Russian forces launched 700 drones in two waves - 339 drones (about 200 Shaheds) from multiple directions on the night of March 31 to April 1, and 361 drones (about 250 Shaheds) during the day on April 1.
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Russian forces launched 700 drones against Ukraine on March 31 to April 1
Russian forces conducted another prolonged strike series against Ukraine with a total of 700 drones launched in two waves on the night of March 31 to April 1 and during the day on April 1.
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