Ukraine’s Emergency Service Receives Termit 2.0 Ground Robot
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (DSNS) received a Termit 2.0 ground robotic complex (GRC) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, which is able to carry up to 500 kilograms (1,120 pounds) of vital cargo to high-risk areas. The donation comes as Ukraine increases its GRC use to preserve human lives, both on the battlefield and during rescue operations. In so-called “double-tap” strikes, Russian forces repeatedly…
On November 4, Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) received a Termit 2.0 ground robotic complex (GRC) named "Marsupilami" from the Serhii Prytula Charity Foundation and the NGO INSCIENCE. This robot, capable of carrying up to 500 kilograms of crucial supplies to dangerous zones, aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of complex tasks, preserving human lives.
DSNS emphasized that such solutions enable the safer and more efficient completion of intricate tasks. The situation has become more pressing as Russia increasingly deploys "double-tap" strikes, endangering emergency crews during their response to previous attacks. GRCs are extensively employed in rescue missions and on the battlefield, performing high-risk tasks instead of human personnel.
Since January, Ukraine has conducted over 50,000 logistics and evacuation missions using GRCs, with the number of units in use surging from 117 to 230. The Ministry of Defense reported a continued increase in robot utilization. However, the constant threat of repeated strikes has made search and rescue operations extremely challenging, with Russian forces targeting Ukrainian emergency responders 401 times since the full-scale invasion began, resulting in at least 43 deaths and 258 injuries.
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