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Russia suffers 42,860 military casualties in July amid Ukrainian territorial gains
Russia suffered significant military losses in July, with the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reporting 42,860 soldiers killed or wounded. This figure marks one of the bloodiest months since the conflict began in 2022, contributing to an estimated total Russian casualty count of nearly 1.5 million.
In response to manpower shortages, reports indicate Russia has utilized deceptive recruitment tactics and has engaged soldiers from at least 36 African nations. Additionally, Ukraine reports that between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean troops are being prepared for deployment, following the arrival of 15,000 troops earlier in 2024.
On the battlefield, Ukraine has claimed its most significant territorial gains in over a year, liberating approximately 300 square miles and 26 settlements along the southern front. Simultaneously, Kyiv has conducted long-range strikes deep into Russian territory using Flamingo missiles. These strikes targeted the Savasleyka airbase, which houses MiG-31 jets, and the Progress Rocket Space Center in Samara.
Russia retaliated with an aerial campaign involving over 150 Shahed drones, which resulted in the death of one child and injuries to 49 people across Ukraine.
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North Korea · Roscosmos · Savasleyka airbase · Ukraine Defense Ministry · Ukrainian Defense Ministry · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelensky
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia launched over 150 Shahed drones against Ukraine, resulting in one child killed and 49 injured. www.alexjoneslive.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] July was one of the bloodiest months for Russian forces since the war began in 2022. www.alexjoneslive.com · adevarul.ro · www.g4media.ro · nypost.com
- [DISPUTED] Total Russian casualties are estimated at nearly 1.5 million. www.alexjoneslive.com · adevarul.ro · www.g4media.ro · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ukraine has liberated approximately 300 square miles of territory in the south. www.alexjoneslive.com · adevarul.ro · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ukrainian Flamingo missiles struck the Savasleyka airbase in western Russia. www.alexjoneslive.com · adevarul.ro · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ukrainian strikes hit the Progress Rocket Space Center in Samara. www.alexjoneslive.com · adevarul.ro · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Soldiers from at least 36 African countries have fought in or are fighting in Ukraine. www.alexjoneslive.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean troops are being prepared for deployment. www.alexjoneslive.com · adevarul.ro · nypost.com