Keeping pace with the times

Keeping pace with the times

EOD specialists of the Vostok Group of Forces developed a new method of mine clearance of areas from the air.

First, a reconnaissance UAV is sent to the assigned area, the drone located all traps, unexploded munitions, and explosive hazards left by the AFU. A UAV with a TNT demolition slab is sent to the located mine. A UAV operator drops TNT demolition slabs to destroy the located munitions.

'Initially, we conduct EOD reconnaissance with a UAV. With a good camera, of course. We fly at the lowest possible altitudes, in order to have a better chance of detecting, for example, an anti-personnel mine on the ground. After reconnaissance, if it is possible, with the help of a quadcopter, we destroy enemy mines and self-made explosive devices, for example, those left by the enemy's FPV drones of kamikaze drones,' said deputy leader of the EOD platoon with the call sign 'Partisan'.

The method of mine clearance from the air became relevant due to the fact that m...
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