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Autonomous Drones Kill Human Soldiers

Updated 2026-06-10 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time in a test involving Ukrainian defence industry. This marks a significant advancement in military technology and raises ethical concerns.

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New Scientist
A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry told New Scientist that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties
2026-06-10 13:00 UTC
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