Russian mines cost Ukraine $11 billion every year. Clearing them is the work of decades
Deputy Minister Ihor Bezkaravainyi, who lost his leg to a mine in 2015, on clearing Russia’s mines from Ukraine.
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Ukraine says it is ready joining multinational mine-clearing operation in Strait of Hormuz
Both Ukrainian vessels carry crews that have already completed training and passed NATO interoperability assessments.
Ukraine’s demining just got smarter — rolls out data-driven mine clearance for liberated lands in 2026
A cutting-edge digital platform will determine where mine clearance is most urgent, starting with agricultural zones.
Over 120 km² of Ukrainian farmland cleared of mines in 2025 alone under state-funded program
State-backed demining contracts worth $17 million helped reclaim thousands of hectares once too dangerous to farm.
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 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’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 receives first batch of Japanese demining machines, more to come
Japan delivered six mechanical demining machines to Ukraine, part of a larger 22-machine donation. Nikken BM307-V16 models, based on Hitachi ZX160 excavators, can clear 400-800 ㎡ per hour. Ukrainian specialists are training in Cambodia to operate this equipment.
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.
Ukrainian Navy destroys WWII-era naval mine in Black Sea
Ukrainian Navy divers identified and safely detonated a WWII-era 1908/1939 naval anchor mine in the Black Sea's northwestern shipping channel.
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.
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.
Odesa blast techs detonate river mine discovered on seaside
Ukrainian state emergency personnel identified then eliminated a Russian anchor river mine, uncovered along sandy beaches in the Odesa coastal region.
Kharkiv Oblast receives new domestic mine-clearance vehicle
The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration has unveiled a locally produced mine clearance machine, aiming to provide an alternative solution for mine removal in the region.
Ukraine demines half of farming lands designated for mine clearance
Ukraine's demining efforts show significant progress as the Ministry of Economy reports nearly half of priority farming lands cleared since the beginning of 2023.
Ukraine allocates $525 mn for mine clearance
To equip one group of 10 sappers costs $100 000-150 000
A family car explodes after running over a mine in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region: three children among victims
A car in which a family with three children was traveling blew up after running over an unknown…
US provides Ukraine with USD 91.5 mn for demining: “demining in Ukraine biggest challenge for sappers since WWII”
Demining in Ukraine is the biggest challenge for sappers since World War II and in this regard, the…