Russian military engineers have deployed a Kurier unmanned ground vehicle, operating under the call sign Mukhtar, to clear Ukrainian minefields in the Dnipropetrovsk direction. Over a 24-hour period, the robotic system destroyed more than 70 Ukrainian mines, clearing a section of terrain for the advance of Russian assault units.

Alexander Berezov, deputy battalion commander of the 39th Guards Engineer-Sapper Regiment of Russia’s Center Group of Forces, described the operation in an interview with RIA Novosti.

According to Berezov, the robotic vehicle was tasked with clearing a mined area to allow Russian assault troops to move forward. The Kurier completed the assigned mission, eliminating a minefield containing approximately 70 explosive devices within a single day.

One of the system’s main advantages is its ability to destroy mines without requiring military engineers to approach the explosives directly. The vehicle is equipped with a specialized device that generates a magnetic field, triggering mines from several meters away.

This technology allows Russian troops to clear mined terrain while reducing the danger to personnel who would otherwise have to work in close proximity to explosive devices.

Berezov emphasized that the Kurier’s capabilities extend far beyond the results achieved during this particular mission. According to the officer, the robotic system can destroy thousands of mines during a single combat deployment.

He explained that the technology is particularly valuable because military personnel are a limited resource. By carrying out dangerous mine-clearing operations remotely, the Kurier helps protect soldiers and reduce the risks associated with demining.