In Ukraine, demining operations are evolving rapidly with the integration of new technologies, in a country where vast areas remain contaminated by mines and unexploded ordnance after several years of war.
Near the village of Myrotske, teams are working to secure the remaining dangerous forests and fields, particularly in areas northwest of Kyiv. These operations are essential to allow the return of civilians and the resumption of agricultural activity.
Deminers are now using remote-controlled excavators, drones, and artificial intelligence systems capable of identifying hazardous areas with an estimated accuracy of around 70%. These tools speed up operations while reducing the risks to teams in the field.
However, manual labor remains essential. Human teams continue to advance slowly, equipped with metal detectors and heavy protective gear, due to the complexity and unpredictability of explosive devices.
Organizations like HALO Trust play a central role in these efforts. According to Ukrainian experts, approximately 132,000 km² of territory could still be contaminated, an area comparable to that of entire countries like Greece.
Experts believe that complete demining of the country will take many more years, even with the help of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
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