A new allegation from the war in Ukraine says seemingly ordinary items, including wet wipe packs and portable power banks, have been turned into explosive traps and left on public streets. The claim has been highlighted by the charity Hope For Ukraine, which says the devices put civilians at direct risk.
According to the accusation, the objects are designed to look harmless enough that passersby could pick them up without suspecting danger. Aid advocates say the threat is especially serious for children, who may be drawn to the items because they appear useful or familiar.
The report describes the tactic as part of a wider pattern of harm aimed beyond the battlefield. If confirmed, using everyday consumer products as disguised explosive devices would raise further concerns about the safety of residential areas and the dangers facing people trying to go about daily life in conflict zones.
The latest claims add to ongoing scrutiny over how the war is affecting noncombatants across Ukraine. Humanitarian groups have repeatedly warned that hidden explosives and improvised traps can continue to endanger communities long after they are first placed.
