In recent months, documentation of standard explosives melted and cast for use in IEDs by Ukrainian fighters has appeared. The explosives were sourced from standard munitions, including various shells, mortar bombs and hand grenades. The methods documented include melting in a water-filled vessel over a gas flame, and using a multicooker. The prevalence of this documentation in recent times is likely indicative of a shortage of high explosives, such as plastic explosives, which can be molded for use in IEDs or improvised bomblets.
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