Russia's Shoigu Declares Kyiv's Offensive 'Failed In July'; 20,800 Soldiers, 10 Leopard Tanks Lost

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Ukraine lost nearly 21,000 troops in July alone. He attributed the failure of Ukraine's much-hyped counteroffensive to Russian forces' well-built defences. During the month, Ukraine lost 20,824 service members and 2,227 units of military equipment, including Western-supplied tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. Shoigu emphasized that the Western-supplied weapons have not brought success on the battlefield, only prolonging the conflict.