Ukraine is working to replace approximately one-third of its frontline troops with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) by the end of the year, according to reports from workshops near the frontlines. These UGVs, including four-wheeled vehicles known as "Hyenas," are being prepared to carry explosives and perform tasks such as hunting enemy dugouts or halting advances. A workshop run by Ukraine's Third Army Corps has been developing these systems as part of a broader effort to gain a technological edge against Russian forces. The Third Army Corps, considered one of Ukraine's premier forces, is leading the integration of UGVs into battlefield operations. Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi, who commands the corps, described the replacement of infantrymen with UGVs as the next "revolution" in warfare. He noted that the West has largely overlooked the drone revolution and that infantry tasks have decreased significantly due to the aerial threat. UGVs have been used for logistics and evacuation missions, with more than 50,000 such operations conducted this year, according to Kyiv's defence ministry. In the Kharkiv region, the NC13 unit, formed last year, is using UGVs in real-time operations. These include loading bombs onto trailers and using machine-gun-mounted UGVs to suppress enemy assaults. Deputy commander "Bar" of NC13 mentioned that UGVs have already removed humans from dangerous tasks, as they do not require food, water, or shelter. However, they face limitations such as difficulty navigating physical obstacles and clearing buildings or trenches. They are not yet produced in sufficient numbers to be deployed in swarms like aerial drones. UGVs are part of a broader trend toward automation in warfare, which includes AI analysis of battlefield data. This shift could lead to new frontline tactics with commanders more willing to take risks that would have previously resulted in heavy losses. Biletskyi emphasized that war is a creative activity, and commanders must balance risk with strategy. Ukraine's military leadership has seen a shift from a more traditional, Soviet-style approach to a more reformist and technology-focused strategy. Mykhailo Drapatyi, the current commander, is expected to promote a more troop-friendly approach through the use of new technology. Biletskyi, who was recently promoted to oversee the defense of Ukraine's Donetsk region, noted that if UGVs had been widely used earlier in the war, many soldiers might still be alive.