Week 240 (Sep 24 – 30, 2026)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Another Russian plane destroyed
As of September 24, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,523,980 (+1,540) people;
tanks – 12,367 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,402 (+15) units;
artillery systems – 50,240 (+24) units;
RSZV – 2,154 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,669 (+4) units;
aircraft – 443 (+1) unit;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,727 (+4) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 531,352 (+792) units;
cruise missiles – 5,111 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 152,782 (+229) units;
special equipment – 4,740 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/24/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV control points, the UAV depot of the Rubicon unit, and other facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In Crimea, explosions were heard at airfields on the night of September 24, and the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the shooting down of drones. suspilne.media
Cotton in 4 regions of Russia
As of September 25, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,525,570 (+1,590) people;
tanks – 12,369 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,415 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 50,275 (+35) units;
RSZV – 2,157 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,669 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,736 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 532,575 (+1,223) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+7) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 153,152 (+370) units;
special equipment – 4,741 (+1) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 25, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Plant and refinery under gunfire: drones attacked Ulyanovsk and Perm, smoke rose after explosions. Photos and video. war.obozrevatel.com
The Russian Federation announced a nighttime drone attack on refineries and enterprises in four regions – what is known. unn.ua
Oil cotton in Krasnodar Krai (3)
As of September 26, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,527,280 (+1,710) people;
tanks – 12,376 (+7) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,435 (+20) units;
artillery systems – 50,371 (+96) units;
RSZV – 2,160 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,673 (+4) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,748 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 534,020 (+1,445) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 153,728 (+576) units;
special equipment – 4,749 (+8) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/26/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Three important enterprises involved in the production of missiles were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Drones attacked the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation from the air: the Ilya Oil Refinery is on fire, – public. ukranews.com
Industrial cotton in Azov
As of September 27, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,528,970 (+1,690) people;
tanks – 12,384 (+8) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,442 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 50,428 (+57) units;
RSZV – 2,163 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,677 (+4) units;
aircraft – 444 (+1) unit;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,762 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 535,846 (+1,826) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 154,245 (+517) units;
special equipment – 4,756 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 27, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Ilya Refinery was hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Oil cotton in Krasnodar Krai (4)
As of September 28, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,531,060 (+2,090) persons;
tanks – 12,385 (+1) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,450 (+8) units;
artillery systems – 50,477 (+49) units;
RSZV – 2,165 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,679 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,774 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 537,228 (+1,382) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 154,735 (+490) units;
special equipment – 4,763 (+7) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 09/28/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
In the Krasnodar Territory, the Edelweiss-95 oil depot is on fire after a drone attack, media reports. rbc.ua
Ukrainian military regained another 51 km² of territory as part of Operation Vivaldi. babel.ua
The Aroyat ship was going for stolen Ukrainian grain
As of September 29, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,532,500 (+1,440) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,463 (+13) units;
artillery systems – 50,498 (+21) units;
RSZV – 2,169 (+4) units;
air defense systems – 1,681 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,780 (+6) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 538,702 (+1,474) units;
cruise missiles – 5,118 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 155,031 (+296) units;
special equipment – 4,765 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 29, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Defense forces struck the bulk carrier Aroyat, which was heading to a Russian port. informator.ua
10 artillery systems and 40 drone launch points were hit — SBS of the Armed Forces of the Ukraine. armyinform.com.ua
Cotton in 18 regions of Russia
The Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine as of September 30, 2026 lost:
personnel – about 1,533,970 (+1,470) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,463 (+0) units;
artillery systems – 50,519 (+21) units;
RSZV – 2,171 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,682 (+1) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,789 (+9) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 540,095 (+1,393) units;
cruise missiles – 5,121 (+3) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 155,363 (+332) units;
special equipment – 4,770 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on September 30, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The "Kasta" radar, UAV control points, and warehouses were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Four hundred drones attacked 18 regions of Russia. shelter.in.ua