Ukraine's Drone Defenses Shatter Record

0:00Ukraine's air defense has just smashed a record, taking down more than 33,000 Russian drones last month alone. That's the highest since the full-scale invasion kicked off over four years back. Defense Minister Mike Hilo Fedorov dropped that stat, highlighting how crucial these interceptors have become. Meanwhile, Ukraine's homegrown, long-range drones hit a Russian oil refinery and terminal on the Black Sea for the third time in under two weeks. Those strikes targeted key fuel spots that bankroll Moscow's war machine, forcing evacuations nearby as a safety move. Ukraine's drone game has leveled up big time, holding off a larger Russian force and catching eyes worldwide. Middle Eastern nations are lining up for these battle-tested interceptors amid their own conflicts, per Ukrainian officials. The countries even stood up a new Air Force unit to ramp up production and ops. Both sides keep trading blows. Russia says it down 186 Ukrainian drones overnight across its regions, Crimea and nearby seas.

1:01Casualties mounted two, with three killed in Russia's Belgo-Rod border area, while Ukrainian reports Tally three civilians dead and five heard from. Russian strikes, plus blackouts and conatop. As Ukraine doubles its deep strike range since 2022, this drone arms race shows no signs of slowing, reshaping the frontline fight one. Buzzing swarm at a time. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.