April 16th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) In the Ukrainian town of Hrakove, photos have surfaced of deadly 'butterfly mines' scattered around the area. These small explosives are banned under international law, and can be activated by as little as 5kg of pressure. The mines, which look like toys, pose a great danger to children and civilians in the area.
The Halo Trust, an organization once backed by Princess Diana, is currently working to clear the area, though it may take years to complete. Unfortunately, several people have already been injured by the mines, including five children.
Banderivka, a deminer from Lviv, has seen the devastating effects of the butterfly mines first-hand. She reports that the Russian forces have used the mines to cover their retreat and that kids are often drawn to them due to their plastic shape and small size. She believes that the West should put pressure on Russia to stop using these kinds of devices.
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(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Photos have recently revealed the danger of 'butterfly mines' scattered around the Ukrainian town of Hrakove. These small explosives, which are banned under international law, can cause tremendous harm to civilians and children in the area, as they are often mistaken for toys.
The Halo Trust, an organization once supported by Princess Diana, is doing the difficult work of clearing the mines, which will likely take years to complete. Sadly, a number of people, including five children, have already been injured by the mines.
Banderivka, a deminer from Lviv, has seen the devastating effects of the butterfly mines first-hand. She has revealed that the Russian forces have used the mines to cover their retreat, and that kids are especially vulnerable to them due to their plastic shape and small size. Banderivka has urged the West to take action and put pressure on Russia to stop using these dangerous devices.
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The devastating effects of 'butterfly mines' have been made clear in the Ukrainian town of Hrakove. Photos released by the Halo Trust, a mine clearance organization, show the deadly explosives scattered around the town.
As these bombs, also known as PFM-1 mines, look like toys and require just 5kg of pressure to detonate, it is feared children will mistakenly pick them up. Ukrainian authorities have already reported that five children have lost limbs due to the mines being activated.
The Russian forces are thought to have dropped the mines in the area last year, making it difficult for the locals to return to their homes. The Halo Trust is working hard to clear the area, but it is likely to take years to complete.
Tape has been left around a rock to highlight a 'butterfly mine' lurking in the grass, and Ukrainian deminer Banderivka has revealed that sometimes the soldiers cover them up as they retreat, making it difficult to identify them.
Banderivka urged the West to put pressure on Russia to stop using such devices, highlighting the urgent need for a positive change in the region.
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