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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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faulty mortar shells AFU unit in Vremivka direction received substandard mines: "It simply does not fit" Substandard mines continue to arrive at the frontline. This time, substandard munitions were delivered to the Vremivka direction, in the area of Velyka Novosilka. 27 795 210 Previously in trend: War

Браковані міни: Веніславський звинуватив військових "Servant of People Venislavskyi accuses military of violating storage conditions for defective mines The main reasons for the abnormal triggering of 120-mm mines are violations of their storage conditions. 27 402 179

Defective mines: Venislavskyi says situation is not critical Low-quality mines: "servant of people" Venislavskyi says defect is not critical for Defence Forces Producers of low-quality mines must produce new ammunition at their own expense, which will be subject to stricter control. 12 390 132

defective mines to front Ministry of Strategic Industry continues to supply thousands of defective mines to front - Butusov The Ministry of Strategic Industry continues to supply defective mines to the frontline. Mortar launchers of the 151st, 155th, and 59th brigades of the Armed Forces continue to receive thousands of low-quality mines. 16 852 132 Previously in trend: War

Defective mines are back on frontline Defective 120mm mines continue to be supplied to frontline: "Ingenious Ukroboronprom has put silicone in them" Defective Ukrainian-made 120mm mortars have returned to the frontline. 29 998 120 Previously in trend: War

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

ЗСУ поставили партію неякісних мін, виробництва Укроборонпрому Ukrainian Armed Forces received batch of low-quality mines produced by "Ukroboronprom" - Butusov A batch of low-quality mines produced by "Ukroboronprom" was delivered to Ukrainian defenders at the front. 27 706 104 Previously in trend: War

вода,міни We are terrified: Red Cross about washed away minefields in Kherson region The mines, which were washed away during the flooding after the sabotage of the Kakhovka HPP, will be a deadly threat to the civilian population "for decades to come," said Erik Tollefsen, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross’s Department of Combating the Consequences of War. 16 966 93 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Faulty mines and fuses in the 153rd brigade Another batch of faulty mines produced by Ministry of Strategic Industries delivered to AFU - Butusov Another batch of faulty mines produced by the Ministry of Strategic Industry (Minister Herman Smetanin) is supplied to the army. No military receiving office of the Ministry of Defense (Minister Rustem Umierov) stops the supply of faulty mines to the troops, complete irresponsibility continues. 12 731 88

скандал із бракованими мінами українського виробництва Soldiers on battlefield criticize quality of Ukrainian-made 120-caliber mines: "The second in a row! It’s complete hollow!" A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian soldiers criticising the quality of Ukrainian-made 120 calibre mines. 15 435 87 Previously in trend: War

міна калібру 120 мм Servicemen showed low-quality batch of mines produced by Ukroboronprom The Armed Forces of Ukraine received a low-quality batch of 120 mm mines produced by Ukroboronprom. 28 418 85 Previously in trend: War

Occupier’s self-destruction during mining road Russian pulling three anti-tank mines on rope and explodes on road Two Russian soldiers self-destructed while setting up the barriers. 26 573 82

Defective mines for Armed Forces of Ukraine Military leadership forbids reporting problems with mines to Ministry of Strategic Industry. 151 brigades are forced to sign reports as if they did not receive them - Butusov On January 4, 2025, a meeting of the working group of the Ministry of Strategy and the Ministry of Defense with the participation of relevant deputy ministers was held to discuss the video published by Censor.NET about the continued supply of defective mines to the front. 9 878 80

вибух,окупант200 Bodies of four occupants fly high into air when car explodes on anti-tank mine At least four occupants were killed after an enemy vehicle hit an anti-tank mine in the Zaporizhzhia region. 28 113 78 Previously in trend: War

mines Washington Post on supply of defective mines to Ukrainian Armed Forces: This could destroy partners’ trust in Kyiv Ukrainian anti-corruption activists are calling for a criminal investigation to be launched against senior officials of Ukraine's defence ministry on charges of high treason over the failure to fire or malfunction tens of thousands of Ukrainian-made mortar shells that are crucial to defending the country against Russian troops. 17 341 75

