Blogger “Mad Dogs” describes modifications of Russian frontline trenches against Ukrainian FPVs and bomber drones. “How to survive in the drone era: tricks of modern fortification Frontline architecture is no longer about ‘trench-machine gun-grenade.’ 1/
“Welcome to the era of G-shaped niches, camouflage nets and counter-drone warfare. More and more tactical solutions are born not in offices, but in trenches - under the screech of FPV and in the light of the enemy's thermal imager. 2/
“Now a simple under-breast niche is a trap. The rectangular shape has long been written off as unsafe: a VOG [grenade] dropped from a drone can easily ‘dive’ under the canopy and go off, hitting a soldier. 3/
“Instead, they dig ‘L’-shaped or even lightning-shaped niches so that the soldier is outside the direct shock wave, and the FPV simply cannot find the angle of attack. 4/
“The shelters are made covered not only in the cell itself where the soldier lies, but also in the section of the trench next to it - otherwise any ammunition dropped at the entrance can still ‘fly’ around the corner. 5/
“Moreover, such protection is often homemade - from metal sheets to nets made of sporting goods, just not to leave the position naked in front of the drone. 6/
“They try to cover the trenches themselves from above at least half - it is difficult to achieve complete protection, but even a simple net can save. Chain-link, camouflage nets, and in short supply - branches, brushwood, volleyball nets, everything is used. 7/
“Sometimes a grenade just bounces off or the FPV gets caught in the web. This is not armor, but a chance to survive But a complete cover of the trench turns it into a ‘sauna.’ 8/
“It's hot, stuffy inside, and most importantly, the dugout or shelter starts to "glow" in the thermal imager like a stove. Especially if you turn on a potbelly stove. That's why they put gas heaters instead, and insulate the ceilings so they don't glow. 9/
“If the trench is completely covered, this creates problems in combat. Embrasures made in advance can look into nowhere - after all, a frontal infantry attack is already a rarity. Ceilings interfere with shooting, crumble after an artillery attack, and block the view. 10/
“A compromise is to leave the ability to maneuver, move, and adapt to the situation For shooting from shelters, the embrasures are covered with metal nets with small holes - … 11/
“…so that the FPV does not fly right into the face, and the entrances are masked with mosquito curtains with weights. Machine guns and AGS are kept in niches and taken out only for shooting - any protruding iron will instantly illuminate the position in the drone's lens. 12/
“Even a dugout is no longer just a hole in the ground. It is an engineering structure that takes into account heat signature, protection from drops, camouflage, ventilation and ease of maneuver. 13/
“The war is not just for meters - but also for every centimeter of clay, burlap and wire that can save lives A modern fighter digs not just a trench - he builds a trap for a drone, a fortress against shrapnel and a house in which death lives, but wants to live himself.” 14/14
@GrandpaRoy2 Hang a few strands from the roof using clear 10 kg test monofilament to quickly cause a crash by entangling the drone's propellers, saving lives. No one should die or be maimed from drone attacks. We must update war crime laws.
@RI7164S There’s no putting this genie back in the bottle now.
@GrandpaRoy2 You'd think curtains would be SOP...
@Chuck_Petras You would indeed think by now.
@GrandpaRoy2 Great article, thanks.
@BobbyZ_again My pleasure.
@GrandpaRoy2 Well done.
@TomHolsinger666 Thank you.
@GrandpaRoy2 Instead of just leaving Ukraine for good, a "crafty russian terrorist" weaves deep thoughts of survival. Idiot.
@realpufferfish1 And now Trump wants to reward them and throw Ukraine to the dogs, in determined pursuit of his Nobel “Peace” prize.
@GrandpaRoy2 First World War trench with a net over it
@GrandpaRoy2 Lobster trap link … You’re welcome bro
@GrandpaRoy2 europe needs to pressure denmark into developing greenland
@GrandpaRoy2 A simple mesh net can change this
@GrandpaRoy2 @SpencerGuard what’s your take on this?
@GrandpaRoy2 Woah...that music & the video subject matter...oof!
@GrandpaRoy2 Game over.
@GrandpaRoy2 Back to WWI
@GrandpaRoy2 Looks like the Somme
@GrandpaRoy2 This is an interesting development of a centuries old tactic. It’ll be important to see how UGVs are used in conjunction with UAVs to overcome such obstacles.