One of the most bizarre videos of the entire Russo-Ukrainian war was published a little earlier on platform X, raising many questions. The footage shows a massive net covering an endless corridor on the battlefield.
Those unfamiliar with modern warfare tactics were understandably puzzled by the purpose of this structure.
Why Does This Net Exist?
The answer turned out to be quite simple. Russian forces have set up a 2-kilometer-long ground "tunnel" along a road connecting Bakhmut with Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region to create a secure corridor.
The net surrounds the passage, providing protection against Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones currently pose the greatest threat to Russian troops in Ukraine.
This is the first time such a structure has been observed during the war. Although the project seems quite improvised, it has proven effective so far, as Russian forces, even with armored vehicles, are crossing the passage safely.
Through this route, the Russian military transports reinforcements and supplies to its forces besieging the strategic Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar. Russian convoys using this route often fell victim to Ukrainian FPV drones, but this clever idea with the ground tunnel may have permanently solved the problem.
If the project proves effective in the coming days, it is likely to be used more frequently across the battlefield. However, it should be noted that the net does not seem particularly durable, so the Russians may reinforce it further in the future.
Of course, this tactic cannot be applied over vast distances. Such ground "tunnels" will only be constructed to connect two points a few kilometers apart, ensuring the safe passage of Russian forces from one settlement to another.
Finally, let us inform you that the net in question is supported by poles approximately 4 to 5 meters high, placed along the route.
“The theory is that the FPV drone, in its final approach to the target, will simply get tangled in the net and be unable to complete its attack,” explained a Russian military expert.
