{"id":29225,"date":"2026-09-27T03:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T03:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=29225"},"modified":"2026-09-27T03:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T03:22:34","slug":"army-of-robots-ukraine-turns-to-machines-for-its-most-dangerous-missions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=29225","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Army of Robots\u2019: Ukraine turns to machines for its most dangerous missions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"XYebw\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"IYpL4\">\n<section class=\"lIbak  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  mR3IZ \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"lIbak\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"dV65i\">\n<div class=\"gF0tM\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134514263,imgsize-124998,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ukraine-is-unveiling-the-army-of-robots-initiative-focusing-on-automation-for-the-battlefield-photo-credit-serhii-mykhalchuk.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018Army of Robots\u2019: Ukraine turns to machines for its most dangerous missions\" title=\"Ukraine is unveiling the 'Army of Robots' initiative, focusing on automation for the battlefield (Photo credit: Serhii Mykhalchuk)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"XsNYN img_cptn\"><span title=\"Ukraine is unveiling the 'Army of Robots' initiative, focusing on automation for the battlefield (Photo credit: Serhii Mykhalchuk)\">Ukraine is unveiling the &#8216;Army of Robots&#8217; initiative, focusing on automation for the battlefield (Photo credit: Serhii Mykhalchuk)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ukraine is stepping up its push to bring robots deeper into warfare, with former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov announcing a new \u201cArmy of Robots\u201d initiative aimed at developing machines that can take on some of the most dangerous tasks on the battlefield.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>According to the Kyiv Independent, Fedorov announced the initiative on September 26, describing it as a defence-tech ecosystem that will support the development, testing and deployment of robotic systems for military use.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>The initiative is intended to build on Ukraine\u2019s experience with drones and expand unmanned warfare from the skies to the ground.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>Fedorov said the initiative will focus on developing technologies that can reduce soldiers\u2019 exposure to danger, with robots potentially carrying out missions such as reconnaissance, transporting ammunition, evacuating wounded troops, laying and clearing mines, defending positions and conducting strikes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>He said the goal is to create a system in which machines can be sent into areas where deploying human soldiers would carry a higher risk, marking a further shift towards unmanned systems in Ukraine\u2019s battlefield strategy.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>The initiative draws on the model of Ukraine\u2019s \u201cArmy of Drones\u201d, which helped accelerate the development and deployment of unmanned aerial systems after Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Fedorov\u2019s plans include the development of humanoid robots capable of carrying out basic battlefield tasks, while other robotic platforms could be used alongside drones for reconnaissance, logistics and combat operations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Robots are already moving into Ukraine&#8217;s frontline<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The \u201cArmy of Robots\u201d initiative builds on a growing use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) by Ukraine&#8217;s military.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>According to Ukraine&#8217;s defence ministry, UGVs carried out more than 25,000 logistics and evacuation missions in August 2026, taking the total number of such missions since the beginning of the year to about 112,000. The systems have been used to deliver ammunition, food and water and evacuate wounded soldiers from high-risk areas.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Ukraine&#8217;s Defence Procurement Agency said more than 22,000 UGVs had been contracted in 2026 by July, nearly twice the number contracted during the whole of 2025.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>The majority were logistics systems, followed by engineering and combat platforms, with some designed for ammunition delivery, casualty evacuation and reconnaissance-strike missions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Why robots are becoming increasingly important on the battlefield<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>The growing importance of battlefield robots is being driven by the need to keep soldiers away from increasingly dangerous frontline zones.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Ukraine&#8217;s Defence Ministry says ground robotic systems are being used for logistics, ammunition delivery, casualty evacuation and other missions without putting personnel directly into strike zones.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Reuters reported earlier this month that Ukrainian units are increasingly deploying UGVs to carry explosives, transport supplies and evacuate wounded troops, with commanders viewing them as a way to reduce human casualties while increasing operational flexibility.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>Nato&#8217;s research identifies reducing casualties, lowering manpower requirements and improving operational effectiveness among the main drivers behind the adoption of robotic and autonomous systems. 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