Known NVE Group Distributes Step by Step Explosives Manuals and Provides Direct Contact for Technical Support
Source: Telegram
Executive Summary
A Telegram linked Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) facilitation node circulated multiple PDFs that describe the production of explosive compounds and an initiating explosive, including nitrocellulose, an ammonium nitrate based mixture marketed as “ammonal,” and HMTD. The documents present materials lists, equipment requirements, and procedural guidance, and they explicitly recommend an initiating charge for detonation. The manuals also include persistent contact points across platforms, indicating an intent to support users beyond passive distribution.
Analysis
The shared PDFs reflect a capability building ecosystem focused on improvised explosive knowledge transfer rather than ideological propaganda, with direct facilitation features that increase real world risk.
The nitrocellulose document provides a full materials list and process description for producing nitrated cotton, and it explicitly recommends using HMTD or TATP as an initiating explosive, linking the document to a broader IED workflow rather than a chemistry reference.
The ammonal document describes an ammonium nitrate and activated charcoal mixture, includes preparation guidance and cautions, and explicitly instructs that initiation should be done with a small HMTD charge in a detonator, showing intent for practical weaponization.
The HMTD document is an initiating explosive guide that lists required chemicals and equipment and provides a procedural sequence ending with guidance that the dry product is ready to be placed in a tube as an initiating charge.
All three PDFs are branded and include multiple direct contact identifiers, including a Matrix handle and Telegram bot style contact, signaling ongoing facilitator availability rather than one time posting.
This is higher risk than casual extremist chatter because the content is structured as instructional documentation, repeatedly ties main charge concepts to initiators, and provides a support channel for troubleshooting. In NVE threat terms, this is a facilitation node that lowers technical barriers for lone actors or small cells by combining recipe style documentation with access to an experienced point of contact.
