Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record, defence minister says
In March, Ukraine shot down a record 33,000 Russian drones, according to the country's defense minister. Ukraine has also successfully targeted Russian oil facilities, significantly enhancing its long-range strike capabilities. The ongoing conflict continues to result in casualties on both sides, with recent drone attacks causing civilian deaths in Ukraine and Russia.
- ▪Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down over 33,000 Russian drones in March, a record figure since the invasion began.
- ▪Ukrainian forces have doubled their deep-strike capabilities, now able to hit targets up to 1,750 kilometers away.
- ▪Recent strikes on Russian oil facilities have prompted evacuations and warnings of environmental consequences from Russian officials.
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Open this photo in gallery:Police officers inspect fragments of a Russian drone after an air attack in Kyiv on Tuesday.Efrem Lukatsky/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountUkraine 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 defence minister claimed.Meanwhile, Ukraine’s domestically developed long-range attack drones struck a Russian oil refinery and terminal on the Black Sea for the third time in less than two weeks, prompting the evacuation of local people and a Russian warning of possible “environmental consequences.”Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested…
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