landmine

Ukraine's allies commit $244m. for humanitarian mine clearance

International partners have also committed to supplying hundreds of metal detectors and pyrotechnic machines, as well as individual demining kits and gear.

By REUTERS
26/07/2023

Mines playing key role in Russian defense against Ukraine offensive -UK

Both Russia and Ukraine have made extensive use of anti-personnel and anti-tank mines over the course of the war.

Human Rights Watch reports new evidence of Ukrainian use of banned landmines

The group called on Ukraine's government to follow through with a commitment made earlier this month not to employ such weapons.

By REUTERS
30/06/2023

Landmines kill or maim about 5,000 people annually, ban them now - opinion

From the conflicts in Ukraine and Azerbaijan and Armenia to the ones in Afghanistan, the Golan Heights and the Arab world, landmines remain a major threat to civilians.

Ukraine starts testing Israeli missile warning system in Kyiv

US Jewish organizations are set to sponsor Israeli efforts to treat Ukrainians with PTSD and called on the ambassador to condemn judicial reform.

North Korea says it defused US Korean War bombs in Pyongyang

Explosives left over from the 1950-1953 Korean War have long been a danger to citizens in both Koreas.

By REUTERS
10/03/2023

Ukraine: Russia sending civilians through landmine fields to find safe routes

Russian forces reportedly send civilians into Ukrainian minefields to find safe routes to Ukrainian positions. * This comes as Human Rights Watch condemned Ukraine's landmine use.

Human Rights Watch urges Ukraine to investigate landmine use accusations

Ukraine could be in violation of international humanitarian law if they are found to have been using rocket-fired antipersonnel landmines against Russia.

By REUTERS
31/01/2023

Teenager rescued by IDF after entering minefield in Golan Heights

The 17-year-old boy reportedly entered the minefield intentionally and may be suicidal.

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