Roy
@grandparoy2.bsky.social
🇨🇦🇺🇦Grandfather, OSINT of Ukrainian and Russian Telegram: FPVs, drone munitions, EW, landmines. ❤️my family (grandchildren!), reading, and Kaja Kallas.
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@grandparoy2.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I think I'm in love with Kaja Kallas, but my wife is OK with it.
I've been posting most of my tweets from X onto Bluesky as well since last November, but the engagement rate is still tiny and even declining.
I have plenty of followers so I don’t understand this app.
Thank you to the loyal few who supported me here, but it’s not worth the time to continue.
I have plenty of followers so I don’t understand this app.
Thank you to the loyal few who supported me here, but it’s not worth the time to continue.
July 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I've been posting most of my tweets from X onto Bluesky as well since last November, but the engagement rate is still tiny and even declining.
I have plenty of followers so I don’t understand this app.
Thank you to the loyal few who supported me here, but it’s not worth the time to continue.
I have plenty of followers so I don’t understand this app.
Thank you to the loyal few who supported me here, but it’s not worth the time to continue.
The Russians throw 3kg TNT demolition charges with a length of delay fuze every 5 meters into the Dnepr River, to clear Ukrainian mines or IEDs.
They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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July 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Russians throw 3kg TNT demolition charges with a length of delay fuze every 5 meters into the Dnepr River, to clear Ukrainian mines or IEDs.
They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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They do this to maintain their access to occupied river islands near Kherson.
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The Russians use a UGV loaded with EW jammers to try to protect against Ukrainian FPVs, as they work on erecting a road net tunnel.
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July 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Russians use a UGV loaded with EW jammers to try to protect against Ukrainian FPVs, as they work on erecting a road net tunnel.
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The Russians ask:
“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Russians ask:
“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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“Why is it so important to destroy Baba Yaga, Vampires?”
They report that Ukrainian thermobaric bombs like this 9kg MOA-900 have devastating effects on dugouts.
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Ukrainian TM-62M anti-tank landmines continue to be used as powerful blast dugout-busting drone bombs.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
July 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ukrainian TM-62M anti-tank landmines continue to be used as powerful blast dugout-busting drone bombs.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
A length of delay fuze ending in a detonator is ignited when dropped from a heavy drone.
The distinctive sound of a Russian FPV is heard, like an angry lethal Hornet on the other side of the safety of a Ukrainian road net tunnel.
July 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The distinctive sound of a Russian FPV is heard, like an angry lethal Hornet on the other side of the safety of a Ukrainian road net tunnel.
The Russians claim that the trailer towed by the ATV contained a wounded man being evacuated, and that he survived the successive landmine blasts.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
July 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Russians claim that the trailer towed by the ATV contained a wounded man being evacuated, and that he survived the successive landmine blasts.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
The landmines were placed on the road by Ukrainian drones.
The Russians refer to Ukraine’s Pervomaiskyi Island as “Fortress Island”.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
July 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The Russians refer to Ukraine’s Pervomaiskyi Island as “Fortress Island”.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
Located in the mouth of the Dnepr River, it controls shipping to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Described as deeply fortified and completely autonomous, the Russians consider it a key base for Ukrainian Special Operations.
A Russian volunteer 3D printer explains why there has been so little progression to casting or stamping components for drone munitions in the war's 4th year.
“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A Russian volunteer 3D printer explains why there has been so little progression to casting or stamping components for drone munitions in the war's 4th year.
“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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“We are periodically told that we are printing something wrong.
That it should be like this, or better yet, like that.
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A Russian “Chernika-2” (Черніка-2; Blueberry-2) kamikaze UAV was recovered that apparently has autonomous terminal targeting capability.
This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A Russian “Chernika-2” (Черніка-2; Blueberry-2) kamikaze UAV was recovered that apparently has autonomous terminal targeting capability.
This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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This cheap foam and plastic UAV has a 100km range and carries a formidable 3.5kg warhead.
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The Ukrainian company DevDroid has expanded their “Ravlyk” logistics UGV into the “Droid Raw 12.7”
The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Ukrainian company DevDroid has expanded their “Ravlyk” logistics UGV into the “Droid Raw 12.7”
The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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The vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module with the US-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.
Targets can be engaged at ranges of up to 1 kilometer.
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The Russians are also increasing their use of FPVs as bombers.
The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The Russians are also increasing their use of FPVs as bombers.
The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
t.me/serhii_flash...
The cameras of bomber FPVs typically swivel down 90°.
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The Russians test a thermal blanket intended for remaining obscure to nighttime drones.
They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The Russians test a thermal blanket intended for remaining obscure to nighttime drones.
They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
t.me/projectArcha...
They find the design is quite awkward to move in.
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Russian antennas for WiFi data communication continue to be targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian FPVs.
As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Russian antennas for WiFi data communication continue to be targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian FPVs.
As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
t.me/serhii_flash...
As these antennas are part of line-of-sight connections, a whole sector could lose communication with the loss of a central node.
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A Ukrainian company called UADamage has developed a machine-learning drone that uses four different sensors to detect landmines.
With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
A Ukrainian company called UADamage has developed a machine-learning drone that uses four different sensors to detect landmines.
With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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With day and infrared cameras, a magnetometer, and a ground penetrating radar (in development), up to 10,000 square meters can surveyed in a day.
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A Russians disassembles a Ukrainian PVP-50 (ПВП-50) anti-personnel directional landmine.
