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Ukrainian Troops Use Ground Drones To Gain An Edge On The Battlefield


A combat ground drone from Ukraine's Fifth Brigade maneuvers around destroyed armored vehicles as it prepares attacks on Russia's positions.

Ukraine's armed forces are increasingly using ground drones to gain an edge on the battlefield. These unmanned vehicles are used for various military operations including reconnaissance, direct attacks, mine-laying, ammunition delivery, and medical evacuations.

In a workshop run by Ukrainian specialists, engineers continuously improve these unmanned vehicles, addressing mobility and power issues. The rapid advancement of drone warfare suggests that in the next six to 12 months, the landscape of military technology could change dramatically, making it a race to see which side adapts faster.

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    Oleksiy Prodayvoda

    Oleksiy Prodayvoda is a correspondent for Current Time, the Russian-language network run by RFE/RL in cooperation with VOA. Prior to joining RFE/RL, he worked for some of the most important media outlets in Ukraine, covering the mass pro-democracy demonstrations in Kyiv, Russia's seizure of Crimea, and the beginning of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014. Since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022, he has been reporting from the front lines in the east and south of the country. 

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