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Russia Says It Downed 148 Ukrainian Drones as Energy Strikes Intensify

On April 4, 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine and Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant in Russian-occupied Luhansk with FP-2 drones, severely damaging blast furnaces and forcing the facility to halt production.
This facility serves as a critical supplier for Uralvagonzavod, Russia's primary tank manufacturer, essential for fabricating T-90M Proryv main battle tanks; the SBU previously targeted the site on March 20, 2026.
The Alchevsk strike coincided with a wider aerial offensive on April 5 and 6, targeting Russian energy infrastructure, where the Russian military claimed its air defenses intercepted 148 drones during a three-hour window.
A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov during the same offensive, leaving one person dead and two missing; nine crew members were found alive near the village of Strilkove.
Kyiv continues to prioritize strikes on industrial assets to undercut the Kremlin's war machine and reduce revenue streams, as the SBU reiterated its commitment to systematically targeting critical production capacities.

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