AI-powered drones deliver 800% productivity surge in Ukraine demining surveys, new research reveals
Technology cuts survey costs by 50% per hectare.
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Bratislava insists its 14th Ukraine aid package is humanitarian, not military
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák said the delivery includes de-mining and energy-support gear aimed at civilians, not soldiers.
Ireland sends 34-vehicle non-lethal military aid package to Ukraine: ambulances, pickups, and demining tech
The two Irish convoys also included three Reacher Robots for the demining coalition.
Russian missile strikes Danish humanitarian mission in Chernihiv Oblast, killing two – updated
Humanitarian crews face a dual threat in liberated areas, working to clear mines while under the risk of Russian missile strikes.
Kyiv’s AI coders take aim at hidden Russia’s killers beneath soil
With a third of its territory mined, Ukraine is betting on AI to accelerate demining.
“Every object is a maybe.” Russia’s cheapest traps are killing Ukraine’s scarce bomb experts
“Could be any of this,” the sapper said, pointing to my phone and a Sprite can. In Kherson, he lost his foot finding out.
Ukrainian engineer’s $12 demining device uses 20 times less explosive than traditional methods
Ukrainian soldier develops "Spalakh" shaped-charge demining device costing just $12, using 50 grams of explosive instead of 1kg to safely neutralize munitions across Ukraine's heavily contaminated territory.
Sweden commits $ 7.8 mn to Ukraine for demining and drone technology
The $4 mn allocated for demining operations comes as Ukraine faces one of the largest contaminations of explosive remnants in modern history.
AI-powered drones to help demine Ukrainian farmlands
Ukraine's agricultural giant Nibulon partners with Safe Pro to deploy AI-powered drones for detecting explosives on contaminated farmland and restoring food production.
Ukraine’s sappers clear about 30 km², neutralize over 1,500 explosives in one week
Russian forces might have contaminated some 30% of Ukraine’s territory with mines and unexploded ordnance, or about 174,000 km² – an area larger than Greece.
Ukraine unveils MP.5100 demining vehicle to clear 144,000 square km of war-contaminated land
The MP.5100, a powerful new demining vehicle, is expected to undergo certification in early 2025.
Ukrainian soldiers receive EOD training in Britain under Operation Interflex
Operation Interflex, led by the UK and NATO allies, trains Ukrainian troops to address the extensive landmine threat, Ukrainian GenStaff says.
Ukraine clears 20% of mine-contaminated farmland liberated from Russian forces
Russia's ongoing invasion left 30% of Ukraine contaminated with mines. Large-scale demining, aided by international support, aims to restore farmland.
Ukraine expands demining job opportunities for veterans and disabled
Four Ukrainians who were injured by explosive devices have found employment with The HALO Trust, where they use satellite and drone data analysis to locate mined areas, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Ukrainian sappers race against the world’s largest minefield
Deep in Ukraine's south, Ukrainian sappers face deadly mathematics: 3,000 deminers against 180,000 square kilometers of mine-riddled territory, with Russian forces adding more nightly.
Ukraine’s demining efforts could stretch to a century, sapper warns
Ukraine faces a significant challenge in demining territories reclaimed from Russian forces, as chaotic and undocumented mining practices severely hinder clearance efforts.
Switzerland hosts Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2024 in Lausanne
The event gathers international experts to discuss people-focused solutions, partnerships, and technological innovations for clearing mines across nearly 25% of Ukraine's territory.
Ukraine deploys demining drones to break Russia’s Dnipro wall
With no formal training and limited resources, Ukraine's innovative drone operators are clearing the mined river, their DIY tactics becoming the linchpin in the battle for the Dnipro
Ukrainian-made demining vehicle receives approval for combat use
Designed by Ukrainian company Rover Tech, the Zmii represents a leap forward in affordable and efficient mine clearance technology.
The Economist: Ukraine’s landmine crisis threatens global food supply
Ukraine's status as the world's most heavily mined country is costing its economy $11.2 billion annually and threatening global food security, a new report reveals.