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 ongoing aerial assaults. The country has also expanded its deep-strike drone capabilities, hitting Russian oil infrastructure more than 1,750 kilometers from the front lines. Both sides reported drone attacks causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Ukraine's drone defense and strike systems are now drawing international 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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