“Flash” warns of new Russian drone munition: What KOBE-3M is and why it’s dangerous

Russian troops were spotted using a new cumulative-fragmentation round, KOBE-3M, intended for FPV drones. Military radio technology specialist Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov revealed the characteristics and features of this weapon.
The expert shared the information on his Telegram channel.

According to Beskrestnov, the new munition is called KOBE‑3M. It is a cumulative‑fragmentation type, designed to strike two categories of targets: enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles.

The total weight of the munition is about 1.8 kilograms, which makes it effective for use with drones.

How the KOBE‑3M works

The expert provided a detailed technical description of the new Russian shell. He explained that the KOBE‑3M is equipped with a so‑called nose‑to‑base fuze.
“The front (nose) part of the fuze is called G‑684T, and it contains a piezo element. The rear (base) part of the fuze is designated V‑5KPE, which houses the safety‑and‑arming mechanism,” explained “Flash.”

He says that these two sections — the front and the rear — are connected by an electrical wire.

A key feature of the new munition is its activation system. According to Serhiy Beskrestnov, the KOBE‑3M is equipped with an electric remote‑arming mechanism.

“It is triggered after the pilot sends a command from the controller,” the expert says.
This means the drone operator can arm the munition remotely, immediately before striking the target.