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US
Ukraine’s defense news outlet Militarnyi has published images of a modified US donated HMMWV utility vehicle fitted with two Soviet-era UMZ remote minelaying launchers.
Dec. 5
War in Ukraine
The United States, which is not, said last week it would transfer landmines to Ukraine, prompting condemnation from rights groups.
Nov. 29
War in Ukraine
Another Ukrainian official told the conference in Cambodia that Kyiv will not fulfil a commitment to destroy around six million landmines left over from the Soviet Union because of Russia’s invasion.
Nov. 26
War in Ukraine
The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that anti-personnel landmines would be included in the $275 million worth of military equipment for Kyiv without specifying the type or quantity.
Nov. 25
Ukraine
Ukraine can always benefit from receiving more weapons, but measuring the expected impact of the new American mines provision is more complicated, the expert said.
Nov. 21
War in Ukraine
The provision of antipersonnel landmines could help Kyiv deter Russia’s invasion, but the weapon’s controversial nature has led to some concerns.
Nov. 20
War in Ukraine
During a two-day conference in Switzerland, more than 40 countries backed the Lausanne Call for Action, committing to concrete actions towards humanitarian demining in Ukraine, the organisers said.
Oct. 18
UN
With the UN estimating that almost a quarter of Ukraine's territory is currently contaminated with landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) the need for innovative demining techniques continues.
Oct. 17
Germany
Almost a quarter of Ukrainian territory is contaminated with landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) because of the war that started in February 2022.
Sep. 18
Tanks
To combat the threat from FPV drones on Ukraine’s battlefield, Russian tanks began being fitted with cages and then all-covering boxes, culminating in the “turtle tank.”
Aug. 25
Telegram
Milbloggers posted videos on social media that showed two dirt bikes driving near the front line that were fitted with smoke canisters in an attempt to screen them during assaults.
Jul. 23
War in Ukraine
Milbloggers have posted footage of Russian military engineers apparently driving a captured Ukrainian T-72AMT tank converted to be driven remotely. Commentators try to work out why.
Jun. 12
Europe
“80 years ago today, the weather broke, and the greatest invasion force in history left the shores of Britain to liberate Europe” – Rishi Sunak the UK Prime Minister.
Jun. 6
Zelensky
Russian milbloggers accuse Kyiv of the indiscriminate use of anti-personnel mines, some of which they claim are fitted with motion detectors. Kyiv Post examines the veracity of those assertions.
May. 8
War in Ukraine
Landmine contamination in Ukraine is mind-boggling, but Kyiv is slowly attacking the problem in the three main areas of the UN’s five pillars.
Mar. 1
Kremlin
Following a December landmine death in Russia’s Belgorod Region, Kremlin troops were wounded while planting border protection mines, causing a “mine-explosive injury” and toe amputations.
Jan. 31
Ukraine’s defense news outlet Militarnyi has published images of a modified US donated HMMWV utility vehicle fitted with two Soviet-era UMZ remote minelaying launchers.
Dec. 5