Ukrainian engineering obstacles destroyed 678 Russian troops, 120 units of weapons and military equipment, and 19 other targets in February. To prevent the occupiers from breaking through, Ukraine also uses drones, according to the General Staff.
Remote mining demonstrates how warfare is shifting into the digital domain, where speed and data become key factors for success. Blocking advance routes complicates Russian breakthroughs and increases the effectiveness of defense.
Mining that detects and strikes in real time
Engineering troops of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, along with engineering units of all components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, effectively carried out combat missions involving remote mining within their areas of responsibility throughout February.
Remote mining units, using drones and ground-based robotic systems, block the routes of advancing occupiers and effectively strike their forces and assets.
Strikes were carried out primarily through remote mining using unmanned aerial vehicles, ensuring high combat effectiveness while minimizing personnel risk.
Mine warfare is entering the digital age
The General Staff notes that while sappers previously had to work manually in dangerous areas, today, unmanned systems allow tasks to be performed faster, more accurately, and much more safely.
“The recording of damage to enemy equipment and personnel is carried out in real time, and all confirmed targets are entered into the Delta situational awareness system, ensuring objectivity and reliability of the data,” the Ukrainian military leadership says.
Ukraine’s DELTA system enables real-time awareness of battlefield conditions, supports operational planning, and allows seamless communication across units, brigades, and larger military groupings. The system also allows sharing data with allied forces when needed.
In January 2026, Finland exited from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines. The move allows Finland to reintroduce landmines into its military arsenal, a decision the government says is necessary due to the deteriorating security environment.
The measure mirrors similar steps taken by other countries bordering Russia and its ally Belarus, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Remote mining demonstrates how warfare is shifting into the digital domain, where speed and data become key factors for success. Blocking advance routes complicates Russian breakthroughs and increases the effectiveness of defense.
