Russia lost 42,860 troops in July, the highest monthly toll this year
Ukraine’s General Staff reports that Russian troop losses in July reached 42,860, the highest monthly figure this year, bringing the seven-month total to 238,650.
According to the latest statement from Ukraine’s General Staff, Russian forces suffered 42,860 troop losses in July 2026. This is the highest monthly toll reported by the Ukrainian military so far this year. The same statement says that total Russian losses over the first seven months of the year amount to 238,650.
The July figure surpasses all other monthly totals mentioned in the year’s reports. The seven-month accumulation indicates the sustained magnitude of attrition during this period. The General Staff’s announcement, however, does not provide a detailed breakdown, such as the number of killed versus wounded or missing.
This report is an update from the Ukrainian command regarding the state of Russian military casualties. It reflects the assessment of the Ukrainian side, which regularly publishes such figures. No additional information about the sources or methodology was included in the statement. The data are presented as part of a broader tally of Russian losses in the conflict.
With this latest count, the General Staff has marked July as the most costly month for Russian forces in 2026. The cumulative figure for January through July stands at 238,650, illustrating the overall scale of losses over the seven-month period.
