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Kherson warns residents of possible mine on Ivan Vazu Street

Kherson's city military administration warned residents that Russian troops may have mined part of Ivan Vazu Street. Residents were advised to avoid the area, which may be larger than the designated section.

Key points

  • Kherson's city military administration warned of possible mining on Ivan Vazu Street
  • Explosive devices were reportedly found on the street
  • Residents were urged to avoid the dangerous section of Ivan Vazu Street
  • The danger zone may cover a much larger area than the designated section
  • Russian forces shelled 33 settlements in Kherson region on November 14
  • Homes and cars were damaged in the shelling

Why it matters

The warning highlights the danger posed by explosive devices to civilians in occupied Kherson. Because the danger zone may extend beyond the marked section, residents are advised to avoid a wider area.

What happened

Kherson's city military administration warned residents about possible mining by Russian troops on Ivan Vazu Street. Head of the Kherson city military administration Yaroslav Shanko said explosive devices had likely been found on the street. Residents were urged to avoid the dangerous section, with the warning noting that the unsafe zone could cover a considerably larger territory. The announcement came amid reports that Russian forces shelled 33 settlements in Kherson region on November 14, damaging homes and cars.

How Ukrainian sources describe it

Ukrainian sources focus on the local authorities' warning, the probable discovery of explosive devices and the call for residents to avoid the dangerous area. They also place the warning in the broader context of the November 14 shelling of 33 settlements in Kherson region and the resulting damage to homes and cars.

Background

On November 14, Russian forces shelled 33 settlements in Kherson region, damaging houses and cars.