Ukraine says heavy bomber drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines during a secretive operation
Ukraine's UGVs and drones have increasingly been teaming up against Russia, and they're seeing success in the secretive Operation Vivaldi.
Ukraine has been employing robots in its fight against Russia's invasion, with the Third Army Corps stating that it pioneered the air-deployment of ground robotic systems. The unit recently used heavy bomber drones to drop explosive-laden war robots behind Russian lines, contributing to the retaking of territory in Operation Vivaldi.
This operation has brought 125 square kilometers back under Ukrainian control, including 50 square kilometers retaken from Russian occupation. While many details of the operation remain undisclosed due to its secretive nature, Brig. Gen. Andrii Biletskyi, commander of the Third Army Corps, revealed that the drones deliver suicide ground drones more than 10 kilometers into the enemy's rear.
The unit has also used its robots to complete over 15,700 successful missions and deliver around 3,300 tons of cargo, targeting Russian command posts, communication hubs, logistics, river crossings, and reserves.
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