Russian Troops Plant Mines by Drone in Occupied Village

A Russian platoon is using a new tactic to hold captured territory. After its advance stalled, the unit is remotely mining a village to prevent Ukrainian forces from taking it back. Approximately 100 Russian soldiers are dug into defensive positions in Hrabovske, a village in Ukraine's Sumy region. Their progress halted, they are now focused on fortification. To block any Ukrainian counterattack, the troops are laying mines using First-Person-View (FPV) drones. These small, explosive drones can precisely place mines at a distance. This allows Russian forces to mine large areas without leaving their defensive positions. Military analysts say this tactic shows a shift to defensive operations in this area. Remote mining creates instant obstacles for advancing infantry and vehicles. It is a sign that Russian forces are preparing to defend the village, not advance further.