Ukraine expands use of unmanned ground robots on the front lines
Ukraine’s Third Army Corps is fielding experimental four-wheeled robots called “Hyenas” to deliver explosives, resupply troops and retrieve the wounded along the 1,200 km front.
In workshops run by Ukraine’s Third Army Corps, soldiers like the mechanic known as “Chimera” are assembling and testing four-wheeled unmanned ground vehicles dubbed “Hyenas”. These machines are loaded with roughly 20 kg of explosives and sent to strike Russian dugouts or halt advances, and they have also been used to seize prisoners. The robots serve multiple roles, including delivering ammunition, supplies and evacuating injured fighters.
Such facilities have multiplied along the 1,200 km (745-mile) front, reflecting Kyiv’s push to gain a technological edge in the fifth year of the war. By relying on unmanned ground systems, Ukrainian forces hope to protect personnel in a combat zone where any movement can be lethal due to pervasive drone activity. The effort represents a broader strategy to fight more intelligently while preserving lives.
Why it matters
The deployment shows how Ukraine is using robotics to counter Russian forces and protect its soldiers.
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