Ukraine reports 1,688 civilians affected by mines and explosive remnants since full-scale invasion
As of September 1, 2026, Ukraine says 1,688 civilians have been affected by Russian mines and explosive remnants of war since the start of the full-scale invasion. The total includes 173 children, while farmers are the largest affected group.
Key points
- 1,688 civilians have been affected by mines and explosive remnants of war as of September 1, 2026
- 173 of those affected are children and 1,515 are adults
- Farmers are the largest affected group, with 296 people
- Ukraine collects data under Protocols II and V of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
- Law enforcement agencies open criminal proceedings for each civilian detonation incident on Russian mines
Why it matters
The figures quantify the continuing civilian toll from Russian mines and explosive remnants in Ukraine. Children account for a significant share of those affected, and farmers are the most affected occupational group. Ukraine is also documenting incidents for international mine-action coordination and criminal proceedings against Russia.
What happened
Since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, 1,688 civilians in Ukraine have been affected by mines and explosive remnants of war, according to data reported as of September 1, 2026. The victims include 173 children and 1,515 adults. Farmers constitute the largest affected group, with 296 people. Ukrainian law enforcement agencies open criminal proceedings over violations of the rules and customs of warfare for each incident in which civilians detonate Russian mines.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
The two supplied articles frame the casualties as resulting specifically from Russian mines during the full-scale invasion. They emphasize Ukraine’s institutional response, including systematic data collection, a database and interactive map, and criminal proceedings against Russia. One article also highlights a recent fatal incident in Sumy Oblast’s border area as an example of the continuing danger.
Background
Ukraine collects the data under Protocol II and Protocol V of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. A database and interactive map help government and humanitarian organizations warn people in dangerous areas about explosive objects and assist victims of mine-explosion injuries. On August 28, the Main Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection and Environmental Safety called for Ukraine’s experience in raising civilian awareness during full-scale Russian aggression to be incorporated into global mine-action initiatives.