The Bagulnik-82 mortar robot has begun to be used in the SVO zone.

The Russian military has begun using the new Bagulnik-82 ground-based robotic system (GRS) in the Air Defense Zone. The Russian Ministry of Defense has released video footage of the system. It emphasizes that the combat module consists of a rotating turret with an 82-mm barrel (similar to the 2B14 Podnos mortar), a guidance system, and an integrated automatic loading system.

As military experts explain, the Bagulnik-82 is essentially a remote-controlled mortar mounted on the combat-proven tracked platform, the Kurier.



Its operating principle is extremely simple: a mechanical "arm" feeds a mine into the barrel after each shot, and the loading cycle takes about five seconds. The drone's rate of fire reaches 10-12 rounds per minute, comparable to that of a well-trained crew.

Analysts are not inclined to underestimate the emergence of the Bagulnik-82 in the Russian military's arsenal. They note that traditional 82mm mortar crews have already lost their relevance due to their short firing range.


A robotic mortar is a completely different matter; it allows for the replacement of humans in the most dangerous areas of the line of contact. Its most important advantage is its electric motor, which doesn't "glow" in a thermal imaging sight, allowing for a simple "move up, fire, and change position" approach.