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▫️ One hundred seventy five Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. As a result of the exchange, 175 AFU POWs were returned. In addition, seven citizens of the Russian Federation, residents of Kursk region illegally detained by the Kiev regime, have been returned.
▫️ Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have inflicted damage on the facilities of the Ukrainian industry, energy and transport infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, depots of uncrewed surface vehicles and long-range unmanned aerial vehicles as well as temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 152 areas.
▫️ EOD specialists of Zapad and Dnepr groups of forces demine the liberated territories in the LPR and Kherson region.
▫️ Specialists of repair units of the Sever and Tsentr groups of forces maintain, repair, and modernise military hardware around the clock.
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Russian Defence MinistryTelegram - MoD Russia - 2026-04-12
by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operationas of 12 April 2026
❗️ In accordance with the order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, all the Groups of Forces deployed in the special military operation zone have been strictly observing the state of ceasefire since 16:00 of 11 April remaining in previously taken positions.
▫️ At night, despite the announcement of the regime of the Easter ceasefire, formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine three times attacked positions of the Russian troops from the area of Pokrovskoye in the direction of Gay (twice) and Otradnoye in Dnepropetrovsk region. All attacks have been repelled.
▫️ In addition, four enemy attempts to advance to the positions of Russian troops near Kondratovka, Novaya Sech (twice) in Sumy region, and Kaleniki in the Donetsk People’s Republic have been thwarted.
▫️ In total, 1,971 violations of the AFU ceasefire regime were recorded between 16:00 of 11 April and 8:00 of 12 April.
▫️ Ukrainian units launched two fixed-wing UAVs on the territory of Kursk and Belgorod regions. As a result, civilians, including one child, were wounded.
▫️ Moreover, the AFU units launched 258 strikes from the MLRS, artillery guns, tanks and mortars against the border territory of the Russian Federation and the positions of Russian troops, carried out 1,329 strikes by FPV drones, and carried out 375 drops of various ammunition, including 67 octocopter-type UAVs and 15 fixed-wing UAVs.
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Before the ceasefire began, units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the three territorial defence brigades close to Machulishcha, Bachevsk, and Sukodol (Sumy region).
In Kharkov region, units of two mechanised brigades and one motorised infantry brigade of the AFU have been hit near Svetlichnoye, Ternovaya, and Grafskoye (Kharkov region).
▪️ The enemy lost up to 125 troops, one armoured fighting vehicle, seven motor vehicles, one artillery gun, and one electronic warfare station.
The Zapad Group’s units inflicted losses on the AFU mechanised brigade and a territorial defence brigade near Novonikolayevka, Senkovo, and Velikaya Shapkovka (Kharkov region).
▪️ The AFU losses amounted to over 200 troops, one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, three armoured fighting vehicles, 18 motor vehicles, three artillery guns, and one electronic warfare station. Four field ammunition depots were eliminated.
The Yuzhnaya Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of four mechanised brigades of the AFU and a territorial defence brigade near Konstantinovka, Kondratovka, Novoselovka, and Kramatorsk (Donetsk People’s Republic).
▪️ The enemy lost more than 145 troops, one U.S.-made Stryker armoured personnel carrier, four armoured fighting vehicles, 20 motor vehicles, and two field artillery guns. Three electronic warfare stations, one material depot, and one fuel depot were neutralised.
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Russian Defence MinistryTelegram - MoD Russia - 2026-04-12
by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operationas of 12 April 2026
Part 2 ( see Part 1)
The Tsentr Group’s units inflicted losses on formations of two mechanised brigades, one airmobile brigade, one jaeger brigade of the AFU, Azov Special Orerations Brigade, and two national guard brigades near Fedorovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk region), Novonikolayevka, Grishino, Belitskoye, Dobropolye, Lenina and Sergeyevka (Donetsk People’s Republic).
▪️ The AFU losses amounted to more than 325 troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, eight motor vehicles, and one artillery gun.
