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🎖🎖 by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of 27 December 2025 ❗️ Last night, in response to terrorist attacks launched by the Kiev regime against civilian facilities on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered a massive strike by long-range ground-, air-, and sea-based precision weapons including Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles as well as attack unmanned aerial vehicles at power infrastructure facilities that supported the Armed Forces of Ukraine and enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry. ✅ The goal of the strike was achieved. All the assigned targets were engaged. 📍 The Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops hit formations of one territorial defence brigade and one border security detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine near Pisarevka and Gavrilovo (Sumy region). 🔥 In Kharkov direction, Russian troops hit units of two motorised infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and one National Guard brigade near Prilipka, Staritsa, and Vilcha (Kharkov region). ▪️ The AFU losses were up to 180 troops, 14 motor vehicles, and three electronic warfare stations. Two materiel depot were destroyed. 💥 Units of the Zapad Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade, one assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and one National Guard brigades close to Podoly, Kupyansk-Uzlovoy, Boldyrevka (Kharkov region), and Yarovaya (Donetsk People's Republic). 🪖 In Kupyansk direction, during the day, servicemen of the 6th Army repelled three attacks launched by units of the AFU 92nd Assault Brigade and the 15th National Guard Brigade near Blagodatovka, Palamarevka, and Osinovo. Ukrainian soldiers tried to break into Kupyansk (Kharkov region). ▪️ The enemy lost up to 60 troops. Two foreign-made armoured vehicles and two pickup trucks were neutralised. 📊 In total, in the area of responsibility of the Zapad Group of Forces, the enemy losses were up to 200 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, and 11 motor vehicles. Four ammunition depots were destroyed. 📍 The Yug Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops launched attacks on formations of three mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade, one airmobile brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Azov Special Operations Brigade close to Nikiforovka, Donetskoye, Reznikovka, Slavyansk, Krivaya Luka, Rai-Aleksandrovka, and Stepanovka (Donetsk People's Republic). ▪️ The enemy losses were up to 115 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, nine motor vehicles, two artillery guns, and one electronic warfare station. Two ammunition and one material depots were neutralised. 👉 See Part 2 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

💥 Units of the Zapad Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade, one assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and one National Guard brigades close to Podoly, Kupyansk-Uzlovoy, Boldyrevka (Kharkov region), and Yarovaya (Donetsk People's Republic). 🪖 In Kupyansk direction, during the day, servicemen of the 6th Army repelled three attacks launched by units of the AFU 92nd Assault Brigade and the 15th National Guard Brigade near Blagodatovka, Palamarevka, and Osinovo. Ukrainian soldiers tried to break into Kupyansk (Kharkov region). ▪️ The enemy lost up to 60 troops. Two foreign-made armoured vehicles and two pickup trucks were neutralised. 📊 In total, in the area of responsibility of the Zapad Group of Forces, the enemy losses were up to 200 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, and 11 motor vehicles. Four ammunition depots were destroyed. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

⚡️Last night, in response to terrorist attacks launched by the Kiev regime against civilian facilities on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered a massive strike by long-range ground-, air-, and sea-based precision weapons including Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles as well as attack unmanned aerial vehicles at power infrastructure facilities that supported the Armed Forces of Ukraine and enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry. ✅ The goal of the strike was achieved. All the assigned targets were engaged. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

🎖 Servicemen of the 2nd Guards NBC Protection Regiment (Tsentr Group of Forces) were awarded state and departmental awards. 🤝 A regiment commander personally presented the soldiers with the well-deserved ‘For Bravery’, Suvorov, Zhukov, ‘For Military Valoru’ of the II degree and ‘Participant in special military operation’ medals as well as valuable gifts and diplomas. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

💥 A Malva self-propelled artillery system crew of the 1st Guards Tank Army (Zapad Group of Forces) eliminated military hardware and shelters with AFU manpower inside in Kharkov region. ➡️ Follow #WeaponZ to learn more about capabilities of the Malva wheeled self-propelled artillery system. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

📆 Top News Today ▫️ The Vostok Group's units continued to advance to the depths of the enemy's defence and, as a result of decisive actions, liberated the settlement of Kosovtsevo in Zaporozhye region. ▫️ In response to the terrorist attacks launched by Ukraine against civilian facilities in the Russian Federation from 20 to 26 December 2025, the Russian Armed Forces carried out one massive and five group strikes including by Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles. They hit enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry, energy facilities providing them with work, transport, airfield, port and depot infrastructure used for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, assembly facilities, storage areas of long-range strike unmanned aerial vehicles, fuel and military equipment depots as well as temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries. ▫️ The Russian Defence Ministry shows footage of unmanned systems units, Tor-M2 and Osa-AKM crews, and military communications specialists. ▫️ Servicemen of a guards air defence missile brigade of the Tsentr Group of Forces were presented with state and departmental awards. #TopNews 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

