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 announced its Third Army Corps had pioneered a secretive operation, using heavy bomber drones to air-drop war robots behind Russian lines. This tactic, detailed by Brig. Gen. Andrii Biletskyi, allowed the robots to reach over 10 kilometers into enemy territory. The operation, named Vivaldi, has reportedly retaken 125 square kilometers of territory, including 50 square kilometers previously under Russian occupation.
Biletskyi emphasized the operation's secrecy and potential for further updates, stating that the offensive is only in its initial phase. Ukrainian forces, supported by other units, have gained control of strategic settlements such as Drobysheve, Shandryholove, and Derylove. Russia's losses are estimated to exceed 3,000, impacting the operations of major Russian formations including the 20th Guards Combined Arms Army, the 25th Combined Arms Army, and the 1st Tank Army.
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