Russia has dropped a record number of glide bombs on Ukraine amid rising casualties, according to Al Jazeera, which also reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed Ukraine's air campaign against Russian targets.
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Key facts
- Russia dropped a record number of glide bombs on Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera reported that Moscow's troops suffered a high rate of losses.
- Al Jazeera's headline cited a figure of 43,000 Russian casualties in July.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed Ukraine's air campaign against Russia, according to Al Jazeera.
Russia has launched a record number of glide bombs against Ukraine as casualties rise, according to a report by Al Jazeera published on 7 August 2026.
The outlet reported that Moscow’s troops suffered a high rate of losses. Al Jazeera’s headline cited a figure of 43,000 Russian casualties in July and described Russian armies as retreating in parts of Ukraine.
Al Jazeera also reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his country’s air campaign against Russia.
Further details on the specific locations targeted, the timeline of individual strikes, and independent verification of the casualty figures were not provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
The reported record use of glide bombs, alongside the casualty figures cited by Al Jazeera, points to a continued and intense phase of the war in Ukraine. The claims in this report come from a single outlet and have not been independently verified.
Frequently asked questions
What did Russia do according to the report?
According to Al Jazeera, Russia dropped a record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties mounted.
How did Ukraine respond?
Al Jazeera reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his country's air campaign against Russia.
Did Russian forces suffer losses?
Yes. The report states Moscow's troops suffered a high rate of losses, with its armies described as retreating.
Timeline
- Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
Al Jazeera: Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.