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The tag "disruption" highlights significant events causing interruptions and explosions, mostly linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Recent reports have focused on the effective use of mines against Russian forces. Videos showcase Ukrainian troops employing anti-tank mines to devastating effect, destroying enemy strongholds and vehicles. Additionally, corruption within the defense procurement processes has been exposed, leading to serious financial losses for Ukraine’s armed forces. The State Bureau of Investigations uncovered a large-scale scheme involving the supply of defective mines, resulting in billions in losses and a damaged defense infrastructure. Such explosive incidents, both literal and metaphorical, underline the ongoing disruptions affecting both sides of the conflict.

What are the recent disruptions related to mines in Ukraine?

Recent disruptions involve numerous explosions caused by Ukrainian forces utilizing mines to thwart Russian troops. Disturbances have also arisen due to corruption in mine procurement, revealing defective supplies impacting military operations.

How is mine warfare affecting the conflict in Ukraine?

Mine warfare has become a critical component of the conflict, with Ukrainian troops using landmines to decimate Russian forces effectively. Footage of these tactics underscores the intense and ongoing disruption on the battlefield.

What corruption issues have been uncovered regarding mine supplies?

Corruption issues in mine supplies have been uncovered by the State Bureau of Investigations, which revealed a large-scale scheme producing billions in losses due to defective mines, compromising Ukraine's defense capabilities.

How are Ukrainian forces adapting to the challenges in the conflict?

Ukrainian forces are adapting by employing innovative combat tactics, such as using anti-tank mines to enhance their defensive and offensive strategies, while also addressing corruption to ensure military efficiency and resource integrity.

What are the implications of the large-scale defense procurement scheme?

The implications are severe, involving financial corruption that weakens military resource quality and could jeopardize operational capabilities. Investigations aim to ensure accountability and prevent future disruptions to defense initiatives.

What impact do mine explosions have on frontline activities?

Mine explosions critically impact frontline activities by neutralizing enemy forces and their supplies, demonstrating both a strategic military advantage and an ongoing challenge due to unexploded ordnance and civilian safety risks.

What steps are being taken to address the defective mine supply issue?

In response to defective mine supplies, Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, together with investigative bodies, are conducting thorough inquiries to hold accountable those responsible and secure better oversight of military procurement to enhance operational reliability.

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Defence Forces pilots located and destroyed a stockpile of the occupiers’ TM-62 anti-tank mines Occupiers’ field depot of TM-62 anti-tank mines blown up after strike by Defence Forces drones Footage of a precision drone strike on an enemy field depot storing mines has been published online. 9 814 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

The occupiers are scattering Russian ’Pryanik’ mines Russians have begun dropping new "Pryanik" mines from UAVs Russian troops have begun using drones to drop new small-calibre "Pryanik" mines, which pose a threat to civilians in rear areas. 7 862 20

Mine and UAV munition procurement tops half of 2025 volume Procurement of mines and UAV munitions for front hits record levels: over 50% of 2025 volume reached in three months At the instruction of the Ministry of Defense, the Defense Procurement Agency DOT has systematically increased purchases of engineering mines and drone munitions. In the first three months of 2026, more than 50% of the total volume of these items supplied throughout all of 2025 has already been delivered. By the end of the year, the volumes will be significantly higher. 1 085 5 Previously in trend: defense procurement Procurement of drones

The occupier’s self-destruction Occupier kicks object on road and vanishes in cloud of flames and smoke A video has been published online showing the moment a Russian occupier blew himself up. 13 436 23 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers from the 14th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine blew up at least 12 occupiers using pre-planted explosives 12 fewer occupiers thanks to mines: combat work of sappers of 14th Brigade "Chervona Kalyna" Defence Forces personnel have released footage showing Russian occupiers being blown up en masse by landmines in their area of responsibility. 6 973 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

enemy stronghold explosion 225 regiment Two assault troops of 225th SAR throw TM-62 mines into Russian stronghold and destroy it along with occupiers Ukrainian assault groups continue to implement the most effective methods of eliminating the enemy in close combat. According to Censor.NET, impressive footage of the destruction of a Russian stronghold by fighters of the "Morok" battalion of the 225th separate assault regiment has appeared online. 6 179 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Supply of defective mines: the SBI has provided details Billions in losses from supply of defective mines to Armed Forces: SBI has revealed details The State Bureau of Investigations has revealed details of a large-scale deal involving the supply of substandard mines for Ukraine's defence needs. 6 775 30 Previously in trend: Defective mines for AFU

