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Ukraine is deploying autonomous ground robots like Murakha to deliver ammo, supplies, and even evacuate wounded, controlled from bunkers as a grassroots tech revolution—more than 200 startups and 11 decentralized facilities across the country are feeding rapid development—and two Murakhas helped capture a Russian position in Kharkiv, though robots remain vulnerable to drones.
Ukraine is equipping ground robots with weapons to turn them into mobile “small tanks” that can strike Russian infiltration teams from safer distances. Frontline Robotics’ Buria turret is being mounted on robotic vehicles, enabling operators to drive toward enemy lines from tens of kilometers away, with updates driven by soldier feedback. Ground robots are increasingly used for evacuation, logistics, mine handling, and even direct attacks, offering broader protection for soldiers and cheaper replacement than armored vehicles as Russia relies on small infiltrating units.
Ukrainian commanders say ground drones perform well in testing but fail on the front due to overheating electronics, weak components, and mud-clogged terrain; with around 150 models in use, many frontline platforms aren’t suited to combat, prompting field modifications. Still, unmanned systems are being used for logistics and evacuation, and Kyiv plans to scale their deployment to reduce troop exposure.
A Ukrainian robotics maker says its TW-7.62 ground robots are now used to reduce danger on the front line and have reportedly led to Russian soldiers surrendering to the machines, with multiple incidents cited. The robots are being deployed for tasks from evacuation and logistics to direct engagement, aided by drones, as Kyiv pursues a rapid expansion of robotic systems—targeting tens of thousands of ground robots and a shift of frontline logistics away from human troops.
Ukraine is increasingly relying on remotely controlled ground robots and drones for frontline combat, casualty evacuation, and logistics, reducing reliance on infantry. Kyiv cites thousands of robot-enabled missions and aims to replace a third of its infantry with robotic systems, while experts warn that robots complement but cannot fully replace human soldiers and emphasize the need for human oversight and strategic scaling.
Ukraine says it captured a Russian position using only unmanned drones and ground robots, with no Ukrainian infantry or losses, marking a wartime milestone. Zelenskyy cited more than 22,000 robot missions in three months and highlighted drones as central to frontline operations, a shift that’s drawing NATO interest and shaping how future wars are fought.
Ukraine's use of SpaceX's Starlink for military ground robots is hindered by limited bandwidth, reducing robot speed and effectiveness, prompting innovations like signal repeaters and autonomous systems to overcome connectivity issues, while Starlink remains vital for Ukraine's war efforts.
Lyuba Shipovich, a former US-based tech entrepreneur, has returned to Ukraine to develop and deploy innovative robotic systems, including drones and ground robots, to bolster Ukraine's military resistance against Russia, focusing on logistics, casualty evacuation, and future autonomous warfare capabilities.