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Ukraine says it shot down record 33,000 Russian drones last month

The Independent·Hanna Arhirova·about 1 month ago
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Ukraine ’s defence minister says the country’s forces shot down a record 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, marking the highest monthly figure since Moscow’s full-scale invasion began over four years ago. It comes as 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 local evacuations as a precautionary measure. Kyiv has developed advanced, battle-tested drone technology, which has proven crucial in resisting Russia’s larger military and has attracted international military interest. Ukrainian officials report that interceptor drones, as part of a comprehensive air defence system, are now being sought by Middle Eastern and Gulf countries for protection amid the war in Iran . Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Telegram that Ukraine is increasing its supply of interceptor drones to counter Russian aerial attacks.…

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