Russian forces are using "flying mines" based on FPV (first-person view) drones for remote mining in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
This new tactic was revealed by soldiers from the 116th Mechanized Brigade’s Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery, known as the "Khorne Group," who posted a video on their Telegram channel.
In the past three days, Ukrainian forces have detected more than 15 of these "flying mines" on roads.
Some of the mines are equipped with target sensors, similar to those found on POM-2 anti-personnel mines, while others use a time-delay fuze, allowing them to detonate after a set period.
The soldiers pointed out that these mines can be identified by the drone attached underneath them, as well as a distinct "squeak" from the drone’s hardware. This indicates that the drone remains active, suggesting that the "flying mine" could potentially change its location if needed.
But it is still unclear whether these drones are equipped with a remote detonation system.
While drone mining has become a familiar tactic in the war, this is the first time this particular method has been documented. The use of drones for deploying and potentially relocating mines adds a new layer of complexity to the battlefield.
Previously, Militarnyi reported that Ukrainian forces had begun using ground drones equipped with artillery ammunition.
In a released video, a wheeled drone unloaded a platform with attached artillery munition, followed by footage of a Russian infantryman approaching the device before it detonated, causing a powerful explosion.
