Ukraine deploys armed robots to combat Russian forces

bbc.com

Ukraine is deploying armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces, marking a significant escalation in the war's technological advancement. These uncrewed ground vehicles, equipped with machine guns and explosives, are already repelling attacks and capturing enemy soldiers, with potential for autonomous combat. The program addresses Ukraine's manpower shortages, as robots can be lost without the same strategic impact as human soldiers, and similar Russian developments are also noted.


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