Ukraine claims it has carried out the first known combat operation combining a naval drone with an armed ground robot.
According to the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade, an unmanned vessel transported a robotic vehicle equipped with a machine gun to a beach occupied by Russian forces.
The operation took place on the Kinburn Peninsula in the Mykolaiv region. The area has been under Russian control since the first months of the invasion and is considered one of the most heavily monitored coastal sections of the conflict.
A video published on Telegram shows the operation, which reportedly combined the use of a naval drone and a ground robot.
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After reaching the coast, the naval drone deployed the robot, which then proceeded autonomously to carry out a combat mission. According to the brigade, no soldiers took part in the landing phase, reducing troop exposure in a high-risk area.
Ukrainian authorities did not disclose which robot model was used or the results of the mission. The operation was coordinated by the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade and is described by the military as the first of its kind in the world.
The action is part of Ukraine’s expanding use of unmanned systems. In recent months, the country has begun integrating naval drones, aerial drones, and ground robots into attack, reconnaissance, and logistical support operations, seeking to reduce risks to troops and increase its combat capabilities.
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Source and images: Telegram @jahznebes. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
