TGA0794 – AT Mines with Short Delay Initiation Used in Close Combat Situations, Ukraine

In July 2024, Russian forces were documented in several different incidents hurling anti-tank mines fitted with short delay initiation systems into buildings where Ukrainian soldiers were positioned. This action was performed in close proximity to the target, posing considerable danger to the Russian soldier. This attack TTP is possibly being employed by Russian soldiers due to a lack of other types of munitions, weapons or unmanned systems that can perform similar missions, or due to unfavorable conditions that prevent the use of other means. Similar tactics have been documented in use by terrorist organizations such as Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad against Israel Defense Forces tanks and APCs in the Gaza Strip.