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The pervasive threat of explosives continues to reshape the security landscape in Ukraine. From Russian drones dropping explosives on civilians in Kherson to thwarted terrorist attacks planned in Odesa, Kyiv, and other regions, the danger is omnipresent. Recently, a Russian agent responsible for a car explosion in Dnipro received a 15-year sentence, highlighting the ongoing risks and judicial actions against such crimes. Moreover, the use of drones to scatter explosive devices has escalated tensions and necessitated effective countermeasures from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). These incidents reflect a relentless campaign of terror orchestrated by Russian special services. Despite the challenges, Ukraine remains resilient, with numerous terrorist plots foiled by vigilant security forces, ensuring the safety of its citizens and critical infrastructures.

What is the role of explosives in the conflict in Ukraine?

Explosives play a critical role in the conflict in Ukraine by being used in various terrorist attacks and military strategies primarily orchestrated by Russian forces. These acts aim to instill fear and disrupt civilian life, but Ukrainian security forces consistently work to prevent such threats to maintain safety and order.

How have drones been used to deploy explosives in Ukraine?

In Ukraine, Russian forces have innovatively employed drones to deploy explosives in targeted areas, creating new security challenges. This strategy allows for precise attacks on civilian areas and infrastructures, complicating defense measures and necessitating advancements in anti-drone technologies.

What measures are being taken to prevent explosive attacks in Ukraine?

Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) and National Police have implemented robust intelligence and operational measures to prevent explosive attacks. These include detaining suspects involved in planned attacks, enhancing surveillance, and collaborating internationally to reduce the threat of explosives utilized by hostile entities.

What impact do explosives have on civilian populations in Ukraine?

The impact of explosives on civilian populations in Ukraine is devastating, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. Additionally, the fear and displacement caused by such attacks profoundly affect social structures and community stability, necessitating ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts.

How have recent explosives-related incidents in Ukraine unfolded?

Recent incidents have seen the deployment of explosives across various Ukrainian regions, impacting both military and civilian targets. Successfully foiled attacks by Ukrainian forces show effective countermeasures, but ongoing vigilance remains crucial as threats persist, particularly with evolving tactics like drone-delivered explosives.

How are explosives affecting infrastructure in Ukraine?

Explosive devices have significantly damaged infrastructure in Ukraine, including roads, bridges, and public buildings. These attacks disrupt daily life, complicate logistics, and increase the burden on already strained resources, requiring extensive recovery efforts to restore normalcy.

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explosives, mining Unknown persons detonate explosives near police station in Kharkiv On December 9, an explosion occurred near the police station in the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. 2 105 11

агенти рф готували теракти на 9 травня 4 Russian agents, who planned terrorist attacks in Kyiv and Lviv by 9 May, will be tried - SSU. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office have sent to court an indictment against four Ukrainian citizens who, on the instructions of the Russian special services, planned a series of terrorist attacks in Kyiv and Lviv. 2 216 10

авто,вибух In Chernihiv region car exploded on anti-tank mine, driver died, - National police. PHOTO Police are investigating the circumstances of a car explosion on the Chernihiv-Kyiv highway. 11 474 9 Previously in trend: War

міни Fifth part of Ukraine is contaminated with explosives, - Yenin Today a fifth of Ukraine’s territory is contaminated by unexploded explosive objects. 1 746 9 Previously in trend: War

Civilian tripped explosive device in Popasna district, - National Police A 61-year-old woman tripped an explosive device at about 7:30 a.m. Friday morning in the Popasna district of the Luhansk region, near Rodyna mine in Zolote village (grey area of the front line). 3 336 9 Incidents

іспанія Russians suspected of involvement in sending bomb letters across Europe, including to Ukrainian embassy - The New York Times Russian agents are suspected of leading a far-right group that sent explosives to Spain. 2 874 8 Previously in trend: War

Demining in Svatove: 2,500 explosive objects lifted and destroyed, about 2 ha of territory cleared 2,500 explosive objects were lifted and destroyed over the past day in Svatove (Luhansk region). 2 648 8 Previously in trend: Explosions in Svatove

In Kherson, occupiers dropped explosives on a man and a dog In Kherson, occupiers organising safaris targeting people and animals. VIDEO Russian troops continue to attack civilians in the Kherson region, using drones to drop explosives. According to Censor.NET, the occupiers are not just killing - they are documenting their crimes, turning terror into a show. 5 391 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Kherson region

дснс,міна Сhildren played in sandbox and found an anti-personnel mine. VIDEO&PHOTOS During the games in the sandbox, the children found POM-2, a fragmentation anti-personnel mine of circular damage. 7 125 7 Previously in trend: War

Explosive objects scattered from UAVs Enemy starts using drones to scatter explosive objects – SES. PHOTO (updated) Russian troops have started using UAVs to scatter explosive objects. 6 162 13

маріуполь In Mariupol, Russian occupants do not remove shells found near houses and in parks In Mariupol, Russians leave shells near houses and in parks. 4 351 5 Previously in trend: War

міни Civilian was killed by enemy explosive device in Kherson region, - RMA A local resident blew himself up with a Russian explosive near the village of Shlyakhove of the Beryslav community in the Kherson region. 568 5 Previously in trend: War

