DevDroid said its Wolly 7.62 remote combat module was fitted to the ground robot used by Ukraine's 123rd Separate Territorial Defence Brigade on the occupied Kinburn Spit.
The robot was carried to the coastline by an uncrewed surface vessel, then landed and carried out its combat task—an example of naval and ground drones operating in one mission.
CEO Yurii Poritskyi said the operation showed how one unmanned platform can deliver another into enemy-held territory, extending robotic reach into areas too dangerous for troops.
The Wolly 7.62 is designed for remote fire support and surveillance, and can be used at fixed positions or integrated into ground robotic systems.
The mission builds on what Ukrainian forces earlier described as the first known combat operation in which a sea drone deployed a ground robot onto the Russian-held spit.
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Breaking New Ground: How Ukraine’s July 2026 Kinburn Spit Robotic Assault Redefined Battlefield Tactics
Overview
On July 13, 2026, Ukraine's 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade made history with a pioneering operation on the Kinburn Spit, using a sea drone to transport and land an armed ground robot behind enemy lines. This world-first mission marked a pivotal moment in warfare, as uncrewed systems enabled an amphibious assault in an area too dangerous for human soldiers. By integrating a maritime drone with a ground robot, Ukraine showcased a major evolution in combat tactics, demonstrating how robotics can achieve objectives and reduce risk to personnel in hazardous environments.