Another unique combat operation — the first of its kind in the history of the Iron Brigade. One FPV drone destroyed a concrete bridge!

The structure had long been used by the Russian army to transfer equipment and personnel. Moreover, the bastards mined the bridge: probably afraid of a breakthrough by Ukrainian units.

The planted TM-62 anti-tank mines became a great gift for the strike drone battalion (BBD). The drone with explosives essentially acted as a detonator. The result — an epic scene!

https://t.me/army_3heavy/2029

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[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

To slow down Ukrainian forces if they crossed the border.

[–] Sciaphobia@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I would think they could destroy a bridge if they were being forced away from it without needing to set explosives on a bridge they are, presumably, still using.

I mean, good, I hope Russia keeps doing things like that. Still. Seems odd to me.

[–] Tuuktuuk@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago

Destroying a bridge is very very difficult. Except if you can get the supports down. But that's usually not very easy because they are covered by the bridge.

[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's quicker and more effective. It takes time to get a bomber loaded and in the air. Also, they've been trying to destroy a bridge in Kherson for more than a week and it's still very useable.

[–] Sciaphobia@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Oh I wasn't thinking about bombers. I was thinking more like ground forces just firing a rocket at the supports if they are forced away from the bridge, but I guess that would be significantly less reliable.

[–] Mika@sopuli.xyz 7 points 2 days ago

Rocket won't do shit. You need people with charges to go in and mine it. If opponent is close, that sapper group could meet enemy fire.