Two foresters die as car explodes on mine in Zhytomyr Region

A vehicle with forest guards has exploded on a mine when driving a forest road in the Zalissia Forest Area, which is part of Narodychi Specialized Forestry, Zhytomyr Region.

The relevant statement was made by Korosten District State Administration Head Yurii Tarasiuk on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Unfortunately, two foresters were killed in the blast. Six more foresters received injuries of different degrees of severity,” Tarasiuk wrote.

Those injured were taken to health facilities in Zhytomyr.

Photo: Yurii Tarasiuk, Facebook

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