Exploding drone operator goggles show the future of sabotage

Nicholas Slayton

10 March 2025

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Ukraine’s military is planting explosives in the viewing goggles of Russian drone operators. The tactic aims to reduce the effectiveness of Russian drone attacks and make Russian troops hesitant to wear the gear.

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