Russian forces plant mines in Zaporizhzhia Oblast fields to reinforce their defence lines

Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov has said that Russian forces are planting mines in fields in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in preparation for defending the occupied territories. Source: Ivan Fedorov on Telegram Quote: "Occupation forces in Zaporizhzhia Oblast are endangering civilians as they prepare for defence [operations].

The orcs [i.e., the Russian forces - ed.] are planting mines in the fields in the north of the occupied - for now - part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, between [the villages of] Mykhailivka and Orlianske. Local residents spotted a GMZ-3 tracked minelayer in the fields. This type of enemy equipment is capable of planting mines along a 1-2 kilometre track within 10-20 minutes."

Previously: Farmers in Ukrainian-controlled parts of Ukraine are starting to plant new season's crops, but parts of the territories that have been occupied by Russian forces and liberated remain dangerous for farmers because of the large number of mines Russian forces planted there.

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