Ukrainian Forces Use Amphibious Robot for Logistics Mission for First Time

Ukrainian military personnel have carried out the first logistics mission using a Ukrainian-developed amphibious unmanned ground vehicle, according to a report from Ukrinform.

The mission was conducted by personnel from one of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's separate mechanized brigades. The amphibious robot covered more than 40 kilometers, traveling across both land and water during the operation, the report said.

The use of the unmanned vehicle marks a step in Ukraine's ongoing efforts to incorporate robotics and unmanned systems into its military logistics operations, an area that has drawn significant investment and innovation during the conflict with Russia. Unmanned ground vehicles are increasingly used to reduce risk to personnel during resupply and transport missions, particularly in contested or hazardous areas.

Ukrinform's report did not specify the exact type or model of the amphibious vehicle, nor did it detail the cargo or purpose of the specific mission beyond describing it as a logistics operation. It also did not identify the particular mechanized brigade involved.

Ukraine has developed a range of domestically produced unmanned systems throughout the war, spanning aerial drones, naval drones, and ground-based robots, as the country has sought to offset manpower and resource constraints with technological solutions.

Further details on the vehicle's capabilities and plans for its broader deployment were not included in the available report.