Ukrainian Drones Report Destruction of Over 1,600 Russian Artillery Systems in March

Ukrainian forces highlight the strategic impact of drone warfare, though independent verification of reported figures remains limited.

Ukrainian drone units claim to have destroyed 1,644 Russian artillery systems in March, with 282 additional howitzers and guns reportedly damaged.
The 412. Nemesis-Regiment of the Ukrainian drone forces shared these figures via Telegram, though they have not been independently verified.
Both Ukrainian and Russian forces continue to engage in reciprocal drone operations, with Russia reporting interceptions of Ukrainian drones in its border regions.
The institutionalization of drones as a standalone military branch marks a significant shift in Ukraine's defense strategy since the war's outbreak.
Production of drones has surged in Ukraine's defense and private sectors, underscoring the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare.