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War in Ukraine
‘Putin Doesn’t Want to End the War’ – US Billionaire’s Son Is on Another Philanthropic Tour of Ukraine
Howard Buffett, whose foundation will pass the $1B mark in funds to Ukraine, is on his 18th visit to the country, touring the heavily mined Sumy region with the Economy Minister.
April 8, 2025
Belgorod
Another Kremlin War Correspondent Killed Near Ukraine – 4th This Week
The death of the war correspondent from the Russian state-run Channel One marks the fourth fatality among Russian war correspondents in recent days.
March 26, 2025
NATO
Polish and Baltic Defense Ministers Call for Withdrawal From Ottawa Convention
A letter on X signed by the defense ministers of the four nations has recommended withdrawal from the anti-personnel landmine convention because of the deterioration in regional security.
March 18, 2025
Germany
Ukrainian Operators Can Now Rent Demining Machines
For the first time in Ukraine, demining operators will be able to rent a machine for clearing territories affected by ERW - now estimated at 139,000 square kilometers (53,640 square miles).
Feb. 27, 2025
Propaganda
Another Russian Involuntary Suicide Proxy Bombing, This Time in Mykolaiv
An explosion close to a restaurant that killed two and injured eight has been confirmed as another Russian security services engineered inadvertent “suicide” bombing.
Feb. 16, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Ukraine Uses US-Supplied ADAM Anti-Personnel Landmines
OSINT social media is abuzz with images that show Ukrainian using the remote artillery-delivered mines and Russian forces encountering the mines scattered on the battlefield.
Jan. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: A Fresh Take on Ukraine’s Explosive Remnants of War Challenges
A member of the international “demining” community shares his take on what how best to tackle the grim legacy of landmines and unexploded munitions that will remain when the war in Ukraine is done.
Jan. 20, 2025
Poland
Polish General Sacked After Missing Anti-Tank Mines Found in IKEA Railway Wagon
The army general was reportedly sacked and four soldiers charged after they failed to unload nearly 250 landmines being sent to an ammunition depot near the village of Mosty in July.
Jan. 13, 2025
US
Ukraine Uses ‘Hummers’ as Improvised Remote Anti-Tank Mine Layers
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, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Landmine Offer to Ukraine Throws Global Treaty Into ’Crisis’: Campaign Group
The United States, which is not, said last week it would transfer landmines to Ukraine, prompting condemnation from rights groups.
Nov. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Russia Using Landmines to Carry Out ’Genocidal Activities’
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, 2024
War in Ukraine
Latest US Aid Package for Ukraine Probably Includes ADAM Anti-Personnel Mines
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, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: ‘Cannot Be Treated Seriously Yet’ – Expert on New US Provision of Antipersonnel Mines to Ukraine
Ukraine can always benefit from receiving more weapons, but the impact of the new American mines provision will come down to bureaucratic decisions that cannot yet be pinned down, the expert said.
Nov. 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Approves Antipersonnel Mines for 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, 2024
War in Ukraine
More Than 40 Countries Vow Landmine Help to 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, 2024
UN
Project Using Japanese Drones for Demining to be Launched in Ukraine
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, 2024