Ukraine has used a group of 28 robots and ground drones in an attack against Russian positions near the city of Lyman, in the Donetsk region, according to the Russian Telegram channel Voyenny Osvedomitel, which supports Moscow's war.
According to the source, the operation was carried out using three different types of robotic vehicles equipped to strike positions and military equipment. The deployed group included eight kamikaze ground drones engineered to detonate upon contact, 18 robots armed with anti-tank grenade launchers, and two additional vehicles equipped with Mk 19 automatic grenade launchers.
Unlike aerial drones, ground robots navigate terrain and can be outfitted with explosives, machine guns, or other armament systems. Using these systems allows military forces to conduct certain missions without directly exposing soldiers to enemy fire, while also providing utility for reconnaissance, transporting ammunition and supplies, and evacuating the wounded.
Lyman is considered an area of strategic importance in eastern Ukraine due to its position within the transport network and its proximity to several key sectors of the front in the Donetsk region. However, the report regarding the assault involving 28 robotic vehicles has not been independently confirmed, and the damage caused or consequences of the attack on Russian positions have not been disclosed.
Also reported by Русская служба The Moscow Times
