demining

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 March 2021

Ukraine reaffirms readiness for 'all-for-all' swap of detainees in Donbas
The parties also agreed on 13 sites in Ukraine's east for landmine clearance.09:50, 09 July 2020

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 June 2020

Twelve hectares near Petrivske in Donbas cleared of explosives
Mine clearance workers have neutralized 89 explosive hazards.11:56, 18 November 2019

Two sappers dead, five injured during munitions disposal routine in Kharkiv region (Updated)
One of the injured troops is in critical condition.18:45, 15 November 2019

Mine clearance process kicks off near Petrivske in Donbas
Ageyev specified this process was a mirror one as Russian-led forces have also started demining.15:40, 13 November 2019

OSCE envoy Sajdik: Demining works in Petrivske shall start on Nov 13
Sajdik said demining works were in progress in the Zolote disengagement area.10:20, 13 November 2019

Finland to make additional contribution to humanitarian demining in Donbas
The foreign minister expressed strong support for Ukraine in finding a solution to the military conflict through the Minsk agreements.20:20, 03 November 2019

Ukrainian sappers neutralize almost 700 explosives in Donbas over week
Eleven houses have also been repaired in a week.16:32, 19 October 2019

Russian-led forces deliberately delay dismantling of bridge fortifications in Stanytsia Luhanska – JFO HQ
The Ukrainian side is ready to hold in kind the dismantling of fortifications.11:45, 19 August 2019

First stage of mine clearance completed in Luhansk region
Four villages have already been checked for landmines.15:52, 09 August 2019

Ukraine demining teams unable to start work near Stanytsia Luhanska bridge over security threat
Respective requests were sent via OSCE channels, but there was no response with the guarantees.14:25, 04 August 2019

OSCE to hand over equipment to support mine action in Ukraine
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and State Emergency service will receive metal detectors and protective equipment.13:28, 13 June 2019

OSCE's Apakan calls for full demining in eastern Ukraine on anniversary of Joseph Stone's death
Apakan called for full compliance with commitments made to remove landmines and to stop planting new ones.17:50, 23 April 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 April 2019

Law on mine action comes into force in Ukraine Jan 25
The main purpose of mine action in Ukraine is to reduce the risk associated with explosives.11:20, 25 January 2019

Ukrainian parliament passes bill on mine action
The main purpose of mine action in Ukraine is to reduce the risk associated with explosives.15:40, 06 December 2018

Ukraine's mine action bill passes first reading
The main purpose of mine action in Ukraine is to reduce the risk associated with explosives.23:10, 06 November 2018