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OAITW r.2.0

(32,441 posts)
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:12 PM Apr 22

Graphite weapons...Russian doesn't like them.

When they hit electrical distribution systems....they create major short circuiting issues on the grid. Another weapon Ukraine has created against the Russian electrical infrastructure.

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House of Roberts

(6,598 posts)
1. A little more on these from Wiki.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:33 PM
Apr 22
A graphite bomb is intended to be a non-lethal weapon used to disable an electrical grid. The bomb works by spreading a dense cloud of extremely fine, chemically treated carbon filaments over air-insulated high voltage installations like transformers and power lines, causing short-circuits and subsequent disruption of the electricity supply in an area, a region or even an entire small country.


In other words, it creates a path to ground for the voltage which is very bad for the equipment.

WarGamer

(18,802 posts)
5. Catastrophic is a bit strong.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:47 PM
Apr 22
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.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,441 posts)
6. Perhaps it is the carbon fiber casings used in the drone.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:55 PM
Apr 22

Very strong, structurally, but when the the warhead explodes, the casing delivers secondary results.

WarGamer

(18,802 posts)
7. to call is catastrophic you'd have to see it used deep inside Russia, like over Moscow
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:03 PM
Apr 22

And seeing a significant power outage.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,441 posts)
8. Stay tuned!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:06 PM
Apr 22

Ukraine is on the offensive in Russia. They seem to be awfully creative in their battle plans.

WarGamer

(18,802 posts)
9. Would be nice to see them halt the Russian advance for even a single month...
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:10 PM
Apr 22

March 2026 was the first month in 20 months that Ukraine actually gained some ground back inside UKR borders

OAITW r.2.0

(32,441 posts)
10. Federov is pushing 50K Russian casualties/month. Ukraine is dominating in drone war gaming tech.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:18 PM
Apr 22

Including prizes for kills...a gaming board for promoting the best remote pilots. A whole new revolution on war in the 21st contrary.

BannonsLiver

(20,757 posts)
11. lol
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 10:34 AM
Thursday

I guess not taking that surrender option you were hoping for last year was a pretty good call.

Response to WarGamer (Reply #5)

Volaris

(11,770 posts)
13. How sad for them. ..yeah i feel just awful.
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 01:54 PM
Thursday

If you think i need the Sarcasm Thingie, you're reading the wrong board go back to the comments on Fox, because everyone who's SUPPOSED to be here, doesn't give a dry fuck how Russia feels about losing the illegal war THEY started.

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