Two 14-year-old boys died after an explosive device they found in a field detonated in Ukraine's Konotop district.
Key facts
- •The explosion occurred in the Konotop district of Sumy Oblast on October 7.
- •The two victims were both 14 years old.
- •Governor Oleh Hryhorov confirmed the boys died at the scene from severe injuries.
- •The Konotop district is situated about 65 kilometers from the Russian border.
- •In August, a separate incident in the Sumy region involving an explosive device resulted in two deaths and one injury.
Two 14-year-old boys were killed on October 7 in the Konotop district of Ukraine's Sumy Oblast after encountering an explosive device. According to regional governor Oleh Hryhorov, the children discovered the device in a local field, where it subsequently detonated. Both victims died at the scene from severe injuries.
Ongoing risks from unexploded ordnance
Governor Hryhorov warned that explosive devices remain a significant threat to civilians in the region, which is located approximately 65 kilometers from the Russian border. He urged residents to exercise extreme caution and to avoid touching or moving any suspicious objects found in the area. Ukraine faces widespread contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance following the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Officials estimate that up to a quarter of the country's territory may be contaminated, with hundreds of civilian casualties reported since the conflict began.
Timeline
- February 2022The full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, leading to widespread mine contamination.
- AugustTwo people were killed and one injured in the Sumy region due to an explosive device detonation.
- October 7Two 14-year-old boys were killed by an explosive device in the Konotop district.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent, Ukrinform.
