Rescuers defuse four shells in Mykolaiv region

Pyrotechnics rescuers clear the territory of Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Mine clearance continues in the Mykolaiv region. Today, 17 January, bomb squads removed and defused four shells.

According to the press service of the State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region, in addition to the planned demining of large areas, experts are working on applications from residents, including those from the de-occupied territories and areas where active hostilities took place. Rescuers urge residents to follow safety rules.

«Dear citizens! Some areas of our region remain «contaminated» in terms of explosive hazards despite the constant work of sappers. If you come across a suspicious object, the top tips that will save your life are: move away from the object as far as possible. Do not touch it under any circumstances and do not allow others to do so. Mark the place of discovery and immediately report it to the SES by calling 101 or the police by calling 102. Wait for the arrival of specialists and indicate the exact location of the suspicious find», the statement said.

Pyrotechnics rescuers are clearing the territory of Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Pyrotechnics rescuers clear the territories of Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Pyrotechnics rescuers clear the territory of Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Explosive items that were defused in Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Pyrotechnics rescuers demining the territory of Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Pyrotechnics rescuers clear the territory of Mykolaiv region. Photo: State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv region

Earlier it was reported that in Mykolaiv region, a boy's fingers were blown off by explosives that his father brought home.