Chinese Type 81 mine in Ukraine - test

Possible PIR Sensor Using MON-50 Spike​

Possible PIR Sensor Using MON-50 Spike​

7 Aug 2025

7 Aug 2025

7 Aug 2025

A sensor housing has been found in the UKR Sumsky region attached to a tree.

  • Attachment is via MON-50 securing spike​

  • Sensor housing contains circuitry but no munition is present​

  • Circuitry believed to be for passive infrared (PIR) sensor​

  • Sensor housing has rudimentary camouflage applied to its outer surface​

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