Russian propaganda sources reported an attempt to import 500 mined shoe insoles from Poland. According to them, the insoles contained TNT and were intended for the Russian military in the area of the Joint Forces Operation.
Mined insoles: what Russia says
Russian media reported the discovery of 500 shoe insoles, each containing 1.5 grams of TNT. According to Russia, the insoles were to be transferred to the Russian occupiers under the guise of humanitarian aid.
They tried to import the insoles from Poland. They were supposed to be delivered to the combat zone, which is known in Russia as the «SWO».
Details of the incident
According to Russian reports:
- Total number of insoles - 500 pieces
- Each insole contains 1.5 grams of TNT
- The cargo was disguised as humanitarian aid
- The attempted importation was made from the territory of Poland
There is currently no official confirmation of this information from independent sources.
Context.
Russian propaganda regularly publishes statements about alleged attempts at sabotage and subversion by Ukraine. Such reports are often not corroborated by international or independent sources.
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