UKRAINE, Apr. 9 — In March, Ukrainian forces carried out nearly 350 strikes at operational depths of 30 to 120 kilometers behind Russian lines using middle strike drones, said Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief. He added that Ukrainian drone units hit 143 Russian logistics facilities and warehouses, 52 command posts, and 20 oil and energy infrastructure sites.

Middle strike drones have medium range, bridging the gap between frontline FPV strikes and long-range strategic attacks deep inside Russia, according to Militarnyi, Ukrainian war research and analytical center. Primary targets of these drones include logistics, command centers, and fuel infrastructure in the operational rear.

Syrskyi attributed successful middle-range attacks to the growing capabilities of domestic drone manufacturers, improved operator skills, and organizational changes in command.

He added that one of the key factors behind Ukraine’s advantage is its drone forces, which are currently delivering “the most massive and effective” strikes against Russian troops.

Four consecutive months since December 2025, Ukrainian drone units have killed more Russian personnel than Russia has recruited, Syrskyi said. In March, the number of Russian losses inflicted by these units increased by 29% compared to February, Syrskyi said.

“On average, drone units now carry out more than 11,000 combat missions per day. In March, the number of verified targets hit rose by 50% compared to February, exceeding 150,000 (targets — ed.),” Syrskyi added.

Syrskyi also claimed that the Ukrainian army currently “retains the strategic initiative” and prevents Russian troops from launching a large-scale offensive. 

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