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The attacks of Muscovites do not abate (2)

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

personnel — about 463,930 (+950) people,

tanks — 7262 (+7) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,957 (+15) units,

artillery systems — 11,867 (+31) units,

RSZV — 1049 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 772 (+0) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9461 (+12),

cruise missiles — 2119 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,984 (+35) units,

special equipment – 1962 (+16).

114 combat clashes took place at the front during the day – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed dozens of russian attacks in the Bakhmut and Lyman directions, and the enemy’s command post was hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

More than 30 russian attacks were repulsed in the Avdiivka direction, – the Ukrainian General Staff.

We do not count the destroyed Russian amphibious boats

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 25, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 462,980 (+1,040) people,

tanks — 7255 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,942 (+14) units,

artillery systems — 11,836 (+28) units,

RSZV — 1049 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 772 (+1) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9449 (+10),

cruise missiles — 2118 (+1),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,949 (+57) units,

special equipment – 1946 (+2).

The russian occupiers tried to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Novopavlivka direction, 104 combat clashes took place on the front during the day – Ukrainian General Staff.

The russianinvaders are trying to advance on the flanks around the Chasiv Jar, these are "frontal attacks". They do not have success, – the spokesman of Ukrainian National Guard Muzychuk.

Harvest day: 4 boats and 28 units of Russian armored vehicles were destroyed in the south.

Cotton in the Smolensk region

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 24, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 461,940 (+880) people,

tanks — 7242 (+1) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,928 (+12) units,

artillery systems — 11,808 (+43) units,

RSZV — 1048 (+2) units,

air defense equipment — 771 (+2) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9439 (+32),

cruise missiles — 2117 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,892 (+47) units,

special equipment – 1944 (+8).

The US Senate finally approved additional aid to Ukraine.

A large-scale fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia. VIDEO

A series of explosions rang out near Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians), the russian occupiers are moving warehouses: details have emerged.

Russia defeated the television tower in Kharkiv

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 23, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 461,060 (+800) people,

tanks — 7241 (+5),

armored fighting vehicles — 13916 (+12),

artillery systems — 11765 (+29),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 769 (+1),

planes — 348 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9407 (+23),

cruise missiles — 2117 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines— 1 (+0)

automotive equipment and tank trucks – 15845 (+33),

special equipment – 1936 (+2).

During the day, there were 86 skirmishes at the front, the largest number of russian enemy attacks were repulsed in 4 directions, – Ukrainian General Staff.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled dozens of russian enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy’s command post and air defense equipment were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

The russian enemy attack on the television tower in Kharkiv was carried out by an Kh-59 missile, the prosecutor’s office said. VIDEO.

The strategy for getting out of the war is simple

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 22, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 460,260 (+730),

tanks — 7236 (+7),

armored fighting vehicles — 13904 (+8),

artillery systems — 11736 (+17),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 768 (+1),

planes — 348 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9384 (+5),

cruise missiles — 2117 (+2),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15812 (+27),

special equipment – 1934 (+8).

At the front, there were 85 skirmishes per day: the russian enemy stormed the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the east.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have slightly advanced west of Kreminna, there are positional battles near Chasiv Yar: ISW analysis. Map.

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The USA approved aid for Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the total combat losses of the russian enemy from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2024 inclusive. As of the morning of April 21, 2024, these losses are:

personnel — about 459,530 (+950) people,

tanks — 7229 (+16) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,896 (+23) units,

artillery systems — 11,719 (+41) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 767 (+4) units,

aircraft — 348 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9379 (+38),

cruise missiles — 2115 (+6),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,785 (+68) units,

special equipment – 1926 (+8).

The russian enemy is raging: the Ukrainian General Staff announced 115 combat clashes per day.

In the morning, the russian occupiers blocked the bridge to Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), explosions rang out in Sevastopol (temporarily occupied by russians).

"This is a decision to protect life": Zelensky thanked US congressmen for approving aid to Ukraine. Video.

Correct sanctions against Russia

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

personnel — about 458,580 (+750) people,

tanks — 7213 (+8),

armored fighting vehicles — 13873 (+21),

artillery systems — 11678 (+20),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 763 (+1),

planes — 348 (+1),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

Operational-tactical UAV — 9341 (+30),

cruise missiles — 2109 (+13),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15717 (+46),

special equipment – 1918 (+3).

Over 100 skirmishes took place on the front during the day, most of the russian attacks were repulsed in the Avdiyivka, Bakhmut and Novopavlivka directions, – Ukrainian General Staff.

In the "DNR", Russian tankers kidnapped and killed the famous American communist Russell "Texas" Bentley. Photo.

The most correct policy of sanctions is the destruction of Russian refineries.