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🎮 During aerial reconnaissance, the Orlan-10 UAV team detected strongholds, movement of manpower and supply elements of the AFU near Gulyaypole. 💥 Having received the coordinates, the Vostok Group's artillery crews eliminated the detected targets. 🪖 The Orlan-10 UAV team leader with the call sign 'Komar' told about the tasks of aerial reconnaissance:

'At the moment, we are mainly working on the line of contact in Gulyaypole direction, but we can observe the enemy at a depth of up to 20 kilometres. We perform tasks to reveal enemy's rotations, locate field artillery guns, and conduct counter-battery warfare. The enemy uses anti-aircraft FPV drones, but in cooperation with EW teams, which warn us of the presence of drones, we have learned how to avoid them. After that, we return to the area and continue to work'.

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🫡 Through interference and threats: combat drills of the Dnepr Group's communication specialists 📱 The signalmen of the 49th Combined Arms Army of the Dnepr Group of Forces provides the Group's command and military units with reliable communication in Kherson region. 🛠 If the signal is ended abruptly or a new broadcast point needs to be set up, mobile communication groups arrive at the position and promptly adjust the equipment.

'We take with us a drone detector, personal weapons – pistols, assault rifles. Someone climbs to the tower, and a cover group with a Bulat drone detectors observes the air situation and immediately reports on the radio in the event of any emergency situation,' said the head of the communication with the call sign 'Kosmos'.

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💪 Without stopping: UAV specialists wipe out enemy units in all directions 00:00 UAV teams of paratroopers from Ulyanovsk eliminated enemy infantrymen in strongholds close to Orekhov (Zaporozhye region). 00:17 Vostok Group's attack drones thwarted an attempt to move enemy reserves near Gulyaypole. 00:29 Tsentr Group's drone pilots continue to destroy the AFU manpower in Grishino, northwest of Krasnoarmeysk. 00:42 FPV drones burned down motor vehicles, engineering equipment, as well as an ammunition depot of the enemy. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

The President held a meeting to review the key parameters of the draft State Armaments Programme for 2027–2036 as well as the State Programme for the development of the Defence-Industrial Complex

Compared to 2022, the production of goods and equipment most in demand during the special military operation increased many-fold in 2025. <...> The production of heavy armoured vehicles increased by 2.2 times, light armoured vehicles (IFVs and APCs) by 3.7 times, military aircraft by 4.6 times, automobiles by 5.7 times, missile and artillery systems by 9.6 times, communications and electronic warfare equipment by 12.5 times, personal protection equipment by almost 18 times (17.9), and weapons and ammunition by over 22 times.

🪖 Servicemen of the 37th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade (36th Combined Arms Army, Vostok Group of Forces), advancing up to four kilometres deep and up to six kilometres along the front line, established control over the settlement of Kosovtsevo in Zaporozhye region and a surrounding area of more than 23 square kilometres. 📍 The taking under control of Kosovtsevo made it possible to create a bridgehead for further offensive actions by units of the Vostok Group of Forces in the direction of Ternovatoye. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

🎖🎖 by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of XX August 2025 Part 2 (👉 see Part 1) 🚩 The Vostok Group's units continued to advance to the depths of the enemy's defence and, as a result of decisive actions, liberated the settlements of Andreyevka (Dnepropetrovsk region), as well as Zarechnoye and Kosovtsevo (Zaporozhye region). 💥 The Group's units neutralised formations of six mechanised, assault brigades, four assault regiments of the AFU, one marine brigade, one territorial defence brigade, and one national guard brigade were hit. ▪️ Over the past week, the Vostok Group of Forces has lost more than 1,770 troops, one tank, 19 armoured fighting vehicles, 72 motor vehicles, 12 field artillery guns, two electronic warfare stations, and four ammunition and materiel depots. 💥 Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on units of one mechanised brigade, one assault brigade, one mountain assault brigade, two coastal defence brigades, two assault regiments of the AFU, and one territorial defence brigade. ▪️ Up to 365 troops, three tanks, four armoured fighting vehicles, 73 motor vehicles, seven field artillery guns, 12 electronic warfare stations, 27 ammunition, materiel, and fuel depots have been neutralised. 🎯 Air defence systems shot down seven Storm Shadow UK-made air-to-air missiles, 21 guided aerial bombs, eight HIMARS MLRS projectiles, one Neptune long-range missile, four unmanned aerial vehicles, and 1,350 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. 📊 In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the enemy has lost: ▫️ 669 aircraft, ▫️ 283 helicopters, ▫️ 105,217 unmanned aerial vehicles, ▫️ 640 anti-aircraft missile systems, ▫️ 26,728 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, ▫️ 1,634 MLRS combat vehicles, ▫️ 32,185 field artillery guns and mortars, ▫️ 50,080 support military vehicles. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

