Ukrainian forces on the Kharkiv front encounter Russian Chelonok robotic complex

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Ukrainian forces on the Kharkiv front have encountered Russia's "Chelonok" all-terrain robotic complex for the first time. The 11th Army Corps reported this sighting on April 9, 2026. Previously, the Chelonok was displayed in April 2024 as a demining vehicle. The Chelonok is a large, 3.8m long, 2.5m wide, 3.4m high vehicle weighing 1350kg, capable of speeds up to 50 km/h on land.


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