Week 241 (Oct 1 – 7, 2026)
Nicholas Zharkikh
Cotton on the Arabat Spit
As of October 1, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,535,870 (+1,900) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,464 (+1) units;
artillery systems – 50,555 (+36) units;
RSZV – 2,174 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,683 (+1) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,803 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 541,383 (+1,288) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+5) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 155,887 (+524) units;
special equipment – 4,774 (+4) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/1/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV depot, command and observation post, and support facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Fires are raging on the Arabat Spit – satellites have shown fires near the residences of Russian military and FSB personnel. informator.ua
Oil cotton in Samara and Volgograd
As of October 2, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,537,390 (+1,520) people;
tanks – 12,388 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,471 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 50,592 (+37) units;
RSZV – 2,175 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,683 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,810 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 542,853 (+1,470) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 156,309 (+422) units;
special equipment – 4,780 (+6) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/2/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions were heard in Volgograd: the glow is visible in the area of the refinery and "Kaustik". kyivpost.com
Europe’s largest oil tank farm is likely on fire in Samara, Russia, after explosions, media reports. nv.ua
Rocket and space cotton in Russia (2)
As of October 3, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,538,950 (+1,560) people;
tanks – 12,391 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,477 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 50,637 (+45) units;
RSZV – 2,178 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,683 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,824 (+14) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 544,498 (+1,645) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 156,731 (+422) units;
special equipment – 4,783 (+3) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on October 3, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Volgograd Refinery and the Samara oil pipeline production control station were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Refineries, airfields and a rocket and space center: The Defense Forces launched new long-range strikes on the Russian Federation. armyinform.com.ua
Airport cotton in the Russian Federation and occupied Crimea
As of October 4, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,540,700 (+1,750) people;
tanks – 12,391 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,483 (+6) units;
artillery systems – 50,686 (+49) units;
RSZV – 2,179 (+1) units;
air defense systems – 1,686 (+3) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,837 (+13) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 546,240 (+1,742) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 157,258 (+527) units;
special equipment – 4,788 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 08:00 04.10.2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions and fire in the sky: drones attacked military airfields in Adygea and temporarily occupied Crimea. glavred.net
The Ministry of Defense has codified more than 1,500 domestic weapons and equipment since the beginning of 2026. mod.gov.ua
Two Russian planes were destroyed
As of October 5, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,542,720 (+2,020) persons;
tanks – 12,393 (+2) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,487 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 50,733 (+47) units;
RSZV – 2,182 (+3) units;
air defense systems – 1,688 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,859 (+22) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 548,095 (+1,855) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 157,985 (+727) units;
special equipment – 4,793 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on 10/5/2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Buk-M3 air defense system, the UAV launch site, and other facilities were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The SBU hit two Russian fighter jets at a military airfield in Adygea — a Su-35 and a Su-34. vechirniy.kyiv.ua
Oil cotton in the Moscow region
As of October 6, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,544,260 (+1,540) people;
tanks – 12,396 (+3) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,494 (+7) units;
artillery systems – 50,785 (+52) units;
RSZV – 2,184 (+2) units;
air defense systems – 1,688 (+0) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,866 (+7) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 549,986 (+1,891) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 158,551 (+566) units;
special equipment – 4,795 (+2) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on October 6, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The UAV launch site, control point, and drone warehouse were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
Explosions were heard in the Moscow region: Sobyanin announced an attack by more than 80 drones on the Russian capital, and there were reports of an attack on an oil depot. nv.ua
1,546,000 demilitarized Muscovites – a gift from Ukraine to V. Putin on his 74th birthday
As of October 7, 2026, the Russian Federation in the war with Ukraine lost:
personnel – about 1,545,950 (+1,690) people
tanks – 12,396 (+0) units;
armored combat vehicles – 25,498 (+4) units;
artillery systems – 50,836 (+51) units;
RSZV – 2,192 (+8) units;
air defense systems – 1,690 (+2) units;
aircraft – 443 (+0) units;
helicopters – 356 (+0) units;
ground robotic complexes – 2,878 (+12) units;
Operational-tactical level UAVs – 551,876 (+1,890) units;
cruise missiles – 5,126 (+0) units;
ships / boats – 35 (+0) units;
submarines – 2 (+0) units;
automotive equipment and tank trucks – 159,128 (+577) units;
special equipment – 4,800 (+5) units. glavcom.ua
Operational information as of 8:00 on October 7, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
A telecommunications hub, UAV warehouses, ammunition depots, and other facilities were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. zsu.gov.ua
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated the fifth commander of the 11th Russian Tank Regiment in a year and a half, whose subordinates were involved in the executions of Ukrainian prisoners. war.obozrevatel.com