# Ukrainian ground robots catch Russian drone with net and strike rear positions in new combat footage

*Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-03T14:06:05.403Z (2h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Eastern Europe
**Importance**: 7/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/summaries

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**Deck**: Footage from a Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle shows its KARAKURT anti-drone net system disabling an incoming Russian UAV under combat conditions, while NC13 of the 3rd Assault Brigade reports that its strike UGVs have been used against Russian shelters, command posts and UAV sites during Operation Vivaldi.

New footage from the Ukrainian front shows ground robots not just surviving under fire but actively defeating incoming drones and attacking Russian positions behind the line.

In one clip, a Russian drone attempts to destroy a Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle. As the UAV closes in, the ground robot deploys an anti-drone net and catches it. The drone is disabled when it hits the net, according to the video and Ukrainian accounts.

The UGV in the footage carries what Ukrainian sources describe as the "KARAKURT" anti-drone net system. The incident took place under real combat conditions, not in a test environment, and is presented as evidence that the system can work against Russian FPV attack drones.

Separately, the NC13 unit, part of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade, has released video of its strike UGVs operating during an offensive operation referred to as Operation Vivaldi. NC13 says the unmanned ground vehicles were used against Russian rear positions.

According to the unit, its ground robotic systems destroyed Russian shelters, concealed command posts and locations used to concentrate and launch UAVs. NC13 describes these robots as one of the key factors in the success of the 3rd Army Corps offensive operation.

Together, the footage and claims offer a rare look at how Ukraine is trying to integrate unmanned ground systems into both frontline defense against drones and deeper offensive actions against Russian infrastructure.

Key questions now are whether Ukraine can deploy such systems in greater numbers and how Russian forces will adapt. The answers will shape how large a role ground robots play in future phases of the war.