Ukrainian Drones and Robots Capture Russian Soldiers Without Infantry in Historic Operation

Soldiers of Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade have carried out a unique operation in the Kharkiv region, in which Russians surrendered for the first time ever to unmanned ground platforms—without infantry involvement and with zero casualties on the Ukrainian side.

Troops from the 2nd Assault Battalion cleared Russian positions using only FPV drones and ground robotic complexes (GRCs), according to the brigade’s report on July 9.

After drone strikes hit Russian fortifications, one of the GRCs approached a destroyed dugout. In a rare move, the Russian forces chose to surrender to avoid being blown up. The surviving soldiers were remotely escorted to Ukrainian lines by drones and officially taken prisoner.

The operation was carried out by the "NC13" GRC unit from the BPS “DEUS EX MACHINA” company of the 2nd Battalion. They successfully stormed enemy positions that had previously resisted multiple assaults by neighboring units. As a result, Ukrainian forces secured the fortified area and nearby tree line.

Earlier, Ukrainian forces captured around 20 Russian troops and several dozen more during the operation to liberate the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region.

“The battle lasted just over a week. The enemy heavily shelled our positions and offered fierce resistance at the plant, but ultimately, we accomplished our mission,” said a Ukrainian officer.

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