Smetanin explains how the situation with low-quality mines for the Armed Forces was addresse Plant has replaced 10% of scandalous mines. Gunpowder is now soaked in water for 10 hours - Smetanin In recent months, there have been three incidents involving malfunctioning of 120- and 82-calibre mines of domestic production. 32 083 72

Butusov plus on low-quality mines Minister Smetanin lied: Faulty mines are back in troops | Yurii Butusov Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov comments live on the situation with the supply of low-quality mines to the Armed Forces and the false statements of the head of the Ministry of Strategic Industry, Herman Smetanin. 11 085 69 Previously in trend: War

окоп,окупант Occupier disappears after direct hit by 82 mm mine Mortar launchers of the 93rd separate mechanised brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" hit an occupant who was in a trench in the Bakhmut direction. 20 101 67 Previously in trend: War

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. 16 011 65 Previously in trend: Destruction of the 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

ЗСУ поставили браковані міни 120-мм: до чого тут Міноборони? Supply of defective mines: Ministry of Defence ignored problems and sent ammunition to frontline - media Following the publicity about the supply of low-quality mines to the frontline, the Ministry of Defence ordered the removal of all low-quality mines that either did not reach the enemy or did not explode at all. 7 252 64

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

Venislavskyi Issue is politicised, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi said that National Security Committee considered situation with supply of defective mines to Armed Forces On Wednesday, 4 December, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence considered the situation with the supply of defective mines to the frontline. 8 480 61

окупанти Two occupiers drive car over anti-tank mine: "It’s definitely mine! This round one? I kicked it just now" Two occupiers who were driving a car on the road hit an anti-tank mine. 21 320 60 Previously in trend: War

коц Buggy with Kremlin propagandists Kots and Poddubny hit mine in Vovchansk Kremlin propagandists Alexander Kots and Yevgeny Poddubny survived after their buggy hit a mine in Kharkiv region. 31 593 59 Previously in trend: War

Defense plant executives detained Over 120,000 faulty mortar shells for AFU: SSU detains executives of defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk region SSU detains executives of a defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region that supplied faulty mortar shells to the Armed Forces. 13 038 57 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline

українська,боєприпаси,міни,бронетехніка "Ukrainian Armored Technology" established joint production of 120-mm mines with two NATO countries "Ukrainian Armored Technology" LLC established a joint production of 120 mm mortar rounds with two NATO member countries. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are already receiving thousands of new mortar rounds. 9 841 56 Previously in trend: War

війна Occupant stepped on mine and was blown up by explosion A Russian infantryman was blown up on a PTM-3 mine dropped by our soldiers from a drone. 26 756 56 Previously in trend: War

На фронт поставили браковані міни: їх погано перевіряли Before being delivered to frontline, mines were tested with small number of shots and not from all batches - media There was no reaction from the military authorities to the supply of low-quality mines to the Armed Forces until 6 November, when journalist Yurii Butusov published a video of a batch of mines with only one explosion per ten shots. 7 068 50

Бутусов про неякісні міни More than 100,000 low-quality mines are being recalled from front. In one of brigades, batch was seized, but no new ones were given - Butusov After receiving information about a batch of defective mortar rounds, they began to be recalled from the front. However, some brigades are not given new ones. 5 446 49 Previously in trend: War

Occupier shoots himself on battlefield Russian soldier steps on anti-personnel mine, bandages his leg and shoots himself with automatic rifle An occupier stepped on an anti-personnel mine and shot himself with an assault rifle in Kharkiv region. 9 729 49 Previously in trend: Explosion on mine

