Thread by @sambendett

1/ QUICK TAKE by a Russ mil blogger on how to avoid and protect from "zhduns", ambush drones that wait by the road to quickly pounce on target with minimal warning: "Protection from such a drone should begin before leaving (your position)..." t.me/russian_fpv/867

2/ "...in this sense, additional reconnaissance of the route becomes critical: we recommend analyzing the route using available UAVs, paying special attention to potential ambush sites - roadsides, bushes with good visibility, roofs, power lines..."

3/ "...destroyed buildings and areas with limited maneuverability. Another key to survival is unpredictability - you should strictly avoid repetitive patterns: it is necessary to constantly change the routes you use, vary the time of departure for missions..."

4/ "... and when moving, you should prefer routes with access to short-term shelters/cover, such as parapets, buildings, forest belts. Grouping in an open space is a big risk - it would also be a good idea to appoint a person responsible for monitoring the sky."

5/ "Such an individual's task will be continuous visual and acoustic observation - despite the quiet operation, the launch or approach of the ambush drone can still be heard. At the slightest suspicion of such a launch or its detection, be prepared for immediate action."

6/ "Put up a smoke screen, jump into cover, quickly maneuver, cover yourself, lie down. Hide from the drone by any available means. If you are in a car, you need to GET OUT, not run to the car - the faster you leave the vehicle, the less likely it is that the drone will hit you."

7/ "Electronic warfare equipment should be activated in advance, before entering a potentially dangerous area. Weapons must be in constant readiness. It is also critically important to remember that the sound of the ambush drone engine running or its visual detection..."

8/ "...means that there are a maximum of 3 seconds left to react. Your actions at this moment must be practiced to the point of automation."