Together with the government of the Netherlands and local partners, UNOPS is working to enhance Ukraine’s capacity to eliminate the threat of explosive ordnance.
February 2025 – UNOPS procured and delivered a mechanical clearance machine for Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service (SSTS). Operated remotely, the machine protects the operator from exposure to explosives and increases the speed with which land is cleared. UNOPS has delivered almost half of the over 7,600 items of equipment required for the deployment of 428 new mine action operators who will conduct manual clearance.
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