↗️ The Vostok Group of Forces continued advancing to the depth of the enemy’s defences. Russian troops inflicted losses on the formations of three mechanised brigades, one assault brigade, thee assault regiments of the AFU, and one marine brigade close to Dibrova, Podgavrilovka, Malomikhaylovka (Dnepropetrovsk region), Dolinka, Vozdvizhevka Zelenoye, and Rovnoye (Zaporozhye region).
▪️ The enemy lost more than 300 troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, eight motor vehicles, and one field artillery gun.
Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of one marine brigade near Kherson.
▪️ More than 50 troops, 28 motor vehicles, two artillery guns, one German-made Ground Observer radar station, and one ammunition depot were neutralised.
✈️ Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack UAVs, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have inflicted losses on temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 38 areas.
▫️ Air defence systems shot down six guided aerial bombs and 134 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.
In total, since the beginning of the special military operation the enemy has lost:
▫️671 aircraft,
▫️284 helicopters,
▫️133,521 unmanned aerial vehicles,
▫️656 anti-aircraft missile systems,
▫️28,838 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles,
▫️1,699 MLRS combat vehicles,
▫️34,408 field artillery guns and mortars,
▫️59,217 units of support military vehicles.
Russian Defence MinistryTelegram - MoD Russia - 2026-04-12
Paratroopers from Ivanovo hone their skills of assault on fortifications and urban areas
▫️ At the training grounds, the servicemen learn to work closely together so that in real combat, every movement will be brought to automatism. The assistant commander of the Ivanovo-based Guards Airborne Troops Formation for physical training with the call sign ‘Fizruk’ told more about the drills:
‘First of all, it’s a work in contact. The second point is the use of hand fragmentation grenades. Tactical thinking develops, removes certain fears. Then, in the same situation, they will act correctly’.
Russian Defence MinistryTelegram - MoD Russia - 2026-04-12
Pantsir covers the sky
Today, our focus revolves around the Pantsir-S SAM system in #WeaponZ column.
In the special military operation zone, the Pantsir-S SAM systems protect Russian troops from air strikes. Thanks to the unique combination of rapid-fire guns and high-precision missiles, the Pantsir-S is capable of intercepting almost all air targets, from missiles and aircraft to stealth drones.
The intensity of the crews’ work is maximum. Every shift they hit dozens of targets in the sky. If any hostile target enter the Pantsir’s engagement range, they are immediately neutralised. Every day, air defence units save lives, ensuring calm in the rear and covering troops on the front line from surprise enemy air attacks.
✅ The SAM system has proved its exceptional effectiveness against MLRS systems and cruise missiles. The Pantsir-S system operates both in automatic mode and under operator’s control. Its mobility allows it to quickly change positions, avoiding a retaliatory strike and remaining on duty at the hottest spots. The main benefit of the Pantsir-S is its reliability. The servicemen value it for being able to detect even super-small targets.
For example, the Pantsir-S SAM system crew, commanded by the Hero of Russia Capt. Sharov, shot down a record number of targets. Thanks to resolute actions of the servicemen, a lot of military and civilian infrastructure facilities were protected from air strikes.
Russian Defence MinistryTelegram - MoD Russia - 2026-04-12
Recovery of trophies: work of Vostok Group’s masters
Repair units restore trophy armament for the 68th Guards Army Corps’ museum.
A wide range of trophies enters the workshops. Among the samples to be restored, the majority are European-made small arms, supplied by NATO countries, as well as Soviet-made ones that were previously in service with Ukrainian troops.
After the work done, the restored trophy samples are sent to the Far East and transferred to the 68th Army Corps and military units stationed on Sakhalin.
Russian Defence MinistryTelegram - MoD Russia - 2026-04-12
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▫️ In accordance with the order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, all the Groups of Forces deployed in the special military operation zone have been strictly observing the state of ceasefire since 16:00 of 11 April remaining in previously taken positions.
▫️ On the feast of the Holy Resurrection of Christ, the Orthodox Easter service was held at the Main Cathedral of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov was present at the festive liturgy.
▫️ The Dnepr Group’s volunteers of the BARS detachments and the Tsentr Group’s servicemen were presented with state and departmental awards.
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