Locals from Kyiv Region injured by mine when collecting firewood in forest

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — TUESDAY, 7 JUNE 2022, 12:11

In the Kyiv region, locals have been injured by a mine in the woods: fortunately, there were no deaths.

Source: Oleksii Kuleba, Head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Details: On 6 June, in the Polissia hromada [community], despite a ban on entering the forest and warning signs, locals went to collect firewood and set off a mine.

Quote: "Fortunately, no one was killed. The people received minor injuries. Once again, I emphasise the danger of mines in territories that have been liberated [from Russian soldiers]. Take care of yourself and your loved ones."

Background: While martial law is in force in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, civilians are prohibited from visiting and entering the forest.