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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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11 occupiers blow up on remotely emplaced mines laid by soldiers of 141st Separate Mechanized Brigade during attempted assault. VIDEO On one sector of the front, Russian assault groups hit a series of mines that had been laid in advance and remotely by servicemen of the 141st Separate Mechanized Brigade. 6 187 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers
Sea mine has been found on Greek island of Crete: coastguard has stated that it is of ’Ukrainian’ origin, - media On the Greek island of Crete, fishermen found a sea mine in a rocky area near the municipality of Neapoli. 4 687 51
Russian assault soldier blown up by mine near Hryshyne while trying to run past bodies of comrades. VIDEO Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Air Assault Forces filmed the moment a Russian assault soldier was blown up by an anti-personnel mine near the village of Hryshyne in the Donetsk region. 5 923 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Ruscist boasts of lost limb after detonating mine in Donetsk region: "No stump, half of f#cking face gone.". VIDEO 18+ A video recording has been published online showing a Russian soldier boasting of a lost limb after detonating a Ukrainian mine. 13 114 50 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Explosion on mine
Occupiers’ field depot of TM-62 anti-tank mines blown up after strike by Defence Forces drones. VIDEO Footage of a precision drone strike on an enemy field depot storing mines has been published online. 9 890 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators
Russians have begun dropping new "Pryanik" mines from UAVs. PHOTOS Russian troops have begun using drones to drop new small-calibre "Pryanik" mines, which pose a threat to civilians in rear areas. 7 961 20
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... 1 130 5 Previously in trend: defense procurement Procurement of drones
Occupier kicks object on road and vanishes in cloud of flames and smoke. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the moment a Russian occupier blew himself up. 13 515 23 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
12 fewer occupiers thanks to mines: combat work of sappers of 14th Brigade "Chervona Kalyna". VIDEO Defence Forces personnel have released footage showing Russian occupiers being blown up en masse by landmines in their area of responsibility. 7 152 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers
Two assault troops of 225th SAR throw TM-62 mines into Russian stronghold and destroy it along with occupiers. VIDEO 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. 6 213 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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. 6 808 30 Previously in trend: Defective mines for AFU
Occupier in Pokrovsk wanted to throw mine at Ukrainian drone and blew himself up. VIDEO A pilot from the 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded the self-destruction of an occupier in Pokrovsk. 10 816 15 Previously in trend: Suicidal occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Took breezy ride: occupier’s body flies after sledding into minefield. VIDEO 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. 15 936 22 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers
Explosion of occupiers’ ground drone carrying anti-tank mines: combat work of 108th TDF Brigade fighters. VIDEO The detonation of a ground drone carrying anti-tank mines was the result of a hit by a Ukrainian UAV. 4 708 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
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. 2 999 19 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention
Nearly UAH 3bn in losses: SBI uncovers large-scale scheme in supply of unfit mines for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. VIDEO 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. 3 886 29
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. 4 543 28 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies
Enemy ground drone loaded with supplies hits mine and explodes in air. VIDEO A video filmed by a Russian soldier has appeared online, showing the moment a ground drone was blown up by a mine. 6 744 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Five KIA: surviving occupier shows remains of "loaf" that hit anti-tank mine near Kupiansk. VIDEO 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. 9 621 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Hundreds of occupier fragments scatter in all directions after mine detonates. VIDEO 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. 5 521 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Russian serviceman filmed his tank blowing up on mine: "Let’s go, Gorynych!… Holy f#ck!". VIDEO In Donetsk oblast, a Russian soldier filmed the moment a Russian tank hit a Ukrainian anti-tank mine during an assault. 19 284 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Russian motorised assault trooper watches as armoured vehicle with accomplices disappears in flames after hitting mine. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the moment when a Russian armoured vehicle moving in a convoy was destroyed. 19 028 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Two fighters in Pokrovsk throw TM-62 mine into house where three occupiers are holed up. VIDEO 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. 8 654 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Burned on vehicle’s door: Ukrainian soldiers set enemy vehicle ablaze along with occupiers. VIDEO A Russian combat vehicle hit a road mined by Ukrainian troops and burst into flames with the occupiers still inside. 5 411 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Suicidal occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Two vehicles hit mines in Zhytomyr border area: dead and wounded reported. PHOTOS Two vehicles hit explosive devices in the border area of Zhytomyr region, killing five people and injuring three others. 7 449 11 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine Detonation of explosive devices
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. 455 0 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories
Occupiers are disguising mines as firewood and scattering them along border of Kharkiv region, - CMA. VIDEO The Russian invaders are scattering so-called "deceptive firewood" in the border settlements of the Kharkiv region, where they are planting mines with detonators. 3 195 2 Previously in trend: mining of territories
Two occupiers on motorbike race down dirt road and explode on mine. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the moment a motorcycle with two Russian stormtroopers hit a mine. 12 310 28 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Soldiers use TM-62 anti-tank mines to smoke out occupiers from their hideout in Vovchansk. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian assault troopers throwing a TM-62 anti-tank mine into an occupiers' hideout. 8 534 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction
Occupier stepped on mine and his legs were blown off: "One leg, here’s other. It tore apart violently!". VIDEO 18+ 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. 16 211 65 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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. 926 3 Previously in trend: Mining Kherson
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. 832 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine
79th Brigade kamikaze drone drops anti-tank mine munition on occupier. VIDEO 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. 4 138 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Artem Smilyi blows up occupiers’ pillbox near Kostiantynivka — exclusive footage. VIDEO 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. 15 318 28 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Russians scattered "petal" mines en masse in Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS 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. 5 568 17 Previously in trend: Mining Kherson
Burning occupier writhes in bushes after attack by Ukrainian kamikaze drone. VIDEO 18+ 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. 8 507 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Sіversk direction
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. 726 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine
Woman killed by mine explosion in Beryslav A local resident died in Beryslav, Kherson region, as a result of a mine explosion. 968 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine
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. 1 513 1 Previously in trend: Injured due to mining
Mine detonates on coast in Koblevo: man injured (updated) The mine detonated on the coast in Koblevo, Mykolaiv region. 3 604 8 Previously in trend: Detonation of explosive devices
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. 670 2 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Combat engineers clear farmland in deoccupied territories using mechanized demining machine. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the daily work of combat engineers from the State Special Transport Service. 3 083 3 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements
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. 471 0 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine
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. 2 633 28 Previously in trend: Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the convention banning anti-personnel mines (updated) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. 8 963 113 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention
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... 1 528 4 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline
Tractor hits explosive device in Kharkiv region: driver injured. PHOTOS On the outskirts of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region, a tractor hit an explosive device. The driver was injured and hospitalised. 1 074 1 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine
Russian explodes on anti-personnel mine while trying to capture Ukrainian drone that fell to ground. VIDEO The occupier was killed when he tried to trophy a Ukrainian drone, which fell to the ground and did not explode. 11 826 22 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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