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| The number of deaths from Russian mines has been announced |
| 2023-10-24 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Korrespondent] The largest number of dangerous objects is in settlements captured by Russian troops, or where there were military operations Ukraine has become one of the world's largest minefields. It will take decades to clear the country's mines. In Ukraine, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russian occupiers, 261 people have died as a result of mines or explosive devices. The State Emergency Service reported this on Monday, October 23, on Telegram. “Since the beginning of the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, 559 people have been injured of varying degrees of severity from mines and explosive objects, and another 261 people have died,” rescuers note. At the same time, they clarified that among the victims there were 68 children, another 14 died. The State Emergency Service emphasized that explosive objects can be found in fields, forests, shelterbelts, between bushes or in water bodies - especially in areas where active hostilities took place. They are disguised as ordinary household items, including toys or books. Rescuers urge you to follow the main safety rules:
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