оружие тайник Border guards found five grenade launchers, four grenades and eight TNT blocks in arms cache near front line. PHOTOS Officers of Ukrainian State Border Service found an arms cache near the front line in the Donetsk region. 4 338 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two children injured in Kharkiv region due to detonation of explosive device Child injured in Kharkiv region due to detonation of explosive device In the village of Kachalivka, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region, a child was injured by the explosion of an unknown explosive object. 627 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

підрив Car blew up on explosive device in Kharkiv region, woman died, three children were seriously injured, - RMA. PHOTOS Today, on 2 June, around 12:00, a car carrying a family with three children exploded on an unknown explosive device near the villages of Morozova Dolyna and Lemishchyno in the Bohodukhiv district of Kharkiv region. 5 458 4 Previously in trend: War

мины Ukraine’s EOD experts lift mines in immediate battle area. VIDEO Members of the Ukrainian engineer units clear the front-line areas from mines and unexploded ordnance. 7 004 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

комбайн,миколаївщина Combine harvester explodes on explosives in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region, injuring two men. PHOTOS In Mykolaiv region, a combine harvester exploded on an unidentified explosive device. Two men were injured in the explosion. 2 444 4 War in Ukraine

police Explosion occurs in Rivne, 2 people are injured: SSU classifies incident as terrorist attack Around 13:40 on 20 March, an explosion occurred in the centre of Rivne, injuring 2 people. 4 261 10 Previously in trend: Explosion in Rivne on March 20

тракторист Tractor driver killed in Kherson region as result of explosives blast. PHOTOS A tractor driver was killed in a field in Kherson region as a result of a shell detonation. 1 918 3 Incidents

міна Navy neutralized drifting anti-ship mine off Odessa coast. PHOTO Another mine was successfully defused by a unit of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3 924 3 Previously in trend: War

Четверо молодих людей підірвалися на Миколаївщині Four young people injured by explosive device in Mykolaiv region In the Mykolaiv region, three boys and a minor girl were injured by an explosive device while riding a moped on a field road. 853 3

50,000 explosive devices defused in Donbas since ATO start Field engineers have cleared more than 5,000 hectares of the Donbas territory of explosives since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 893 3 Society

Children were blown up by explosives Two 11-year-old boys were blown up by explosives in Donetsk region Today, on January 6, 2025, two 11-year-old boys were blown up by an unknown explosive device in the Donetsk region. 1 480 2

a prosecutor was blown up in Dnipro Russian agent who blew up prosecutor’s car in Dnipro sentenced to 15 years, - SSU An agent of the Russian special services who committed a terrorist attack against a prosecutor in Dnipro was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 926 3 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Sentences for high treason

саперы Ukrainian EOD experts show mine disposal operation in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian Armed Forces’ bomb squads showed disposal a 120-mm mortar shell and a booby trap device they found on site of a battle with the Russian mercenaries that took place in the Luhansk region some time ago. 3 873 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

міни,розмінування In Kharkiv region, three people were blown up with explosives In the Izium district, three civilians on a motorcycle ran over an explosive object. 1 049 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

На вибухівці постраждало подружжя на Херсонщині Explosive detonation injured couple in Kherson region: Man killed, woman in serious condition A man died in the Velyko Oleksandrivska community of the Kherson region due to the detonation of explosives, and his wife is in hospital in serious condition. 985 1

підрив,харківщина,міна Man killed in Kharkiv region after running over an explosive device. PHOTOS In village of Shestakove, Kharkiv region, a 70-year-old man died after being blown up by an explosive device. 3 244 1 Photo News

вибухівка на Херсонщині Explosive detonates near bus stop in Antonivka: 2 people are wounded, woman is in serious condition On the morning of October 2, 2024, two people were injured in Antonivka, Kherson region, due to the detonation of Russian explosive. 1 104 0

авто,сумщина,міна 264 civilians have been killed by mines and explosive devices since beginning of war. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale war, 264 civilians have been killed by mines and explosive devices. 429 0 Previously in trend: War

Powerful explosion rocks Baghdad's busy area, claims 50 lives The SUV packed with explosives went off near a beauty salon in a bustling market at rush hour in Sadr City. 10 254 0 Incidents

На Донеччині підірвалося пожежне авто SES vehicle explodes on explosive in Donetsk region: three rescuers are injured. PHOTO Three rescuers from the Kharkiv region were injured due to an explosive device. 1 826 0

На Херсонщині загинув підліток через детонацію вибухівки Child killed by explosive detonation in Kherson region On 16 September, a 14-year-old boy died in the village of Posad-Pokrovskyi, Kherson region, due to the detonation of explosives. 808 0

берислав Russians drops explosives from drone on house in Beryslav, couple is injured Russian troops continue to attack Beryslav in the Kherson region with drones. Another strike hit a residential building. 422 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

інфографіка Over 1,740 explosive items neutralized by pyrotechnics during day During the day, the pyrotechnic units of the State Emergency Service removed and neutralized 1,745 explosive objects. 395 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

мінування,міна,міни 950 civilians have been injured, including 289 killed, by explosive devices since beginning of full-scale invasion - Defense Ministry Since February 2022, 950 civilians have been injured by explosive devices in Ukraine, 289 of them killed. 272 0 Incidents

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