On 27 September, the Third Army Corps reported the deployment of ground-based robotic systems equipped with two Bullspike grenade launchers during Operation «Vivaldi» in the Lyman sector. According to the corps, the systems fired on Russian positions, drove into cover and detonated there. Operators controlled them remotely, without any direct involvement of Ukrainian infantry in the attack.
Briefly about the main points
- The NRC, with two Bullspikes, attacked Russian positions in the Lyman sector.
- Following the artillery attack, the robots moved into cover and detonated.
- The systems were modernised by the NC13 Special Forces Unit of the Third Assault Brigade.
- The camera operators were working from a safe location dozens of kilometres from the front line.
- The ministry did not specify the number of drones involved or the losses suffered by Russian forces.
The systems combined a fire attack with an explosion
Ground-based kamikaze drones The modernisation was carried out by servicemen from the NC13 strike unit of the Third Separate Assault Brigade. Each of the systems described was fitted with two Bullspike single-use grenade launchers.
According to the military’s account, the platforms first opened fire on the positions of Russian forces and then headed towards the shelters to blow them up. The corps also stated that the Russian military perceived the incursion as an attack by an entire assault group; this is the assessment of the Ukrainian unit.
The operators were working at a distance from the front line
Operators controlled the robotic systems from cover dozens of kilometres from the front line, directing the machines straight towards Russian positions.
У To the Third Army Corps They explained that the NRK were intended to carry out strikes, exert psychological pressure and assist in clearing positions. The military cited the ability to avoid involving infantry in direct assaults on fortified positions as the main advantage of this approach.
The incident formed part of an operation in the north of the Donetsk region
The deployment of attack robots is one aspect of Operation «Vivaldi» in the north of Donetsk Oblast. According to ArmyInform, ground-based systems are also being used to deliver water, ammunition and medical supplies, to evacuate the wounded and to clear routes of mines.
Commander of the Third Army Corps Andrii Biletskyi On 15 September, he reported on the first stage of the operation. He later announced the liberation of Shandryholove and Derylove and the establishment of full control over Drobyshev.
The agency has released a video of the latest incident, but did not specify the number of systems involved nor provide a separate tally of Russian losses.
