Week 167 (May 1 – 7, 2025)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Cotton in Murom
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 1, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 953,190 (+1,230) people,
tanks — 10,732 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,364 (+11) units,
artillery systems — 27136 (+45) units,
MLRS — 1375 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1148 (+2) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 34401 (+112),
cruise missiles — 3196 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 46,750 (+139) units,
special equipment — 3869 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 01.05.2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian Defense Forces advanced in Kursk region and near Toretsk: ISW maps.
In Murom, drones attacked an instrument-making plant that works for the Russian Navy and Air Force — source.
Here’s to you, grandma, "peace in 24 hours"
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 2, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 954,300 (+1,110) people,
tanks — 10,741 (+9) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,369 (+5) units,
artillery systems — 27186 (+50) units,
MLRS — 1375 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1152 (+4) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 34539 (+138),
cruise missiles — 3196 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 46882 (+132) units,
special equipment — 3869 (+0).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 May 2, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation made a statement after the explosions at airfields in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians): this is a security component.
The US will no longer participate in negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation – State Department.
Intermediate finish: 47 thousand Russian cars destroyed
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of May 3, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 955,470 (+1,170) people,
tanks — 10,745 (+4) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22369 (+0) units,
artillery systems — 27234 (+48) units,
MLRS — 1375 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1153 (+1) units,
aircraft — 370 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 34665 (+126),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+1).
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 47003 (+121) one,
special equipment — 3870 (+1).
Operational information of the Ukrainian General Staff as of 08:00 May 3, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion.
Russia was massively attacked by drones at night: many explosions were heard, fires broke out.
"Everyone is tired of Russia’s manipulations": Zelenskyy on Ukrainian ballistics, aviation, the situation at the front, and Motor Sich. Video.
Fat booty: two Russian planes shot down
Total русского enemy combat losses as of the morning of May 4, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 956810 (+1340) people,
tanks — 10,758 (+11) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22403 (+24) units,
artillery systems — 27327 (+52) units,
MLRS — 1376 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1155 (+1) units,
airplanes — 372 (+2) one,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 34860 (+163),
cruise missiles — 3196 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 47141 (+129) units,
special equipment — 3870 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 May 4, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian defense forces have destroyed the second Russian plane in a day.
Production facilities damaged: drones hit a defense complex in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation (video).
Explosions in Moscow and Voronezh
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of May 5, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 958,070 (+1,260) people,
tanks — 10,763 (+5) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,411 (+8) units,
artillery systems — 27,370 (+43) units,
MLRS — 1377 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1155 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 34997 (+137),
cruise missiles — 3196 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 47250 (+109) units,
special equipment — 3870 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 May 5, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Air Force struck the command post of the 6th Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian Armed Forces in the Bakhmut area.
Explosions rocked Russia: Moscow and Voronezh were attacked by drones.
A good harvest of Russian guns
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of May 6, 2025. approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 959,500 (+1,430) people,
tanks — 10,766 (+3) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,416 (+5) units,
artillery systems — 27431 (+61) one,
MLRS — 1378 (+1) units,
air defense means — 1155 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 35142 (+145),
cruise missiles — 3196 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 47353 (+103) units,
special equipment — 3873 (+3).
Operational information as of 08:00 May 6, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
An Ukrainian plane destroyed the occupiers’ headquarters in Novogrodivka.
King Charles saluted them: Ukrainian unit greeted with applause at parade in London. Photo and video.
Cotton at airfields and factories in the Russian Federation
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of May 7, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 960,770 (+1,270) people,
tanks — 10,780 (+14) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,419 (+3) units,
artillery systems — 27,502 (+71) units,
MLRS — 1378 (+0) units,
air defense means — 1155 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 335 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 35266 (+124),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+1),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 47484 (+131) units,
special equipment — 3873 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 May 7, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Fires broke out at two of Russia’s largest defense industry enterprises in Tula.
UAVs struck airfields housing Russian fighter jets and nuclear missile carriers.