A Russian strategic bomber was shot down

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 19, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 457,830 (+870) people,

tanks — 7205 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,852 (+17) units,

artillery systems — 11,658 (+21) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 762 (+2) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

Operational-tactical UAV — 9311 (+27),

cruise missiles — 2096 (+3),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,671 (+53) units,

special equipment – 1915 (+0).

Summary from the front: 86 combat clashes took place during the past day.

Intelligence revealed how the Russian Tu-22M3 was shot down and what it will do for Ukraine.

In Mariupol (temporarily occupied by russians) striked the russian control post.

Cotton in Mordovia and Kazan

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 18, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 456,960 (+910) people,

tanks — 7196 (+3) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,835 (+8) units,

artillery systems — 11,637 (+13) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 760 (+0) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9284 (+5),

cruise missiles — 2093 (+0),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,618 (+31) units,

special equipment – 1915 (+5).

RF troops are conducting offensive operations in the Avdiyivka area, positional battles continue on the left bank of Kherson region: ISW analysis.

The drones of the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence repeatedly attacked the newest radar in Mordovia – mass media

Drones of the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence attacked the Gorbunov Aviation Plant in Kazan.

Cotton in Dzhankoy

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 17, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 456,050 (+710) people,

tanks — 7193 (+4),

armored fighting vehicles — 13827 (+18),

artillery systems — 11624 (+15),

RSZV — 1046 (+0),

air defense equipment — 760 (+1),

planes — 347 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9279 (+2),

cruise missiles — 2093 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15587 (+24),

special equipment – 1910 (+2).

During the day, 68 combat clashes took place at the front, two enemy control points were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

Explosions rang out in Dzhankoy (temporarily occupied by russians): a powerful fire broke out near the military airfield. Photo and video.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine restored their positions near Avdiivka: details from ISW analysts.

Cotton in the Crimea (3)

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 16, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about (+920) people,

tanks — 7189 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,809 (+13) units,

artillery systems — 11,609 (+16) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 759 (+1) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9277 (+11),

cruise missiles — 2092 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,563 (+53) units,

special equipment – 1908 (+0).

During the day, 104 combat clashes took place at the front: the Ukrainian General Staff named the hottest areas and reported on the attacks on the russian enemy. Map.

More than 30 russian attacks were repulsed in the Bakhmut direction, in Novopavlivka the russian enemy tried to break through our defenses 30 times, – Ukrainian General Staff.

Defense forces of Ukraine struck a command post of the Russian Federation with high-ranking officers in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).

Small tactical successes of Ukrainian troops

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 15, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 454,420 (+770) people,

tanks — 7180 (+6) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,796 (+31) units,

artillery systems — 11,593 (+41) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 758 (+0) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9266 (+31),

cruise missiles — 2092 (+3),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,510 (+51) units,

special equipment – 1908 (+3).

During the day, 54 combat clashes took place at the front, five enemy control points and the ammunition depot were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

The marines thwarted the russian enemy’s plans in the south: dozens of invaders were eliminated. Video.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced to the south of Kreminna – ISW.

Cotton in Luhansk

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 14, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 453,650 (+890) people,

tanks — 7174 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,765 (+20) units,

artillery systems — 11,552 (+34) units,

RSZV — 1046 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 758 (+2) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9235 (+34),

cruise missiles — 2089 (+1),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,459 (+63) units,

special equipment – 1905 (+12).

The pilots did a great job and returned to the base: it became known that the Ukrainian Defense Forces had struck in Luhansk (temporarily occupied by russians).

The Russian army received the task of capturing Chasiv Yar by May 9, – Syrskyi.

They took it as an example: ISW compared Iran’s attacks on Israel with those that Russia inflicts on Ukraine.

More than 150 units of Muscovite equipment were destroyed

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 13, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 452,760 (+1,030) people,

tanks — 7169 (+23) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,745 (+47) units,

artillery systems — 11,518 (+32) units,

RSZV — 1045 (+3) units,

air defense equipment — 756 (+1) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAV of operational-tactical level — 9201 (+40),

cruise missiles — 2088 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,396 (+57) units,

special equipment – 1893 (+5).

During the day, there were 97 skirmishes at the front, most of the russian enemy attacks were repulsed in the Bakhmut and Novopavlivka directions, – General Staff.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched an airstrike on the concentration of infantry of the Russian army in the Krasnohorivka area. Video.

In the Bakhmut direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled 33 enemy attacks.

