Week 169 (May 15 – 21, 2025)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Peace talks won’t happen because of war
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 15, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 970590 (+1220) people,
tanks — 10812 (+8) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,514 (+13) units,
artillery systems — 27872 (+45) units,
MLRS — 1384 (+2) units,
air defense systems — 1166 (+1) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 336 (+1) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36,000 (+140),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 48547 (+165) units,
special equipment — 3892 (+8).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 05/15/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The deputy commander of the 40th Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation was eliminated in Rylsk.
Zelensky will determine further actions after meeting with Erdogan.
Cotton in Crimea (6)
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 16, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 971,690 (+1,100) people,
tanks — 10825 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,546 (+32) units,
artillery systems — 27908 (+36) units,
MLRS — 1385 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1167 (+1) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 336 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36123 (+123),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 48713 (+166) units,
special equipment — 3892 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 05/16/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
In Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians), there is a series of powerful explosions, in particular in the areas of the Kacha and Belbek airfields.
Zelensky: Putin’s statements about readiness for negotiations are just talk.
President Trump’s Theater of the Absurd: Episode 22
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 17, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 972,600 (+910) people,
tanks — 10831 (+6) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,553 (+7) units,
artillery systems — 27942 (+34) units,
MLRS — 1386 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1167 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 336 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36278 (+155),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 48809 (+96) units,
special equipment — 3892 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 05/17/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staf.
The Ukrainian defense forces have improved their tactical position in three key areas – Nayev.
Trump: Putin wants peace, and the main obstacle is Zelensky’s lack of "trump cards."
Imitation of imitation of negotiations
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 18, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 973,730 (+1,130) people,
tanks — 10832 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,557 (+4) units,
artillery systems — 27,980 (+38) units,
MLRS — 1387 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1167 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters— 336 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36385 (+107),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 48900 (+91) units,
special equipment — 3892 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 05/18/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Fireworks with the detonation of ammunition – the artillery of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the russian Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system worth $10 million.
Putin used the meeting in Istanbul to simulate a peace process and gain time, – Sibiga.
Intermediate finish: 28 thousand Russian guns destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 19, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 974,770 (+1,040) people,
tanks — 10833 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,562 (+5) units,
artillery systems — 28009 (+29) one,
MLRS — 1387 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1167 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 336 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36503 (+118),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 48988 (+88) units,
special equipment — 3892 (+0).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 05/19/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
An Ukrainian plane destroyed an enemy bridge in Kurshchyna.
Zelensky spoke about the meeting with Vance and Rubio: We discussed joint steps to achieve a just and sustainable peace. PHOTO.
Intermediate finish: 49 thousand Russian cars destroyed
The russian enemy’s total combat losses as of the morning of May 20, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 975,800 (+1,030) people,
tanks — 10834 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,567 (+5) units,
artillery systems — 28,067 (+58) units,
MLRS — 1388 (+1) units,
air defense systems — 1167 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 336 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36621 (+118),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 49093 (+105) one,
special equipment — 3894 (+2).
Operational information as of 08:00 05/20/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced in the Kursk region, near Borovaya and Toretsk: ISW maps.
Zelensky: no one will withdraw our troops from our territories.
Cotton forever (4)
Total russian enemy combat losses as of the morning of May 21, 2025 were approximately:
personnel — about 976780 (+980) people,
tanks — 10835 (+1) units,
armored combat vehicles — 22,569 (+2) units,
artillery systems — 28,090 (+23) units,
MLRS — 1388 (+0) units,
air defense systems — 1167 (+0) units,
aircraft — 372 (+0) units,
helicopters — 336 (+0) units,
Operational-tactical level UAVs — 36692 (+71),
cruise missiles — 3197 (+0),
ships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
automotive equipment and tank trucks — 49169 (+76) units,
special equipment — 3895 (+1).
Operational information as of 08:00 on 05/21/2025 regarding the Russian invasion, – Ukrainian General Staff.
Airports have been closed in several regions of Russia, with complaints about UAVs and explosions.
Drones attacked the Oryol region in Russia. Explosions were heard at a semiconductor factory there.