Ukrainian soldiers report on the heavy losses of the Russian army
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Ukrainian soldiers report on the heavy losses of the Russian army

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Losses of the Russian army as of October 26, 2024

During the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully destroyed 1,690 Russian invaders. The total losses of the enemy are steadily approaching 700,000.

Points of attention

  • Reported incidents on October 25-26 include 192 combat clashes, multiple missile strikes, airstrikes, and attacks carried out by the Russian invaders on Ukrainian units and populated areas.
  • The severity of the conflict is evident from the constant engagements and activities observed at the front, underscoring the ongoing battle between the Russian army and Ukrainian defenders.
  • Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to retaliate with strikes on areas of the concentration of personnel and equipment belonging to the Russian army, demonstrating resilience and strategic response.

Losses of the Russian army as of October 26, 2024

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.10.24 approximately amounted to:

  • personnel — about 687,600 (+1,690) people,

  • tanks — 9,109 (+12) units,

  • armored combat vehicles — 18,332 (+45) units,

  • artillery systems — 19,782 (+29) units,

  • MLRS — 1,240 (+2) units,

  • air defense equipment — 984 (+2) units,

  • aircraft — 369 (+0) units,

  • helicopters — 329 (+0) units,

  • UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 17,726 (+56),

  • cruise missiles — 2,625 (+0),

  • ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,

  • submarines — 1 (+0) units,

  • automotive equipment and tank trucks — 27,460 (+95) units,

  • of special equipment — 3541 (+6).

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What is known about the situation at the front on October 25-26

The full-scale war of the Russian invaders against Ukraine began in 976.

On October 25, 192 combat clashes took place at the front between the Russian army and Ukrainian defenders.

As reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, during the past day, the enemy launched four missile strikes using eight missiles, as well as 91 airstrikes, and dropped 139 anti-aircraft missiles on the positions of Ukrainian units and populated areas.

Moreover, it is indicated that the Russian invaders launched more than 4,300 attacks, 142 of them from rocket salvo systems.

The aggressor carried out airstrikes, in particular in the areas of the settlements of Bobylivka, Visoka Yaruga, Hoptivka, Kozacha Lopan, Kudiivka, Siversk, Zvanivka, Rai-Olexandrivka, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Druzhba, Shcherbinivka, Donetske, Katerynivka, Sukha Balka, Kurakhove, Antonivka and Kozachi Camps.

In addition, it is reported that on October 25, aviation and missile forces and artillery of the Defense Forces made 13 strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel and OVT of the Russian army, one strike on artillery systems.

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Trump's envoy reveals for the first time the topics of negotiations with Putin

Witkoff told what he talked about with Putin
Source:  Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said his talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin last week were "compelling." He also once again brought up the "five territories."

Points of attention

  • The talks emphasize the potential for positive changes in the relationship and stability in the region through commercial opportunities.
  • The discussions hold promise for a substantial impact on the global landscape, hinting at a significant breakthrough in international relations.

Witkoff told what he talked about with Putin

According to a Trump spokesman, he discussed with Putin steps that could end the war in Ukraine.

It was also about creating new business opportunities.

Witkoff also began to claim that the Russian dictator had approached him with a request to secure "permanent peace," which, he said, "took us some time to get to."

Moreover, the American envoy added that the key to a peace agreement revolves around "five territories."

"This peace agreement concerns these so-called five territories, but it is much more," Witkoff said, but did not specify what was being discussed.

The latter also emphasized that "we could be on the verge of something that would be very, very important for the world as a whole."

According to Witkoff, he sees "an opportunity to change the relationship between Russia and the United States through some very attractive commercial opportunities that will bring real stability to the region."

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Trump responded to Zelensky's offer to buy Patriot

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Trump cynically responded to Zelensky's proposal

US President Donald Trump has decided to respond to Ukraine's offer to purchase American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to protect the skies from Russian attacks. The head of the White House has once again shamelessly lied that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky "started the war."

Points of attention

  • Trump's tendency to mix accusations towards both Russia and Ukrainian leaders like Zelensky and Biden adds complexity to the situation and invites scrutiny.
  • The ongoing tensions and power dynamics in the region highlight the volatile nature of international relations and the challenges faced by countries like Ukraine in defending their sovereignty.

Trump cynically responded to Zelensky's proposal

Journalists asked the American leader whether he had already spoken with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, about the latter's proposal to purchase Patriot systems.

In response, Trump said that the Ukrainian president "always wants to buy missiles."

"Listen, when you start a war, you have to know that you can win the war, right? You can't start a war against someone who outnumbers you 20 times and then expect people to give you missiles," the US president shamelessly stated, effectively blaming Zelensky and the Ukrainian people, who have been victims of Russian aggression for over 11 years.

Amidst his accusations, he once again began to boast about having transferred Javelin anti-tank systems to Ukraine.

They (Ukrainians. — ed.) have a saying: Obama once gave them sheets, and Trump gave them Javelin.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

President of the United States

What is important to understand is that the day before, the American leader accused Russian dictator Vladimir Putin of starting a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

However, Trump also continues to publicly rebuke Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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