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Trump is going to talk to Putin about the war in Ukraine

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 17, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 895,450 (+1,210) people,

tanks — 10344 (+19) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,489 (+11) units,

artillery systems — 24,598 (+37) units,

MLRS — 1318 (+1) units,

air defense means — 1104 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29467 (+54),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40785 (+101) units,

special equipment — 3778 (+1).

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

Russia announced a drone attack on the fuel and energy complex in the Astrakhan region, causing a fire.

Trump announced talks with Putin – details.

There is little faith in the possibility of a ceasefire

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 16, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 894,240 (+1,400) people,

tanks — 10325 (+10) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,478 (+20) units,

artillery systems — 24,561 (+78) units,

MLRS — 1317 (+2) units,

air defense systems — 1104 (+1) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29413 (+180),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40684 (+113) units,

special equipment — 3777 (+0).

Operational information as of 08:00 on 03/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

National Guard Major Dmytro Kozhubenko on the signing of the agreement: I haven’t seen the Russians cease fire since 2014.

Putin is lying to everyone and delaying the decision on the ceasefire, – Zelensky.

Cotton in Volgograd and Saratov regions

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 15, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 892,840 (+1,180) people,

tanks — 10315 (+2) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,458 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 24,483 (+28) units,

MLRS — 1315 (+1) units,

air defense means — 1103 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29233 (+97),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40571 (+102) units,

special equipment — 3777 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

In Russia, drones attacked the Volgograd and Saratov regions: the target was an oil refinery.

Musk canceled funding for the team that helped return Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian Federation.

Cotton in Moscow and Tuapse

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 14, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 891,660 (+1,410) people,

tanks — 10313 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,443 (+11) units,

artillery systems — 24,455 (+46) units,

MLRS — 1314 (+0) units,

air defense means — 1103 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 29136 (+153),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40469 (+114) units,

special equipment — 3777 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 03/14/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Explosions were heard in Moscow and the Moscow region amid a drone attack, and there is damage.

Drones attacked Moscow and an oil refinery in Tuapse.

Russia insists on Ukraine’s surrender

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 13, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 890250 (+1200) people,

tanks — 10307 (+1) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,432 (+2) units,

artillery systems — 24,409 (+19) units,

MLRS — 1314 (+0) units,

air defense means — 1103 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28983 (+71),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40355 (+81) units,

special equipment — 3777 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staffof 08:00 on 03/13/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Russia: Drone attacks reported in three regions, fires at several industrial facilities.

Russia has handed the US a list of demands to end the war in Ukraine, – Reuters.

The first step towards a ceasefire?

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 12, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 889,050 (+1,430) people,

tanks — 10306 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,430 (+7) units,

artillery systems — 24,390 (+44) units,

MLRS — 1314 (+1) units,

air defense systems — 1103 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28912 (+111),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40274 (+69) units,

special equipment — 3777 (+2).

Operational information as of 08:00 11/03/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukrainian Defense forces struck the production facilities of the Moscow Oil Refinery — Ukrainian General Staff.

The European Union welcomed the joint statement of Ukraine and the United States following the Jeddah-Kallas talks.

Cotton in Moscow (3)

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 11, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 887,620 (+1,300) people,

tanks — 10303 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,423 (+23) units,

artillery systems — 24,346 (+75) units,

MLRS — 1313 (+2) units,

air defense systems — 1103 (+1) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28801 (+198),

cruise missiles — 3121 (+1),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40205 (+134) units,

special equipment — 3775 (+2).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 11.03.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Dozens of drones attacked Moscow and the region. Russia reported one death and injuries.

Creation of international "security forces" for Ukraine: AR learned the details of the negotiations.

Intermediate finish: 40 thousand Russian cars destroyed

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 10, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 886320 (+1190) people,

tanks — 10292 (+18) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,400 (+40) units,

artillery systems — 24,271 (+65) units,

MLRS — 1311 (+1) units,

air defense systems — 1102 (+1) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28603 (+241),

cruise missiles — 3120 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 40071 (+138) one,

special equipment — 3773 (+0).

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

Drones attacked an oil refinery in the Samara region of the Russian Federation.

The US should immediately withdraw from NATO, Musk said.

A European coalition in support of Ukraine is being outlined

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 9, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 885130 (+1180) people,

tanks — 10274 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,360 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 24,206 (+58) units,

MLRS — 1310 (+3) units,

air defense systems — 1101 (+2) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28362 (+190),

cruise missiles — 3120 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39933 (+142) units,

special equipment — 3773 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 09.03.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian drones attacked another facility near Taganrog: landings and fire recorded. Video.

"Coalition of the Determined", "Sky Shield" and nuclear deterrence: how Europe is rearming and planning support for Ukraine without the US.

Cotton in the Leningrad region (2)

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 8, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 883,950 (+1,000) people,

tanks — 10268 (+4) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,346 (+12) units,

artillery systems — 24,148 (+24) units,

MLRS — 1307 (+1) units,

air defense systems — 1099 (+3) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28172 (+148),

cruise missiles — 3120 (+35),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39791 (+113) units,

special equipment — 3772 (+3).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 08.03.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

At night, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a refinery in the Leningrad Region, one of the largest in terms of fuel production.

"We need to force Russia, not Ukraine, to make peace": Zelensky held a meeting of the Stavka after the Russian shelling. Video.

