A new high-explosive fragmentation munition has been developed in Ukraine, designed to target lightly armored and unarmored vehicles as well as personnel. The project was reported by Forbes.

The weapon is described as an anti-vehicle mine, some components of which can be produced using 3D printing. The munition is intended to disable light platforms used in assault operations, focusing on mobility kills rather than outright destruction.

According to the publication, the charge contains roughly 150 grams of explosive material and is fitted with pre-formed fragments. Upon detonation, it is capable of damaging a vehicle’s running gear, suspension, pipes, and electrical wiring. The blast and fragmentation effect can also injure troops inside the vehicle.

The device can be equipped with electronic magnetic fuzes that react to approaching transport, as well as motion sensors. Remote detonation options are also being considered. At the same time, the design does not include traditional pressure-activated triggers.

Its compact size allows the mine to be deployed by unmanned aerial vehicles, including FPV drones. Heavier strike UAVs are able to drop several such munitions in a single sortie, increasing the density of mine placement. In addition to aerial delivery, the mine can be installed manually or deployed using ground-based robotic platforms.