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Ukraine Strikes Back as Russia Boosts Drone Forces by 60%

4/10/2026

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On April 9, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, announced Russia will raise its Unmanned Systems Forces by 60% to 165,500 by end of 2026.
Ukraine's drone units damage Russian forces and prevent a large-scale offensive.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai, causing a fire and a reported death.
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for trusting Putin amid reports of Russian support for Iran against U.S. interests.

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On April 9, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, announced Russia will raise its Unmanned Systems Forces by 60% to 165,500 by end of 2026.
Ukraine's drone units damage Russian forces and prevent a large-scale offensive.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai, causing a fire and a reported death.
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for trusting Putin amid reports of Russian support for Iran against U.S. interests.