July saw the highest number of battles since the start of President Vladimir Putin 's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as Russia stepped up its offensive in eastern Ukraine, according to analysis.

Independent monitor ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) said that in July, there were over 2,600 battles—the highest monthly tally over the three-and-a-half years of war.

ACLED also told Newsweek that Kyiv had shifted the targets of its airstrikes to defense contractors in a bid to disrupt Moscow's production of drones.

Why It Matters

A record number of battles and Ukraine and Russia increasing drone and missile attacks outlined by ACLED exemplify how the U.S. administration's efforts for a ceasefire have yielded little progress, ahead of a summit in Alaska between President Donal

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