Russia suffered record 42,800 casualties in July as casualty ratio hits 8:1, CSIS finds

Ukraine's General Staff claims Russia suffered 42,800 casualties in July 2026 — potentially Kyiv's highest monthly estimate this year. Zelenskyy attributed 30,272 of those to drones. CSIS independently assessed the casualty ratio at nearly 8:1 in Ukraine's favor in early 2026, up from 2:1–3:1 for much of the war, citing expanded drone use.