Ukraine says it replaced human soldiers with 'ground robots' in over 21,000 missions for Q1
Military & Defense
Ukraine says it replaced human soldiers with 'ground robots' in over 21,000 missions for Q1
By Matthew Loh
Apr 8, 2026, 12:27 AM ET
Ukraine's defense ministry said on Tuesday that the number of uncrewed ground vehicle missions carried out by its forces had tripled in the last five months.
These ground-based systems executed over 9,000 combat and logistics missions on the front lines in March alone, up from over 2,900 in November, the ministry said in a statement.
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Uncrewed ground vehicles, or UGVs, are remotely piloted ground systems generally intended to replace human soldiers in dangerous tasks such as frontline supply drops, mine-clearing, and holding fortified positions.
They're usually tracked or wheeled systems built to traverse difficult terrain and can serve as platforms to carry supplies, ammunition, wounded troops, or, in some cases, remotely controlled weapons.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-ground-robots-troops-uncrewed-ground-vehicles-first-quarter-2026-4
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