одеса Mine washed ashore in Odesa region, detonated and damaged a house In the village of Vapnyarka, Odesa region, storm waves brought a mine to the shore. After a while, it detonated, damaging a house on the seashore. 17 592 48 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defence wants to buy mines from manufacturers who have failed to fulfil contracts before MoD plans to purchase large number of mines from manufacturers who failed to fulfil contracts - Civil Anti-Corruption Council The Ministry of Defence plans to order a large number of 120mm mortar shells from state-owned manufacturers that have repeatedly failed to fulfil their obligations. 4 900 47

рф,бмп,армія Enemy armored personnel carrier with occupants on armor explodes on anti-tank mine An enemy armoured personnel carrier with occupants on it hit an anti-tank mine and exploded. 18 794 45 Previously in trend: War

body of occupier flying high in air after mine explosion Russian man after mine explosion, flying, spinning high in air, arms and legs spread wide An enemy off-road vehicle carrying ammunition and assault men exploded after hitting an anti-tank mine near Leonidivka village in Donetsk Oblast. 10 918 44

окупант-байкер200 Occupier on motorcycle dissolves into air after hitting anti-tank mine A video of an occupier motorcyclist hitting an anti-tank mine was posted online. 19 383 43 Previously in trend: War

Russian APC with infantry is finished off Russian APC-82, densely packed with liquidated occupiers, with its turret torn off, lying upside down on field road A video was posted online showing the occupiers filming their destroyed APC-82 with their infantry accomplices. 24 828 40 Previously in trend: War

дрон,тм62 Ukrainian aerial scouts adapted TM-62 anti-tank mines to defeat invaders from air Ukrainian fighters adapted TM-62 anti-tank mines to drop them from drones on the occupiers. 17 346 39 Previously in trend: War

Ammunition for frontline No fines were imposed on manufacturers of defective 120mm mines, delivery time was extended. This is official negligence of DPA’s officials, - Anti-Corruption Council The scandal surrounding the supply of low-quality ammunition to the frontline continues to gain momentum. It turns out that no penalties have been imposed on the manufacturers who produced the defective 120 mm mines, and instead additional agreements are being signed with unscrupulous suppliers to extend the delivery time. 13 977 38 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline

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. 8 685 38 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Поставка бракованих мін: Міноборони розслідує причини Ministry of Defence is investigating supply of low-quality mines to AFU: SBI launches investigation For three weeks now, the Ministry of Defence has been actively investigating the causes of the abnormal triggering of 120mm mines. 6 963 37

міни Intermediary firms stole at least 4 million euros from Defense Ministry’s arms contract As a result of signing a contract with Lviv Arsenal for the supply of 100,000 mortar rounds, at least 4 million euros disappeared between intermediary firms. 12 417 37 Economics

окупанти,знищення Six occupiers disappear after Ukrainian mine arrives Ukrainian mortar launchers in the southern sector hit a group of six occupiers and destroyed them. 23 563 34 Previously in trend: War

PTM-3 mine Occupier examines PTM-3 mine and then is blown up by it: "Like glasses case... Aaaaaaah, f**k!!!" A video was posted online showing the occupier filming mines scattered by Ukrainian drones. 29 109 34 Previously in trend: War

MP Serhii Rakhmanin There are quite a few cases of low-quality ammunition arriving at front, investigation is ongoing, - MP Rakhmanin There are many cases of low-quality ammunition being supplied to the Ukrainian military. 2 327 34

A fighter throws a mine into a dugout Fighter, covered by Husky armored vehicle, throws TM-62 mine into occupiers’ dugout A Ukrainian soldier destroyed a dugout with the occupiers by throwing a TM-62 anti-tank mine into the cache. 9 017 33 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

снаряд Two unusual projectiles washed up on Odesa beach In Odesa, two unusual projectiles were washed ashore by waves. 24 712 33 War in Ukraine

Defective 82-mm mines removed from frontline After publication of story about defective mines in 151st Brigade, soldiers received quality ammunition - Butusov Following the publication of a video on Censor.NET about defective mines in the 151st Brigade, the soldiers received a batch of high-quality NATO ammunition. 9 184 33