Explosive-Loaded Animal Carcasses Used by Russians in Drone Attacks

Russian troops have begun using wild animal carcasses as containers for explosives — they are dropped from drones.

The Para Pax Telegram channel published video and photos of this process.

According to the footage, a pre-assembled explosive charge is inserted into the carcass of a wild animal, then carefully concealed with fabric and the animal’s internal organs before being deployed via drone.

According to the post’s author, these “loaded” carcasses are later dropped from drones, both to mine areas and to carry out targeted strikes on specific positions.

The use of animal carcasses as explosive devices significantly complicates their detection, posing an increased threat to personnel and potentially leading to unintended casualties.

An image of a drone already equipped with a prepared carcass, ready for transport and deployment, was also published.

It is worth noting that similar cases of booby-trapping objects and animal carcasses have been taking place since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

In addition to using animal carcasses, the enemy has also booby-trapped the bodies of its own soldiers and abandoned equipment, aiming to inflict further losses on the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

In addition to using animals as containers for explosives, Russian forces have also employed animals for logistics and the transportation of military equipment.

Militarnyi previously reported that certain Russian military units have begun receiving donkeys to be used as pack animals for transport purposes.

This may indicate that the donkeys have been assigned to frontline units to support logistics, both directly on the front line and in nearby areas.

Such a drastic measure is likely driven by a shortage of vehicles and unmanned ground platforms capable of performing logistical tasks.