Mesh networked ‘smart mines’ under development by Poland, Estonia, Ukraine
Likely to be used along the borders of Russia and its allies
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Ukraine’s mines took out 678 Russian troops in February. Drones dropped them. Robots tracked kills
Ukraine's engineers no longer walk into minefields.
Russia is 3D-printing mines and hiding them in the grass where Kherson residents walk
The plastic devices detonate when someone steps on them or a vehicle drives over them.
Poland orders auto minelayers, bracing for potential Russian invasion
Deputy defense minister: If Ukraine falls, Russia may move on Europe
“Limpet mines are the new sanctions”: Ukraine is targeting Russia’s shadow oil fleet, says former Royal Navy officer
Six tankers linked to Russian oil exports have been damaged by underwater explosions this year. Former Royal Navy officer Tom Sharpe says Ukraine is likely using limpet mines placed by divers or drones to target Putin’s shadow fleet.
“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.
Ukraine clears 20% of mined territory since 2022, 137,000 sq km remain contaminated
Ukraine reduced potentially mined territory by more than 20% since late 2022, leaving approximately 137,000 square kilometers still contaminated, primarily agricultural land, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Tuesday.
Forbes: Two Russian platoons trapped between deadly minefields – Ukrainian drones finish the job near Toretsk
With no mine-clearing equipment, two Russian platoons were forced to follow an obvious path through deadly minefields in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine use US-supplied ADAM mines against Russian human wave attacks
Ukrainian forces counter Russian mass infantry tactics with newly deployed ADAM mines, capable of creating instant 600-meter minefields with timed self-destruction feature.
Poland funds mine clearance in Ukraine as nearly 144,000 square kilometers remain contaminated
As Ukraine grapples with one of the world's largest mine-contaminated territories, Polish funding enables deployment of innovative technologies including drone systems for safer clearance operations.
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 mines destroy modern Russian tanks in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian defenders stopped a Russian mechanized assaults in Kursk Oblast and Donbas with minefield traps, leading to the destruction of modern Russian tanks and halting a key offensive line.
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.
New Russian Sarmat-3 armored vehicle destroyed days after first deployment
It hit a mine in Russia's Kursk Oblast area, resulting in one death and one injury, shortly after its first battlefield appearance.
Russian drones now drop anti-personnel landmines on civilians in Kherson
Russia's drone hunt for civilians in Kherson has intensified: now, the remaining residents of the city can have their legs blown off on a Lepestok
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.
Forbes: Ukrainian engineers develop ‘Artemida’ device to neutralize Russian “Hunting” mines
This smart solution could save countless lives in conflict zones.
Russian mines have killed hundreds of Ukrainian civilians since 2022
Ukraine prepares lawsuits for the International Criminal Court on Russia for the use of mines against Ukrainian civilians.
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.
Boosting mine clearance efforts: Ukraine receives 22 demining vehicles from Japan
The recent aid highlights Japan's solidarity with Ukraine amidst Russia's ongoing war.