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Ukraine Downs Record 33,000 Russian Drones, Hits Tuapse Refinery

4/30/2026

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Ukraine shot down over 33,000 Russian drones in March, its highest monthly total since 2022.
Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Tuapse oil refinery for the third time this month, prompting evacuations.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine is expanding interceptor-drone supplies and has created a new air-force command.
Russian Defense Ministry said it intercepted 186 Ukrainian drones, while President Vladimir Putin warned Tuapse strikes could cause environmental damage and casualties.

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Ukraine shot down over 33,000 Russian drones in March, its highest monthly total since 2022.
Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Tuapse oil refinery for the third time this month, prompting evacuations.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine is expanding interceptor-drone supplies and has created a new air-force command.
Russian Defense Ministry said it intercepted 186 Ukrainian drones, while President Vladimir Putin warned Tuapse strikes could cause environmental damage and casualties.