Ukrainian Sappers Tackle Increasing Land Mine Threat on Frontline Roads

Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mined countries in the world due to Russia's full-scale invasion, with an estimated 174,000 square kilometers of land contaminated with mines and unexploded ordnance. The demining challenge is one of the largest since World War II, posing a significant humanitarian and economic impact. The risks of land mines and other explosives remain even after the fighting ends, hindering rebuilding efforts and endangering civilians. Ukraine's demining efforts prioritize critical infrastructure and civilian safety, but the scale of the problem and limited resources make full clearance unfeasible at the moment. The World Bank estimates that it will cost about $37 billion to demine Ukraine.