Ukraine demines over 1,300 hectares in September. Now, it has new plan to tackle 132,000 km²
Ukraine's Defense Ministry demined 1,347 hectares of liberated land in September, a fraction of the territory that makes it the world's most mined country.
In September, Ukraine's demining efforts expanded to cover 1,347 hectares of hazardous territory, as reported by the Defense Ministry. Tymur Pistryuha, head of the Ukrainian Deminers Association, emphasized that Ukraine holds the title of the world's most heavily mined nation. The ministry stated that the contaminated area continues to expand due to ongoing conflict.
In total, Ukraine has cleared 483,366 explosive devices since the start of the Russian invasion. The ongoing missions are carried out by various organizations, including the Main Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection and Environmental Safety, the Defense Ministry, and National Police of Ukraine. Recently, Ukraine approved a new plan for mass demining, with the Ministry of Defense’s Mine Action Center preparing an annual national humanitarian demining plan, which will be approved by the National Mine Action Authority.
The plan will be based on a clear schedule, involving government authorities, demining operators, and local communities. The Center will gather data on contaminated areas, community needs, and demining operators’ capacities to develop the necessary plans.
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