34,300 hectares of agricultural land cleared of mines since the beginning of the year

From January to November 2025, demining specialists cleared 34,300 hectares of agricultural land of explosive ordnance. In total, more than 43,000 hectares have been surveyed since the beginning of the year.

This was reported at a meeting of the National Mine Action Authority, chaired by First Deputy Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk.

Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk underscored that several important decisions were taken at the meeting, and they will have a substantial effect on the continued enhancement and development of mine action in Ukraine.

Specifically, government mine action operators will henceforth be assigned priority in conducting non-technical surveys of agricultural land. At present, 41 demining units of the Security and Defence Forces are certified as mine action operators for conducting non-technical surveys.

Furthermore, where required, it was decided to involve non-profit mine action operators.

The implementation of these decisions will ensure effective coordination among all mine action actors, which is critical to maintaining high demining standards and enhancing civilian safety.