Ukraine Deploys Experimental Unmanned Ground Vehicles on 1,200km Front

Ukraine’s armed forces are utilizing experimental unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to conduct assaults, deliver supplies, and evacuate injured personnel along the extensive 1,200km (745-mile) front line. In a small workshop located in northeastern Ukraine, a military mechanic identified as “Chimera,” 44, is assisting in the preparation of robotic units for combat. The four-wheeled UGVs, referred to as “Hyenas,” are designed to advance towards Russian positions, carrying explosives aimed at enemy bunkers or to impede their progress. Chimera noted that similar UGVs have successfully captured Russian soldiers. He emphasized the significant impact of a 20kg (44 pounds) explosive payload as “very powerful.” Workshops operated by Ukraine’s Third Army Corps are emerging across the front, as Kyiv’s forces strive to gain a technological advantage amidst ongoing infantry attacks in the war's fifth year. UGVs are becoming an essential part of Ukraine’s strategy to enhance combat effectiveness while safeguarding troops on a battlefield saturated with drones, where any movement can be perilous.