Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Ukraine claims it shot down over 33,000 Russian drones in March, setting a new monthly record amid intensified drone warfare. The country has also expanded its long-range drone strike capabilities, recently hitting a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse for the third time in two weeks. Both Ukraine and Russia reported successful interceptions of each other's drones, with attacks causing casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides. Ukraine's advancements in drone technology have drawn international military interest, particularly from Middle East and Gulf nations.
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War in UkraineUkraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly recordUkraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Police officers inspect fragments of a Russian drone after an air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday.Efrem Lukatsky / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 5:15 PM EDTBy The Associated PressKYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine’s defense minister claimed.Subscribe to read this…
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