What to do if you find explosive or suspicious objects

Strictly forbidden:

• smoking and using open fire near a place where an explosive object or an object similar to it is located;
• lift, pull out of the ground, move, throw, hit and disassemble any explosive objects;
• transfer these items to the places where people are located.

Signs by which an object can be identified as explosive:

• the characteristic shape of the object, the elongated shape of the projectile;
• the presence of electrical wires protruding from the object, or reaching for it;
• strange sounds made by the object (clock ticking, hissing, gas release, etc.);
• light signals that an object gives, a flashing light bulb.
• specific smell;
• phone tied with tape, antennas, batteries.

“The enemy is mining Ukrainian settlements, mostly retreating from their positions. In the literal sense - look under your feet and once again do not take risks! - are called to the National Security and Defense Council.

In some regions of Ukraine there is a threat of mining by the occupiers of agricultural land. Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Vadim Denisenko, сообщил Center for Strategic Communications and Security.

According to Denisenko, not only industrial facilities, infrastructure facilities, cities, but also agricultural land are being mined. Also, the active phase of demining will last at least several years. Now a map of mining by Russian invaders of Ukrainian territories is being formed.

We have previously published tips on How to behave if you are stopped by the police.