Nikolai Zinkevich
Nikolai 'Makhar' Zinkevich is the commander of the robotic strike company NC-13 within the Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He has gained recognition for his leadership in utilizing advanced technology, specifically the DevDroid TW 12.7 ground robot equipped with an M2 Browning machine gun, which played a crucial role in maintaining defensive positions during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Under his command, the robot effectively held off enemy advances for weeks without the loss of any personnel, showcasing a significant advancement in modern warfare.
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Nikolai Zinkevich, the commander of the NC-13 unit, stated that the robot defended positions for 45 days without being hit.
Telegraph рассказала о «секретном оружии» ВСУ на фоне нехватки бойцов — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-18
Nikolai Zinkevich, the commander of the NC-13 unit of the Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stated that the robot defended positions for 45 days without being hit.
Telegraph рассказала о «секретном оружии» ВСУ на фоне нехватки бойцов — РБКRussia· 2026-01-18Nikolai Zinkevich, the commander of the NC-13 robot assault company, explained how the machine effectively replaced a unit of 3-6 soldiers.
Секретное оружие. Как украинский робот-пулемётчик сдерживал россиян шесть недель
Belarus· 2026-01-18