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Instead of soldiers, robots go: Ukraine carried out more than 21,500 missions using only robots
The Ukrainian army carried out more than 21,500 missions using exclusively unmanned ground robots in the first quarter of 2026. The number of these operations has tripled in the last five months as the country tries to protect the lives of its people in combat. These systems now perform the most difficult and dangerous tasks on the front line itself.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian army performed over 21,500 missions with unmanned ground robots in Q1 2026.
- Robot operations tripled in the last five months.
- Robots handle difficult and dangerous tasks on the front line.
- Common uses include delivering ammunition, clearing mines, holding positions, and evacuating the wounded.
- 167 military units used these machines in March.
- Ground robots are still outnumbered by aerial drones.