Russia Lost 42,860 Troops in July, More Than 30,000 Hit by Drones

Ukrainian officials said Russian forces suffered 42,860 personnel losses in July, the highest monthly figure since the start of the year. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry based the tally on General Staff estimates, counting killed and wounded. In Zelensky’s reporting, more than 30,000 of those losses were attributed to drone strikes documented with clear video evidence. Ukraine also claimed substantial damage to Russian vehicles and artillery throughout the month, emphasizing expanded unmanned-drone targeting of air defense and logistics.