US EditionUkraine Deploys Combat Robots to Address Manpower Crisis
- On September 8, 2025, Ukrainian soldiers, including a platoon leader known as Miami, operated robotic vehicles close to the frontline in the Donetsk area.
- The prolonged war since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and a soldier shortage have driven Ukraine to deploy remote-controlled armored vehicles for critical tasks.
- Miami's 10-man team uses these armored vehicles, mostly to deliver food and ammunition, with drones scouting routes to avoid mines and obstacles before robotic delivery.
- The vehicles range in price from approximately $1,000 up to $64,000, and Miami pointed out that while the individual cost isn’t excessive, losing several—around three or four—in a single week quickly leads to significant cumulative expenses.
- Ukraine's extensive use of such machines, which cannot fully replace humans but reduce risks to fighters, offers real-time feedback for ongoing model improvements and could lead to future advances.
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Ukrainian Army Seeks to Deploy Robots to Increase Efficiency and Protect Soldiers' Lives
Facing a manpower shortage, the Ukrainian military is increasingly using robotic ground machines to perform dangerous tasks like transporting supplies, clearing mines, and evacuating casualties.
On the front line, the Ukrainian military is increasingly using radio-controlled armored vehicles to perform dangerous tasks.
Ukraine turning to drones for dangerous missions
A Ukrainian serviceman known by the call sign "Miami" works on robotic military equipment near the front line in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Photo: AP On a battlefield swarming with deadly Russian drones, Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly turning to nimble, remote-controlled armored vehicles that can perform an array of tasks and spare troops from potentially life-threatening missions.
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The Independent (US)Ukraine faces a shortage of soldiers. The army is using robots to help
The robotic vehicles are mostly made by Ukrainian companies
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