Ukraine Downs Record 33,000 Russian Drones in March

Ukraine's military announced on Friday that it had shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, setting a new monthly record. The figure surpasses the previous record of 28,000 drones downed in February, reflecting the intensifying aerial warfare between the two countries. Ukrainian air defense forces have been increasingly effective at intercepting Russian drones, including Iranian-made Shahed models, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The record number of downings underscores Russia's continued reliance on drone strikes to target Ukrainian infrastructure and military positions.