An occupier blew himself up with a mine in Pokrovsk when he tried to throw it at a Ukrainian drone Occupier in Pokrovsk wanted to throw mine at Ukrainian drone and blew himself up A pilot from the 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded the self-destruction of an occupier in Pokrovsk. 10 774 15 Previously in trend: Suicidal occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Russian explodes on mine Took breezy ride: occupier’s body flies after sledding into minefield Footage from the frontline continues to emerge, showing not only combat work by the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also the striking "inventiveness" of Russian occupiers, which often has fatal consequences for them. Another video captured just such an episode of an invader’s self-elimination. 15 810 22 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian drone triggers detonation of ground drone carrying anti-tank mines Explosion of occupiers’ ground drone carrying anti-tank mines: combat work of 108th TDF Brigade fighters The detonation of a ground drone carrying anti-tank mines was the result of a hit by a Ukrainian UAV. 4 647 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Finland has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention Finland has officially withdrawn from Ottawa Convention on Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines Today, January 10, Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines takes effect. 2 958 19 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention

audio recording screen Nearly UAH 3bn in losses: SBI uncovers large-scale scheme in supply of unfit mines for Ukraine’s Armed Forces Under prosecutors’ procedural supervision, a pre-trial investigation is being conducted into alleged misappropriation of budget funds on an especially large scale, laundering of criminal proceeds, and the creation of and participation in a criminal organization. 3 850 29

Prosecutors uncover UAH 3bn corruption scheme in defense procurement Nearly UAH 3bn in losses: large-scale defense procurement scheme uncovered, Prosecutor General’s Office says The Prosecutor General’s Office, together with the SBI, has uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme in defense procurement involving the supply of unfit mortar rounds and the misappropriation of budget funds. 4 506 28 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Enemy rgc exploded on a mine Enemy ground drone loaded with supplies hits mine and explodes in air A video filmed by a Russian soldier has appeared online, showing the moment a ground drone was blown up by a mine. 6 694 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian soldier films aftermath of UAZ hitting anti-tank mine near Kupiansk Five KIA: surviving occupier shows remains of "loaf" that hit anti-tank mine near Kupiansk A video has appeared online, filmed by a Russian soldier who survived after a vehicle hit an anti-tank mine in the Kupiansk direction in the Kharkiv region. 9 563 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian steps on a mine Hundreds of occupier fragments scatter in all directions after mine detonates In the Donetsk region, one of the occupiers was blown up by a landmine, and the explosion was so powerful that it literally tore the Russian assault soldier to pieces. 5 430 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Russian tank driving Russian serviceman filmed his tank blowing up on mine: "Let’s go, Gorynych!… Holy f#ck!" In Donetsk oblast, a Russian soldier filmed the moment a Russian tank hit a Ukrainian anti-tank mine during an assault. 19 219 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Enemy armoured vehicle hits a mine Russian motorised assault trooper watches as armoured vehicle with accomplices disappears in flames after hitting mine A video has been published online showing the moment when a Russian armoured vehicle moving in a convoy was destroyed. 18 997 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of occupiers with a TM-62 mine Two fighters in Pokrovsk throw TM-62 mine into house where three occupiers are holed up Ukrainian soldiers from the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade "Tavria" carried out a successful operation in the Pokrovsk direction, destroying the position of Russian occupiers who had entrenched themselves in a residential building. 8 617 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Occupiers blown up along with their equipment on a road mined by Ukrainian military Burned on vehicle’s door: Ukrainian soldiers set enemy vehicle ablaze along with occupiers A Russian combat vehicle hit a road mined by Ukrainian troops and burst into flames with the occupiers still inside. 5 378 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Suicidal occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Two cars were blown up by explosive devices on the border of Zhytomyr region. Two vehicles hit mines in Zhytomyr border area: dead and wounded reported Two vehicles hit explosive devices in the border area of Zhytomyr region, killing five people and injuring three others. 7 417 11 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine Detonation of explosive devices

How many explosive devices have been neutralized since February 2022 Over 1 million explosive devices neutralized by demining units since start of full-scale war Demining units of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces have already neutralized over 1 million explosive devices since the start of the full-scale war. 436 0 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

mine, petal Occupiers are disguising mines as firewood and scattering them along border of Kharkiv region, - CMA The Russian invaders are scattering so-called "deceptive firewood" in the border settlements of the Kharkiv region, where they are planting mines with detonators. 3 166 2 Previously in trend: mining of territories

Motorcycle with occupiers explodes on a mine Two occupiers on motorbike race down dirt road and explode on mine A video has been posted online showing the moment a motorcycle with two Russian stormtroopers hit a mine. 11 740 28 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Assault troops throw a mine into the occupiers’ hideout Soldiers use TM-62 anti-tank mines to smoke out occupiers from their hideout in Vovchansk A video has been published online showing Ukrainian assault troopers throwing a TM-62 anti-tank mine into an occupiers' hideout. 8 495 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction

Russian soldier stepped on a mine Occupier stepped on mine and his legs were blown off: "One leg, here’s other. It tore apart violently!" A video was posted online in which a Russian filmed the remains of his accomplice's body, which had just been eliminated by a mine explosion. 16 010 65 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

In Kherson, Russians camouflage "petal" mines every day Russians daily camouflage "petal" mines among grass and garbage in Kherson - RMA In Kherson, Russian invaders daily camouflage anti-personnel mines of the "petal" type among grass, garbage and on asphalt, which has already led to dozens of casualties among the civilian population. 909 3 Previously in trend: Mining Kherson

