IZYUM - Small, hidden and lethal - mines and other explosives left behind by retreating Russian forces in eastern Ukraine pose an urgent challenge for de-mining teams ahead of winter.
His 10-strong unit is tasked with clearing areas around damaged critical infrastructure such as electricity cables, water and gas pipes. De-mining teams dot the debris-strewn road verges between Izyum, which was captured by Ukrainian forces in September after six months, and the border of Donetsk region not far down the road.
Since the liberation of Izyum in early September, his teams have covered some 100ha in the district, and found over 5,000 mines from around former Russian positions.
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