Russia refuses to slow down the war

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 7, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 882,950 (+1,150) people,

tanks — 10264 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,334 (+23) units,

artillery systems — 24,124 (+16) units,

MLRS — 1306 (+0) units,

air defense means — 1096 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 28024 (+95),

cruise missiles — 3085 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39678 (+72) units,

special equipment — 3769 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 08:00 Mar 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian aviation destroyed strategic Russian targets in the Kherson and Kursk regions.

ISW: Russia rejected the possibility of compromise and refused to talk about a ceasefire.

Tactical success of the Ukrainian army near Pokrovsk (2)

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 6, 2025 were approximately:

personnel – about 881,800 (+1,140) people,

tanks – 10261 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles – 21,311 (+7) units,

artillery systems – 24108 (+21) units,

MLRS – 1306 (+0) units,

air defense assets – 1096 (+2) units,

aircraft – 370 (+0) units,

helicopters – 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 27929 (+80),

cruise missiles – 3085 (+0),

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units,

submarines – 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 39606 (+94) units,

special equipment – 3769 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 06.03.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces knocked out the russian occupiers from Uspenivka in the Pokrovske direction.

Zelenskyy was invited to the Special European Summit by an EU representative.

Has the US President embarked on a path of correction?

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 5, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 880,660 (+1,250) people,

tanks — 10256 (+1) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,304 (+6) units,

artillery systems — 24,087 (+23) units,

MLRS — 1306 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1094 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 27849 (+108),

cruise missiles — 3085 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39512 (+84) units,

special equipment — 3769 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Mar 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ aviation struck the command post of the airborne division of the Russian Armed Forces in the occupied Donetsk region.

The US President promised to "work tirelessly" to end the war in Ukraine.

The US might not have made such a gift.

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 4, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 879,410 (+1,340) people,

tanks — 10255 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,298 (+8) units,

artillery systems — 24,064 (+45) units,

MLRS — 1306 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1094 (+1) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 27741 (+86),

cruise missiles — 3085 (+0),

ships / boats / warships / boats ‒ 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39428 (+101) units,

special equipment — 3768 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 Mar 4, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Drones attacked a refinery and oil depot in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation.

The Russian Refinery in Syzran was attacked by a swarm of drones.

The White House confirmed the suspension of aid to Ukraine, – CNN.

Intermediate finish: 24 thousand Russian guns destroyed

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of March 3, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 878,070 (+1,350) people,

tanks — 10252 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,290 (+16) units,

artillery systems — 24019 (+60) one,

MLRS — 1306 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1093 (+2) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 27655 (+61),

cruise missiles — 3085 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39327 (+109) units,

special equipment — 3768 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 03/03/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

Drones hit one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Ufa (video)

"NATO mechanisms are considered as a guarantee for Ukraine." The results of the summit in London have been published.

Intermediate finish: 39 thousand Russian cars destroyed

Russia’s losses in the war as of March 2, 2025:

personnel – about 876720 (+1110) people,

tanks – 10241 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles – 21,274 (+25) units,

artillery systems – 23959 (+51) units,

MLRS – 1306 (+2) units,

air defense assets – 1091 (+3) units,

aircraft – 370 (+0) units,

helicopters – 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs – 27594 (+192),

cruise missiles – 3085 (+0),

ships/boats – 28 (+0) units,

submarines – 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 39218 (+117) one,

special equipment – 3768 (+5).

Operational information as of 08:00 02.03.2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.

In February, the Russian army lost the most vehicles since the start of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine – the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

European leaders supported Zelensky and Ukraine.

But the same President Zelensky!

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of March 1, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 875,610 (+1,050) people,

tanks — 10233 (+11) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,249 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 23,908 (+61) units,

MLRS — 1304 (+1) units,

air defense systems — 1088 (+1) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 27402 (+128),

cruise missiles — 3085 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 39101 (+107) units,

special equipment — 3763 (+0).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 01.03.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces knocked out the russian occupiers from Konstantinopol, Donetsk region.

Zelensky gave an interview after meeting with Trump: main statements.

This is not the same President Trump

The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of February 28, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 874,560 (+1,060) people,

tanks — 10,222 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,234 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 23,847 (+54) units,

MLRS — 1303 (+1) units,

air defense systems — 1087 (+0) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 27274 (+172),

cruise missiles — 3085 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38994 (+126) units,

special equipment — 3763 (+4).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/28/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

The GUR showed an impressive video of the destruction of almost 20 Russian guns near Pokrovsk.

Zelensky is no longer a dictator, and peace may not come. The main thing from the Starmer-Trump meeting.

This is not the same United States of America anymore!

Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of February 27, 2025 were approximately:

personnel — about 871,850 (+1,150) people,

tanks — 10209 (+8) units,

armored combat vehicles — 21,196 (+13) units,

artillery systems — 23,755 (+69) units,

MLRS — 1299 (+0) units,

air defense systems — 1086 (+1) units,

aircraft — 370 (+0) units,

helicopters — 331 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical level UAVs — 27102 (+141),

cruise missiles — 3064 (+0),

ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 38842 (+140) units,

special equipment — 3760 (+1).

Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 on 02/27/2025 regarding the Russian invasion.

"It exploded beautifully, for a long time and a lot": an ammunition depot of the invaders was destroyed in the Kupyansk direction. Video.

"Ukraine should forget about NATO." Trump convened the first meeting of the US Cabinet – the main theses.

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