Cotton in Novoshakhtinsk (again)

The total combat losses of the russian enemy as of April 12, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 451,730 (+840) people,

tanks — 7146 (+9) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13698 (+19) units,

artillery systems — 11486 (+34),

RSZV — 1042 (+2),

air defense equipment — 755 (+1),

planes — 347 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 9161 (+57),

cruise missiles — 2087 (+18),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15339 (+41),

special equipment – 1888 (+6).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed dozens of russian enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka direction, the anti-aircraft missile complex and the radio-electronic warfare station of the russian occupiers were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

The russian occupiers have advanced slightly in the Kreminnaya area, positional battles are taking place near Bakhmut: ISW analysis.

Drones attacked the Russian city of Novoshakhtinsk: earlier, the work of the oil refinery there had been suspended.

Intermediate finish: 450 thousand demilitarized Muscovites

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 11, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel – approx 450890 (+810) persons

tanks — 7137 (+5) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,679 (+12) units,

artillery systems — 11,452 (+48) units,

RSZV — 1040 (+0) units,

air defense equipment — 754 (+1) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9104 (+34),

cruise missiles — 2069 (+2),

ships and boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,298 (+50) units,

special equipment – 1882 (+6).

During the day, 55 combat clashes took place at the front, the russian enemy air defense system and the electronic warfare station were hit – Ukrainian General Staff.

Air defense forces shot down 18 missiles and 39 drones out of 82 targets that the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with.

In Russia, they complain about a "drone attack" and a fire in the Lipetsk region.

Intermediate finish: 9 thousand destroyed Russian UAVs

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of April 10, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 450,080 (+830) people,

tanks — 7132 (+22) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,667 (+47) units,

artillery systems — 11404 (+18) units,

RSZV — 1040 (+1) units,

air defense equipment — 753 (+0) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAV of the operational-tactical level — 9070 (+37),

cruise missiles — 2067 (+2),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,248 (+67) units,

special equipment – 1876 (+8).

During the day, 83 combat clashes took place at the front, two russian enemy air defense systems and three air defense systems were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

Russian Ka-27 helicopter destroyed in occupied Crimea.

That night, Ukrainian pilots delivered a devastating blow to the russian enemy concentration.

Cotton on the Baltic Sea

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of April 9, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 449,250 (+850) people,

tanks — 7110 (+23),

armored fighting vehicles — 13620 (+45),

artillery systems — 11386 (+30),

RSZV — 1039 (+0),

air defense equipment — 753 (+2),

planes — 347 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 9033 (+37),

cruise missiles — 2065 (+0),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15181 (+71),

special equipment – 1868 (+1).

The troops of the Russian Federation tried 26 times to break through the defense of our troops in the Novopavlovsk direction, in 24 hours at the front – 56 skirmishes – Ukrainian General Staff.

It was a Ukrainian intelligence operation: the Serpukhov missile ship was on fire in the Kaliningrad region, details have emerged.

Unknown UAVs attacked the training air center in Borysoglebsk, Russia. VIDEO.

The echoes of the war in Ukraine reached Europe. And three years have not passed

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

personnel — about 448,400 (+890) people,

tanks — 7087 (+13) units,

armored combat vehicles — 13,575 (+24) units,

artillery systems — 11,356 (+40) units,

RSZV — 1039 (+3) units,

air defense equipment — 751 (+2) units,

aircraft — 347 (+0) units,

helicopters — 325 (+0) units,

UAVs of operational-tactical level — 8996 (+40),

cruise missiles — 2065 (+1),

ships/boats — 26 (+0) units,

submarines — 1 (+0) units,

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15,110 (+39) units,

special equipment – 1867 (+3).

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 76 combat clashes took place at the front, 31 russian enemy attacks were repelled in the Bakhmut direction.

With the help of HIMARS, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the Russian "Pole-21" complex of electronic warfare together with the infantrymen. Effective video.

The US is risking the security of the West by delaying a new aid package to Ukraine, Cameron said.

More than 200 units of military equipment of Muscovites were destroyed

The total military losses of the russian enemy as of the morning of April 7, 2024 approximately amounted to:

personnel — about 447,510 (+820) people,

tanks — 7074 (+17),

armored fighting vehicles — 13551 (+54),

artillery systems — 11316 (+54),

RSZV — 1036 (+4),

air defense equipment — 749 (+0),

planes — 347 (+0),

helicopters — 325 (+0),

UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 8956 (+61),

cruise missiles — 2064 (+4),

ships/boats — 26 (+0),

submarines — 1 (+0),

automotive equipment and tank trucks — 15071 (+79),

special equipment – 1864 (+10).

During the day, 57 combat clashes took place at the front, the UAV control center and the russian enemy’s EW station were hit – the Ukrainian General Staff.

"HIMARS Festival": the Ukrainian armed forces do not give peace to the russian occupiers in the Kherson region for even a minute. Video.

"A very rare case": defenders of Ukraine hit the Russian Uragan surface-to-air missile with the help of a drone. Video.

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