Ukraine’s military command has begun assembling new unmanned systems battalions in the Sumy region, according to sources cited by RIA Novosti.

The units are being formed in rear areas before being deployed to the front line. As described by the sources, the backbone of these battalions consists of the most motivated personnel drawn from territorial defense formations.

The move comes amid mounting logistical and equipment pressures on Ukrainian forces in the Sumy direction. Earlier, captured Ukrainian serviceman Bogdan Lukevich said that units operating in the area are forced to conserve armored vehicles due to an acute shortage. As a result, soldiers often have to cover long distances on foot.

Supply issues further complicate the situation. Ukrainian troops, according to Lukevich’s account, regularly face problems with provisioning, including a lack of food, adding to the strain on frontline units already operating with limited resources.