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The Chinese-Russian collaboration PGI Technology claims it is now producing 55 km and 60 km fiber optic coils for FPVs. Such very large coils are unwound from the inside.

The Chinese-Russian collaboration PGI Technology claims it is now producing 55 km and 60 km fiber optic coils for FPVs. Such very large coils are unwound from the inside.

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Watching this Russian detonate a landmine at very close range, one wonders what kind of culture produces this reckless behavior with such poor regard for his own life.

Watching this Russian detonate a landmine at very close range, one wonders what kind of culture produces this reckless behavior with such poor regard for his own life.

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Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Russian defense and industrial conglomerate Rostec, is not impressed with Western armored vehicles including the Bradley IFV. “We study all the trophies that come our way. If we come across something useful, of course, we add it to our ‘piggy bank’. 1/

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Russian defense and industrial conglomerate Rostec, is not impressed with Western armored vehicles including the Bradley IFV. “We study all the trophies that come our way. If we come across something useful, of course, we add it to our ‘piggy bank’. 1/

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Russian correspondent Sergei Shilov believes that Ukraine will massively cover frontline roads with net tunnels, and that Russia must as well. “Roads of Death, Corridors of Life 1/

Russian correspondent Sergei Shilov believes that Ukraine will massively cover frontline roads with net tunnels, and that Russia must as well. “Roads of Death, Corridors of Life 1/

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An experienced Russian sniper explains the dramatic changes for snipers brought about by drones. “Complete destruction of ‘invisibility.’ Previously, a sniper could lie under camouflage for hours, blending into the terrain and being virtually invisible to ground infantry 1/

An experienced Russian sniper explains the dramatic changes for snipers brought about by drones. “Complete destruction of ‘invisibility.’ Previously, a sniper could lie under camouflage for hours, blending into the terrain and being virtually invisible to ground infantry 1/

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Ukraine's operation was not just brilliantly executed but perfectly timed. Russian blogger “Russian Arms” said the following just yesterday! “❗️⚡️Over the past two weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have redeployed about 40 Tu-22M3 long-range bombers to the Olenya airfield, … 1/

Ukraine's operation was not just brilliantly executed but perfectly timed. Russian blogger “Russian Arms” said the following just yesterday! “❗️⚡️Over the past two weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have redeployed about 40 Tu-22M3 long-range bombers to the Olenya airfield, … 1/

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Russian blogger “Mad Dogs” describes the deadly tactics of Ukrainian FPV teams. “Enemy Methods: How They Lure Us into an FPV The enemy has become craftier—they no longer fire indiscriminately but operate with pauses, like experienced hunters. They fire, then lie low. 1/

Russian blogger “Mad Dogs” describes the deadly tactics of Ukrainian FPV teams. “Enemy Methods: How They Lure Us into an FPV The enemy has become craftier—they no longer fire indiscriminately but operate with pauses, like experienced hunters. They fire, then lie low. 1/

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Russians destroy a PFM-1 “Petal” anti-personnel landmine with a shotgun. Keep in mind that CAT-UXO says that when this blast landmine explodes hearing damage can occur up to 5m, and secondary fragmentation can be propelled to a radius of 25 to 100m.

Russians destroy a PFM-1 “Petal” anti-personnel landmine with a shotgun. Keep in mind that CAT-UXO says that when this blast landmine explodes hearing damage can occur up to 5m, and secondary fragmentation can be propelled to a radius of 25 to 100m.

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The Russians report that the Ukrainian ZAL-14 (ЗАЛ-14) bomb contains 10 kg of explosive and forms an EFP (Explosively Formed Projectile) that penetrates a meter of concrete. Seen being loaded under a “Vampire” heavy bomber drone, it is designed to destroy bunkers and buildings.

The Russians report that the Ukrainian ZAL-14 (ЗАЛ-14) bomb contains 10 kg of explosive and forms an EFP (Explosively Formed Projectile) that penetrates a meter of concrete. Seen being loaded under a “Vampire” heavy bomber drone, it is designed to destroy bunkers and buildings.

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A Russian blogger explains that thermal cameras are now the primary sensor on the Ukrainian battlefield. “Modern warfare has completely shifted from the visual plane to the thermal one. 1/

A Russian blogger explains that thermal cameras are now the primary sensor on the Ukrainian battlefield. “Modern warfare has completely shifted from the visual plane to the thermal one. 1/

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When one TM-62M anti-tank mine just isn’t enough. A double mine bomb is dropped by a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone. Then, a TM-62M gets two buddies, in the form of an 82mm mortar shell and an RKG-3 grenade warhead.

When one TM-62M anti-tank mine just isn’t enough. A double mine bomb is dropped by a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone. Then, a TM-62M gets two buddies, in the form of an 82mm mortar shell and an RKG-3 grenade warhead.

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The Russians are dismantling a North Korean rocket to remove shaped-charge submunitions similar to the US M42. The submunitions are contained in a cassette that will be expelled at some height by an ejection charge, releasing the “bells.”

The Russians are dismantling a North Korean rocket to remove shaped-charge submunitions similar to the US M42. The submunitions are contained in a cassette that will be expelled at some height by an ejection charge, releasing the “bells.”

