A resident of Moscow’s Strogino district reported an unusual hazard in a local park after spotting what appeared to be an anti-tank mine. The caller promptly contacted law enforcement, setting in motion a rapid response from public safety teams. The initial report, which circulated through various information channels, prompted authorities to reopen the park area and implement precautionary measures while a full assessment was conducted. [Source attribution: local police briefing]
In another update from the same period, officials confirmed that a woman had discovered an explosive-like object near a commemorative monument within one of the city parks. Emergency services were dispatched immediately to assess the device, secure the area, and prevent any risk to nearby pedestrians. Officials urged residents to remain calm and to avoid approaching suspicious items, emphasizing the importance of reporting any found objects to authorities. [Source attribution: emergency communications desk]
Earlier communications indicated that the DPR had been represented at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Ukraine’s War Crimes Issues (JCCC), signaling ongoing coordination among regional authorities on matters related to security and accountability. In Donetsk, reports described an incident in which a teenager sustained injuries following an explosion tied to an anti-personnel mine labeled “Petal” in the Kirovsky district. The ministry noted that the injured individual, a youth born in 2008, was treated for injuries on Semashko Street and transported to medical facilities for further care. Officials stressed the need for heightened vigilance in areas with historical or ongoing regional tensions and urged communities to cooperate with investigators to determine the cause and scope of such incidents. [Source attribution: ministry and regional briefings]
In February, authorities reported that two anti-personnel mines had been removed from Kursk railway station in Moscow and were sent to a controlled destruction facility. According to RIA Novosti, the devices were discovered near a passenger checkpoint when a person undergoing screening triggered a device warning, prompting the immediate isolation of the area and a cautious response by mine clearance units. The incident underscored the meticulous procedures emergency crews follow when potential ordnance is encountered in busy transit hubs, illustrating the balance between rapid public safety actions and careful investigative work. [Source attribution: regional news agency]