Ukraine requests NATO assistance to boost demining capacity
NATO has published a request from Ukraine to Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) for international assistance to address the consequences of hostilities affecting the civilian population, specifically for assistance in humanitarian demining.
Ukraine has formally requested NATO assistance to bolster its demining capabilities, as reported by the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC). The Ukrainian government has highlighted the heavy contamination of its territory with explosive hazards, which pose a significant threat to civilians and critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian authorities stress the urgency of implementing comprehensive humanitarian demining measures to address this pressing issue.
The request outlines a list of 19 pieces of equipment crucial for sappers, including explosive ordnance disposal suits, tactical ballistic goggles, headsets, magnetometers, blasting machines, portable endoscopes, and other essential tools. These resources will be utilized by the territorial units of Ukraine's State Emergency Service in various regions, particularly those areas where intense fighting has occurred.
The Ukrainian government has identified the demining and humanitarian demining of its territory as a top strategic priority, and the NATO assistance is seen as a crucial step towards achieving this goal and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
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