Explosion in Mykolaiv: military personnel from the Mine Action Center have lost their lives.

During the explosion in Mykolaiv, three soldiers from the Mine Action Center lost their lives. The terrorist attack took place in the city center on February 14.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the National Mine Action Operator, Ukrainian Demining Services, and the Mine Action Center.

"A horrific terrorist attack in Mykolaiv claimed the lives of Vadim, Elena, and Evgeny. Our colleagues - soldiers of the Mine Action Center," the message from Ukrainian Demining Services stated.

The Mine Action Center confirmed the death of the soldiers.

"With deep sorrow and pain in our hearts, we announce the tragic loss of three soldiers from the Mine Action Center who gave their lives while fulfilling their military duty to the Motherland. As a result of this brutal terrorist act, Ukraine has lost brave warriors," they noted at the Center.

During the explosion in Mykolaiv on February 14, three soldiers from the Mine Action Center lost their lives - Vadim Eliseev, Elena Klyuchnikova, and Evgeny Sirik (facebook.com)

Explosion in Mykolaiv

An explosion occurred in the center of Mykolaiv during an alarm on the afternoon of February 14. It became clear almost immediately that it was not related to shelling or an "incoming".

Later, local media reported that the explosion occurred in the center of Mykolaiv, near a dining establishment. The police confirmed the explosion, adding that it took place on Pohranichna Street.

Law enforcement also noted that, preliminarily, two people had died, and another eight were injured.