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No surrender of territories in exchange for "peace"!

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 21, 2026:

personnel – about 1,258,890 (+1,010) people;

tanks – 11,685 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,063 (+3) units;

artillery systems – 37,429 (+42) units;

MLRS – 1,651 (+2) units;

air defense assets – 1,303 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 348 (+1) one;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 140,408 (+1,527) units;

cruise missiles – 4,314 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 29 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 79,295 (+183) units;

special equipment – 4,073 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 21, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A number of command posts, warehouses, and areas of concentration of occupiers were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Zelensky made a tough statement regarding compromises with Russia.

12 years of Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has been going on for a fourth century

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 20, 2026:

personnel – about 1,257,880 (+970) people.

tanks – 11,684 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,060 (+6) units.

artillery systems – 37,387 (+3) units.

MLRS – 1,649 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,303 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 138,881 (+551) units.

cruise missiles – 4,314 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 79,112 (+76) units.

special equipment – 4,073 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 02/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

12 years ago, the Russian Federation unleashed war against Ukraine.

In Belgorod, electricity and heat were lost after a missile strike on a CHP plant.

Cotton in the Pskov region

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 19, 2026:

personnel – about 1,256,910 (+830) people.

tanks – 11,682 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,054 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 37,384 (+21) units.

MLRS – 1,649 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,302 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 138,330 (+406) units.

cruise missiles – 4,314 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 79,036 (+117) units.

special equipment – 4,072 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The S-300VM air defense missile system launcher, UAV control points, and the concentration of enemy forces and assets – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.

Drones attacked an oil depot in the Pskov region, causing a fire there.

Cotton in Cheboksary

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 18, 2026:

personnel – about 1,256,080 (+740) people.

tanks – 11,681 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,051 (+6) units.

artillery systems – 37,363 (+40) units.

MLRS – 1,648 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,302 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 137,924 (+1,851) units.

cruise missiles – 4,314 (+26) units.

ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,919 (+194) units.

special equipment – 4,072 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A Ka-27 helicopter and three enemy UAV control points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A series of explosions were heard in Cheboksary, Chuvashia, Russia: a local factory was probably under attack.

Tactical advance of the Ukrainian army

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 17, 2026:

personnel – about 1,255,340 (+890) people.

tanks – 11,678 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,045 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 37,323 (+4) units.

MLRS – 1,648 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,301 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 136,073 (+614) units.

cruise missiles – 4,288 (+2) units.

ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,725 (+71) units.

special equipment – 4,071 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The largest advance in two and a half years: Ukraine liberated more than 200 sq. km — AFP.

A refinery is on fire in the Krasnodar Territory, and in Sevastopol, "one of the longest attacks."

UAVs are attacking Moscow. Good, but not enough

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 16, 2026:

personnel – about 1,254,450 (+1,180) people.

tanks – 11,676 (+4) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,042 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 37,319 (+26) units.

MLRS – 1,648 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,301 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 135,459 (+601) units.

cruise missiles – 4,286 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 29 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,654 (+169) units.

special equipment – 4,071 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 16, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Power and heat have been cut off in parts of Bryansk and the Bryansk region, and there are reports of strikes on a local substation.

The Russian Federation complains about a massive attack by Ukrainian drones: Moscow announced 13 downed UAVs.

"We already had the Budapest Memorandum": Zelensky spoke about security guarantees.

Cotton in many places of the Krasnodar Territory

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 15, 2026:

personnel – about 1,253,270 (+1,250) people;

tanks – 11,672 (+4) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,037 (+6) units;

artillery systems – 37,293 (+11) units;

MLRS – 1,648 (+3) units;

air defense systems – 1,300 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 134,858 (+552) units;

cruise missiles – 4,286 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 29 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,485 (+97) units;

special equipment – 4,071 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 15, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The enemy’s BK-16 amphibious transport boat, RSP-10 radar, communications hub, and ammunition depot were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In Russia, UAVs damaged a tank with oil products, a warehouse, and terminals in the Krasnodar Territory.

End the war with one phone call. Not from the US, but from China.

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 14, 2026:

personnel – about 1,252,020 (+1,070) people;

tanks – 11,668 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,031 (+3) units;

artillery systems – 37,282 (+28) units;

MLRS – 1,645 (+3) units;

air defense systems – 1,300 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 134,306 (+914) units;

cruise missiles – 4,286 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 29 (+1) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,388 (+120) units;

special equipment – 4,071 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 02/14/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Nebo-U radar station, areas of concentration of UAV operators and other personnel, and a warehouse of material and technical resources were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The US said that China could stop the war with one call to Putin.

Ukraine’s enemies will not wait for our surrender

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 13, 2026:

personnel – about 1,250,950 (+800) people

tanks – 11,667 (+5) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,028 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 37,254 (+41) units.

MLRS – 1,642 (+1) units.

Air defense systems – 1,300 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 133,392 (+1,239) units.

cruise missiles – 4,286 (+16) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,268 (+127) units.

special equipment – 4,070 (+0) units.

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

I would rather not make any deal than force Ukrainians to accept a bad one, – Zelensky.

Video: drones attacked the Volgograd region.

Cotton in Volgograd region (6)

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 12, 2026:

personnel – about 1,250,150 (+770) people

tanks – 11,662 (+1) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,025 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 37,213 (+65) units.

MLRS – 1,641 (+3) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,299 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 132,153 (+1,442) units.

cruise missiles – 4,270 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 78,141 (+172) units.

special equipment – 4,070 (+0) units.

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

In Michurinsk, drones attacked the Progress plant.

A military compound in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation was hit by an attack.

