How Ukrainian Engineers Are Challenging Putin With a New Anti-Mine Machine

The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has been marked by the extensive use of landmines by the Russian forces, making Ukraine the most heavily mined country in the world. These deadly devices pose a serious threat to the lives and limbs of the Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, as well as a major obstacle to the military advances of the Ukrainian army. However, a recent video released by the 3rd Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows how the Ukrainian engineers are fighting back with a new anti-mine machine that can clear the way for assault attacks by blowing up hidden mines ahead of time.

The video, published by The Sun, a British newspaper, on January 28, 2024, under the title “Ukrainian engineers TAUNT Putin with new anti-mine machine for assault attacks”, demonstrates the working of the new machine, which is a modified armored vehicle equipped with a rocket launcher that fires explosive projectiles on the ground. The video explains that the Ukrainian engineering team conducted a test of a technique that helps prepare safe approaches for assault attacks by the Ukrainian soldiers by detonating the mines hidden ahead of time. The video also claims that these images are a taunt to Putin, who has been accused of violating the Minsk agreements and escalating the conflict in Ukraine.

The new anti-mine machine is a significant innovation for the Ukrainian army, as it could potentially reduce the casualties and injuries caused by the Russian mines, as well as speed up the military operations in the contested areas. The machine could also be seen as a symbol of the Ukrainian resilience and ingenuity in the face of the Russian aggression and intimidation. The video has received more than 100,000 views and hundreds of comments on YouTube, mostly expressing support and admiration for the Ukrainian engineers and soldiers.