A Russian boat with troops was exploded by a mine in the Kherson region. Photo and video: Telegram / war_home
A high-speed boat carrying Russian troops was destroyed after colliding with a maritime mine, the dramatic incident occurred on the Vilkhova River, in the region of Kherson.
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The explosion was recorded on video and shared by the Telegram channel “Полковник ГШ”.
The mine, identified as a YARM (High Explosive River Anchor Mine), was strategically planted by fighters of the 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade of Mykolaiv, who used a drone for its placement. This type of mine is known for its effectiveness in combating enemy landing vehicles and is used in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.
The boat, carrying seven paratroopers, was traveling at high speed when it struck the mine and exploded. The force of the explosion was so intense that the troops were thrown into the sea. Some of the Russian soldiers survived the impact and managed to swim to the shore, where they were subsequently attacked by FPV drones.
YARM mines are Soviet high-explosive devices equipped with a fuse that dissolves in water, allowing the mine to rise to the surface when activated. It is triggered by contact with the vessel, making it extremely dangerous for enemy naval units. The mine has a total mass of 13 kilograms, with 3 kilograms corresponding to the explosive charge.
According to experts, there is no direct way to neutralize a YARM mine; it can only be removed by dragging or by detonating an engineering charge. This incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by naval forces in the Kherson region and highlights the increasing use of drones and autonomous technologies in the Ukrainian conflict.
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Source: mil.in.ua. Photo and video: Telegram / war_home. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
