As brutal war rages on in Ukraine, a hidden threat that will haunt its people for decades lurks beneath their feet. Anti-personnel landmines are explosives designed to maim and kill.
These weapons, which can remain a lingering lethal threat for civilians for years, are considered so vile they are subject to a global ban known as the Mine Ban Treaty of 1997.
But, sadly, in the haze of war, rules are sometimes put aside. Fighting in Ukraine has seen these lethal devices return to European soil.
Deployed by both Russian and Ukrainian forces, they are a horribly effective way of injuring soldiers and civilians, and cutting off safe access to land that could be a lifeline for communities. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is a Manchester-based charity working to clear these deadly weapons in Ukraine.
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