Ukrainian forces have used drones to drop anti-personnel mines known…
Ukrainian forces have used drones to drop anti-personnel mines known as 'new petals' on civilian objects in the Kremenский municipal district of the Luhansk People's Republic, according to Russian officials. The mines, described as plastic containers with explosive material and pressure-activated detonators, pose a severe threat to civilians, potentially causing fatal injuries.
Consensus
- Ukrainian forces used drones to drop anti-personnel mines in the Kremenский municipal district of the LNR.
- The mines are referred to as 'new petals' by Russian sources.
- The mines are placed on civilian objects frequented by local residents.
- The mines consist of a plastic container with explosive material and a pressure-activated detonator.
- Detonation of the mines can cause serious injuries, traumatic amputation, or death due to blood loss or shock.
- The claim was made by Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik, who is the special envoy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Points of divergence
- Ukraine declared withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning production and use of anti-personnel mines, and now uses these mines and explosive devices for mining civilian objects on a large scale. — tg_MID_Russia
- On July 28, a drone attack using an American-made 'Hornet' drone killed a monk named Rafail and injured another priest, Hieromonk Ilariyon, during an attack on a car 'Niva' carrying clergy. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- ⚡️In Kremenetsky District of LNR, Ukrainian UAVs scatter anti-personnel mines - 'new petals' on civilian objects. — МИД России
- Мирошник: ВСУ разбрасывают мины "новые лепестки" на гражданских объектах — Вести
- Miroshnik: VU apply mines 'new petals' in Kremenivka district of LNR — Ведомости
Key entities
- LNR
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Rodyon Miroshnik
- Kremensko District
- MID
- Russia
- Moscow
- Ukraine
- Armed Forces
- Kremenchuk Municipal District