Biden approves delivery of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in light of Russian gains in east
Washington is now concerned about Russia's rapid advance in eastern Ukraine and sees the need to halt it.
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Ukraine urges international support in landmine clearance efforts at Swiss conference
At the annual Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Switzerland, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged the international community to increase support for demining efforts, during his address on Oct. 17.
Ukraine has neutralized over 533,000 explosive devices since February, 2022
Pyrotechnic teams from Ukraine's State Emergency Service have detected and disposed of over 533,200 pieces of explosive ordnance since Russia's full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.
3 people injured by tripwire mine while trying to evacuate in Kharkiv Oblast
Three people were injured due to a tripwire mine detonation as they were trying to evacuate in the village of Starytsia, Kharkiv Oblast, on July 12, the local Prosecutor's Office reported.
4 killed including child after car hit Russian mine in Kharkiv Oblast
A family car hit a Russian mine while driving through a forest in Kharkiv Oblast, killing at least four people including a child on July 7, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Japan, Cambodia collaborate to share demining expertise with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister announced a collaborative initiative with Cambodia on July 6 to share land mine removal knowledge and technology with countries worldwide, including Ukraine.
Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria start Black Sea demining operations to foster Ukraine exports
Under the Turkish-led deal, the three countries will oversee efforts to clear mines that have been drifting in the Black Sea since the start of Russia's all-out war. Other NATO members are not involved in the initiative.
30,000 square kilometers of Ukraine's land cleared of mine threats, operations expanding further
Ukrainian Colonel Ruslan Berehulia, head of the Ministry of Defense's Environmental Safety and Mine Action Department, reported that Defense Ministry specialists have cleared 30,000 square kilometers of Ukraine over the past two years - an area comparable to the size of Belgium or Moldova.
Ukraine to launch registry of mine-affected areas
Ukraine will launch a state register for areas contaminated with explosives, according to a report from the Economy Ministry.
Russia's new Kharkiv offensive pushes Vovchansk to the brink of annihilation
VOVCHANSK, KHARKIV OBLAST – The glide bombs arrive in groups of three. Their flight can be heard from far away, but only in the last second before impact is it clear where it will hit. The explosions, orders of magnitude more powerful than regular artillery shells, shake the ground where the
Authorities: Explosive ordnances injure 3 in Chernihiv, Kharkiv oblasts
Two energy workers and an elderly man were injured by explosive ordnances in Chernihiv and Kharkiv oblasts, regional authorities reported early on April 15.
Mine explosion injures 3 in Rivne Oblast
The mine exploded in the north of Rivne Oblast, near the border with Belarus, according to Rivne Oblast Governor Oleksandr Koval.
Economy Ministry: Allies donate over $700 million in demining aid to Ukraine
Ukraine has received over $700 million for humanitarian demining projects for 2022-2027 from foreign partners, the Economy Ministry announced on April 4, observed as International Mine Risk Education and Assistance Day.
Mine explosions kill civilian, injure another in Kherson Oblast
Explosions in Kherson Oblast caused by mines killed one man and injured another, regional officials reported on March 27.
Mine explosions kill farmer, injure another in Kherson, Kharkiv oblasts
Explosions caused by mines killed a farmer in Kherson Oblast and wounded another farmer in Kharkiv Oblast, regional officials reported on March 19.
Minister: Greece joins international coalition for demining in Ukraine
Greece has recently joined the Lithuania-led coalition to assist Ukraine with demining efforts, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on March 15.
Governor: At least 2 years required to de-mine Ukrainian-controlled territory in Kherson Oblast
Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said that only 1/3rd of the territory in Kherson Oblast liberated from Russian occupation has been surveyed. More than 150,000 mines or other explosives were discovered in this area alone, he added.
Ukraine's government reaches agreement with Palantir to accelerate demining through AI
An agreement has been reached with U.S. tech company Palantir to employ artificial intelligence in Ukraine's demining efforts, the Economy Ministry reported on March 3.
Official: Over 270 Ukrainians killed by mines, explosives during full-scale invasion
Over 270 Ukrainians, including 14 children, have been killed by mines and other explosives since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, an official within Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Feb. 29.
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