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Ukraine says its air defenses are scaling up as interceptor drones become a critical layer against Russian Shahed attacks.
- Ukraine is scaling up interceptor drone supplies to thwart Russian aerial attacks, with the military introducing a new air force command to boost capabilities, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Monday.
- Over 33,000 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized by interceptor systems in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion four years ago.
- Pilot "Hulk" reported his crew achieved a 95% success rate with Sting drones, intercepting jet-powered variants at speeds up to 600 km/h while minimizing debris.
- Through procurement channels like the "Army of Drones. Bonus." program and DOT-Chain Defense, the military received twice as many drones over four months than during the entire previous year.
- Global interest in Ukrainian drone technology has risen, with Middle East and Gulf countries seeking to integrate similar battle-tested interceptor systems into their national air defense architectures.
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Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Intercepts 33,000 Russian Drones in March, Sets New Monthly Record | 🌎 LatestLY
Ukraine’s air defences shot down over 33,000 Russian drones in March, a record since the war began. Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said it highlights the growing scale of drone warfare and Ukraine’s expanding interceptor capabilities. 🌎 Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Intercepts 33,000 Russian Drones in March, Sets New Monthly Record.
Ukrainian air defense systems shot down about 33,000 Russian drones in March, the highest monthly figure since the invasion began in 2022. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range, domestically produced drones have struck a Russian oil refinery and a Black Sea terminal for the third time in as many weeks, euronews reports. Ukraine has developed advanced drone technology, which has proven crucial in the fight against the much larger Russian army and has a…
Kyiv has developed state-of-the-art drone technology, tested on the battlefield and become essential to contain a larger Russian army, while attracting the military interest of many countries.
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