Three civilians blown up on a mine in Kharkiv region

In Izium district of Kharkiv region as a result of a mine explosion in the field two civilian men were killed and one more was injured. This was reported by the State Emergency Situations Service on 16 February.

Near the village of Dovgenkoye in Izium district of Kharkiv region in the field there was an explosion of an explosive object (tentatively anti-personnel mine of OZM type).

As a result of the explosion two men died on the spot, another one was injured. Doctors are fighting for his life now, - reported the rescuers.

At the scene are working sappers of the State Emergency Situations Service. The final circumstances of the incident are clarified by law enforcers.

Dear citizens, once again we appeal to you with a request to strictly observe mine safety measures. Do not visit forests, forest belts, fields, floodplains and other open spaces, especially those where there were battles, or which were under enemy occupation - appealed to citizens in the State Emergency Service.

If you find a suspicious object, do not touch it and report the discovery to the State Emergency Service or the National Police on the phone numbers "101", "102" or "112".