located deep behind enemy lines. 7 023 5 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,483,780 personnel (+1,630 in past 24 hours), 12,307 tanks, 48,749 artillery systems, and 25,237 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have wounded and killed 1,483,780 Russian occupiers. 4 057 13 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Border guards from Strix unit attack occupiers with drones: enemy position, two depots, shelters and military equipment destroyed. VIDEO The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine demonstrated the effective work of the Strix unmanned aerial systems unit in one sector of the front. 880 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction
$100 million ’Nebo-U’ radar system struck: ’Achilles’ fighters launched attack on ’Millerovo’ airfield in Russia. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have launched another strike against military infrastructure on Russian territory. 7 706 6
Russian lieutenant-colonel’s car exploded in St Petersburg: he was killed and his wife was hospitalised. VIDEO+PHOTOS A car carrying a Russian lieutenant-colonel and his wife has exploded in St Petersburg. 10 837 31 Previously in trend: Explosions in Russia
Two Ukrainian kamikaze drones circle above occupier, who, awaiting death, stands frozen in middle of field. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Russian occupier being neutralised by a kamikaze drone. 4 800 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
112 aerial targets in 72 hours: combat operations by UAV units of 11th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine. VIDEO Operators of unmanned aerial systems from the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevsky Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard continue to effectively destroy enemy aerial targets in Ukrainian airspace. 891 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Russian Federation’s total combat losses since start of war amount to approximately 1,482,150 personnel (+1,400 in past 24 hours), 12,304 tanks, 48,694 artillery systems, and 25,237 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have wounded and killed 1,482,150 Russian occupiers. 3 704 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Su-27 fighter pilots strike warehouse and workshop of Russian UAV operators in Vuhledar. VIDEO Ukrainian aircraft flying Su-27 fighter jets struck an enemy warehouse and the occupiers’ UAV workshop in Vuhledar. 3 324 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of Russian drones
SOF operators from 6th Regiment raid enemy position and capture two occupiers. VIDEO Operators of the 6th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces conducted a special operation while carrying out a combat mission near the state border and captured two Russian servicemen. 3 326 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Occupiers hid Giatsint-B gun in tree line, but 151st Brigade drone operators detected and destroyed it. VIDEO Pilots of the Northern Eagle Battalion of the 151st Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian 152 mm 2A36 Giatsint-B gun in the Velykyi Burluk sector. 1 365 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Operators of 413th Raid Regiment strike occupiers’ command posts and deployment site in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. VIDEO During combat operations on 24 and 25 August, operators of the 413th Raid Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a number of important enemy military targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 1 254 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Operators of NC13 strike UGV unit blow up dugout with occupiers inside using robot. VIDEO Soldiers of the NC13 unit of the Third Assault Brigade used an unmanned ground vehicle to blow up an enemy dugout with Russian troops inside. 2 734 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Forpost border guards hit enemy self-propelled artillery system with attack drones. VIDEO Soldiers of the Forpost Offensive Guard Brigade of the Kramatorsk Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine detected an enemy self-propelled artillery system during aerial reconnaissance. 898 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
He took civilian from Kupiansk hostage and threatened to kill her: Russian collaborator Erzin has been sentenced to 10 years in Ukraine, - SSU Based on evidence gathered by SSU investigators, a Russian soldier who terrorised female civilians in Kupiansk and threatened to kill them has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment. 1 187 4 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes
Over 1,600 participants in war against Ukraine have been put forward as candidates in Russian elections: Kremlin is shaping them into ’new elite’ In Russia, 1,641 participants in the war against Ukraine have been put forward as candidates in elections at various levels. Nearly 200 of them are standing for seats in the State Duma. 1 147 14 Previously in trend: Elections in Russia
Invader is slowly burning to death whilst trying in vain to escape from dugout engulfed in flames. VIDEO 18+ A video has been published online showing the death of a Russian occupier who was trapped in a burning dugout following an attack by Ukrainian soldiers. 8 603 27 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,480,750 personnel (+1,450 in last 24 hours), 12,300 tanks, 48,641 artillery systems, 25,230 armoured fighting vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have wounded and killed 1,480,750 Russian occupiers. 3 767 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
MiG-29 crews carry out airstrike on positions of Russian UAV operators. VIDEO Pilots of MiG-29 fighter jets struck positions used by Russian UAV operators to launch drones towards the Sumy region. 2 247 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Foreign volunteers from "Khartiia" liberate 7.5 sq km of forest and part of Zapadne in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Foreign volunteers from the 23rd R.U.G. Assault Regiment, part of the 2nd Khartiia Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, carried out an operation in Kharkiv region, liberating 7.5 square kilometres of forest from Russian forces. 2 452 9 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces deoccupation of the territory
Bodies of two dozen occupiers lie on battlefield after attempts to storm Ukrainian positions. VIDEO 18+ Footage showing the aftermath of failed attempts by Russian occupiers to storm positions held by Ukraine’s Defence Forces in the Kharkiv region has been published online. 9 293 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
EW operators of 413th Regiment jam Russian drone attacking Ukrainian farmers’ combine harvester. VIDEO Operators from the electronic warfare company of the 413th Raid Unmanned Systems Regiment saved a Ukrainian combine harvester from a Russian drone attack in the frontline area. 4 094 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Hart border guards strike occupiers’ tank and logistics equipment with drones in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Drone operators from the Hart Border Guard Brigade struck a Russian tank in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 1 229 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Aircraft-type drone struck locomotive of occupiers’ freight train. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a successful strike against the Russian occupiers’ rail logistics on the southern sector of the front. 4 991 5 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of the war: approximately 1,479,300 personnel (+1,230 in past 24 hours), 12,293 tanks, 48,567 artillery systems, and 25,220 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have wounded and killed 1,479,300 Russian occupiers. 3 548 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
MiG-29 fighter pilots carry out airstrike on concentration of ruscists. PHOTOS Ukrainian aviation carried out a strike on a concentration of Russian troops using MiG-29 fighter jets. 2 978 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
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