"Mines and unexploded ordnance lurk in farmland and neighborhoods, each holding the potential to destroy lives," said Ariane Bauer, the regional director for Eurasia at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). "Mines must not be used, and we appeal to the parties to the conflict to mark and clear the contaminated areas as soon as possible and inform civilians of the dangers."While mines and unexploded ordnances have been a long-standing danger in this region, the risk they pose has increased exponentially since February.

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