Russia suffers ‘record’ soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production

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Ukraine's armed forces reported 35,351 Russian casualties in March, a 29 percent increase from February and the second-highest monthly total. Drones caused 96 percent of the losses. Ukraine struck 151,207 targets using drones in March, a 50 percent increase from February. Ukrainian officials attribute the increased lethality to expanded drone production and training. Russia faces recruitment shortfalls, with daily recruitment averaging 940 soldiers compared to required 1,120 daily rate.

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