• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces.
  • Strikes at ranges over 20 km have doubled compared to March and quadrupled since February.
  • Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said more than 160 medium-range strikes were conducted in April at ranges of 120-150 km.
  • Targets included ammunition depots, drone control points, and command posts in occupied Ukraine and Russian border regions.
  • Ukraine has also intensified attacks on energy and military-industrial sites deep inside Russia, including a refinery in Tuapse and facilities in Cheboksary.
  • Commander of Ukraine’s drone forces Robert Brovdi said his units struck 25 air-defense and 13 radar and electronic warfare systems in April.