Mine Explosion on Road in Chernihiv, Ukraine... 6 Including Children Injured or Killed

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] On the 8th (local time), AFP news agency reported, citing local sources, that a mine exploded in Chernihiv, northeast of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, resulting in 6 casualties.

According to the report, a mine exploded as a car was passing on the road in Chernihiv, killing 3 adults and injuring 3 children.

Sources said, "The mine was planted by Russian forces," adding, "It appears to be the first time civilians have died from a mine explosion since the outbreak of the war."

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, indicated his willingness to negotiate on territorial issues sharply contested with Russia, including the Crimean Peninsula and Donbas, on the same day. In an interview with the US ABC network, he said, "I am ready to talk. But we are not ready to surrender." He also asserted in response to the question, 'Do you think Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, is a war criminal?' that "Everyone who comes to our territory and fires guns is a war criminal."

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