Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Updated 4 days ago
Washington Times
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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. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Washington Times4/28/2026

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russia n 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. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s domestically developed long-range attack.

Smoke and flames rise following a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery in Tuapse, southern Russia. Photo: 28 April 2026
BBC News
BBC News
Lean Left
4/28/2026

Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations

A major Russian oil refinery on the Black Sea has been hit for the third time this month by Ukrainian drones, causing a "massive fire" and forcing the evacuation of people living nearby, local officials have said. Earlier strikes in the past two weeks at the Tuapse refinery caused a big oil spill in the sea and.