Pryanik mines. Photo: Yaroslav Shanko on Telegram
Smaller but more dangerous: Russians disperse new Pryanik mines in Kherson
Residents of Kherson are warned as Russian forces use small but powerful Pryanik anti-personnel mines across the city.
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Russian forces have begun dispersing new Pryanik (Gingerbread) anti-personnel mines in the city of Kherson. These are half the size of the Lepestok (Petal) mines previously used by the Russians, but more powerful.
Source: Yaroslav Shanko, Head of Kherson City Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "Attention residents of Kherson! The enemy has been observed dispersing mines in the city. Pryanik (Plushka) anti-personnel mines have been found on Korabelna Square."
Details: Shanko urged residents to limit movement in this area and warned that the mined zone could be significantly larger.
For reference: The Pryanik mine is half the size of the Lepestok mines previously used in Kherson, but more powerful, containing around 30 g of plastic explosive, which is enough to sever a person's foot. The diameter of the mine is five to six centimetres and it resembles a lid or disc, making it difficult to spot on roads or in grass.
Background: Earlier reports of these mines being scattered were made by Ivan Bazyliuk, Head of Nikopol District Administration.
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