Mine cleared in over 370 settlements liberated from Russian troops - Tymoshenko

10.06.2022 17:13

Ukrinform

Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, Ukrainian rescuers have cleared mines in more than 370 settlements, including four of them in the past week.

Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the President's Office, said this at a briefing on Friday, June 10, Ukrinform reports.

"Currently, more than 1,000 towns and villages in Ukraine have been de-occupied. Mines were cleared in four settlements last week. In total, more than 370 settlements have been cleared of explosive devices," he said.

In addition, Tymoshenko said that health care facilities have resumed operations in 445 liberated settlements and education institutions in more than 450.

According to him, transport services are gradually being restored in the liberated cities. He also said that mobile communications and internet services had been restored in more than 760 settlements, and shops have reopened in more than 600 towns and villages.