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Machines for humanitarian demining can be certified by accredited bodies regardless of ownership form. The Government has adopted a decision that allows both state-owned and private accredited bodies ...

"Food from Ukraine" 2025: key results of bilateral negotiations and panel discussions at the conference. The event highlighted the direct link between humanitarian demining and food security, emphasis...

A new mine action training course for veterans has been launched in Ukraine. The course was developed by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine together with UNDP and certifie...

Ukraine has established its first interagency national group of instructors for underwater demining. The group was formed at the initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture with...

Humanitarian demining: results and events for October. The monthly summary of mine action activities was presented by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. "October was a pr...

A song dedicated to demining, Ukrainian borscht, and unique gifts: how Ukraine impressed guests from around the world at UMAC 2025 in Tokyo. The Ukrainian delegation prepared a vibrant cultural progra...

Jerry Heil presented a song and video dedicated to the land and women who clear Ukraine of mines. The musical work became an emotional tribute to the female sappers, dog handlers, and specialists work...

Over 80 million dollars in international support for demining as a key condition for Ukraine's recovery — the UMAC 2025 conference continues in Japan. At the conference, partner countries and internat...

Ukraine and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) have signed a memorandum on humanitarian demining. The document establishes a framework for cooperation between Ukraine and Japan in the field...

Certification of mine action operators through Diia: the first application has been submitted. For the first time in Ukraine, a company has applied for mine action operator certification through the D...

Students of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) have created VR concepts for training deminers. The virtual reality simulations are designed to prepare mine action specialists in a safe environment b...

A demining machine damaged by a Lancet drone has been repaired in a record 20 days. The rapid restoration demonstrates the resilience of the demining fleet and the growing capacity of local service in...

