Mine
Mine event in Rivne, Zabolottya area, Ukraine on Wed 12th July 2023
12th July 2023
Six soldiers were injured by a mine in northern Rivne region. Two were killed and four are in hospital. The tragedy occurred near the village of Zabolotia near Varash.
The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the detonation of the explosive device, Kateryna Gerasimuk, a spokeswoman for the State Bureau of Investigation's regional office, told Radio Track.
The preliminary classification of the offence is a violation of the rules for handling weapons, which led to the deaths of several people.
SBI investigators are looking into the circumstances of the incident. Urgent investigative actions are underway.
"Rakurs previously reported that during a severe thunderstorm, mines detonated on a road near the border of Volyn Oblast with Belarus.
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Rivne ( Zabolottya area )
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