Week 217 (Apr 16 – 22, 2026)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Intermediate finish: 40 thousand Russian guns destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 16, 2026:
personnel – about 1,315,070 (+1,100) people.
tanks – 11,866 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,391 (+1) units.
artillery systems – 40,046 (+43) units
MLRS – 1,738 (+2) units.
Air defense assets – 1,347 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 240,598 (+1,357) units.
cruise missiles – 4,537 (+20) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 89,761 (+208) units.
special equipment – 4,126 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of:00 04/16/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The radar from the S-400 air defense system, logistical facilities, and enemy manpower concentration were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions hit Russia’s Black Sea coast: oil depot and port on fire in Tuapse. 24tv.ua
Cotton in Tuapse (4) and Belgorod
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 17, 2026:
personnel – about 1,316,070 (+1,000) people.
tanks – 11,870 (+4) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,400 (+9) units.
artillery systems – 40,160 (+114) units.
MLRS – 1,739 (+1) units.
Air defense assets – 1,349 (+2) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 243,008 (+2,410) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+12) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,014 (+253) units.
special equipment – 4,129 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Tuapse Oil Refinery, air defense systems, command posts, and enemy concentration areas were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A fire broke out at an electrical substation in Belgorod after a drone attack. ua.news
Cotton in Sevastopol, Novokuybyshevsk and Syzran
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 18, 2026:
personnel – about 1,317,150 (+1,080) people;
tanks – 11,876 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,410 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 40,242 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,743 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,349 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 245,112 (+2,104) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,194 (+180) units;
special equipment – 4,129 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 18, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drone strikes caused fires at two refineries in Russia (Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran). radiosvoboda.org
An oil depot is on fire in Sevastopol after a nighttime drone strike. radiosvoboda.org
Cotton in Taganrog and Yeisk
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 19, 2026:
personnel – about 1,318,220 (+1,070) people;
tanks – 11,882 (+6) units;
armored combat vehicles – 24,420 (+10) units;
artillery systems – 40,324 (+82) units;
MLRS – 1,748 (+5) units;
air defense assets – 1,349 (+0) units;
aircraft – 435 (+0) units;
helicopters – 350 (+0) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 247,131 (+2,019) units;
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 33 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,397 (+203) units;
special equipment – 4,131 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The defense industrial complex "Atlant Aero" and other enemy facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation: the port in Yeysk is on fire. facts.com.ua
Cotton in Tuapse (5)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 20, 2026:
personnel – about 1,319,270 (+1,050) people
tanks – 11,884 (+2) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,422 (+2) units.
artillery systems – 40,396 (+72) units.
MLRS – 1,748 (+0) units.
Air defense systems – 1,350 (+1) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 248,558 (+1,427) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,571 (+174) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 04/20/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
GUR showed the defeat of two large Russian landing ships in Crimea (VIDEO). texty.org.ua
A strategic refinery is on fire in Tuapse, Russia, after the second attack in a week. slovoidilo.ua
Intermediate finish: 250 thousand Russian heavy UAVs destroyed
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 21, 2026:
personnel – about 1,320,310 (+1,040) people
tanks – 11,884 (+0) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,429 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 40,478 (+82) units.
MLRS – 1,749 (+1) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 250,463 (+1,905) units
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,763 (+192) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 04/21/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Tuapse oil refinery, two large landing ships, an oil depot, and ammunition depots were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
UAVs massively attacked Novocherkassk: a military unit could have been under attack. 24tv.ua
Cotton in Sevastopol (2)
Russia’s losses in the war as of April 22, 2026:
personnel – about 1,321,450 (+1,140) people
tanks – 11,885 (+1) units.
armored combat vehicles – 24,436 (+7) units.
artillery systems – 40,516 (+38) units.
MLRS – 1,749 (+0) units.
Air defense equipment – 1,350 (+0) units.
aircraft – 435 (+0) units.
helicopters – 350 (+0) units.
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 251,489 (+1,026) units.
cruise missiles – 4,549 (+0) units.
ships/boats – 33 (+0) units.
submarines – 2 (+0) units.
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 90,925 (+162) units.
special equipment – 4,132 (+0) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The General Staff announced a strike on the Russian warship control point in Sevastopol. radiosvoboda.org
In the Rostov region, drones hit railway infrastructure near military units (VIDEO). hronikers.com