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Ukraine's demining landscape saw significant advancements as the UDM VORMELA demining machine received certification for its capability to clear between 1,500 and 2,500 sq m per hour. The machine's efficiency depends on soil type and shrub density, and it processes soil up to 25 centimeters deep. In parallel, Ukraine has embraced digital planning for humanitarian demining in its deoccupied territories, a strategy that reflects modern technological integration in mine action. Additionally, an agreement ratified by President Zelenskyy marks a new chapter in cooperative mine action with Croatia. These initiatives contribute to neutralizing over 1 million explosive devices cleared since Russia's full-scale invasion, enhancing safety and supporting land restoration.
How does the UDM VORMELA demining machine function?
The UDM VORMELA machine, recently certified, clears land efficiently between 1,500 and 2,500 sq m per hour. Its performance varies with soil conditions, achieving soil processing depths up to 25 centimeters. This machine boosts demining efforts in Ukraine's challenging terrains, enhancing efficiency and safety in affected rural and urban landscapes.
What digital approaches are being used in Ukraine for demining plans?
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has initiated digital strategies to streamline demining in liberated areas. These efforts involve advanced technologies including UAVs equipped with magnetometers for precise underground mine detection, and satellite imaging, elevating safety standards and operational effectiveness in mine clearance.
What is the significance of the agreement between Ukraine and Croatia?
The agreement between Ukraine and Croatia signifies a strengthened partnership in mine action. It involves joint efforts in mine clearance, sharing expertise, and technological collaboration, thereby bolstering Ukraine’s demining capabilities and international support in its recovery from the effects of conflict.
How extensive is the demining challenge in Ukraine?
Demining in Ukraine remains a vast challenge, with approximately 137,000 km² of territory affected by mines and unexploded ordnance. Significant resources and international assistance are deployed to clear explosive devices, with over 1 million neutralized so far, highlighting the scale of demining operations needed for safety and rehabilitation.
What contributions have international partners made to Ukraine’s demining efforts?
International partners like France, Taiwan, Lithuania, and others have significantly contributed by financing demining technologies, transferring equipment, and making monetary donations. These contributions facilitate enhanced demining operations, showcasing global solidarity and commitment to Ukraine’s struggle against mine threats.
How are casualties being addressed in Ukraine's demining efforts?
Despite innovative advancements, demining casualties, including the deaths of operators like Oleh Petrenko, remind us of the ongoing risks. Safety measures and training are prioritized, yet the human cost underscores the critical need for comprehensive support and modernization of demining operations.
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"I’m standing on mine and it's not exploding as it’s antitank. You can even jump on it - it can only be triggered by pressure of 280-350 kilos," – Ukrainian EOD experts lift terrorist mines. VIDEO Under constant fire of militants, the team of EOD experts of the 46th Donbas-Ukraine Separate Special Battalion clears the explosive ordnance planted by subversive and reconnaissance groups of the Russian terrorists. 27 971 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
In villages of Yahidne and Lukashivka in Chernihiv region, bodies of executed people are found, - SES. VIDEO Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service are currently demining the Chernihiv region. In the villages of Yagidne and Lukashivka, after the presence of Russian troops, the territory was cleared and explosive devices were seized. 26 331 25 Previously in trend: War
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Demining of airfield in Gostomel: Destroyed Antonov planes and remnants of Russian occupants. PHOTOS Bomb squadrons are clearing the territory of the airfield in Gostomel. Ukrainian "Antonov" aircraft, including the "Mriya", various types of ammunition, remnants of the occupants and their equipment were destroyed. 23 056 26 Previously in trend: War
Zolote-Pervomaisk crossing route not demined, - OSCE The mine clearance will not be carried out at Zolote-Pervomaisk crossing route so far. 20 915 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
"Mine detector with three modes, without wires and headphones. All in one light block," - EU provided Ukrainian field engineers with mine clearing equipment for Donbas. VIDEO Mine clearance of liberated Ukrainian territories will now be conducted more efficiently by Ukrainian field engineers. New equipment worth of 200 mln EUR has been provided by the European Union together with Danish Demining Group. 19 747 28 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Swiss-German remote-controlled demining machine GCS-200 is already on territory of Ukraine. VIDEO The GCS-200 is used for demanding demining and area clearance tasks with maximum survivability in high explosive threat environments. The maximum demining capacity is up to 12,000 m² per day with a constant penetration of up to 25 cm. 17 743 64 Previously in trend: War
Soldiers of 501st Marine Battalion demined a road using a UAV. VIDEO Soldiers from the Griffin unit of the 501st Marine Battalion conducted a roadside demining operation using a UAV. 16 706 20 Previously in trend: War
After victory, investigation will be conducted into who demined Chonhar - Reznikov After the victory in the war with the Russian Federation, Ukraine will conduct an investigation into who demined Chonhar and the bridges on all Crimean isthmuses. 15 920 168 Previously in trend: War
Divers found enemy missile at depth of 20 meters in Dniester reservoir. VIDEO On the territory of Chernivtsi region in the Dniester reservoir at a depth of 20 meters divers discovered an enemy missile. 14 538 14 Previously in trend: War
Polish police secretly demined Kyiv region for 5 months, - Wirtualna Polska. PHOTOS Polish police officers conducted a secret operation in Ukraine: demining the Kyiv region for 5 months. 14 282 42 Previously in trend: War