Cotton in Volgograd (3)

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 11, 2026:

personnel – about 1,249,380 (+820) people

tanks – 11,661 (+5) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,020 (+2) units.

artillery systems – 37,148 (+59) units.

MLRS – 1,638 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,298 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 130,711 (+1,551) units.

cruise missiles – 4,270 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,969 (+235) units.

special equipment – 4,070 (+0) units.

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

The repair unit, the UAV training center, control points, and enemy concentration points were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drones attacked a refinery in Volgograd: a large-scale fire broke out.

Cotton in Rostov

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 10, 2026:

personnel – about 1,248,560 (+980) people

tanks – 11,656 (+2) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,018 (+5) units.

artillery systems – 37,089 (+33) units.

MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,297 (+2) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 129,160 (+1,198) units.

cruise missiles – 4,270 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,734 (+182) units.

special equipment – 4,070 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 10, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

About 6,000 drones destroyed: The General Staff confirmed the strike on the UAV warehouse in Rostov.

The losses of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine exceeded the replenishment: Syrsky summed up the results for January.

Energy war is a natural continuation of the mythical "energy truce"

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 9, 2026:

personnel – about 1,247,580 (+1,250) people.

tanks – 11,654 (+3) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,013 (+3) units.

artillery systems – 37,056 (+12) units.

MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,295 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 127,962 (+413) units.

cruise missiles – 4,270 (+1) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,552 (+113) units.

special equipment – 4,069 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 09.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces were successful in 2 areas at the same time: the ISW front review.

Energy facilities in the Russian Federation are legitimate targets of Ukraine, – Zelensky.

Finally found the culprit in the war

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 8, 2026:

personnel – about 1,246,330 (+1,040) people;

tanks – 11,651 (+1) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,010 (+1) units;

artillery systems – 37,044 (+8) units;

MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,295 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 127,549 (+468) units;

cruise missiles – 4,269 (+24) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,439 (+60) units;

special equipment – 4,069 (+5) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 08.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

An oil depot, UAV control points, a repair unit, MLRS, and a concentration of enemy manpower – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.

The breakdown of peace with Russia in 2022: the Czech Prime Minister blamed British Prime Minister Johnson for everything.

Intermediate finish: 37 thousand Russian guns destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 7, 2026:

personnel – about 1,245,290 (+730) people;

tanks – 11,650 (+2) units;

armored combat vehicles – 24,009 (+2) units;

artillery systems – 37,036 (+22) one;

MLRS – 1,637 (+0) units;

air defense systems – 1,295 (+0) units;

aircraft – 435 (+0) units;

helicopters – 347 (+0) units;

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 127,081 (+1,161) units;

cruise missiles – 4,245 (+0) units;

ships / boats – 28 (+0) units;

submarines – 2 (+0) units;

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,379 (+68) units;

special equipment – 4,064 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 07.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drones hit Tver and Saratov regions of Russia: industrial facility on fire.

US special forces will be finished in two minutes: Zhorin explained why NATO is not ready to fight for Ukraine.

Intermediate finish: 24 thousand Russian armored vehicles destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 6, 2026:

personnel – about 1,244,560 (+720) people.

tanks – 11,648 (+6) units.

armored combat vehicles – 24,007 (+11) units

artillery systems – 37,014 (+39) units.

MLRS – 1,637 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,295 (+2) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 125,920 (+826) units.

cruise missiles – 4,245 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 77,311 (+162) units.

special equipment – 4,063 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 06.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The infrastructure of the Kapustin Yar training ground was damaged – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In Belgorod, Russia, a missile attack was announced, after which the city lost water and electricity.

Intermediate finish: 77 thousand Russian cars destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 5, 2026:

personnel – about 1,243,840 (+770) people.

tanks – 11,642 (+5) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,996 (+4) units.

artillery systems – 36,975 (+60) units.

MLRS – 1,636 (+2) units.

Air defense equipment – 1,293 (+0) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 125,094 (+1,351) units.

cruise missiles – 4,245 (+40) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tanker trucks – 77,149 (+200) units

special equipment – 4,062 (+0) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 on 05.02.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Belgorod was attacked by missiles, Rostov-on-Don was under attack by drones.

The Russians have a disaster on the front after the Starlink shutdown: assaults have been halted in many areas.

US President Justifies Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Cities

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 4, 2026:

personnel – about 1,243,070 (+780) people.

tanks – 11,637 (+4) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,992 (+7) units.

artillery systems – 36,915 (+60) units.

MLRS – 1,634 (+1) units.

Air defense assets – 1,293 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 123,743 (+1,355) units.

cruise missiles – 4,245 (+40) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,949 (+211) units.

special equipment – 4,062 (+4) units.

Operational information as of 8:00 AM on February 4, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The FPV training center, the concentration of manpower, and the enemy’s electronic warfare station – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – were hit.

Trump said that Putin had adhered to the terms of the "truce" and denied Zelensky’s accusations.

A sign of an "energy truce" is massive attacks by Muscovites on energy facilities in Ukraine

Russia’s losses in the war as of February 3, 2026:

personnel – about 1,242,290 (+760) people.

tanks – 11,633 (+6) units.

armored combat vehicles – 23,985 (+4) units.

artillery systems – 36,855 (+53) units.

MLRS – 1,633 (+0) units.

Air defense assets – 1,292 (+1) units.

aircraft – 435 (+0) units.

helicopters – 347 (+0) units.

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 122,388 (+1,171) units.

cruise missiles – 4,205 (+0) units.

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units.

submarines – 2 (+0) units.

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 76,738 (+153) units.

special equipment – 4,058 (+1) units.

Operational information as of 08:00 02/03/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Enemy control points and ammunition depots were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia has resumed attacks on the energy sector, said Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.

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