Russia intercepts nearly a hundred Ukrainian drones overnight

Russian forces shot down 93 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Kursk, and Rostov regions on the night of April 1 to 2.

"During the past night, Russian air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 93 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles: 87 over the Kursk region, four over the Rostov region, and two over the Belgorod region," Caliber.Az reports, citing the Russian Ministry of Defence.

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has escalated in recent months, with one of the notable tactics being the increased use of drones by Ukraine to target Russian infrastructure and military assets. This shift to drone warfare represents a significant component of Ukraine's strategy to counter Russia's superior military forces and disrupt key infrastructure behind enemy lines.

Drones have been used throughout the war by both sides for reconnaissance and direct strikes. However, Ukraine has increasingly relied on drones to target critical infrastructure, such as airfields, ammunition depots, radar systems, and even naval vessels. Ukrainian forces, bolstered by a growing arsenal of locally produced and Western-supplied drones, have exploited this relatively low-cost, high-impact tactic to disrupt Russia’s military operations and logistics.

In addition to attacking Russian military positions in occupied Ukrainian territories, Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian territory itself. These attacks are aimed at diminishing Russia's military capacity, morale, and the strategic stability of key cities and facilities. In recent months, Ukraine has launched multiple drone strikes deep within Russia, including targeting airports, fuel storage facilities, and logistical hubs in cities such as Moscow, Belgorod, and Kursk.

By Khagan Isayev