A Russian soldier tried to pick up a PTM-3 anti-tank mine.

Hey - a big part of life is learning from your mistakes. That guy, for example, will probably never do that again.

That’s definitely one way to do EOD. I guess the conscripts are cheaper than remote detonation robots.

Painless. Almost too good

Due to its high sensitivity to changes in the magnetic field, the mine may be triggered by individuals, along with vehicles. If no target has been detected, the mine self-destructs after the completion of the self-liqudation period.

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PTM-3_mine#Action

Fun fact: The PTM-3 produces shaped charge explosions on 5 of its 6 faces. All 4 sides and 1 of the ends.

Explosive Russian Disposal

That's one way to get promoted to a training position.

Throw a rock at it. Wtf