Croatia has announced the transfer of a robotic mine clearance system to Ukraine. The relevant certificate was handed over to Ukrainian representatives by Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić and the heads of the manufacturing company during the Globsec international conference in Prague.
Anušić noted that the process of mine clearance in Ukraine will require a lot of time and funds. “Mine clearance is a tremendous task, and international support is crucial. Ukraine is not alone, we will work together as long as necessary,” the Croatian minister said. Anušić announced the results of a donor conference held in Zagreb in 2023. He noted that almost half a billion dollars had been raised there.
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Source: Ukrainska Pravda News
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