Ukrainian Military Claims to Have Shot Down 33,000 Russian Drones in March, a New Monthly High Since the War Began
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced that its armed forces shot down over 33,000 Russian drones in March, setting a new monthly record since the full-scale invasion began. Ukraine is also using its self-developed long-range attack drones to strike Russian oil facilities and has established a new command within its air force to enhance operational capabilities.
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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Key News
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(Central News Agency, Kyiv, April 28, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Ukraine's Minister of Defense stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down over 33,000 various Russian drones in March, marking the highest monthly record since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Kyiv more than four years ago.
According to the Associated Press, at the same time, Ukraine's independently developed long-range attack drones struck a Russian oil refinery and port on the Black Sea coast for the third time in two weeks, forcing local authorities to take precautionary measures to evacuate residents.
Ukraine has developed several advanced and battle-tested drone technologies, which are crucial for deterring the larger Russian military and have attracted the attention of global military enthusiasts and governments worldwide.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov posted on Telegram late last night, stating that Ukraine is expanding the supply of interceptor drones to thwart Russian air attacks, and the military has also established a new command within the air force to enhance operational capabilities.
Ukraine's offensive capabilities have also significantly improved. The Ministry of Defense announced today that since Russia's invasion in February 2022, the range of the Ukrainian military's deep strike capabilities has more than doubled.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stated in a declaration that at the beginning of the war, the Ukrainian military could only strike military targets about 630 kilometers away, but now it can strike targets about 1750 kilometers behind enemy lines. This technological breakthrough allows Ukraine to severely damage oil facilities that provide revenue for Russia's war efforts and strike manufacturing plants that supply materials to the Russian military.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine stated today that multiple Ukrainian defense and security agencies conducted a coordinated operation, striking a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse, a Black Sea port, for the third time this month. The statement mentioned that the previous two attacks this month had destroyed 24 oil storage tanks, with another four damaged. The Associated Press could not independently verify these claims. (Compiler: Liu Shuqin) 1150428
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(Central News Agency, Kyiv, April 28, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Ukraine's Minister of Defense stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down over 33,000 various Russian drones in March, marking the highest monthly record since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Kyiv more than four years ago.
According to the Associated Press, at the same time, Ukraine's independently developed long-range attack drones struck a Russian oil refinery and port on the Black Sea coast for the third time in two weeks, forcing local authorities to take precautionary measures to evacuate residents.
Ukraine has developed several advanced and battle-tested drone technologies, which are crucial for deterring the larger Russian military and have attracted the attention of global military enthusiasts and governments worldwide.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov posted on Telegram late last night, stating that Ukraine is expanding the supply of interceptor drones to thwart Russian air attacks, and the military has also established a new command within the air force to enhance operational capabilities.
Ukraine's offensive capabilities have also significantly improved. The Ministry of Defense announced today that since Russia's invasion in February 2022, the range of the Ukrainian military's deep strike capabilities has more than doubled.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stated in a declaration that at the beginning of the war, the Ukrainian military could only strike military targets about 630 kilometers away, but now it can strike targets about 1750 kilometers behind enemy lines. This technological breakthrough allows Ukraine to severely damage oil facilities that provide revenue for Russia's war efforts and strike manufacturing plants that supply materials to the Russian military.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine stated today that multiple Ukrainian defense and security agencies conducted a coordinated operation, striking a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse, a Black Sea port, for the third time this month. The statement mentioned that the previous two attacks this month had destroyed 24 oil storage tanks, with another four damaged. The Associated Press could not independently verify these claims. (Compiler: Liu Shuqin) 1150428
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