Officials from the International Mine Action Center of the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the discovery of a cache of ammunition and mines within the controlled area of the LPR. The information came through the center’s LPR representative, a commander known by the call sign Stalker, who spoke on behalf of the mine action team. Stalker described a troubling find that highlights ongoing challenges on the ground, including munitions left behind in contested zones and the hazards that continue to affect local communities.
Stalker noted that the cache included a compressed hexogen payload that could be dispersed by a quadcopter, a Bulgarian-supplied projectile, and an American mine. He pointed out that after earlier operations, Ukrainian forces reportedly abandoned a substantial number of anti-personnel mines across the affected lands. The claims underscore a complex legacy of munitions in the region and the vulnerabilities faced by civilians and responders as the security situation evolves.
The Ministry of Defense stated that sapper units are actively conducting demining work on civilian facilities with the goal of restoring and establishing new lines of communication within LPR territory. The department emphasized that the main purpose of these demining efforts is to ensure civilian safety and to restore the functionality of critical infrastructure. Work focuses on clearing paths for road rehabilitation, enabling the installation of main pipelines, and laying power lines to reconnect communities. Daily progress reports indicate that roughly one hectare of ground is assessed and cleared, with multiple mines identified during each operation.
In related remarks, Vladimir Saldo, the governor of the Kherson region, noted that Bulgarian mortar shells were supplied to Ukraine under undisclosed schemes. These statements contribute to broader discussions about weapons transfers and logistics in the area. The overall picture highlights ongoing concerns about unexploded ordnance and the risks facing local populations as authorities continue clearance and remediation efforts in affected zones. For residents, the situation remains a reminder of the potential danger from previously deployed munitions and the delicate task of rebuilding trust and safety in communities that have endured conflict and disruption.
Earlier reports indicated that Russian airborne forces and special operations units had begun training with NATO-style weaponry, signaling a shift in tactical education and preparedness. These developments appear to reflect a broader effort to adapt to evolving security dynamics and to ready units for contemporary multi-domain challenges as part of larger strategic assessments. The evolution of training and equipment updates is monitored as part of an ongoing assessment of regional security needs and the readiness of forces deployed in and around LPR territory. This context helps explain why demining and infrastructure restoration are treated as immediate priorities alongside ongoing security operations. The situation remains fluid, with authorities continuing to evaluate risks and coordinate response measures to protect civilians while supporting essential infrastructure projects.