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Ukraine launches world first airborne robot assault behind Russian lines
Newsweek • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine’s Third Army Corps has deployed attack ground robots via heavy bomber drones deep behind Russian lines in "Operation Vivaldi," marking a notable use of unmanned ground vehicles in combat.
- These suicide ground drones were delivered more than 10 kilometers into enemy territory to disrupt Russian defenses ahead of Ukrainian troop advances.
- Operation Vivaldi has resulted in the liberation of 19 square miles northwest of Lyman, with around 800 Russian troops reportedly eliminated and ongoing efforts to grind down multiple Russian armies.
- The operation combines artillery, unmanned systems, air defense, and electronic warfare to target Russian command posts and logistics while protecting Ukrainian forces.
- Analysts suggest that while Operation Vivaldi demonstrates effective maneuver warfare, it is unlikely to change Russia’s maximalist stance in the near term, with potential shifts in the conflict’s phase expected in the coming months.
