A 24-year-old foreign national working as a deminer was killed and four of his colleagues injured by Russian shelling in the Kherson region of Ukraine. The incident occurred while the team was engaged in clearing landmines left by Russian forces. Two of the wounded colleagues are in critical condition and fighting for their lives. This strike highlights the ongoing dangers faced by humanitarian organizations working to remove explosive remnants of war. The demining team was specifically tasked with clearing mines laid by Russia during its occupation of the area. This latest attack underscores the continued threat to civilians and those working to rebuild Ukraine following the conflict. Authorities have condemned the shelling and reiterated the need for increased safety measures for demining operations.