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Ukraine is fielding a cheap, wheeled uncrewed ground vehicle with a dual Kalashnikov turret, used by the Alpha Group to destroy a Russian ambush drone. The system, designed to be rapidly scalable, is being tested by multiple units and emphasizes low-cost frontline robotization, though reloads currently require a nearby soldier and the turret is not fully autonomous.
Russia claims to have destroyed a US-made M1 Abrams tank near Avdiivka, Ukraine, after it was spotted by a reconnaissance drone, marking the first confirmed loss of this tank in Ukrainian service. The incident underscores the increasing challenge posed by drones on the battlefield, as they are able to track and attack military assets. The use of drones has also been linked to the destruction of other tanks in the conflict, highlighting the evolving nature of warfare and the difficulties faced by troops and equipment in maneuvering and hiding from these aerial threats.