Indiatimes iconIndiatimesSep 21, 2026

Drones carrying ground robots: Ukraine’s new battlefield tactic against Russia

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi expanded drone use with ground vehicles deployed by aerial bombers. These unmanned ground vehicles targeted Russian logistic nodes deep within occupied territory.

Drones carrying ground robots: Ukraine’s new battlefield tactic against Russia

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Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi expanded drone use with ground vehicles deployed by aerial bombers.

These unmanned ground vehicles targeted Russian logistic nodes deep within occupied territory.

Ukrainian forces recaptured significant territory using a layered approach with robotics and electronic warfare.

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Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi expanded drone use with ground vehicles deployed by aerial bombers. These unmanned ground vehicles targeted Russian logistic nodes deep within occupied territory. Ukrainian forces recaptured significant territory using a layered approach with robotics and electronic warfare.

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  • Unmanned ground vehicles now serve critical logistics, engineering, and infantry support roles.
  • This offensive highlights the deep integration of robotic systems into Ukraine's combat strategy.

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