Roy
@grandparoy2.bsky.social
🇨🇦🇺🇦Grandfather, OSINT of Ukrainian and Russian Telegram: FPVs, drone munitions, EW, landmines. ❤️my family (grandchildren!), reading, and Kaja Kallas.
The Russians throw 3kg TNT demolition charges with a length of delay fuze every 5 meters into the Dnepr River, to clear Ukrainian mines or IEDs.
They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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July 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Russians throw 3kg TNT demolition charges with a length of delay fuze every 5 meters into the Dnepr River, to clear Ukrainian mines or IEDs.
They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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The Russians use a UGV loaded with EW jammers to try to protect against Ukrainian FPVs, as they work on erecting a road net tunnel.
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July 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Russians use a UGV loaded with EW jammers to try to protect against Ukrainian FPVs, as they work on erecting a road net tunnel.
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These special munitions are dropped at night by Ukrainian heavy drones such as the “Vampire” which carries two bombs, or even four bombs at a time for a shorter distance.
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[Loading Vampire with large bomb]
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[Loading Vampire with large bomb]
July 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
These special munitions are dropped at night by Ukrainian heavy drones such as the “Vampire” which carries two bombs, or even four bombs at a time for a shorter distance.
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[Loading Vampire with large bomb]
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[Loading Vampire with large bomb]
The Russians ask:
“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Russians ask:
“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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Ukrainian TM-62M anti-tank landmines continue to be used as powerful blast dugout-busting drone bombs.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
July 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ukrainian TM-62M anti-tank landmines continue to be used as powerful blast dugout-busting drone bombs.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
The distinctive sound of a Russian FPV is heard, like an angry lethal Hornet on the other side of the safety of a Ukrainian road net tunnel.
July 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The distinctive sound of a Russian FPV is heard, like an angry lethal Hornet on the other side of the safety of a Ukrainian road net tunnel.
The Russians claim that the trailer towed by the ATV contained a wounded man being evacuated, and that he survived the successive landmine blasts.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
July 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Russians claim that the trailer towed by the ATV contained a wounded man being evacuated, and that he survived the successive landmine blasts.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
The Russians refer to Ukraine’s Pervomaiskyi Island as “Fortress Island”.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
July 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The Russians refer to Ukraine’s Pervomaiskyi Island as “Fortress Island”.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
“Another point - economics. The more we produce, the more resources we need.
We bought raw materials, printed 2000 tails in a day - well done.
And then we stand idle for a month. Because there is nothing to feed the machines, and the person who should print quickly just sits.
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We bought raw materials, printed 2000 tails in a day - well done.
And then we stand idle for a month. Because there is nothing to feed the machines, and the person who should print quickly just sits.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
“Another point - economics. The more we produce, the more resources we need.
We bought raw materials, printed 2000 tails in a day - well done.
And then we stand idle for a month. Because there is nothing to feed the machines, and the person who should print quickly just sits.
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We bought raw materials, printed 2000 tails in a day - well done.
And then we stand idle for a month. Because there is nothing to feed the machines, and the person who should print quickly just sits.
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“But the question is: how to implement this at home?
Today we print tails, tomorrow - discharges, the day after tomorrow - ampoule cases. And then something else.
Where can we get space for the machines? Rent a gray warehouse for 50+ thousand a month?
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Today we print tails, tomorrow - discharges, the day after tomorrow - ampoule cases. And then something else.
Where can we get space for the machines? Rent a gray warehouse for 50+ thousand a month?
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July 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
“But the question is: how to implement this at home?
Today we print tails, tomorrow - discharges, the day after tomorrow - ampoule cases. And then something else.
Where can we get space for the machines? Rent a gray warehouse for 50+ thousand a month?
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Today we print tails, tomorrow - discharges, the day after tomorrow - ampoule cases. And then something else.
Where can we get space for the machines? Rent a gray warehouse for 50+ thousand a month?
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A Russian volunteer 3D printer explains why there has been so little progression to casting or stamping components for drone munitions in the war's 4th year.
“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A Russian volunteer 3D printer explains why there has been so little progression to casting or stamping components for drone munitions in the war's 4th year.
“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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Chernika-2 apparently also has an autopilot function to a specific target area, so the operator doesn't need to constantly control it.
The terminal strike stage of the flight can be controlled by the operator, or handed off to the targeting algorithms if jamming is present.
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The terminal strike stage of the flight can be controlled by the operator, or handed off to the targeting algorithms if jamming is present.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Chernika-2 apparently also has an autopilot function to a specific target area, so the operator doesn't need to constantly control it.
