On [insert date], Russian forces launched an attack on a Danish demining group stationed in Chernihiv Oblast, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to eight others. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of humanitarian efforts in the region, as the demining group was working to clear the area of explosives left behind by Russian military operations.
Viacheslav Chaus, governor of Chernihiv Oblast, expressed outrage at the attack, stating that the strike was a direct attack on those who are risking their lives to clear the land. ‘First, Russians mined (Chernihiv) Oblast with explosives and mines. Now they are killing people, civilians, who are risking their lives to clean up our land from the consequences of the Russian invasion,’ Chaus wrote in a statement.
The incident has underscored the ongoing dangers faced by civilians and humanitarian workers in the region. As the conflict continues, the risk of encountering unexploded ordnance remains a significant threat to both military and civilian personnel. Local authorities have called for increased security measures and international support to ensure the safety of those engaged in demining efforts.