Ukrainian demolition team explodes deadly 'Russian landmines' in Kharkiv

A Ukrainian demolition team detonates deadly landmines in Kharkiv.

Suspilne News recorded the demolition team detonating two mines placed in the Industrial District of Kharkiv. They said the mines were planted by Russian forces at 1 am on April 11 and they can be triggered to explode by a timer.

The head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleg Synegubov, said on Telegram that the mines were small, weighed about 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds), and were found in streets and courtyards of residential buildings.

The Kharkiv branch of the State Emergency Service announced on April 11 that during the past 24 hours they carried out 54 operations to remove landmines and other explosive devices from the region.

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