Ukraine's robot dogs: New frontline allies in the fight with Russia

This Ukrainian activity was reported by the American news outlet "Newsweek." The report noted that "robot dogs" have supported Ukrainian forces on the front lines since August this year, but dropping them from drones is a recent development.

The Ukrainian armed forces released a video showing a "Baba Yaga" type drone dropping a robot resembling a dog, which begins to move upon landing.

In the video, which appeared on platform X, the drone drops a robot that looks like a dog. In another video shared in early September by the military group "Chortyca," a four-legged robot accompanies a Ukrainian soldier. The soldier uses a thermal imaging camera mounted on the robot to monitor a wooded area.

The Ukrainian army uses these robots for ammunition transport, terrain observation, and frontline unit support in clashes with Russian forces. These remote-controlled devices were first showcased in August on the Telegram channel of the 28th Mechanized Brigade, where a video was published showing the robot patrolling a ruined city.

According to "Newsweek," which cites the German newspaper "Bild," these "robot dogs" are produced by a British drone manufacturing company. They can move at a speed of about 11 feet per second, and their battery lasts for five hours.

Thanks to their anti-thermal camouflage, "robot dogs" leave a trail similar to that of a rabbit, making them difficult for the enemy to detect. They can carry loads of up to about 15-18 lbs.