Detonation of ammunition and explosives

Detonation is the process of explosion of explosive substances accompanied by energy release and propagating as a wave at a speed exceeding the speed of sound. On the territory of Ukraine, especially in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, detonation of ammunition and Russian mines poses a serious threat to the civilian population, causing injuries and deaths. Materials on this topic cover cases of explosions, the work of sappers in demining, and the consequences of contact with unexploded ordnance.