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.
Ukraine's agricultural giant Nibulon partners with Safe Pro to deploy AI-powered drones for detecting explosives on contaminated farmland and restoring food production.
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.
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.
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 faces a significant challenge in demining territories reclaimed from Russian forces, as chaotic and undocumented mining practices severely hinder clearance efforts.
The event gathers international experts to discuss people-focused solutions, partnerships, and technological innovations for clearing mines across nearly 25% of Ukraine's territory.
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
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.
In addition, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonīte noted that her country has designated 35 million euros for the purchase of radars and demining equipment for Ukraine.