More than 1,600 civilians have been killed by Russian mines since the start of the war
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, 1,645 people in Ukraine have been injured by enemy mines and explosive remnants of war, including 170 children and 1,475 adults. The Main Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety collects, verifies, and enters information about such cases into the relevant management system.
Thanks to this data collection, victims are able to apply for financial compensation from international organizations. Between 2023 and 2026, 185 people received assistance totaling over 3.4 million UAH to cover the costs of treatment, rehabilitation, as well as remote learning and work resources. The information is provided by regional military administrations, units of the State Emergency Service, and the National Police in accordance with the requirements of Protocol II and Protocol V of the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons.
For every incident in which civilians are injured by Russian landmines, law enforcement agencies open criminal cases regarding violations of the laws and customs of war. A dedicated database and interactive map help government and humanitarian organizations inform the public about mine risks and provide assistance to victims.
The Main Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety reported this on Facebook.
In Sloviansk, a teenager was injured when an unknown object exploded.
In central Kherson, a 67-year-old employee of a municipal utility company was injured by a Russian landmine.
