Ukrainian officials search and detonate mines left in north Kharkiv by 'Russia'.<br /><br />Russian forces have reportedly 'laid landmines and booby-traps across Ukraine'. <br /><br />Even though Russia is not party to the international convention that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines, these reported actions would violate both general international law on war crimes and an international protocol to which Russia is a party that specifically regulates such devices.<br /><br />These reports assert that many such mines and booby-traps were left in populated areas, including in streets, houses and automobiles, and on corpses and medical items. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of air-dropping plastic “butterfly” mines. <br /><br />All this has reportedly endangered civilians and would necessitate extensive clearance efforts.<br /><br />The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world
