President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian position was taken for the first time without using any Ukrainian infantry, only uncrewed systems.

Like drones, robots can also face communication challenges from signal loss and enemy electronic warfare, according to the Lowy Institute. And Ukraine’s robotic efforts are in competition with the Russian military, which has similarly increased its use of robots on the frontlines over the winter of 2025–2026.

Defence chiefs have signed off a massive new killer drone deal for the Ukraine frontline to help Volodymyr Zelensky's troops fight back the Kremlin advance

Standard Patriot air defense doctrine suggests firing at least two interceptors for each incoming threat. Ukraine is launching only one.

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As the U.S. continues to look away from Europe, fewer top officials are visiting longtime allies.

Ukraine has slowed Russia's rate of advance and in February took back more territory than Russia seized for the first time in years, war experts said.

Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government

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