A resident of the village of Mala Oleksandrivka in the Kherson region was injured after stepping on an unexploded device while tending to livestock. The incident occurred around 7:20 PM, according to the regional military administration.
The 41-year-old man sustained multiple injuries, including shrapnel wounds to his face and legs, traumatic amputation of a foot, as well as concussion and closed head injuries. Emergency medical services transported him to a hospital in critical condition.
Medical personnel are currently working to stabilize his condition and provide necessary care.
This incident highlights the ongoing dangers posed by unexploded ordnance in Ukraine, a situation exacerbated by the ongoing conflict. According to the Main Department for Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety, since the start of the full-scale war, 1,374 individuals have been injured by Russian mines and explosive devices, including 140 children.
As of early April 2025, the State Emergency Service reported that 336 people, including 18 children, have lost their lives due to explosive remnants of war since February 2022. Additionally, 825 individuals have been injured, with 92 of them being minors. Authorities estimate that approximately 139,000 square kilometers, or 23% of Ukraine’s territory, remain potentially hazardous due to these threats.
A local resident in the Kherson region was seriously injured by an unexploded device while grazing livestock. This incident underscores the persistent risks associated with unexploded ordnance in Ukraine, where many have been affected since the onset of the conflict.