More Than 1,600 Civilians Have Been Injured by Land Mines Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 1,600 civilians, comprising 170 children and 1,475 adults, have suffered injuries from Russian land mines and explosive remnants of war, according to Ukraine's General Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection and Environmental Safety. This information is gathered, verified and managed through the national mine-action information management system.

This data not only aids victims in obtaining financial aid from international organizations but also assists in warning residents in areas with high mine risks.

Between 2023 and 2026, 185 mine-injury victims have been granted over UAH 3.4 million in assistance from international organizations. This financial help covers medical care, rehabilitation, and equipment that facilitates remote study and work for individuals with mine-related injuries. The compensation program is based on data collected by the National Mine Action Authority, with the General Directorate serving as its secretariat and responsible for collecting and verifying incident and victim information before entering it into the national information system.

This data is sourced from regional military administrations, local units of Ukraine's State Emergency Service, and the National Police.

Ukrainian law enforcement agencies initiate criminal proceedings for violations of the laws and customs of war following any mine explosion involving Ukrainian civilians. The database, accompanied by an interactive map, is utilized by government and humanitarian organizations to advise residents about explosive hazards and provide aid to mine-related injury victims. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported that mine-clearance units cleared 923 hectares of liberated territory in July alone.