Ukraine deploys combat robots via aerial carriers and sea drones
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Ukraine is expanding battlefield robotics by using aerial carrier drones to drop ground robots and by deploying drone boats that can deliver armed ground units, including a hexacopter carrying a ground robot during operations around Kinburn Spit. The approach helps robots bypass tough terrain and Russian defenses while reducing risk to soldiers, reflecting ongoing innovation in drone-enabled warfare and drawing interest from the U.S. in similar capabilities.
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