More than 27,000 explosive devices found and destroyed in Mykolaiv region

In the Mykolaiv region, bomb disposal units of the State Emergency Service continue to clear the area of mines. As of 17 March, 27,703 pieces of explosive ordnance have been defused.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Mykolaiv region.

During the period of work, 11,219 hectares of territory have been surveyed, and specialists have made 12,712 visits to conduct demining and identify dangerous objects.

«If you come across a suspicious object, remember that it is already potentially dangerous! So immediately report it by calling 101 or 102!», the rescuers reminded.

In early March, specialists of an energy supply company discovered explosive items in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region.

Who will clear Mykolaiv region of mines and when?

Mine clearance in Mykolaiv Oblast, one of the most heavily mined regions of Ukraine, has been going on for more than two years. Since then, more than 20,000 hectares of potentially mined areas have been cleared, but not all areas have been surveyed.

Today, professional deminers continue to work in Mykolaiv region: government units, Ukrainian and foreign companies. While in 2023 the pace of demining in the region was quite fast, in early 2024 it slowed down somewhat.

Read more about who is currently demining Mykolaiv region and when the region will become completely safe in the article NikVesti.