Russia's Failed Attempts at Creating Rolling Bombs with Aged Tanks: UK Intel

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Russia has been using aged armored vehicles filled with explosives as vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) against Ukrainian troops, but most of them have detonated before reaching their targets, causing little damage. The tactic, likely pioneered by Chechen forces, aims to create psychological effects on defending forces. The UK Ministry of Defence suspects that Chechen units are behind this strategy, as they have a history of using improvised explosive devices.
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