The terminal strike stage of the flight can be controlled by the operator, or handed off to the targeting algorithms if jamming is present.
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The terminal strike stage of the flight can be controlled by the operator, or handed off to the targeting algorithms if jamming is present.
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The capabilities of this drone are roughly similar to the Russian “Molniya-2”, in particular the warhead capacity.
A Russian KZ-6 shaped-charge 3kg demolition device has been frequently used as a warhead for the Molniya, or equivalent such as the KOBCh-2.5.
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A Russian KZ-6 shaped-charge 3kg demolition device has been frequently used as a warhead for the Molniya, or equivalent such as the KOBCh-2.5.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The capabilities of this drone are roughly similar to the Russian “Molniya-2”, in particular the warhead capacity.
A Russian KZ-6 shaped-charge 3kg demolition device has been frequently used as a warhead for the Molniya, or equivalent such as the KOBCh-2.5.
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A Russian KZ-6 shaped-charge 3kg demolition device has been frequently used as a warhead for the Molniya, or equivalent such as the KOBCh-2.5.
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A Russian “Chernika-2” (Черніка-2; Blueberry-2) kamikaze UAV was recovered that apparently has autonomous terminal targeting capability.
This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A Russian “Chernika-2” (Черніка-2; Blueberry-2) kamikaze UAV was recovered that apparently has autonomous terminal targeting capability.
This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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The sophisticated sensor suite includes narrow-angle, wide-angle, and thermal imaging cameras.
This suite has a targeting software package that aids engagement capabilities as well as supports navigation.
A powerful but expensive machine that will quickly attract Russian FPVs.
This suite has a targeting software package that aids engagement capabilities as well as supports navigation.
A powerful but expensive machine that will quickly attract Russian FPVs.
July 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The sophisticated sensor suite includes narrow-angle, wide-angle, and thermal imaging cameras.
This suite has a targeting software package that aids engagement capabilities as well as supports navigation.
A powerful but expensive machine that will quickly attract Russian FPVs.
This suite has a targeting software package that aids engagement capabilities as well as supports navigation.
A powerful but expensive machine that will quickly attract Russian FPVs.
The Ukrainian company DevDroid has expanded their “Ravlyk” logistics UGV into the “Droid Raw 12.7”
The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Ukrainian company DevDroid has expanded their “Ravlyk” logistics UGV into the “Droid Raw 12.7”
The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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The Russians are also increasing their use of FPVs as bombers.
The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The Russians are also increasing their use of FPVs as bombers.
The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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The Russians test a thermal blanket intended for remaining obscure to nighttime drones.
They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The Russians test a thermal blanket intended for remaining obscure to nighttime drones.
They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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Russian antennas for WiFi data communication continue to be targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian FPVs.
As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Russian antennas for WiFi data communication continue to be targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian FPVs.
As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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The flash drive is removed after each flight and inserted in a computer.
The sensor data is then fused into a single map of the surveyed area that will greatly assist mine clearance teams.
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The sensor data is then fused into a single map of the surveyed area that will greatly assist mine clearance teams.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The flash drive is removed after each flight and inserted in a computer.
The sensor data is then fused into a single map of the surveyed area that will greatly assist mine clearance teams.
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The sensor data is then fused into a single map of the surveyed area that will greatly assist mine clearance teams.
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The system is trained with machine learning algorithms to automatically detect explosive objects by analyzing magnetic field maps, combined with the use of a magnetometer.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The system is trained with machine learning algorithms to automatically detect explosive objects by analyzing magnetic field maps, combined with the use of a magnetometer.
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A Ukrainian company called UADamage has developed a machine-learning drone that uses four different sensors to detect landmines.
With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
A Ukrainian company called UADamage has developed a machine-learning drone that uses four different sensors to detect landmines.
With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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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.
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It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore.
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June 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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.
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It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore.
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A Ukrainian Wisent 1 MC armored engineering vehicle impaled a TM-62M anti-tank landmine on its mine plow.
If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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June 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A Ukrainian Wisent 1 MC armored engineering vehicle impaled a TM-62M anti-tank landmine on its mine plow.
If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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Russian “Shahed-136” kamikaze UAVs are routinely equipped with modems for connecting to Ukrainian mobile networks.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
June 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Russian “Shahed-136” kamikaze UAVs are routinely equipped with modems for connecting to Ukrainian mobile networks.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.