A contract soldier died while clearing mines in Chechnya

While demining agricultural land near the village of Khankala in Chechnya, one contract serviceman was killed and another was injured. this with reference to the headquarters of the Southern Military District (SMD). reports Interfax

As reported at the headquarters of the Southern Military District, while demining agricultural land, an explosive object was discovered and exploded. One contract soldier died, another received a mine explosion injury and was hospitalized.

The injured soldier is provided with all necessary assistance. A special commission of the Southern Military District is working at the scene of the incident, which is clarifying the circumstances of the incident.