Key facts
- Two 14-year-old boys died on Oct. 7 in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, after an explosive device detonated.
- The incident occurred in a local field in the Konotop district.
- Governor Oleh Hryhorov reported the deaths and warned of the dangers of explosive devices.
- Ukraine is considered the world's largest minefield due to the ongoing conflict.
Two 14-year-old boys were killed on Oct. 7 in Sumy Oblast's Konotop district after finding and triggering an explosive device in a local field, according to Governor Oleh Hryhorov. The boys sustained severe injuries and died at the scene.
Hryhorov warned that the region, which is close to the Russian border and endures daily attacks, faces a significant risk from explosive devices in addition to ongoing hostilities. He urged civilians to exercise extreme caution and avoid approaching or touching any suspicious objects.