5th Brigade’s UGV Shot Down a Russian MT-LB at Close Range as It Moved Toward an Assault

A Ukrainian ground robotic system equipped with a heavy machine gun shot a Russian MT-LB at close range as it moved to assault Ukrainian positions.

The Dnipro Proofs Telegram channel published the video of the incident.

The Russian MT-LB was spotted during testing of the ground robotic system by the 5th Separate Assault Brigade on the front line.

As the UGV advanced, the operator noticed the movement of an enemy armored vehicle approaching Ukrainian positions for an assault.

To hinder the vehicle, the operator opened fire with the mounted M2 Browning 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.

Standard MT-LB armor is 14 mm on the front and 7 mm on the sides and rear.

A Browning heavy machine gun can penetrate this level of protection.

For example, an armor-piercing round for the weapon can penetrate 20–25 mm of steel at distances of up to 500 meters.

Given that the MT-LB was engaged at close range, there is a possibility of casualties among the crew.

The use of ground robotic systems has increased significantly due to their versatility and value for units.

Along with ground drones used for evacuation and delivery of supplies and ammunition, combat versions, armed with machine guns, portable grenade launchers, and other weapons, are being actively developed.

Militarnyi previously reported that the Droid TW 12.7 UGV, operated by the NC13 company of the 3rd Assault Brigade, replaced one infantry position and held it for a month and a half.