Ukraine has become one of the largest mines in the world. It will take decades to clean up the country’s mines.
In Ukraine, since the beginning of the mass invasion by the Russian invaders, 261 people have died as a result of mines or explosive devices. The State Emergency Service reported this on Monday, October 23, in Telegram.
“Since the beginning of the Russian Federation’s large-scale armed offensive against Ukraine, 559 people have been injured in various degrees of severity from mines and explosive objects, and another 261 people have died,” rescuers said. .
At the same time, they clarified that among the victims there were 68 children, 14 more died.
The State Emergency Service emphasized that explosive objects can be found in fields, forests, belts, between bushes or in bodies of water – especially in areas where active hostilities have taken place. They are disguised as ordinary household items, including toys or books.
Rescuers urge you to follow basic safety rules:
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Do not walk on unknown or untried roads.
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Do not visit forests, belts, fields, floods and other open spaces, especially where battles have taken place.
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If you see something suspicious: do not approach or touch it. You need to call 101.
Earlier it was reported that in the Kharkov region a teenager was injured as a result of the explosion of a Russian petal mine.
In Izyum, a pensioner was blown up by an explosive device
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Source: korrespondent
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