Chinese Type 81 mine in Ukraine - test

Improvised Cog-Type Fragmentation Warhead​

Improvised Cog-Type Fragmentation Warhead​

13 Aug 2025

13 Aug 2025

13 Aug 2025

A Ukrainian improvised UAV-dropped fragmentation warhead was reported

  • The warhead features a stack of cog-like rings to provide radial fragmentation in a similar way to the POM-3, POB Pilka and MIB​

  • The cog teeth would project small triangular fragmentation upon warhead detonation​

  • A similar warhead, using a cutting chain wrapped around the warhead casing, reported on by Fenix Insight 29 Jan 2024​

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