Russian forces have begun equipping Shahed assault drones with containers carrying mines.

Supply: Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, a know-how adviser to Ukraine's defence minister

Quote: "Each day, mines are being dropped by some Shaheds. Eight from one Shahed. The mines are positioned in spherical containers beneath the wings."

Particulars: Beskrestnov stated the UAVs are already dropping mines however didn’t specify how lengthy this apply has been in use or how new the know-how is.

He additionally posted a video, including that the Shahed proven within the footage dropped mines 50 km from the Russian border.

Quote: "There is no such thing as a longer any snow, and the mines can be clearly seen on the bottom. It’s strictly forbidden to method them on foot or by automobile.

As at all times, I ask everybody to ensure to inform your kids about this."

Background: Russia has used greater than 3,000 assault drones in opposition to Ukraine over the week, a lot of them Shahed-type UAVs, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in his weekly report.

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