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WarGamer

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5. Catastrophic is a bit strong.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:47 PM

10 hrs ago

https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/russian_forces_claim_ukraine_is_using_drones_with_graphite_bombs_what_these_weapons_are_why_they_matter-18082.html

However, it should be emphasized that there is currently no official confirmation of such warheads being used on Ukrainian drones. The filament-like elements shown in russian-sourced images could also be parts of the warhead casing, the drone structure, or unrelated debris.

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Graphite weapons...Russian doesn't like them. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 10 hrs ago OP

A little more on these from Wiki. House of Roberts 10 hrs ago #1

As used in Kosovo a few years back WarGamer 10 hrs ago #2

Not new, but drone's are making their use catastrophic for Russia. OAITW r.2.0 10 hrs ago #3

Catastrophic is a bit strong. WarGamer 10 hrs ago #5

Perhaps it is the carbon fiber casings used in the drone. OAITW r.2.0 10 hrs ago #6

to call is catastrophic you'd have to see it used deep inside Russia, like over Moscow WarGamer 10 hrs ago #7

Stay tuned! OAITW r.2.0 10 hrs ago #8

Would be nice to see them halt the Russian advance for even a single month... WarGamer 10 hrs ago #9

Federov is pushing 50K Russian casualties/month. Ukraine is dominating in drone war gaming tech. OAITW r.2.0 9 hrs ago #10

. dalton99a 10 hrs ago #4