Ukraine just sent 28 armed robots at Russian lines with zero soldiers. Russia answered with robots of its own
The Russian drones won this time, and it won’t matter much: Ukraine is building ground robots by the tens of thousands, and the next 28 might get through.
In the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has deployed 28 armed unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) against Russian lines, marking a significant shift in military tactics. These robots have been used in various operations, including amphibious landings, air assaults, engineering tasks, and resupply missions. The recent assault, carried out by the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade near Druzheliubivka in Kharkiv Oblast, involved a total of 28 UGVs, both kamikaze robots and others equipped with handheld weapons.
Despite the initial failure to breach Russian positions, the Ukrainian forces plan to continue utilizing this tactic as they face a manpower shortage and struggle to fully equip their 150 line brigades. The Ukrainian military's reliance on robots stems from their inability to replace trained infantry, and their mastery of command systems is crucial for the success of these all-robot assaults.
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