Ukrainian Emergency Services Have Cleared Nearly 200,000 Hectares Since War Began
In a significant effort to address the aftermath of military actions, Ukraine's emergency services have cleared almost 200,000 hectares of land contaminated by explosives, according to a briefing by the head of the Department of Mine Action at the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Serhiy Reva.
In Ukraine, active efforts are underway to de-mine territories that have been contaminated as a result of military actions. During a recent briefing, Serhiy Reva, the director of the Department of Mine Action at the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS), reported that as of today, DSNS units have already cleared nearly 200,000 hectares of land and have neutralized approximately 600,000 explosive objects.
Reva emphasized that Ukraine is currently one of the most contaminated countries in the world. According to his information, potentially contaminated areas in Ukraine total about 133,300 square kilometers, which corresponds to roughly 20% of the country's total area. This primarily concerns occupied territories and areas where combat operations are still ongoing.
Moreover, Reva pointed out that a significant portion of the maritime areas remains contaminated, and demining of these territories is planned to commence only after the war concludes. This highlights the scale of the problem that Ukraine will have to face in the future.
It is important to note that there are currently 2,400 pyrotechnicians working in Ukraine who are engaged in demining efforts. This represents a substantial increase from around 600 prior to the onset of the war. Such a change indicates the growing need for specialists in this field, as the extent of contamination demands urgent and effective measures.
In light of this situation, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is initiating the creation of a new platform for mine action. This platform will serve as a crucial tool for coordinating research and innovations in the field of mine action, which could significantly improve safety conditions across the country.
Considering all these facts, it becomes clear that the issue of demining in Ukraine requires a comprehensive approach and active participation from government agencies, international organizations, and the public. Only through collective efforts can the consequences of the war be overcome and safety for the population be ensured.
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