Mine

Mine event in Kherson, Molodizhne area, Ukraine on Thu 18th June 2026

18th June 2026

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Three people were injured after their vehicle hit a Russian mine near Kherson.

According to Ukrinform, the Kherson City Military Administration reported the incident on Telegram.

"Three people were injured as a result of an enemy mine explosion near Kherson," the statement said.

The injured residents of the village of Inzhenerne included a 56-year-old man and two women aged 52 and 46.

They sustained blast and mine-related injuries after driving over an explosive object. The victims are currently undergoing further medical examinations and remain under doctors' supervision.

The Kherson Regional Military Administration later clarified that the injuries occurred when a civilian vehicle struck a Russian mine and detonated. The incident happened around 07:00 near the village of Molodizhne.

As Ukrinform previously reported, the day before, a Kherson patrol police evacuation team hit a mine, likely a "petal" mine. The explosion damaged the police vehicle, and three officers required medical assistance.

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