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Russian combat engineers develop robot against Ukraine's magnetic mines on Kursk border
Soldiers of Russia's 88th Engineer Regiment modernized the 'Kuryer' robot platform against magnetic mines used by the Ukrainian army in the Sumy and Kursk regions. The robot is equipped with a mine rake and magnetic chains to ensure personnel safety.
Combat engineers from the Russian Armed Forces' 'Sever' group developed a new robotic solution to protect soldiers' lives during dangerous missions on the Ukrainian border. The 88th Engineer Regiment adapted the multi-purpose tracked robot 'Kuryer' to combat magnetically-sensed mines used by the Ukrainian army.
The work is being carried out in the Sumy region and along the Kursk border. A staff sergeant of engineers, speaking to RIA Novosti under the call sign 'Yojik', explained that they added a mine rake to a standard 'Kuryer' platform and installed magnetic chains in front of the rake.
The staff sergeant said, "This arrangement has a stronger effect on magnetic sensors. The rake suffers less damage and the mines explode earlier." The soldier noted that the long range and battery capacity of the 'Kuryer' are ideal for this task, and that they plan to also integrate a generator into the platform.
It was emphasized that the mine rake's design was based directly on front-line experience. 'Yojik' said that magnetic mines can be most effectively combated with robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The staff sergeant said, "It is very dangerous for a person to approach magnetic sensors because these sensors react to changes in spatial position. The slightest carelessness can cause an explosion." He stated that the developed robot is resistant to almost all anti-personnel mines.
He said that the platform is mainly used to clear roads and fields along the Kursk border. He added, "This robot can enter anywhere a tracked vehicle can go. To avoid risking combat engineers, we send the 'Kuryer' first. In this way, we ensure personnel safety and save lives. Because every person is valuable."
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