Ukrainian corps builds one-of-a-kind ground robots for war inside gas pipeline
Russian troops crawl through gas pipes behind Ukraine’s lines. Now Kyiv’s ground robots go underground too.
The commander of a Ukrainian robot-warfare battalion, identified as Matematyk, emphasizes the necessity of dominating underground spaces. His unit, the ground-robotics battalion of the Khartiia Corps' Lava drone regiment, is developing specialized unmanned ground robots designed for fighting inside gas pipes and narrow environments.
These robots are part of Ukraine's response to Russia's aggressive tactics, which have involved covert movement through gas pipelines during the Kupiansk front in Operation Veles. The commander acknowledges the complexity of underground warfare, drawing parallels to historical examples from the First World War. Despite the challenges, including the need to adapt existing technologies from metro construction, Matematyk asserts that investing in underground-capable robots is crucial.
These robots, he notes, can reduce human exposure to dangerous conditions and potentially replace personnel in critical underground operations. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bolster Ukraine's capabilities in the face of evolving battlefield dynamics.
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