A unique precedent in the history of modern warfare has been recorded on the Kinburn Spit. The Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out an operation during which a ground combat robot was delivered to the occupied shore using an unmanned maritime platform. This event became the first combat mission of its kind in the world, where robotics and sea drones were combined to perform a complex task.
Next-generation technologies: Wolly 7.62 module
The operation was based on the use of the advanced remotely controlled combat module Wolly 7.62. Developers created this complex specifically for combat and reconnaissance tasks in conditions where human presence entails critical risks. The module is based on the PKM machine gun but has been equipped with modern digital components.
A key feature of the system is the ability to control the weapon from a safe distance. The operator is not in the enemy's direct line of sight, which reduces the likelihood of casualties. Artificial intelligence assists in targeting, increasing shooting accuracy.
The KT-7.62 machine gun mounted on the turret boasts impressive effectiveness: it can engage targets at distances of up to one thousand meters. The main tasks of the complex include not only destroying unarmored and unprotected targets but also remote monitoring of the battlefield, collecting reconnaissance data in real-time.
Operation on the Kinburn Spit
The operation was conducted under the leadership of Colonel Oleh Makukha, commander of the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade, and Major Denys Hypyk, commander of the 1st Unmanned Systems Battalion. The military used an unmanned raft that delivered the robotic complex to the enemy shore in the Mykolaiv region.
As noted by the brigade, using such a combination allowed them to deliver equipment to an area where every meter of the shore is deadly. After arriving on the occupied territory, the complex was detonated, inflicting damage on the enemy and fulfilling the combat mission. This solution allowed them to minimize risks for the personnel by sending "iron" fighters to the front line.
Scale of unmanned systems deployment
The success on the Kinburn Spit became part of the overall strategy for using robotics in the current conflict. Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck or destroyed 1,559 unique targets of the Russian army. Among the destroyed objects were sea vessels — the destruction of 15 enemy ships was recorded.
The use of hybrid systems combining sea and ground drones opens up new possibilities for combat tactics. This confirms that robotic complexes are becoming an integral part of the modern army, capable of solving tasks where traditional methods become ineffective or too risky.
