Ukraine Downs 76 of 93 Russian Drones in Major Overnight Assault

Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 76 drones overnight in one of the largest Russian UAV assaults to date. Between April 4 and the early hours of April 5, Russian forces launched a wave of 93 strike drones—primarily Shahed models—targeting northern, southern, and eastern Ukraine. The drones were launched from multiple sites in Russia and Crimea, including Bryansk, Kursk, and Hvardiiske. Ukrainian forces used a layered defense of aircraft, missiles, and electronic warfare to counter the threat. D