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Ukrainian forces shot down six Iranian-made Shahed-136 and -131 drones and one Russian-made Orlan-10 on April 18, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
The "kamikaze" drones were reportedly shot down by Ukraine's Eastern Air Command's air defense units.
Iran has been supplying Russia with kamikaze drones, missiles, guided aerial bombs, and other weapons to launch attacks against Ukraine, primarily targeting critical and energy infrastructure across the country.
On April 15, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service shot down a Russian Shahed-136 drone over Kharkiv Oblast.
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Key developments on April 18: * Zelensky visits front-line Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast * Putin reportedly visits Russian-occupied Luhansk, Kherson oblasts * Macron wants China to help bring Ukraine, Russia to negotiating table, Bloomberg reports * Former Wagner Group mercenary admitted killing P…
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