Russian forces are using the Depesha unmanned ground transport system to supply units on the Dobropolye axis, carrying ammunition, food and equipment to frontline positions over routes of at least 10 kilometers, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
The robotic vehicle can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h and is designed to move across difficult terrain. Operator Danil Menyailenko said crews mainly send the platform through forest belts, avoiding open ground where it would be easier for enemy forces to detect and destroy it.
Depesha can carry roughly 200–300 kilograms of cargo in a single run while weighing about 150 kilograms itself. Its payload capacity allows troops to move substantial quantities of ammunition, provisions and other equipment to forward positions without sending personnel on the same supply route.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the robotic platform reduces the need to expose servicemen to danger while supplying frontline units. Its cross-country mobility allows it to negotiate rough terrain, while its compact dimensions make the vehicle less visible to enemy aerial reconnaissance.