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Russia drone campaign targets Ukrainian civilians, no strategic military aim
Dagens NyheterLO·UA · RU·2 days ago
Ukrainian forces are employing remote-controlled ground vehicles to explode in Russian positions, combined with drone attacks, marking an evolution in tactical warfare. Russia's retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian cities continue, but the shift to unmanned ground systems signals a new phase in the conflict's attritional dynamics.
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Ukrainian forces, specifically the 93rd Mechanized Brigade and 3rd Corps, are confirmed to be deploying unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in combat operations against Russian positions in Donbas. These deployments include both general combat support and explosive attacks, indicating an evolving tactical capability. The full operational impact and specific capabilities of these UGVs remain unquantified.