In the Chernihiv region, a tractor driver exploded on an anti-tank mine and died: photo
Another mine was found and neutralized by pyrotechnics at the same site.
On Wednesday, the 13th of April, near the village of Nova Basan, Chernihiv region, a minitractor with a trailer exploded on an anti-tank mine. Unfortunately, the driver died on the spot. This was reported by the press service of the Chernihiv region police.
The accident happened at 15:00.
"Police found out that a 42-year-old local resident was taking out garbage with his tractor. On his way back to the village, he came across a mine-covered area previously occupied by the Russian occupiers and ran into an anti-tank mine," police said. Another mine was found and neutralized at the same site.
"Police are urging citizens to be extremely careful and cautious! Especially in areas that have been temporarily occupied by the enemy troops. The Russians have left many explosive traps, mines and dangerous objects," the statement said.
Law enforcement officers also urge citizens not to go to the areas, which may be mined - such as roadsides, forest belts, unploughed fields.
On the fact of the man's death, criminal proceedings were instituted under the Criminal Code - violation of the laws and customs of war.
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