Mmastodon WarUkraine first seen 6 h ago, last 58 min ago, peak #2

Ukraine uses robots for airdrops and mine clearing in counterattack

Original: # Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 9

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has reportedly erased recent Russian gains, with robots playing a central role in the fighting. Unmanned systems carried out combat airdrops of supplies and cleared minefields, reducing risks to Ukrainian soldiers. The operation is being discussed as another example of how drones and ground robots are increasingly taking on dangerous battlefield tasks in the war with Russia.

Why now: Robots performing frontline combat support tasks mark a notable escalation in military automation during the Ukraine war.

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• # Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 9/robots-make-combat-airdrops-clear-mines-as-ukraine-defeats-russian-pincer/ " Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots." #… · glynmoody · 6

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