Ukrainian forces deploy "robot dogs" via drones to counter Russian attacks
Ukrainian soldiers are implementing a new tactic involving the use of "robot dogs". They are transported by drones and dropped on the front lines as support in the fight against Russian invaders.
The American edition of Newsweek reported on this type of Ukrainian activity. The publication recalled that "robot dogs" have been used to support Ukrainian forces on the front lines since August this year, but dropping them from drones is new.
New Ukrainian tactics
The Ukrainian armed forces released a video showing a "Baba Yaga" type drone dropping a robot resembling a dog, which begins to move after landing.
In the video, which appeared on platform X, the drone drops a robot resembling a dog. In another video, shared in early September by the military group "Chortyca," a four-legged robot accompanies a Ukrainian soldier. The soldier uses a thermal imaging camera mounted on the robot to monitor a wooded area.
The Ukrainian army uses these robots for ammunition transport, terrain observation, and frontline unit support in clashes with Russian forces. These remote-controlled devices were first showcased in August on the Telegram channel of the 28th Mechanised Brigade, where a video was published showing the robot patrolling a ruined city.
"Robot dogs" in Ukraine
According to "Newsweek," which cites the German newspaper "Bild," these "robot dogs" are produced by a British drone manufacturing company. They can move at a speed of about 3.4 metres per second, and their battery lasts for five hours.
Thanks to their anti-thermal camouflage, "robot dogs" leave a trail similar to that of a rabbit, making them difficult for the enemy to detect. They can carry loads of up to about 7-8 kilograms.