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The Chinese launch thousands of drones from special containers carried by a “transformer” truck. Currently used by a civilian drone light show company, the concept extrapolates to rapid launches of massive military drone swarms.

The Chinese launch thousands of drones from special containers carried by a “transformer” truck. Currently used by a civilian drone light show company, the concept extrapolates to rapid launches of massive military drone swarms.

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Russian blogger “Philologist in Ambush” (Svyatoslav Golikov) warns Ukraine is no longer just flooding the front with drones. It is building an adaptive, networked strike system that is increasingly outpacing Russian EW and logistics defenses. 1/ [Ukrainian “Hornet” UAV strike]

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Russian blogger “Philologist in Ambush” (Svyatoslav Golikov) warns Ukraine is no longer just flooding the front with drones. It is building an adaptive, networked strike system that is increasingly outpacing Russian EW and logistics defenses. 1/ [Ukrainian “Hornet” UAV strike]

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Commenters on Telegram claim the fiercely burning Venezuelan boat struck by the US military is not a cocaine runner, but a gasoline smuggler. Cocaine burns only reluctantly, and gas in Venezuela is very cheap and routinely smuggled to all the neighboring countries and islands.

Commenters on Telegram claim the fiercely burning Venezuelan boat struck by the US military is not a cocaine runner, but a gasoline smuggler. Cocaine burns only reluctantly, and gas in Venezuela is very cheap and routinely smuggled to all the neighboring countries and islands.

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The Russians have added an electrically-activated explosive charge or ammunition to the the lance tip of ramming FPVs. These drones are targeted against Ukrainian reconnaissance UAVs such as the “PD-2”, or“Furia”. 1/

The Russians have added an electrically-activated explosive charge or ammunition to the the lance tip of ramming FPVs. These drones are targeted against Ukrainian reconnaissance UAVs such as the “PD-2”, or“Furia”. 1/

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This Russian is either a Terminator, or is so high on methamphetamines and alcohol that he just ignored a fragmentation drone bomb explosion right at his feet.

This Russian is either a Terminator, or is so high on methamphetamines and alcohol that he just ignored a fragmentation drone bomb explosion right at his feet.

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A Russians disassembles a Ukrainian PVP-50 (ПВП-50) anti-personnel directional landmine. It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore. 1/

A Russians disassembles a Ukrainian PVP-50 (ПВП-50) anti-personnel directional landmine. It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore. 1/

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A Ukrainian device intended to ensare and break the fiber optic cable of a passing Russian fiber FPV. Apparently a stretched-out concertina wire spins automatically 1 minute, one minute off. Ideas for combating the scourge of huge numbers of fiber drones are urgently needed.

A Ukrainian device intended to ensare and break the fiber optic cable of a passing Russian fiber FPV. Apparently a stretched-out concertina wire spins automatically 1 minute, one minute off. Ideas for combating the scourge of huge numbers of fiber drones are urgently needed.

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The Russians claim to have successfully tested a massive 65 km fiber optic FPV coil. What longer distances will be seen in 2026?

The Russians claim to have successfully tested a massive 65 km fiber optic FPV coil. What longer distances will be seen in 2026?

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The Russians are extracting white phosphorus from a 120mm D-5 mortar shell for use with incendiary drone munitions. After cutting the casing with a grinder, it is split open in a water bath because the phosphorus spontaneously ignites on contact with the oxygen in air. 1/

The Russians are extracting white phosphorus from a 120mm D-5 mortar shell for use with incendiary drone munitions. After cutting the casing with a grinder, it is split open in a water bath because the phosphorus spontaneously ignites on contact with the oxygen in air. 1/

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The interior of a Ukrainian “Heavenly Punishment” improvised anti-personnel drone-dropped landmine is examined by a Russian. One side of the 3D-printed casing is thin and flexes easily, allowing electrical contacts to close and detonate the C4 main charge.

The interior of a Ukrainian “Heavenly Punishment” improvised anti-personnel drone-dropped landmine is examined by a Russian. One side of the 3D-printed casing is thin and flexes easily, allowing electrical contacts to close and detonate the C4 main charge.

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The Chinese are trying a different approach by using a big net with their version of the Russian warhead-lacking, kinetic-energy “Yolka” interceptor drone.

The Chinese are trying a different approach by using a big net with their version of the Russian warhead-lacking, kinetic-energy “Yolka” interceptor drone.

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A Ukrainian heavy bomber drone drops a charge consisting of two TM-62 anti-tank landmines into a chimney stack. The 18–20 kg of TNT is an effective demolition device.

A Ukrainian heavy bomber drone drops a charge consisting of two TM-62 anti-tank landmines into a chimney stack. The 18–20 kg of TNT is an effective demolition device.

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Ukrainian soldiers use a variety of shredders and grinders to prepare TNT, sometimes with some plastic explosive, for drone munitions. With a shortage of high explosive, the TNT is retrieved by breaking up TM-62 landmines.

