Swiss Mine Clearance Efforts Show Major Progress in Ukraine

Swiss Foundation for Mine Action reports over 70% of accessible Ukrainian land now cleared, plans new drone technology deployment

Over 70% of accessible land in Ukraine has been cleared of anti-personnel mines and explosive devices.
FSD has examined nearly 120 square kilometers of land since the conflict began.
FSD is set to test new drones equipped with ground-penetrating radar in the coming weeks.
A follow-up workshop with international donors and a Ukrainian deputy minister is scheduled for next week in Geneva.
Ukraine aims to decontaminate four-fifths of its territory by 2033.

70%

Percentage of accessible land cleared

35,000 km2

Area cleared by end of last year

400,000

People educated on mine safety

2.5 km2

Land fully decontaminated by FSD

"We can be optimistic."
— Hansjörg Eberle

"Every day, explosive devices are removed."
— FSD Statement

Reclaiming the Soil: A Staggering 70% Milestone