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How drones and ground robots are reshaping war in Ukraine

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Max Zander near Kupiansk, eastern Ukraine
February 7, 2026

On Ukraine's front lines, unmanned aerial drones and ground robots are increasingly shaping combat. While they help soldiers survive, they are also becoming one of deadliest dangers on the battlefield.

Ukrainian forces near Kupiansk are using ground robots to deliver supplies and support combat as Russian drone attacks intensify. The remote‑controlled vehicles can carry weapons, scout positions and reduce risk for soldiers.

Drone technology is reshaping tactics, with units creating "gray zones" and kill zones to halt Russian advances. Troops say the machines save lives.

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