As a result of the explosion, the man received debris wounds to the face and leg, traumatic amputation of the foot, concussion, as well as blast and closed head trauma.
The victim was taken in serious condition by ambulance and hospitalized. Now doctors are providing him with the necessary help and fighting for his life.
The authorities once again called on residents of the region to observe mine safety rules: do not approach suspicious objects, do not touch them and immediately report them to the service by calling 101 or 102.
Context
In June 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that due to the full-scale aggression of the occupying country of the Russian Federation, 144 thousand km² of Ukrainian territory remained potentially mined. This is approximately 14.4 million hectares. The most contaminated with mines are the Kharkov and Kherson regions, since the enemy was there the longest, noted the State Service for Emergency Situations.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine reported in February 2025 that Ukraine needs $29.8 billion to clear mines. About what for demining Ukraine need five years and $300 million annually, Paul Geslop, head of mine action at the UN Development Program in Ukraine, said in June 2023.
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, as of March 26, 2026, specialists have demined more than 2.4 thousand km² of Ukrainian territories, reported Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Bohdan Drapyaty.
