Clearing Agricultural Lands
In October, under the Humanitarian Demining budget program, operators successfully cleared 691 hectares of agricultural land. During this period, four contracts were completed, with operators receiving a total of 61 million UAH. Additionally, ongoing work continues under 51 active agreements covering approximately 9,740 hectares.
Buffer Zone Expansion and New Demining Plan
The government has ratified the preparation and execution procedures for a Unified Annual Demining Plan, aiming to streamline and enhance the management of demining efforts. Due to rising security threats near the frontline and along the border with the Russian Federation, the buffer zone has been extended from 20 km to 50 km.
Currently, demining operations are underway at 702 sites spanning a total of 106 square kilometers. Within the expanded buffer zone, the focus will shift from initial surveys to targeted non-technical assessments to improve the efficiency of clearance activities.
These measures reflect intensified efforts to secure areas affected by conflict. Increasing security challenges demand swift and well-organized responses, which are crucial for rebuilding infrastructure and enabling displaced populations to return safely. Expanding the buffer zone and adopting more precise survey methods are expected to significantly increase the effectiveness of demining, a vital step toward regional stability.