Two mine clearance workers were injured in an explosion in the Kursk region on June 10th. The incident occurred in the village of Sheptukhovka, Korenevsky district, and involved workers from the Lgovsky district.

The victims, aged 18 and 23, sustained thermal burns to their hands, legs, head, and face. One of the workers also suffered a chest contusion.

Both men have been hospitalized and are reported to be in moderately severe condition.

The acting head of the Kursk region, Alexander Khinshtein, initially reported the incident. He also noted earlier in the day that demining efforts in the border areas of the Kursk region are expanding, with Rosgvardia joining the work.