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Nearly 900 people injured by explosive devices since outbreak of invasion

277 people, including 14 children, were killed by explosives. 

Nearly 900 people injured by explosive devices since outbreak of invasion
Photo: General Staff

Since the oubreak of the full-scale invasion, 887 people have been injured by explosive devices left by the Russians.

"The enemy's iron has claimed the lives of 14 children," wrote Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.

He noted that, according to the Interior Ministry, 610 people were injured and 277 were killed as a result of explosive devices. Most of the victims were in Kharkiv, Kherson and Mykolayiv Regions.

"The sapper units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are working continuously to clear the Ukrainian land as soon as possible. Almost 755,000 explosive devices have already been neutralised. But about a third of Ukraine's territory still remains mined," Klymenko wrote.

Photo: General Staff

He also urged not to approach or touch suspicious finds under any circumstances. Such findings should be reported immediately to the State Emergency Service or the police. 

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