Russian Soldier Injured in Explosion While Disposing of PTM-3 Anti-Tank Mine in Ukraine

2025/01/05

Russian soldiers made a mistake while disposing of a PTM-3 anti-vehicle landmine dispersed by a Ukrainian drone, causing it to explode.

The Ukrainians appear to be using a large “Barba Yaga” drone to disperse the same type of mines; the PTM-3 anti-vehicle mines are fitted with a Dzhonik (meaning Johnny) fuse, a magnetometer that can detect metal and a gyroscope that reacts when the mine moves slightly.
In addition to detonating when a vehicle passes nearby, the mines are also designed to detonate when a soldier touches or passes near them.
In the earlier video, the soldier exploded the moment he touched the mine with a tree twig, suggesting that he did not know how to properly handle this mine.

The Telegram channel later showed him injured in the eye, both hands, and leg.