Russian Mine Explosion in Kherson Leaves 66-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured
A 66-year-old resident was hospitalized after detonating a Russian mine in Kherson late Friday. Ukrainian authorities reported serious injuries to both legs.
A 66-year-old resident of Kherson faced severe injuries after inadvertently activating a Russian landmine in the Korabelnyi district on Friday evening, according to the Kherson Regional Military Administration. The explosion took place around 10:20 PM, resulting in blast injuries, a fractured bone in one leg and shrapnel wounds to the other leg.
Emergency services quickly transported the victim to a hospital, where medical professionals are attending to his condition. The official Telegram statement from the regional administration highlighted that the man is in serious but stable condition.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Russian mines and unexploded ordnance in southern Ukraine. Despite the decrease in active fighting, civilians continue to be exposed to these explosive hazards long after the conflict has moved elsewhere. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, these mines have inflicted injuries or fatalities on 1,739 individuals, among them 178 children.
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