Remote-controlled tractor explodes on mine in Kharkiv region

A remote-controlled tractor hit a mine in the Izyum district of the Kharkiv region

"On August 2, at 9:05 a.m., a remote-controlled T-150 tractor exploded on an explosive device in a field near the village of  Yavirske in the Donetsk community. The incident occurred during the demining of the field. No one was injured," the statement said.

As reported, since the beginning of Russia's invasion, more than 200 cases of civilians being blown up on explosive devices have been registered in the Kharkiv region. As a result, 38 people were killed and more than 160 were injured. To significantly speed up the pace of demining in Kharkiv region, at least 2,000 sappers need to be trained per year.