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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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

byZarina Zabrisky

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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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Forbes: Ukrainian engineers develop ‘Artemida’ device to neutralize Russian “Hunting” mines

This smart solution could save countless lives in conflict zones.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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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Reuters: Ukrainian women join coal mines to fill staff gaps amid Russian war

Since the Russian attack on Ukraine in 2022, the country’s coal mining industry has undergone a transformative shift,…

byOlena Mukhina

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Mines kill two, injure three in one day, children among victims

On 15 October, two people died, including a 14-year-old boy, and three were injured, including two children, in mine explosions in three oblasts of Ukraine.

byIryna Voichuk

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Russia created world’s largest minefield along 750-mile front line

The extensive deployment of landmines by Russian forces has significantly impacted the dynamics of the war, causing Ukrainian…

byOrysia Hrudka

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Dense minefields force Ukraine to change counteroffensive strategy – WP

Despite the use of US-provided M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) systems, the depth and breadth of the…

byOrysia Hrudka

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724 people blown up by Russian mines, 226 of them being killed

It is estimated that there are 174,000 square kilometers of land contaminated by landmines throughout Ukraine, an area…

byOrysia Hrudka

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Russia uses remote mine-laying systems in Kryvyi Rih direction – Mayor

In the Kryvyi Rih direction, the Russian military is using remote mine-laying systems and uncontrolled mine barriers in…

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine’s new state coal giant – reform conduit or corruption sinkhole?

On 6 December 2017 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine created a new coal giant – the National Coal…

byOlena Makarenko

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Children in Donbas taught to avoid mines

As of 20 April 2017, 42 children have died and 109 were injured in result of mine explosions…

byEuromaidan Press Staff