Ukrainian soldiers use a variety of shredders and grinders to prepare TNT, sometimes with some plastic explosive, for drone munitions. With a shortage of high explosive, the TNT is retrieved by breaking up TM-62 landmines.

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Blogger “Mad Dogs” describes modifications of Russian frontline trenches against Ukrainian FPVs and bomber drones. “How to survive in the drone era: tricks of modern fortification Frontline architecture is no longer about ‘trench-machine gun-grenade.’ 1/

Blogger “Mad Dogs” describes modifications of Russian frontline trenches against Ukrainian FPVs and bomber drones. “How to survive in the drone era: tricks of modern fortification Frontline architecture is no longer about ‘trench-machine gun-grenade.’ 1/

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Multiple Russian Telegram channels are reporting that containers equipped with surveillance cameras are being placed by Ukrainian heavy drones where they can monitor Russian positions. A Starlink antenna provides communications.

Multiple Russian Telegram channels are reporting that containers equipped with surveillance cameras are being placed by Ukrainian heavy drones where they can monitor Russian positions. A Starlink antenna provides communications.

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The latest Russian “hedgehog” tanks are shown here covered with unraveled heavy metal cable attached to a steel mesh. This thick and heavy system is not impregnable of course but it does significantly increase the number of Ukrainian FPVs required to destroy the tank.

The latest Russian “hedgehog” tanks are shown here covered with unraveled heavy metal cable attached to a steel mesh. This thick and heavy system is not impregnable of course but it does significantly increase the number of Ukrainian FPVs required to destroy the tank.

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The Russians claim they use a Mavic drone to lift a cell phone high enough to connect to a cellular network. Another phone on the ground makes a bridge to receive the signal. If 200 meters isn’t high enough, they apparently go to 400 m and place a second Mavic at 200 m.

The Russians claim they use a Mavic drone to lift a cell phone high enough to connect to a cellular network. Another phone on the ground makes a bridge to receive the signal. If 200 meters isn’t high enough, they apparently go to 400 m and place a second Mavic at 200 m.

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Finnish world shotgun champion Kim Leppänen took on FPV drones simulating attacking him. He failed on the first straight-on attack, not prepared for the high speed of the FPV. He successfully adapted but he is the best shooter in the world, and you don’t get a redo in Ukraine. 1/

Finnish world shotgun champion Kim Leppänen took on FPV drones simulating attacking him. He failed on the first straight-on attack, not prepared for the high speed of the FPV. He successfully adapted but he is the best shooter in the world, and you don’t get a redo in Ukraine. 1/

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An armed Ukrainian UGV loses a contest against two Russian FPVs. The loss rate of UGVs in any frontline role will inevitably be high, and of course such losses are much preferred to losing Ukrainian lives.

An armed Ukrainian UGV loses a contest against two Russian FPVs. The loss rate of UGVs in any frontline role will inevitably be high, and of course such losses are much preferred to losing Ukrainian lives.

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The devastating effects of high explosive bombs dropped by Ukrainian heavy bomber drones on Russian soldiers is seen here, as their bodies are flung tens of meters by the blast.

The devastating effects of high explosive bombs dropped by Ukrainian heavy bomber drones on Russian soldiers is seen here, as their bodies are flung tens of meters by the blast.

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I want to keep this wonderful video of the burning Russian fuel train in Zaporizhzhia playing on repeat all day long!

I want to keep this wonderful video of the burning Russian fuel train in Zaporizhzhia playing on repeat all day long!

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A Russian disarms the 90 kg warhead of a crashed “Geran-2” (Shahed) that failed to reach Ukrainian territory. The warhead is designated as “TB-90”, a fragmentation-thermobaric munition different than the KOFZBCh-90 in the quote, with an NU-17 fuze. 1/

A Russian disarms the 90 kg warhead of a crashed “Geran-2” (Shahed) that failed to reach Ukrainian territory. The warhead is designated as “TB-90”, a fragmentation-thermobaric munition different than the KOFZBCh-90 in the quote, with an NU-17 fuze. 1/

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A Soviet underwater nuclear test (depth 10 meters) off Novaya Zemlya of the 3.5 kiloton RDS-9 fission warhead on a T-5 torpedo. 30 ships were positioned from 300 m to 1.5 km away. On board the ships were 500 goats and sheep, and 100 dogs. Only the closest ship, a destroyer, sank.

A Soviet underwater nuclear test (depth 10 meters) off Novaya Zemlya of the 3.5 kiloton RDS-9 fission warhead on a T-5 torpedo. 30 ships were positioned from 300 m to 1.5 km away. On board the ships were 500 goats and sheep, and 100 dogs. Only the closest ship, a destroyer, sank.

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When one TM-62M anti-tank mine just isn’t enough. A double mine bomb is dropped by a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone. Then, a TM-62M gets two buddies, in the form of an 82mm mortar shell and an RKG-3 grenade warhead.

When one TM-62M anti-tank mine just isn’t enough. A double mine bomb is dropped by a Ukrainian Baba Yaga drone. Then, a TM-62M gets two buddies, in the form of an 82mm mortar shell and an RKG-3 grenade warhead.

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