# General Staff reports more than 42,000 Russian losses in July, a 2026 high

https://mins.news/en/item/12207

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-03 04:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-records-highest-monthly-losses-of-2026/

> Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian losses exceeded 42,000 in July, the highest monthly figure recorded so far in 2026. Statistics supplied by the General Staff indicate that Russian losses averaged about 34,000 personnel per month during the year. The reported July total therefore stands above that stated average and marks a notable increase in the monthly count. The figures are presented as an assessment from the General Staff.

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