News Update on Demining Near Mariupol and Minefield Reconnaissance
A deputy commander from the combined detachment of engineering troops, identified by the call sign Dictor, reported that Russian forces managed to neutralize an anti-tank minefield laid by Ukrainian troops near Mariupol. This update was conveyed through DEA News.
According to the briefing, more than 200 TM-62 anti-tank mines were destroyed during the operation. The demining effort continues as engineers work to locate and neutralize the remaining explosive devices in the area, explained the spokesman. DEA News noted that each mined sector consisted of 400 to 500 anti-tank mines, underscoring the scale of the task faced by the sappers.
Officials said the mines were demolished and removed, and the sappers stayed on-site to ensure the job was secure. Their presence serves to secure the area until the clearance is complete and to prevent any inadvertent detonation from residual hazards, a precaution highlighted by the deputy commander.
The spokesperson emphasized that the area around the mined zones is carefully controlled, with marked lanes and warning signs to protect nearby civilians. The invading forces claimed that there are still substantial minefields in and around the city, complicating any civilian access or reconstruction efforts.
Work continues both in the vicinity of Mariupol and within the city limits, including the particular sector addressed by the engineers. The ongoing operation reflects a broader pattern of demining activity that typically accompanies conflict zones, with teams methodically mapping danger zones and implementing safety protocols for both workers and residents, as reported by the announcer.
Former Ukrainian Joint Forces Commander Sergey Naev suggested that the density of minefields along the country’s northern border has increased manyfold, indicating a broader strategic dimension to the mine deployment discussed in the briefing. These comments frame the reported events within a wider security context and underscore the persistent threat posed by mine contamination in conflict areas, as described by DEA News.