Ukrainian Forces Capture Russian Position Using Only Drones and Robots, Zelensky Announces

First Unmanned Capture in Ukraine War nypost.

Com reported that Ukrainian forces captured an enemy position entirely by robotic systems and remote-controlled platforms with no help from human infantry. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated to defense workers that for the first time in the history of the war, Ukrainian warriors captured an enemy position using exclusively unmanned platforms.

Zelensky appeared in a video posted on social media stating that for the first time in the war, an enemy position was captured entirely by ground robotic systems and drones without any infantry.

Role of Autonomous Systems Autonomous

Systems have participated in over 22,000 frontline missions in the last three months, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Com reported this data as part of Zelensky's statements on the use of unmanned technology in combat operations.

Recent Russian Ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin and National Guard Service's Director Viktor Zolotov attended a ceremony at the State Kremlin Palace on March 27, 2026, in Moscow, Russia, nypost.

Com reported via Getty Images.

Conflict Background Vladimir

Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine over four years ago, nypost.

Com reported.