Forbes: Ukraine Beats Russia In Robot Warfare
- 5.09.2025, 9:59
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Reality dictates the rules.
Ukrainian soldiers are transforming war with robotics. On the front lines, technology is becoming a lifesaver, writes Forbes.
In an old Soviet-era warehouse in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian engineers are assembling ground-based unmanned vehicles that perform vital missions on the front lines. The machines help deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded and conduct assault operations, reducing risk to soldiers.
"We want the brigade to be recognized, for people to understand that this work is important - that it works everywhere," said Oleksandr, a platoon commander in the Antares battalion's ground robotic systems platoon.
Robots in the service of logistics and combat operations
The team is modernizing standard drones by equipping them with digital communication channels, Starlink and LTE, making them more resistant to Russian jammers.
"Conditions on the ground dictate their own rules, and we have to convert all drones to digital control," Alexander explains.
The ground robots deliver food, ammunition and medical supplies, support communication relays and electronic warfare modules.
"The drone drives up to a trench or dugout, drops a load and moves out. No one is at risk - neither the soldiers in the trench nor the drone operator," he adds.
Ukraine is actively using robotics to change battlefield tactics.
"It is estimated that drones now account for up to 80% of Russian casualties on the battlefield," Army Technology experts report.
The first fully robotic assaults have already been recorded, with ground robots playing a key role in logistics and casualty evacuation, reducing the risk to manpower.
Air Defense and Improvements
"In early August, the 28th Mechanized Brigade unveiled the war's first unmanned air defense aircraft," Alexander says.
New modifications include remote-controlled turrets capable of shooting down low-flying drones, as well as the use of robots for unilateral strikes against enemy positions.
Russia is also developing its own fleet of ground robots, but Ukraine remains a leader in the introduction of decentralized systems and volunteer initiatives.
"Ukrainian engineers are creating the future of warfare not only for Ukraine, but for the whole world," said Luba Shipovich, CEO of Dignitas Ukraine.
Organizations like Dignitas are accelerating the deployment of drones on the front lines, training soldiers and creating a technological shield for the country.
"Whether the West likes it or not, drones and out-of-control spacecraft are now part of the Russian and Chinese battlefield," adds venture capitalist Deborah Fairlamb.
The Ukrainian robot fleet is still evolving, but these machines have already become a cornerstone of modern warfare. They make it possible to compensate for the lack of human resources, reduce casualties among soldiers and create a technological advantage on the battlefield.
"To expand to assault or fire support, we need to reduce costs and simplify operations," emphasizes soldier "Kostas."
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