#deminers
An unidentified kamikaze UAV was discovered by Ukrainian Armed Forces deminers in Ukrainian forests.
March 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
⚡ Ukrainian deminers cleared 1,914 Russian explosives in the first half of 2026.

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Ukrainian Deminers Clear 1,914 Explosive Items Russia Left Behind in 2026
Ukraine's demining units cleared 4,715 hectares and 1,914 explosive items in early 2026, returning vital infrastructure and farmland to use.
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July 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Danish-supported Ukrainian deminers killed in Russian strike ❗️

In northern Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, far from the active front lines, Ukrainian deminers working with the Danish Refugee Council were clearing land of deadly mines left by Russian forces. 👇
September 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
On International Day for Mine Awareness, our ambassador @mishacollins.bsky.social recorded an address about how crucial Ukraine’s deminers are and how important it is to help their vital work:
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April 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korea has sent 8,500 troops to Russia, including 400 drone operators and 1,000 engineers and deminers. Most are deployed in Kursk region, where they support rear-area tasks and can free Russian forces for frontline combat. #Ukraine
August 21, 2026 at 11:54 AM
NEW: Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion — protecting communities and reclaiming land.

This dispatch by our Editor-at-Large Kang-Chun Cheng @kcchengphoto.bsky.social is produced by @icaruscomplexmag.bsky.social and co-published by The Xylom.
These Drones Are Not Built to Kill
Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion—protecting communities and reclaiming land.
www.thexylom.com
March 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Humanitarian deminers are usually the first to enter territories liberated by Ukrainian Defense Forces, into uncharted territory often littered with booby traps planted with the intention to maim and kill. (Published March)
These Drones Are Not Built to Kill
Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion—protecting communities and reclaiming land.
www.thexylom.com
May 16, 2026 at 2:05 AM
It's important to destroy them as tank could contain EW units that allow other equipment to pass, deminers that would clear the path for bike assaults
July 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
An explosion occurred inside Ülemiste shopping center in Tallinn, Estonia after a trash can detonated. One person was injured and taken to hospital. The mall has been evacuated as rescue teams and deminers work on site. Authorities say the cause is unknown.
December 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Russian Ministry of Defense is sharing a video of a Russian Iskander missile strike near Chernihiv.

They are deceitfully presenting it as a strike on a drone crew🤬. It was a strike on humanitarian deminers

The footage shows no evidence of drones, only civilian white cars
September 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion — protecting communities and reclaiming land." Uprooter Kang-Chun Cheng for @thexylom.com www.thexylom.com/post/ukraine...
These Drones Are Not Built to Kill
Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion—protecting communities and reclaiming land.
www.thexylom.com
March 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
A 500-kilogram russian aerial bomb fell close to a home near Kharkiv, destroying an outbuilding but not detonating.
Sappers extracted it, transported to a demolition site, and destroyed it in a controlled explosion.

Deminers save lives. Let’s help them:
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June 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
It’s estimated that it would take roughly 700 years to demine Ukraine, with each year of war adding another decade to clean up the aftermath.

In eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, deminers are using drones to reclaim farmland, protect lives & restore food systems.

www.thexylom.com/post/ukraine...
These Drones Are Not Built to Kill
Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion—protecting communities and reclaiming land.
www.thexylom.com
March 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Ukraine’s deminers got a custom truck with armored cabins and 1,000 kg explosive capacity—crucial for the world’s most mined country. Thanks to @u24.gov.ua
Demining Donbas with Ukraine’s State Rescue Service
With the help of U24, the DSNS demining service was given a vehicle specifically modified to fit their needs. Able to carry 1000 kilograms of explosives and ...
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March 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A Russian strike killed two Norwegian People's Aid deminers and wounded four more in Kherson Oblast on 24 June, the charity said.

They were clearing mines from farmland when the strike hit. Ukrainian prosecutors opened a war-crimes case.

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June 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🇰🇭 Cambodia’s deminers are among the world’s most experienced. But America’s decision to freeze foreign aid has paralysed clearance operations
March 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Today is the International Day for Mine Action, a moment to highlight the work of the thousands of deminers around the world who clear and destroy landmines and explosive remnants of war. 🧵⤵️

#MineAction
April 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
On June 24, a Russian Iskander-M missile strike killed humanitarian deminers Denys and Ruslan in the Kherson region. They worked with Norwegian People’s Aid. Denys died at the scene; Ruslan later died from his injuries.
July 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Deminers went in first
September 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
PRINCE HARRY TESTS AI DRONES FOR MINE CLEARANCE: The UK’s Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv and met with mine clearance teams near Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, on Friday.
Echoing Diana, Prince Harry visits Ukraine's deminers
Britain's Prince Harry on Friday visited deminers from the HALO Trust charity -- made famous by his mother, Princess Diana -- near the Ukrainian town of Bucha, where he tested how drones and AI-powere...
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April 25, 2026 at 1:58 PM
⚡️ Ukraine is launching an AI-powered testing ground for humanitarian demining. The project will test new tech, speed up mine clearance, and improve safety for deminers and civilians.
Ukraine to Launch AI-Powered Testing Ground for Humanitarian Demining
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is establishing a testing ground for innovative demining technologies, including AI solutions, to enhance humanitarian efforts.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Protective gear is vital for deminers clearing explosives: a reinforced helmet, thick visor, and body armor shield them from blasts. In summer heat, they start early, rest hourly, and finish by midday to stay safe. Focus is key. #deminers #herorats #savinglives
January 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s estimated that it would take roughly 700 years to demine Ukraine, with each year of war adding another decade to clean up the aftermath.

But residents of the breadbasket of Europe are not waiting for foreign aid to save them. They are taking matters into their own hands:
These Drones Are Not Built to Kill
Ukrainian deminers are deploying drones to clear the remnants of Russia's full-scale invasion—protecting communities and reclaiming land.
www.thexylom.com
March 4, 2026 at 2:21 AM