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russians Use Remote Methods to Scatter PFM-1 Lepestok Mines in Kherson

Deadly PFM-1 butterfly mines
Deadly PFM-1 butterfly mines

Roman Mrochko, Head of the Kherson City Military Administration, reported that russian forces are remotely scattering PFM-1 Lepestok anti-personnel mines remotely throughout Kherson.

"Warning! Several instances of remote mining in the Dnipro District of Kherson have been confirmed today [7 October – ed.]. The enemy is scattering Lepestok mines along the roads," the report states.

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Mrochko emphasized that this is a widely used anti-personnel mine, and approaching it is extremely hazardous.

The mine is small, roughly the size of a palm, and comes in green or brown colors. It can detonate if touched or even on its own.

PFM-1 anti-personnel mine / Open source illustrative photo
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