Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces used unmanned ground systems and drones to capture a Russian position without deploying infantry.

He described it as the first time in the war that an enemy position was taken entirely by robotic platforms, with Russian troops surrendering and no Ukrainian casualties reported.

The operation reflects Ukraine’s growing reliance on ground robots and drones for combat, evacuation, and high-risk missions.

Zelenskyy said these systems have already carried out more than 22,000 missions in early 2026, significantly reducing risk to soldiers, Politico has reported.

The development highlights the increasing role of autonomous and remote-controlled technology in modern warfare.