Two 14-year-old boys killed by an explosive device in a field in Sumy Oblast
Residents are being warned that, in addition to constant Russian attacks, there is a risk of encountering explosive devices.
Two 14-year-old boys met a tragic end when a bomb exploded in the Konotop district of Sumy Oblast, Ukraine. The boys discovered the dangerous device in a field and sustained severe injuries, ultimately succumbing to their wounds at the scene, according to Oleh Hryhorov, the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration. In 2022, Russian forces occupied portions of Sumy Oblast, but Ukraine regained control of the region in April 2022.
Since then, Russia has ramped up its aggression in 2025. Currently, various hazards like mines, unexploded ordnance, and Russian drones pose a threat to the region, as their warheads can detonate even after landing. Despite these dangers, demining efforts persist in Sumy Oblast. In 2025, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine successfully located and deactivated 5,283 explosive devices, which accounted for 22% of Ukraine's total area that may be contaminated.
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