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Four ground robots for one evacuation: Russia is targeting Ukraine’s robotic medevac missions

Ground robots are helping evacuate wounded troops from exposed positions, but the systems themselves have come under intense Russian fire.

Four ground robots for one evacuation: Russia is targeting Ukraine’s robotic medevac missions

Ukrainian forces are increasingly employing unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to evacuate wounded troops from frontline positions, but these robotic systems have become targets for Russian drones and artillery. Despite facing numerous challenges, UGVs offer several advantages over traditional evacuation methods. They are less visible than larger vehicles, can be more easily concealed, and generate less heat, making them harder to detect.

However, their use also exposes them to Russian aerial and surface attacks, as well as the physical challenges of the battlefield, such as impassable routes and mechanical issues.

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