Photo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to use the robot soldier “Yarost” at the front (mod.gov.ua) Author: Natalia Kava
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for use in the units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine the ground robotic complex “Yarost”. It is produced in Ukraine.
RBC-Ukraine reports this with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
According to the Ministry of Defense, this complex is designed to perform a wide range of tasks in difficult conditions. In particular, to conduct surveillance and provide fire support for the actions of our units.
The robotic complex “Yarost” was tested in real combat conditions. The robot is armed with a 7.62 caliber machine gun and additional equipment, thanks to which it can detect and hit targets both during the day and at night.
“Yarost” is quite compact, because it fits into the back of a military pickup truck. It is equipped with a silent electric engine. The battery capacity is enough for a fairly long time of operation. The NRK has a fairly high ground clearance, which allows it to move stably over difficult terrain. “Lyut” operates at a wide range of temperatures.
The operator controls the complex from a protected position, without being exposed to danger. The main task of ground robots is to strengthen our units and replace soldiers in the most dangerous areas.
Drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has increased its production of weapons, including drones and robots. As reported by the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, in 2025, the military-industrial complex (MIC) will increase its production of weapons.
Earlier, we wrote that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine codified and approved for operation the domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) “Gromila”.
The Ministry of Defense also approved the domestic logistics robot “Logistics Snake” for use in the Defense Forces.
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