Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 10:20 PM

On the war-torn frontlines of eastern Ukraine, soldiers are increasingly using remote-controlled armored vehicles to perform high-risk missions and protect human lives. These "robots on wheels" transport supplies, clear mines, and even evacuate casualties, offering critical support where direct involvement by troops could be fatal. The machines, resembling miniature tanks, are proving vital as Ukraine faces manpower shortages in a war that has stretched beyond three and a half years.

The Ukrainian army has embraced these vehicles, which are built by domestic manufacturers and cost between $1,000 and $64,000 depending on their capabilities. While not entirely replacing human soldiers,...