Russia downs 4,300 Ukrainian drones in December, setting new record, Moscow claims
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Key Points:
- In December, Russian forces claimed to have shot down a record 4,379 Ukrainian long-range drones, averaging about 141 drones per day, marking a 29% increase compared to November.
- Ukraine reported that Russia launched 5,307 long-range munitions in December, including 5,131 drones and 176 missiles, with about 81% of drones and 64% of missiles intercepted or suppressed by Ukrainian defenses.
- The intensity of drone and missile attacks from both sides has increased exponentially this year, with Ukraine focusing on striking Russian military and industrial energy targets, particularly oil refining and transport infrastructure.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized plans to expand drone and missile production significantly, aiming to increase the reach
