Ukraine Destroyed 326 Russian Drones In March, 26 On Last Day Alone

The Ukrainian record against Russian drones is good, but the attacks are relentless, which is why more western anti-air defenses are needed. JL 

New Voice of Ukraine reports:

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces neutralized 326 Russian drones used for strikes and aerial reconnaissance in March 2024, with 26 drones eliminated on the last day of March alone. The downed UAVs include 151 Shahed-131/136s. Beyond kinetic takedowns, the strategic use of electronic warfare proved effective against numerous tactical UAVs, particularly FPV drones. The Ukrainian military have tallied the destruction of 8,757 operational and tactical UAVs since the onset of the invasion.

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces neutralized 326 Russian drones used for strikes and aerial reconnaissance in March 2024 , said the Commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavliuk on April 1.

The downed UAVs include 151 Shahed-131/136s and other other drone types:

• Zala - 45
• Supercam - 13
• Lancet - 92
• Orlan-10 - 21
• drones of undetermined type - 4
  

Beyond kinetic takedowns, Pavliuk noted the strategic use of electronic warfare, which proved effective against numerous tactical UAVs, particularly FPV drones.

 

The relentless efforts of the Ukrainian military have tallied the destruction of 8,757 operational and tactical UAVs since the onset of the full-scale invasion, with 26 drones eliminated on the last day of March alone.

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