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Crimea under attack: what the 2026 holiday season was like for Russians

Systematic strikes complicated logistics, weakened air defenses, and caused disruptions to energy and fuel supplies in Crimea. The 2026 holiday season has effectively been ruined.

There were 250 combat engagements at the front; Russia carried out 86 airstrikes and dropped 274 guided aerial bombs. The enemy’s losses amounted to 1,630 military personnel.

Russian forces carried out 173 attacks, launched 6,517 drones, and dropped 201 guided aerial bombs. The most active fighting is ongoing near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.

Since the beginning of the day, 181 combat engagements, more than 6,000 drones and 165 guided aerial bombs have been recorded. The most active areas are Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Lyman.

On August 20, there were 238 battles at the front, and Russia launched missile, air, and drone strikes. The occupiers’ losses amounted to 1,390 personnel.

Russian forces carried out 70 airstrikes, dropped 224 guided aerial bombs, and launched 6,564 drones. They attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.

Over the past day, there were 185 combat engagements at the front. The enemy was active in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions, using 6,770 kamikaze drones and 208 guided aerial bombs.

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 213 combat engagements at the front. The Russians launched 9 missiles, 6,347 drones, and 211 guided aerial bombs.

Over the past day, there were 231 combat engagements at the front. Russian forces launched a missile strike and 75 airstrikes; the occupiers’ losses amounted to 1,130 personnel.

Over the past day, there were 216 combat engagements at the front. The enemy used 28 missiles, 199 guided aerial bombs, and 6,631 kamikaze drones.

Over the past day, 259 combat clashes took place on the front, most of them on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The occupiers used more than 10,000 kamikaze drones and 295 guided aerial bombs.

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.

Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 67 times, actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka directions. In the Sumy region, settlements suffered from artillery shelling and airstrikes.

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 180 combat engagements at the front. The enemy launched 6.2 thousand kamikaze drones and dropped 164 guided air bombs.

The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk directions. In Sumy region, settlements suffered due to artillery shelling.

There were 258 combat clashes on the front line, with the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions remaining the hottest - General Staff

Over the past day, there were 258 combat clashes on the front line. The most intense fighting continued in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.

Over the past day, 230 combat engagements occurred, with the Russians most actively attacking in the Pokrovsk direction. The defense forces struck seven UAV control points and six command posts of the Russian troops.

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 178 combat engagements at the front. The enemy carried out one missile strike, 60 airstrikes and used 6424 kamikaze drones.

219 combat engagements occurred on the front line in a day - General Staff

Over the past day, 219 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 92 airstrikes, and used nearly 10,000 drones.

Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has carried out 70 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. The most active battles continue in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk directions.

More than a third of battles in three directions - General Staff updates the map

Over the past day, 235 combat engagements occurred on the front line. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Lyman directions.

Over the past day, 183 combat engagements occurred. The enemy carried out three missile strikes, used 150 guided aerial bombs and 6,351 kamikaze drones.

279 combat engagements occurred on the front in a day - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, 279 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched one missile and 88 airstrikes, Russian losses amounted to 1,340 personnel.

The General Staff reported 235 combat engagements in a day. The enemy launched 6,001 kamikaze drones and dropped 170 guided aerial bombs.

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have carried out 84 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. The most active hostilities continue in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk directions.

Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 70 times. The most active hostilities continue in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.

Over the past day, 260 combat engagements occurred on the front line. The enemy used 8,866 kamikaze drones and 244 guided aerial bombs.

248 attacks recorded on the front, intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions - General Staff

Over the past day, 248 combat engagements occurred on the front. The fiercest battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.

Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.

259 combat engagements occurred at the front, with the highest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk direction – General Staff

Over the past day, 259 combat engagements and nearly 10,000 drone attacks took place. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.