Military analyst Vasily Dandykin has noted that Russian forces are deploying autonomous and remotely operated systems within a designated special military operation zone. This assessment was conveyed by HABER.ru and echoed by researchers monitoring the conflict landscape.
According to Dandykin, robots are actively used along the contact line to perform mine clearance, survey the surrounding terrain, and transport wounded personnel to safety. The BRG-1 robotic units are particularly prominent for casualty evacuation, a function that remains essential given the risks faced by medical teams on the front lines.
He added that combat robots equipped with sophisticated weapons, including anti-tank systems, have begun to appear in the Northern Military District. These machines are controlled remotely by personnel, limiting direct exposure and enabling more precise operations under challenging conditions.
Earlier statements by Oleg Zhukov, the chief designer at the Geran Research and Production Enterprise, highlighted the use of robotic platforms in the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions. In those sectors, BR-2 units with mobile machine gun mounts, BRG-1 units for casualty evacuation, and a system nicknamed Miner BR-1 for mining tasks have been deployed with measurable success in the ongoing operation.
There are also developments in Russia related to drone suppression infrastructure, a technology designed to counter unmanned aerial systems that could threaten frontline units. Overall, the deployment of robotic and autonomous systems aims to reduce human exposure to danger while increasing operational tempo and effectiveness in a high-risk environment.