Ukraine Launches 280+ Drones at Russia in One of War's Largest Barrages; Targets Saratov Refinery

Ukraine launched over 280 drones at Russia overnight March 21 in one of Kyiv's largest barrages since the war began, targeting the Saratov oil refinery and the command post of Russia's Rubikon drone unit. Russia claimed 283 drones were intercepted, though two civilians were wounded in Saratov with houses damaged. The strike demonstrates Ukraine's growing autonomous drone capacity even as its conventional forces are stretched, and comes as Ukrainian and US negotiators prepare to meet for talks this weekend.