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Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Defense Ministry approves new Ukrainian-made D-21-12R ground robot for military use
The Ukrainian-made D-21-12R ground robotic system has been approved for military use, the Defense Ministry announced on April 7. Equipped with a large-caliber machine gun, the robot is capable of conducting surveillance, patrolling, providing fire support to the Ukrainian military, and targeting Russian lightly armored vehicles, the statement read. It has high cross-country ability in off-road terrain, mud and shallow water and can be operated remotely from a protected shelter, the ministry added. Throughout Russia's full-scale invasion, both Ukraine and Russia have heavily invested in unmanned vehicles, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, revolutionizing warfare. Ukraine is increasing the production of unmanned ground systems and deploying full-fledged robotic units as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' combat brigades on the front line. In December, the Ukrainian military claimed troops had successfully attacked Russian positions in Kharkiv Oblast using only ground and first person view (FPV) drones instead of infantry for the first time. Unmanned ground systems have proven to perform several tasks on the battlefield, including offensive and defensive activities, evacuation of the wounded, logistical support for units, and mining and demining areas, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said in February. Read also: Ukraine's robotic army is bringing the fight to Russia We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian troops advance in Donetsk Oblast and have successes in Kursk Oblast
The Russians have advanced in Donetsk Oblast near the settlement of Burlatske, as well as near the settlement of Lebedevka in Russia's Kursk Oblast. Source: DeepState project Quote: "The Russians advanced near Burlatske and Lebedevka. The contact line in Pishchane [near Pokrovsk] has been updated." Details: DeepState analysts said that as of the morning of 4 March, fighting was continuing south of Kamyshivka in Kursk Oblast. Background: The DeepState analytical project reported on the night of 2-3 March that Russian troops had advanced in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts, as well as in Russia's Kursk Oblast. The day before, DeepState reported that the situation in Russia's Kursk Oblast continues to get worse for Ukrainian defence forces. Russian troops have focused their efforts on disrupting the Ukrainian Armed Forces' logistics routes. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia claims drone attack on oil transfer station in their Volgograd Oblast
Drones attacked an oil transfer station in the Kumylzhensky district, Russia's Volgograd Oblast, on the night of 7-8 February. Source: Russian media outlets with reference to Volgograd Oblast Governor Andrei Bocharov Details: Bocharov, as the Russian authorities usually do, claimed that the drone attack on the oil transfer station in the Kumylzhensky district was "repelled". He said there had been no fire or casualties. Background: Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, together with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and other components of Ukraine's defence forces, launched an attack on the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka refinery in Russia's Volgograd Oblast on the night of 30-31 January. Russian media outlets reported that a fire broke out at the Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd in Russia following an explosion on the night of 14-15 January. In 2024, the Volgograd refinery was attacked twice by Ukrainian drones, on 3 February and 11 May. Support UP or become our patron!
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine's Defense Ministry introduces robotic units into army
The Defense Ministry is launching an initiative to increase the use of unmanned ground systems in the Ukrainian army, introducing robotics units, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Feb. 5. Throughout Russia's full-scale invasion, both Ukraine and Russia have heavily invested in unmanned vehicles, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, revolutionizing warfare. Ukraine is increasing the production of unmanned ground systems and deploying full-fledged robotic units as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' combat brigades on the front line, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote on Facebook. "We continue transforming the Ukrainian Armed Forces into a modern army with a technological advantage over the enemy. Our goal is to create an army in which innovative technologies help to perform the most dangerous tasks while saving the lives of our defenders," Umerov said. The project is the result of tests conducted in cooperation with the military since the summer of 2024, he added. Unmanned ground systems have proven to perform several tasks on the battlefield, including offensive and defensive activities, evacuation of the wounded, logistical support for units, and mining and demining areas, according to the minister. Various aerial, naval, and ground drones have been developed and are frequently used by Ukrainian troops for reconnaissance, combat, and other tasks. Read also: Ukraine's robotic army is bringing the fight to Russia We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Lukoil refinery in Russia's Volgograd Oblast
Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), together with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and other components of Ukraine's defence forces, launched an attack on the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka refinery in Russia's Volgograd Oblast on the night of 30-31 January. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The refinery is among the top ten largest in Russia by design capacity and plays a crucial role in supplying the occupying forces. There have been reports of flashes and explosions in the area. The extent of the damage is still being confirmed. Quote: "Attacks on strategic infrastructure, which directly impacts the Russian Armed Forces' ability to sustain combat operations against Ukraine, will continue." For reference: LLC LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery is the largest producer of petroleum products in Russia's Southern Federal District, with a plant capacity of 14.8 million tonnes. Background: Earlier, Volgograd Oblast Governor Andrei Bocharov reported that Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked an oil refinery and an oil depot in Volgograd. Russian authorities claimed that falling drone wreckage caused a fire at the oil refinery. Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, confirmed the strike on the oil refinery, the sixth-largest in Russia. The refinery produces petrol, diesel fuel, fuel oil, and aircraft fuel. Russian media outlets reported that a fire broke out at the Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd in Russia following an explosion on the night of 14-15 January. In 2024, the Volgograd refinery was attacked twice by Ukrainian drones, on 3 February and 11 May. Support UP or become our patron!
