Mine event in Sumy, Ukraine on Mon 4th March 2024

4th March 2024

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A cache of #Russian military ammunition was found in #Sumy Oblast

The shelter near the border was intended for enemy DRGs, which were neutralized by the Defense Forces of #Ukraine during the de-occupation of the territory of the Sumy region.

Almost forty anti-tank mines, 10 improvised explosive devices, 2 grenade launcher shots and 2 boxes of 14.5 mm cartridges were kept in the cache hidden in the forest.

After conducting an examination, the seized ammunition will be transferred to the needs of the Defense Forces and will work against the enemy, the SBI reports.

https://t.me/Bratchuk_Sergey/77649

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