Title: Improvised Shotshells: The Desperate Defense Against FPV Drones in Ukraine

In the deadly game of cat and mouse that is the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, First Person View (FPV) drones have emerged as a terrifying threat to soldiers on both sides. While shotguns have proven to be an effective last line of defense, many troops are left without the trusty 12-gauge. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Russian soldiers have taken to MacGyvering their issued rounds into makeshift “shotshells” in a bid to survive. The Armourer’s Bench and Friendly Neighbourhood Rifleman have taken a keen interest in these improvised efforts, documenting and testing the soldiers’ ingenuity. In a war where every advantage counts, these DIY shotshells might just be the difference between life and death.