Dozens of different land drones are now made for the military in Ukraine. Lviv-based Roboneers produces models that can transport up to 300kg in cargo and be fitted to carry a heavy machine gun, electronic jamming systems, land mines and other equipment. Photograph: Roboneers
Attack drones now cause about three-quarters of all casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war, both sides use long-range versions to strike targets many hundreds of kilometres behind the front line, and Kyiv’s explosive-laden marine drones have forced Moscow to withdraw much of its Black Sea fleet from ports in occupied Crimea.
Ground drones have had a less spectacular rise. Slower and less agile than their flying and floating cousins, they do more military grunt work than eye-catching attack missions, but their creators say they already play a key role in a war that may ultimately be decided by which side wins the battle for
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