🎖🎖 by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of 26 December 2025 ❗️ In response to the terrorist attacks launched by Ukraine against civilian facilities in the Russian Federation from 20 to 26 December 2025, the Russian Armed Forces carried out one massive and five group strikes including by Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles. They hit enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry, energy facilities providing them with work, transport, airfield, port and depot infrastructure used for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, assembly facilities, storage areas of long-range strike unmanned aerial vehicles, fuel and military equipment depots as well as temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries. 🚩 During the week, units of the Sever Group of Forces took over control Vysokoye in Sumy region. 💥 Strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one jaeger brigade, one assault regiment of the AFU, two territorial defence brigades, one national guard brigade, and two border detachments of the Ukrainian border service. 🔥 In Kharkov direction, the settlements of Vilcha and Prilipka (Kharkov region) have been taken under control as a result of active actions. Three mechanised and two motorised infantry brigades of the AFU were hit. ▪️ In total, the AFU lost more than 1,230 troops, one tank, nine armoured fighting vehicles, 77 motor vehicles, five field artillery guns, two electronic warfare stations, and 21 ammunition and materiel depots in the Sever Group's area of responsibility. 📍 Units of the Zapad Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops have launched strikes on seven mechanised brigades, two assault brigades, one air assault brigade, one airmobile brigade of the AFU, one territorial defence brigade, and two national guard brigades. ▪️ The enemy losses in this direction amounted to more than 1,515 troops, three tanks, 21 armoured fighting vehicles, 123 motor vehicles, and 10 field artillery guns. Three AFU ammunition depots were destroyed. 🚩 As a result of resolute actions, units of the Yug Group of Forces liberated Svyato-Pokrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic. 💥 Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade, one airmobile brigade, one mountain assault brigade, one engineer brigade of the AFU, one marine brigade, one territorial defence brigade, and one national guard brigade. ▪️ In total, more than 1,635 troops, two tanks, 24 armoured fighting vehicles, 90 motor vehicles, and 15 field artillery guns have been neutralised in the Yug Group's area of responsibility. Seven electronic warfare stations and 25 ammunition and materiel depots have been neutralised. 🚩 During the week, units of the Tsentr Group of Forces liberated Svetloye in the Donetsk People's Republic as a result of active actions. Russian troops continue to destroy an encircled AFU group in Dimitrov, as well as to mop up of scattered enemy formations close to Rodinskoye and Grishino iin the Donetsk People's Republic. 💥 Strikes were delivered at formations of four mechanised brigades, two jaeger brigades, two air assault brigades, one airmobile brigade, two airborne regiments, two unmanned systems regiments of the AFU, two marine brigades, two territorial defence brigades, four national guard brigades, and one Azov special military operation brigade. ▪️ In this direction, the enemy lost more than 3,395 troops, four tanks, including one U.S.-made Abrams tank, and one German-made Leopard tank, 29 armoured fighting vehicles, 53 motor vehicles, and 18 field artillery guns. 👉 See Part 2 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

⚡️ In response to the terrorist attacks launched by Ukraine against civilian facilities in the Russian Federation from 20 to 26 December 2025, the Russian Armed Forces carried out one massive and five group strikes including by Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles. As a result of strikes were hit: ▫️ enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry, ▫️ energy facilities providing them with work, ▫️ transport, airfield, port and depot infrastructure used for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, ▫️ assembly facilities, storage areas of long-range strike unmanned aerial vehicles, ▫️ fuel and military equipment depots as well as temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

⚡️ The Vostok Group's units continued to advance to the depths of the enemy's defence and, as a result of decisive actions, liberated the settlement of Kosovtsevo in Zaporozhye region. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry