Armtrac 400 demining vehicle hits a powerful mine in Kharkiv region

Armtrac 400 demining vehicle hits a powerful mine in Kharkiv region

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An Armtrac 400 demining vehicle exploded on a mine in Kharkiv region while clearing a power line; the region remains highly mine-prone.

An Armtrac 400 mechanized demining machine exploded in the Kharkiv region, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported, UNN writes.

The working body of the Armtrac 400 mechanized demining machine was blown up in the de-occupied territory of Kharkiv region

- the SES reported.

The incident, as stated, occurred during the demining of power lines in the de-occupied territory.

The working body of the Armtrac 400 machine exploded as a result of a powerful anti-vehicle mine, the State Emergency Service said.

"The enemy has left a lot of such munitions in the region, they are also dangerous for the civilian population, as they are often installed with booby traps that can explode due to their low weight," the agency noted.

They also reminded that the level of mine danger in Kharkiv region remains extremely high, so they urged people to strictly follow safety rules.