That Ukraine even needs so many unmanned weapons points to a deep manpower shortage.

Summary

Ukraine’s 13th National Guard Brigade conducted its first all-robot assault, using ground and aerial drones to clear Russian positions in Kharkiv Oblast.

The operation involved surveillance, explosive, and gun-armed robots, demonstrating Ukraine’s advanced military robotics.

While robots excel in surveillance and attack, their limitations in holding ground, particularly against jamming and maintenance challenges, underscore the continued importance of human infantry.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Firstly, Ukraine is fighting an invading force by a ruthless dictator and they’re outgunned. Taking the moral high ground and refusing to use the latest technology is the worst possible idea.

    Secondly, there was still a human cost. Just not on the Ukrainian side.

    Thirdly, they absolutely have a motivation to stop: when Russia leaves.

    Fourthly, you need to re-watch that episode because it was about the Cold War. The idea was two equal powers were fighting a war that wouldn’t end and no one was the invading party because there was no invasion.