Explosive Device Kills Two Teenagers in Ukraine's Sumy Region

Two 14-year-old boys were killed when an explosive device detonated in the Konotop district of Ukraine's Sumy region, regional authorities said.

The Sumy region, which borders Russia, has been a frequent target of attacks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with both military and civilian areas affected by ongoing hostilities.

Details about the type of explosive device and the exact circumstances of the incident were not immediately available. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly warned residents of frontline and border regions about the danger posed by unexploded ordnance and mines left behind by military activity.

The deaths add to the toll of child casualties reported throughout the war, as explosive remnants continue to pose a serious risk to civilians, including children, in affected areas long after active fighting has moved on.

Ukrainian officials typically document such incidents as part of the broader record of civilian casualties from the conflict, though it was not immediately clear whether a further investigation into Wednesday's blast is planned.