Tractor hits a mine in Kharkiv region

Tractor hits a mine in Kharkiv region

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A man was injured as a result of a tractor explosion caused by an anti-tank mine in a field near the village of Pryshyb, Izium district, Kharkiv region.

A tractor exploded on an anti-tank mine in the Izium district of Kharkiv region, injuring a man. This was reported by the State Emergency Service on Monday, UNN reports

On March 25, a tractor driver hit a TM-62P anti-tank mine in a field near the village of Pryshyb in the Balakliya community of Izium district. The tractor was completely destroyed and the mechanic was injured as a result of the explosive detonation

- the SES said in a statement.

Reportedly, sappers of the State Emergency Service were also working at the scene. 

Rescuers urge not to travel on unknown or untested dirt roads. Do not touch any suspicious or unfamiliar objects. Also, do not visit forests, forest belts, fields, floodplains and other open spaces, especially those where there were battles or which were under enemy occupation. 

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