However, this status was given to the state before the start of a large-scale offensive by Russia.
In UN Office > for the coordination of humanitarian issues called Ukraine one of the most mined countries in the world. It was noted that this status she received before the start of full-scale wars in Russia. Even before February 24, about 2 million people were at risk daily due to their place of residence.
Statistics released on April 4, the International Day for Mine Awareness and Mine Action .
# Ukraine is one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world.
Even before the ongoing military offensive, over 1.8 million people were already living surrounded by mines for eight years. #MineAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/kPna1baE5y– OCHA Ukraine (@OCHA_Ukraine) April 4, 2022
According to Human Rights Watch, Russian military they place mines in a hurry, chaotically and do it wrong, hoping to hold back the Ukrainian offensive.
However, it is also known that the occupiers covered Kyiv with hundreds of unexploded ordnance. it is now dangerous for Ukrainians to return to their homes. This can only be done with the consent of the authorities, the SES and the National Police.