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"5 ha of land demined, 18,000 shells defused," - engineers remove consequences of explosion at Svatove ammo depot. VIDEO Engineers and rescuers are going to complete the disposal of munitions scattered after the blast at the Svatove warehouse in 2015. 13 114 2
243 buildings damaged, five houses destroyed in Balakliia, - Zubko Repair units are trying to restore gas and energy supply in Balakliia, the Kharkiv region, where large ammunition depot caught fire last week. 12 512 54 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot
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UK Ministry of Defence shows demining vehicle to be delivered to Ukraine. VIDEO The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom showed the Minewolf demining vehicle. 11 013 15
SBU seizes Russia-produced mines in ATO zone. PHOTOS Security Service agents have discovered Russian-made mines in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donbas. 10 499 14 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
NATO representatives arrive to Balakliia to demine ammunition depot, - Svitlychna NATO representatives arrived to demine the military ammunition depot in the town of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region. 9 225 57 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot
Fighters of Ukrainian Volunteer Army clear fields of Kherson region. VIDEO Soldiers of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army are conducting demining in the liberated settlements of Kherson region. 9 051 18 Previously in trend: War
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To win, we must have latest demining technologies, and we must also build up reserves, - Zaluzhnyi in article for The Economist The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, wrote an article in which he outlined the directions of modernization of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanks to which Ukraine will be able to defeat the aggressor. 8 371 56 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Canadian military instructors trained 70 EOD operators in Ukraine under NATO standards over six months. PHOTOS Today, March 14, the next group of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operators successfully completed training in the Mine Action Centre of the Main Directorate of Command and Control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kamianets-Podilskyi. The Canadian instructors trained the Ukrainian servicemen to identify and destroy improvised explosive devices. 8 205 13
Mechanized demining machine exploded in Kharkiv region - SES A mechanized demining machine Armtrac 400 exploded during the demining of power lines in the de-occupied territory of Kharkiv region. 8 151 14
Fire in Kalynivka depot localized, towns to be cleared of mines in upcoming days, - Head of State Emergency Service Chechotkin Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Mykola Chechotkin said that the fire at the ammunition depot in Kalynivka, the Vinnytsia region, has been completely localized. 8 006 43
Azerbaijan hands over demining machine to Ukraine. PHOTO Azerbaijan has handed over a Revival P mechanised demining machine to rescuers in Poltava region. 7 845 12
Head of pyrotechnics group Serhii Hotsuliak was killed during demining near Izium. PHOTO Head of pyrotechnic works group of Special Rescue Detachment of State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ternopil region Serhii Hotsuliak was killed as a result of ammunition detonation in Izium district of Kharkiv region. 7 536 11 Previously in trend: War
"We’ve been working here for year and half already, but there’s still work for 10 years," Ukrainian EOD experts defused over 5,000 explosive devices. VIDEO One can still hear explosions near Sloviansk. The unexploded ordnance which EOD experts lift in the anti-terrorist operation area is destroyed at a local range. 7 386 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
During demining of de-occupied territories of Kherson region, police colonel Koziura died On October 26, in the area of the village of Bilousove, near the de-occupied Velika Oleksandrivka, during the demining of the territory, the head of the explosives department of the regional headquarters, police colonel Oleksandr Koziura, died. 7 251 7
Сhildren played in sandbox and found an anti-personnel mine. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS During the games in the sandbox, the children found POM-2, a fragmentation anti-personnel mine of circular damage. 7 228 7 Previously in trend: War
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Russia neglects agreements on live fire training termination and demining, - OSCE The Russian side at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination has failed to provide the OSCE with an answer regarding the plan of implementation of agreements on demining and termination of live fire training in the Donbas, reached in Minsk on March 2. 7 033 41 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian developers create innovative demining technology with artificial intelligence - Fedorov. PHOTO Developers from the Brave1 cluster are creating an innovative demining technology with artificial intelligence. 6 854 40
UK provides Ukraine with underwater drones to detect Russian mines: training of operators is already underway. PHOTOS Britain will hand over six underwater mine hunter drones and provide appropriate training to help Ukraine clear the coastline. 6 774 38 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
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British volunteer Chris Garrett, who was involved in demining, killed in Ukraine. PHOTO Chris Garrett, a former British Army soldier who came to Ukraine to help with mine clearance after the retreat of Russian troops in 2022, died in Ukraine. 5 892 12 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces
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Three employees of SES died in Kherson region, exploded on an enemy mine. PHOTO On December 24, three employees of State Emergency Service of Ukraine Main Directorate in Zhytomyr Oblast exploded on an enemy mine while demining Kherson region and died. 5 723 9 Previously in trend: War
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US transfers medical equipment to Ukrainian army. PHOTOS US Army Colonel Robert Peters, chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation at the US Embassy in Ukraine, has transferred medical equipment to Ukrainian military. 5 556 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Aid to Ukraine
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