Forensic characteristics of the damage caused by the explosion of defensive grenades

BACKGROUND: Тhe study of morphological and radiological features of damage caused by explosions of various types of explosive devices is of great importance, since in the conditions of combat operations, the main loss of personnel by wounded and killed occurs precisely as a result of explosive injury.

AIM: To identify the characteristic features and establish X-ray signs of damage during explosions of various types of grenades.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Experimental studies were conducted using a biological simulator, which used parts of a pig carcass (front and rear knuckle). Explosions of various types of grenades were carried out at a specially equipped training ground. The VOG-17, F-1, RGO and RGN grenades were used for experiments. After the experimental explosions, radiography of biological simulators was performed using the MTL Mobicompact R-500 X-ray machine.

RESULTS: The analysis of the X-ray features of damage caused by damaging factors in the explosion of the most commonly used fragmentation grenades in a contact explosion was carried out.

CONCLUSION: The results of the conducted experimental study indicate that according to the X-ray picture (by the nature of fractures, destruction of soft tissues, number and shape of foreign bodies) of the damaged object, it is possible to speak about the type of explosive device used.