A car hit a landmine in Beryslav. A law enforcement officer was killed Volunteer vehicle hit a landmine in Beryslav: police officer killed, four injured A volunteer vehicle was blown up by a landmine in the city of Beryslav, Kherson region. 810 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine

The 79th Brigade’s strike drones destroyed enemy equipment, infantry and positions. 79th Brigade kamikaze drone drops anti-tank mine munition on occupier Operators of kamikaze strike drones from the 79th Separate Air Assault Tavriia Brigade of Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminated enemy forces by dropping a munition made from an anti-tank mine. As Censor.NET reports, Ukrainian assault troops published the footage on their social media accounts. 4 101 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

The heroic sortie of a Ukrainian soldier Artem Smilyi blows up occupiers’ pillbox near Kostiantynivka — exclusive footage During a battle near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukrainian serviceman Artem Smilyi carried out a heroic raid on a Russian pillbox and blew it up with an anti-tank mine. 15 255 28 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Police destroy Russian "Petal" mines in Kherson Russians scattered "petal" mines en masse in Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, - National Police In Kherson, police explosives experts destroyed anti-personnel mines of the "petal" type, which were remotely scattered by Russian troops on a street in the Dniprovskyi district. 5 538 17 Previously in trend: Mining Kherson

The body of an occupier burns after a drone attack Burning occupier writhes in bushes after attack by Ukrainian kamikaze drone A Ukrainian drone operator eliminated an occupier who tried to throw an anti-tank mine at the position of the Defence Forces in the Siversk direction. 8 473 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction

SES, mine Tractor hit explosive device in Kharkiv region: driver wounded On July 21, near the village of Verbivka in the Balakliia community of Kharkiv region, an explosion occurred, a tractor detonated during fieldwork. 704 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine

Two children injured in the Kharkiv region due to detonation of an explosive device Woman killed by mine explosion in Beryslav A local resident died in Beryslav, Kherson region, as a result of a mine explosion. 929 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine

tractor, Kharkiv region Tractor driver hits landmine in Chernihiv region – RMA On the border of Novhorod-Siverskyi district, a 30-year-old man ran over an explosive device with a tractor. 1 487 1 Previously in trend: Injured due to mining

Mining of the Black Sea Mine detonates on coast in Koblevo: man injured The mine detonated on the coast in Koblevo, Mykolaiv region. 3 557 8 Previously in trend: Detonation of explosive devices

mines Finland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Treaty on anti-personnel mines: country has notified UN Finland withdrew from the treaty on July 10, 2025, but the decision will not take effect until January 2026. The country will continue to support the humanitarian goals of the Ottawa Treaty. 641 2 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

Sappers clear a field Combat engineers clear farmland in deoccupied territories using mechanized demining machine A video has been published online showing fragments of the daily work of combat engineers from the State Special Transport Service. 3 062 3 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

Petal mine Young man stepped on mine in Beryslav, Kherson region, he was hospitalized On July 9, a young man stepped on mine in Beryslav, Kherson region, and was hospitalized. 433 0 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine

Fedir Venislavskyi Ukrainian Armed Forces to be able to use anti-personnel mines in six months after withdrawal from Ottawa Convention, - Venislavskyi After the official withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention prohibiting the use of anti-personnel mines, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to manufacture and use this type of weapon in about six months. 2 594 28 Previously in trend: Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

mines Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the convention banning anti-personnel mines President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. 8 927 113 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention

120-mm mines After military complaints, requirements for production and delivery of 120-mm mines to front have been updated Some mines had significant over- or under-flying, even with the same mortar settings, which the military publicly complained about in May. After pressure from the Defense Ministry's PAC and drawing attention to the problem of poor-quality mines, a joint commission of the SBU, the Defense Ministry, and the Ministry of Strategic Industries was formed. 1 485 4 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline

mine explosion Tractor hits explosive device in Kharkiv region: driver injured On the outskirts of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region, a tractor hit an explosive device. The driver was injured and hospitalised. 1 024 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine

Russian steps on mine Russian explodes on anti-personnel mine while trying to capture Ukrainian drone that fell to ground The occupier was killed when he tried to trophy a Ukrainian drone, which fell to the ground and did not explode. 11 808 22 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Occupiers blown up by mine Soldiers are watching destruction of vehicle with occupiers: "We’re coming-coming to Russian world. Hurrah! And hit mine, f#ck" A car with the occupiers hit a mine and flew into the air after the explosion. 11 074 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Russian soldier’s foot blown off One-legged occupier hops along path A video has been posted online showing the moment when the occupier is stepping on what is likely to be an anti-personnel mine. 8 684 38 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian forces report faulty 120mm mortar rounds on frontline Frontline troops receive mortar rounds with "extremely poor-quality" propellant Ukrainian defenders on one of the most intense frontlines have reported that newly supplied mortar rounds contain propellant of "extremely poor quality." 9 204 64 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells

Defective 82-mm mines were seized from front "Pavlohrad Chemical Plant", which had supplied defective mines to Defence Forces, again received state order worth 59 billion hryvnia, - Siumar The company that had supplied defective mines to the frontline again received a state order worth UAH 59 billion. 9 704 61 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells