The Ministry of Defense has codified and authorized using the domestic Liut ground drone in the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

This was reported on the defense ministry’s official website.

This ground drone was tested in real combat conditions: it fought as part of the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.

The Liut UGV is designed to perform a wide range of tasks in difficult conditions, including surveillance and fire support for Ukrainian units. It is armed with a 7.62-caliber machine gun and additional equipment that can detect and engage targets both day and night.

The Ministry of Defense reported that the ground drone is quite compact: it fits in the back of a military pickup truck and is equipped with a silent electric motor.

It is noted that the battery capacity is sufficient for a long time of operation. The UGV has a fairly high ground clearance, which allows it to move steadily over terrain with difficult terrain. “Liut” operates in a wide range of temperatures.

The main task of the ground robots is to strengthen the units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and replace soldiers in the most dangerous areas. The operator can control the ground drone from a protected position.

In September 2024, soldiers of the UA_REG unit of the Special Operations Forces conducted a comprehensive attack using the Liut drone near the village of Volfyno in the Kursk region. The attack also involved FPV drones and a mortar.

As a result of the battle, some of the Russian soldiers were killed, while the rest retreated. The ground drone received several hits from a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher but survived, completed the mission, and returned successfully.

Liut

The Liut ground drone has increased cross-country ability due to its front suspension and front swivel wheels. The wheels are not ordinary: no air is in them, and the rubber is stretched over a steel rim. The body is protected by class 4 armor.

A remote control controls the drone; one operator can control both the drone and its combat module at once. The communication range is 2 kilometers in the line of sight.

The drone’s optical target detection range is up to 1200 meters, with a 7.62-mm PKT machine gun as the primary weapon. The drone has a battery life of up to 72 hours, a range of up to 20 kilometers, and a driving time of up to 3 hours. The gross weight of the Liut is 330 kilograms.