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Kursk Region Sappers Destroy 9,780 Explosives in Border Clearance Efforts
4 Aug
Summary
- Sappers have cleared 69,500 hectares along Kursk Region border
- 9,780 explosive devices destroyed in just one week
- Demining efforts ongoing in 4 communities to ensure safety

According to the latest update from Kursk Region's acting deputy governor, Vladimir Bazarov, significant progress has been made in the region's border demining operations. As of July 31st, 2025, sappers have cleared a total of 69,500 hectares along the border areas, with 2,250 hectares cleared just in the past week.
During this one-week period, the demining teams have successfully destroyed 9,780 explosive devices. Bazarov also noted that three more villages have been fully cleared, bringing the total number of demined communities to 56.
The deputy governor emphasized that the demining efforts in the border area are ongoing, with sappers currently operating in four additional communities to ensure the safety and security of the region. This intensive work is part of the region's broader strategy to secure its borders and protect its residents from the lingering threats of unexploded ordnance.