Zelenskyy announces 'the future is here' after war's first all-robot capture
Ukraine captured a Russian position using only unmanned robots and drones, Zelenskyy says, calling it a first in the history of the war with Russia.
TL;DR
- Ukraine successfully captured a Russian position using only unmanned robots and drones, a historic first in the war.
- President Zelenskyy stated that the future of warfare is on the battlefield and Ukraine is creating it.
- The offensive involved drones and a grid-based robotic system (GRS) platform.
- Autonomous systems have participated in over 22,000 frontline missions in three months.
- Specific machines mentioned include the TerMIT, Zmiy, and Protector unmanned ground systems.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that 'Made in Ukraine' weapons are synonymous with effectiveness and strength.
- Experts suggest the large-scale use of unmanned ground invasions could change the nature of war by reducing political risk.