Russians are hiding explosives in wet wipes in the Kherson region
Russian troops have begun using a new method of remotely laying mines in the Kherson region. The explosive devices are disguised as ordinary household items, such as packages of wet wipes, so residents are urged not to touch any suspicious objects.
This was reported by Alexander Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration. According to him, the occupiers are remotely deploying these camouflaged mines, which means dangerous objects may end up in places where civilians could accidentally find them. “The Russians have begun disguising homemade explosive devices in packages of wet wipes. It cannot be ruled out that they may also use other everyday items for this purpose,” Prokudin noted.
The head of the Regional Military Administration urged residents of the Kherson region to exercise the utmost caution and not to pick up objects that look unfamiliar or have been left unattended. Items that usually do not arouse suspicion—such as packages, bags, toys, or other household items—can be particularly dangerous. It is precisely because of this method of concealment that explosives can pose an even greater threat to civilians.
If you spot a suspicious object, do not approach it and do not attempt to move or inspect it. Safety rules if you find a possible mine:
- move to a safe distance;
- warn people nearby of the danger;
- contact emergency responders or the police by calling 101 or 102.
The Kherson region remains one of the most heavily mined regions in Ukraine due to combat operations and the actions of Russian troops. Experts consistently emphasize that even after active hostilities have ended, dangerous objects can remain in the area for years. This was reported by Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.
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