It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore.
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It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore.
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June 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A Russians disassembles a Ukrainian PVP-50 (ПВП-50) anti-personnel directional landmine.
It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore.
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It logically copies the successful design of the Russian MON-50, which in turn was copied from the legendary American M-18A1 Claymore.
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A Ukrainian Wisent 1 MC armored engineering vehicle impaled a TM-62M anti-tank landmine on its mine plow.
If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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June 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A Ukrainian Wisent 1 MC armored engineering vehicle impaled a TM-62M anti-tank landmine on its mine plow.
If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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If the MVCh-62 pressure fuze had been struck on the top the landmine might have exploded.
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Russian “Shahed-136” kamikaze UAVs are routinely equipped with modems for connecting to Ukrainian mobile networks.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
June 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Russian “Shahed-136” kamikaze UAVs are routinely equipped with modems for connecting to Ukrainian mobile networks.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
Previously Ukrainian “Kyivstar” SIM cards were used, and later cards from Kazakhstan operators.
Recently the UAVs are equipped with unmarked Russian-made SIM cards.
An innocuous pressure plate sensor for a Ukrainian VOIED (Victim Operated Improvised Explosive Device) is demonstrated.
Closing the split branch brings metal wires into contact and completes an electrical circuit.
This action will initiate an electric detonator.
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Closing the split branch brings metal wires into contact and completes an electrical circuit.
This action will initiate an electric detonator.
t.me/VIUKSIDV/56179
June 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
An innocuous pressure plate sensor for a Ukrainian VOIED (Victim Operated Improvised Explosive Device) is demonstrated.
Closing the split branch brings metal wires into contact and completes an electrical circuit.
This action will initiate an electric detonator.
t.me/VIUKSIDV/56179
Closing the split branch brings metal wires into contact and completes an electrical circuit.
This action will initiate an electric detonator.
t.me/VIUKSIDV/56179
Two Russian FPVs are shot down by a Ukrainian FPV armed with Ukrainian-made Ptashka net launchers.
June 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Two Russian FPVs are shot down by a Ukrainian FPV armed with Ukrainian-made Ptashka net launchers.
A Russian blogger insists that reports of Ukraine being short of drones are disinformation.
“Guys, about the news that the crests have a shortage of drones. They write a lot about it and it seems that many do not understand that such news only hinders us.
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“Guys, about the news that the crests have a shortage of drones. They write a lot about it and it seems that many do not understand that such news only hinders us.
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June 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A Russian blogger insists that reports of Ukraine being short of drones are disinformation.
“Guys, about the news that the crests have a shortage of drones. They write a lot about it and it seems that many do not understand that such news only hinders us.
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“Guys, about the news that the crests have a shortage of drones. They write a lot about it and it seems that many do not understand that such news only hinders us.
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This time a Russian “Quad the Impaler” FPV successfully downed a Ukrainian A1-CM “Furia” reconnaissance UAV.
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June 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This time a Russian “Quad the Impaler” FPV successfully downed a Ukrainian A1-CM “Furia” reconnaissance UAV.
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GPS trackers are also being used on Ukrainian “Vampire” heavy drones.
The Russians lack organic heavy drone lift and covet salvaged “Baba Yagas”, so they have learned that they must disable this device before moving their prize.
The Russians lack organic heavy drone lift and covet salvaged “Baba Yagas”, so they have learned that they must disable this device before moving their prize.
June 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
GPS trackers are also being used on Ukrainian “Vampire” heavy drones.
The Russians lack organic heavy drone lift and covet salvaged “Baba Yagas”, so they have learned that they must disable this device before moving their prize.
The Russians lack organic heavy drone lift and covet salvaged “Baba Yagas”, so they have learned that they must disable this device before moving their prize.
“Drone war is not the future, it is yesterday.”
A Russian blogger gives advice on surviving under the constant gaze of Mavic drones.
“How to survive under the ‘bird’: the fight against small surveillance UAVs.
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A Russian blogger gives advice on surviving under the constant gaze of Mavic drones.
“How to survive under the ‘bird’: the fight against small surveillance UAVs.
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June 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“Drone war is not the future, it is yesterday.”
A Russian blogger gives advice on surviving under the constant gaze of Mavic drones.
“How to survive under the ‘bird’: the fight against small surveillance UAVs.
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A Russian blogger gives advice on surviving under the constant gaze of Mavic drones.
“How to survive under the ‘bird’: the fight against small surveillance UAVs.
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A Ukrainian soldier is preparing TM-62M anti-tank landmines for dropping by a “Vampire” heavy drone.
The MVCh-62 fuze is stripped of its mechanism and instead holds a “Jonik” electronic magnetic-influence fuze.
An electric detonator is placed through the side of the fuze hole.
The MVCh-62 fuze is stripped of its mechanism and instead holds a “Jonik” electronic magnetic-influence fuze.
An electric detonator is placed through the side of the fuze hole.
June 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A Ukrainian soldier is preparing TM-62M anti-tank landmines for dropping by a “Vampire” heavy drone.
The MVCh-62 fuze is stripped of its mechanism and instead holds a “Jonik” electronic magnetic-influence fuze.
An electric detonator is placed through the side of the fuze hole.
The MVCh-62 fuze is stripped of its mechanism and instead holds a “Jonik” electronic magnetic-influence fuze.
An electric detonator is placed through the side of the fuze hole.