The man sustained light injuries.

On the morning of September 13, at about 11:20 a.m., a New Holland combine harvester exploded on a Russian anti-tank mine during fieldwork near the village of Blahodatne, Chuhuiv district. According to preliminary information, the combine operator was lightly injured.

  • State Emergency Service in Kharkiv region reported this.

Recently, a T-150 tractor exploded on Russian ammunition near the village of Yavirske in Kharkiv region while clearing a farm field of mines. As it was modernized for remote control, there were no casualties or injuries.

TM-46 anti-tank mine is one of the most widespread

The Russian TM-46 and TMN-46 are large, high-explosive (HE) landmines encased in metal, specifically designed for anti-vehicle (AV) purposes. These mines can be deployed either manually or through mechanical means. They were also replicated in China and designated “Type 59.”

TM-46 anti-tank blast mine / Photo: dodmedia.osd.mi

Apart from utilizing standard pressure fuzes such as the MV-5 and MVM, these landmines can also employ a tilt-rod fuze known as MVSh-46. This tilt-rod mechanism is used to enhance reliability in certain types of terrain. However, it does not provide the landmine with a consistent capability to target vehicles across their entire width effectively.

The activation of these landmines depends on the type of fuze in use. When equipped with the MVM or MV-5 fuze, they require a pressure of 200kg to trigger. On the other hand, if the MVSh-46 tilt-rod fuze is employed, it responds to a lateral force of 21kg.

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