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Ukrainian Forces Capture Russian Position Using Only Drones and Robots, Zelensky Announces
Ukrainian forces captured a Russian position entirely through unmanned platforms for the first time in the ongoing war, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He highlighted the role of autonomous systems in over 22,000 frontline missions in the last three months. The development comes amid the conflict that began over four years ago with Russia's invasion.
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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.
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.
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.
Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine over four years ago, nypost.
Com reported.
