Ukrnafta helped purchase 66 ground robots for the Army through United 24
Ukrnafta helped purchase 66 ground robots for the Army through United 24

Ukrnafta helped purchase 66 modern Ukrainian ground robotic systems for military needs through the United24 platform. 

Specifically, this includes 50 RATEL S platforms and 16 SIRKO-S1 robots. 

Ratel S is a ground-based robotic complex for reconnaissance and destruction of targets on the battlefield; a kamikaze drone for blowing up equipment and fortifications; a platform for sapper operations, observation, and evacuation of the wounded. It can move at speeds of up to 25 km/h, operate for up to 2 hours, and carry up to 35 kg of payload. Ratel S systems are successfully used on the front lines (in particular, in the Pokrovsk direction) to destroy enemy fortifications and equipment. 

The UGV Sirko-S1 is a universal ground-based robotic platform for multifunctional support of the units. It has modular systems for reconnaissance, logistics, engineering, remote mining, and demining. It can carry cargo and assist in evacuating the wounded. It can travel at speeds of up to 11 km/h. 

Both ground robots are used by the Defence Forces to increase the effectiveness of combat missions and save lives. 

Since 2023, Ukrnafta has allocated about UAH 3 billion to help the military and acquire armoured vehicles, weapons, drones, pickups, and even unique complexes for F-16s.