Remote-controlled tractor explodes on mine in Kharkiv region

Remote-controlled tractor explodes on mine in Kharkiv region

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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.

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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.

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