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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.

byOlena Mukhina

A team leader shows a TM-62 anti-tank mine in a contaminated area. Demining in Ukraine during the full-scale Russian invasion

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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.

byThéo Prouvost

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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

byZarina Zabrisky

Ukrainian Zmii demining vehicle. Photo credit: Rover Tech.

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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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.

byMaria Tril

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Lithuania to provide Ukraine short-range air defense systems and 5,000 drones before winter

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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Firefighting robot certified for Ukrainian military for dangerous demining missions

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry certified the first firefighting robot for demining operations. Originally designed for civilians, the robot has been enhanced for military use, providing remote control, real-time video, and improved safety.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine completes second phase of sensor testing for humanitarian demining

Ukrainian and international teams have made significant progress in the second phase of sensor testing for humanitarian demining, detecting over 78% of surface explosives and laying the groundwork for new standards in mine detection.

byOlena Mukhina

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US transfers GCS-100 demining vehicles to Ukraine

Ukraine has received trailers, mobile service stations, and JCB excavators to help its mine clearance efforts.

byOlena Mukhina

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PM: 157,000 hectares of agricultural land in Ukraine been demined since beginning of 2024

As of January 2024, 156,000 km² of Ukrainian land remained potentially mined.

byMaria Tril

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Lithuania sends Ukraine 14 M113 armored vehicles to “strengthen the demining capabilities”

Lithuania is transferring 14 M113 armored vehicles for strengthening Ukraine's mine-clearing capabilities as nonreimbursable aid coordinated through the Demining Coalition this week.

byYuri Zoria

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Switzerland to give Ukraine almost 65 million USD for digitalisation and e-governance

With the allocated money, Switzerland's goal is to promote democratic reforms in Ukraine through digitalisation and at the same time increase the transparency of state-provided services.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ukraine tests “Solomandra” land drone for mine clearance operations

Ukraine has trialed the "Solomandra" robotic platform, an unmanned ground vehicle intended to clear anti-personnel mines, facilitating demining operations while minimizing risks to personnel.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine partially localizes production of Croatian MV-4 demining vehicle

Ukraine has localized the production of the MV-4 mine clearance vehicle at 15% and plans to increase this to 25-30% by year-end, enhancing demining efforts during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine tests mine-resistant boots to protect deminers on the frontlines

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has embarked on an innovative project to develop specialized mine-resistant boots aimed at safeguarding the limbs of deminers working to clear landmines.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Ukraine’s Defense Ministry demining teams eliminated 4,599 explosive objects over past week

Ukrainian Defense Ministry's demining teams cleared over 15 hectares and disposed of 4,599 explosives last week, but with over 170,000 square kilometers affected, it could take over 750 years at current pace.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine joins with Palantir to apply AI for demining efforts

Ukraine's government joins with technology company Palantir to use artificial intelligence tools for coordinating and accelerating critical humanitarian demining efforts.

byYuri Zoria

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Iceland boosts humanitarian support for Ukraine

Iceland has joined two coalitions to support Ukraine — the IT Coalition and the Demining Coalition.

byIryna Voichuk