# Ukraine tallied Russian casualties at 35,351 last month, with drones causing 96 per cent of them while artillery and small arms fire accounted for the rest.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Al Jazeera*

## Key points

- Ukrainian drones caused 96% of Russian casualties in March, reaching a new monthly high.
- Russia is on track for a 65,000-man recruitment shortfall in 2026, worsening manpower shortages.
- Ukraine's drone production now outpaces Russia's, achieving a 1.3:1 frontline FPV drone ratio.
- Ukraine has developed ballistic missiles with up to 850km range, capable of reaching Moscow.
- Russia's territorial gains per day have dropped by over 60% since late 2024, per ISW estimates.

**Companies:** Fire Point
**Countries:** Ukraine, Russia

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