Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine in July
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Russia increased the intensity of its long-range strikes on Ukraine in July. Ukrainian authorities report a record number of guided bombs dropped and an increase in fighting.
The Russian military dropped more than 8,300 guided bombs on Ukrainian territory in July 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.1 This figure represents the highest number ever recorded in a month since the invasion began.1 Ukraine's Ministry of Defense also reported 7,922 armed clashes in July, about 600 more than in June.1
Fighting reached an average of 250 per day in July, according to Ukrainian authorities.1 The Ukrainian ministry described the intensity of the fighting as “very high on the front”.1 Explosions were heard in Kiev during an air alert on August 4, 2026, according to Le Figaro.2
Ukraine and Russia have been increasing the intensity of their long-range strikes for several months, according to Le Figaro.2
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