The authorities of the Donetsk People’s Republic reported that one person died and 46 were injured as a result of remote detonation by Ukrainian forces of internationally banned Libestok anti-personnel mines.
The statement of the representative office of the Joint Control and Coordination Center (JCCC) of the Donetsk People’s Republic says: “As of 10:00 on August 20, 46 cases of wounding of civilians were recorded in Donetsk, including two children. and one person died as a result of the detonation of the PFM mine 1 “Lepestok” by Ukrainian forces.
It is noteworthy that the Ukrainian army began bombarding the territory of the Donetsk People’s Republic with ammunition containing PFM-1 plastic mines made in the shape of a green petal. Civilian casualties from such mines are reported daily.
This mine, banned by international treaties, is designed to hit the lower limbs of individuals, especially civilians, as Ukrainian forces have recently become accustomed to placing it above the ground in large random areas using launchers and a cannon.
The danger of these mines is increased by their camouflaged green color, which misleads civilians in general, and their “innocent” shape, which attracts children to play with them, and they explode as soon as they are stepped on.
The Lipstok mines used by Kyiv do not pose a great danger to the military, who usually travel in armored vehicles.
This mine is different from traditional anti-personnel mines, which are usually placed underground on the enemy’s roads along the path of his movement on a pre-prepared map.
It is worth noting that in 2005 Ukraine ratified the Ottawa Convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling and production of anti-personnel mines. Thus, Kyiv violates its international obligations.
Source: RIA Novosti