Russian forces continue to remotely mine the city of Kherson with PFM-1 and PFM-1S anti-personnel mines, more commonly known as Lepestok (“Petal”).

Russian forces continue to remotely mine the city of Kherson with PFM-1 and PFM-1S anti-personnel mines, more commonly known as Lepestok (“Petal”).

Source: Kherson City Military Administration

Quote: “Attention! The enemy has once again resorted to remote mine-laying. PFM-1 Lepestok mines have been found on Perekopska Street near Ladychuk Street. Be careful! Take care of yourself and your loved ones!”

 Lepestok anti-personnel mine**Photo: Kherson City Military Administration

Details: Kherson City Military Administration also noted that PFM-1 and PFM-1S mines come in different colours, including grey and yellow-orange, making them hard to spot in autumn when the leaves fall from the trees.

Background: Earlier, it was reported that cases of the dropping of anti-personnel mines on city streets in Kherson had become more frequent. On the night of 7-8 September, Russian forces laid Lepestok mines in part of the city’s Dniprovskyi district.

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