Ukraine intercepts Russian UAV loaded with anti-tank mines

Ukrainian forces intercepted a drone carrying PTM-3 anti-tank mines, highlighting Russia's tactic of laying mines remotely on roads and fields.

On August 5, Ukrainian forces intercepted and shot down a Russian attack drone in the Sumy region. Photo: @ The Globe and Mail.

According to a statement from the Ukrainian National Police, the downed UAV was carrying a PTM-3 anti-tank mine under its wing. Photo: @ Al Jazeera.

This discovery reveals a dangerous tactic being used by the Russian military: remotely dropping mines using unmanned platforms. Photo: @ The Globe and Mail.

According to Ukraine, the use of drones to lay anti-tank mines poses a serious threat not only to military vehicles, but also to civilian infrastructure, especially in rural areas. Photo: @Al Jazeera.

By dropping mines from the air, Russia can contaminate roads, farmland , and trails without a direct military presence, making mine detection and clearance significantly more difficult. Photo: @Al Jazeera.

The PTM-3 mine is known to be a small, lightweight projectile encased in plastic. It has a magnetic fuse designed to detonate upon contact with or impact from vehicles. Photo: @Al Jazeera.

Its discreet appearance, combined with its plastic body, makes detection by conventional mine-clearing equipment much more difficult, thus increasing the danger to both Ukrainian military personnel and civilians. Photo: @Al Jazeera.

The Ukrainian National Police have issued an urgent warning to all residents, especially drivers of agricultural and transport vehicles operating in the rural Sumy region. Dense vegetation often obscures visibility, increasing the risk of accidentally stepping on these mines. These areas are now considered high-risk zones for unexploded ordnance and landmines. Photo: @MPR News.

The Sumy authorities stressed the importance of caution and immediate action in the event of a mine being discovered. If a mine is suspected, the driver must immediately stop the vehicle, move to a safe distance and contact emergency services. The same instructions apply if the wreckage of a Russian drone containing an unexploded PTM-3 mine is found on the ground. Photo: @ MPR News.

This image highlights a growing trend in Russian offensive tactics: the weaponization of drones for combat. Photo: @Al Jazeera.

As Defense Express previously reported, according to Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, Russia is preparing for a large-scale escalation in drone warfare, planning to produce up to 40,000 Shahed/Geran-2 attack drones by 2025. Photo: @MPR News.

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