Russia-Ukraine War: New devices to help Ukrainian troops | FOX 7 Austin

facing a heavily armed enemy Ukrainian officials are becoming reliant on local companies to make military machines to help dwindling troops this comes as the Russian invasion grinds on Box’s Kevin etty takes a closer look at the new devices outmanned and outgunned the Ukrainian military is hoping startup companies in the country can build Battlefield machines to help troops ward off the escalating Russian invasion officials are eyeing the creation of land drones that can clear mines help evacuate wounded soldiers and carry equipment to and from the front lines weighing a little more than 1700 lb The Odyssey drone is one of many such devices under review by military experts as the more than 2year long War grows more high-tech this type of vehicle will be the game changer the battery operated craft can be remotely controlled and can travel roughly 18 miles on a single charge the Odyssey can also be equipped with weaponry and comes with a price tag of $35,000 about 10% cheaper than similar drones imported from other countries this is the biggest drone in Ukraine in a caterpillar that existing nowaday this comes as Moscow continues intensifying its attacks across eastern Ukraine President Vladimir zalinski says his country needs 25 Patriot air defense systems in order to bolster protection from Russian missiles we will see the end of the war and yes in a way that is just this depends not only on us this Justice depends not only on our people and our desire but also on finances on weapons on political support Kevin uretzky Fox News

Facing a heavily armed enemy, Ukrainian officials are becoming reliant on local companies to make military machines to help dwindling troops. FOX’s Kevin Uretsky has more.

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