landmines

Minister for occupied areas: Donbas mine clearance to take at least 30 years

Minister for occupied areas: Donbas mine clearance to take at least 30 years

The density of unexploded ordnance in Ukrainian territory is higher than in any part of the world.

17:59, 28.03.2021

Two Ukrainian soldiers injured in landmine blast in Donbas

Two Ukrainian soldiers injured in landmine blast in Donbas

The leadership of a brigade and military law enforcers are working on the scene.

15:20, 08.09.2020

Two Ukrainian soldiers injured in landmine blast in Donbas

Two Ukrainian soldiers injured in landmine blast in Donbas

They were immediately provided with first aid and evacuated to a hospital.

16:10, 19.06.2020

Ukraine one of world's most mined countries – MP

Ukraine one of world's most mined countries – MP

This affects lives of some 2 million people in Donbas, also posing a threat to civilian infrastructure.

19:10, 16.06.2020

Enemy forces launch remotely delivered mines by Ukrainian positions in Donbas – report

Enemy forces launch remotely delivered mines by Ukrainian positions in Donbas – report

The mine sets off once someone trips over one of the four thin nylon wires up to 10 meters long.

20:30, 16.01.2020

Ukrainian producer's drones detect landmines with centimeter-level accuracy – Defense Ministry

Ukrainian producer's drones detect landmines with centimeter-level accuracy – Defense Ministry

They are equipped with special sensors.

10:00, 09.01.2020

Donbas war update: Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, one wounded on Jan 5

Since Monday midnight, Russian-led forces have been observing the ceasefire.

10:57, 06.01.2020

Ukrainian soldier killed, another injured as their car hits landmine in Donbas

An investigation team is working at the scene, finding out all the circumstances of the incident.

15:49, 05.01.2020

Ukraine ranks fifth among states with most recorded mine/ERW casualties in 2018 – Landmine Monitor

Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Myanmar are also on the list.

12:41, 22.11.2019

Ukraine demining teams find 47 explosive remnants of war near Zolote in Donbas

Over 42 hectares have been cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnance.

10:00, 09.11.2019

Kremlin-controlled forces in Donbas continue planting Russia-made mines – intel

Russian invaders also keep fortifying their forward positions.

17:50, 25.07.2019

"DPR" terrorists make 70-year-old man from Donetsk walk through area with landmines (Photo)

This is yet another proof that Russia-led forces do not follow any rules of war, the Ukrainian military said.

20:15, 14.07.2019

Nearly 270 civilians, incl. 27 children, killed in landmine blasts in Donbas since beginning of war

Over 564 civilians have been injured.

23:58, 03.04.2019

UNHCR says Ukraine landmine risk needs urgent action

As a preventative measure, it is essential that all children and adults in eastern Ukraine are taught to identify landmines and explosive remnants of war and shown how to avoid or minimize the risks.

09:40, 03.04.2019

One Ukrainian soldier killed, two wounded as their car hits landmine near Avdiyivka in Donbas (Video)

Three more soldiers were wounded in shelling.

18:58, 21.03.2019

JFO: Four Ukrainian soldiers blown up on landmine near Svitlodarsk, two killed

The Joint Forces units keep the situation under control, steadily holding their positions.

21:30, 10.11.2018

Ukraine's Defense Ministry publishes map of minefields in Donbas

The map is available on the ministry's website.

15:55, 07.10.2018

Three teens killed, another wounded in landmine blast near Russian-occupied Horlivka

The MON-50 is designed to wound or kill by explosive fragmentation.

15:59, 30.09.2018

Novotroyitske checkpoint re-opens after break due to landmine blasts caused by fire

Fires in the fields near the Berezove 1 and Berezove 2 supervising points were completely eliminated and there is no threat to citizens' life.

11:02, 31.08.2018

Deutsche Welle: De-mining eastern Ukraine may take decades

Nearly 2,000 people have been killed as a result of coming into contact with land mines, munitions and other unexploded devices.

17:55, 17.08.2018

SMM patrol forced to drive on mine-contaminated road by armed militant in Donbas

The patrol returned safely to its base in the occupied city of Donetsk.

17:35, 24.06.2018

Landmine blast injures civilian in Luhansk region

The local man with shrapnel injuries to his legs was rushed to the Novoaidar regional hospital.

16:25, 20.06.2018

OSCE reports 43 civilian deaths, 120 injuries from mine explosions in Donbas since last April

Heavy weapons are used for firing from or at towns and villages.

00:57, 21.04.2018

Klimkin: Over 1,600 Ukrainians killed or injured by mines since 2014

International Mine Awareness Day is marked on April 4.

23:58, 04.04.2018

Land mines in Donbas make it one of most dangerous areas for civilians - media

United Nations reports that this Donbas region is becoming one of the most mined areas in the world, Washington Post reports.

17:00, 18.11.2017

UN: Donbas rapidly becomes one of world's most mined areas

Donbas in eastern Ukraine is rapidly becoming one of the most mined areas in the world, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA).

10:25, 25.10.2017