Ukraine needs almost US$30 billion for mine clearance


Ukraine requires US$29.8 billion to clear the war-affected areas of landmines and other explosive ordnance.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, citing an assessment by the Fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) conducted by the World Bank, the government of Ukraine, the European Union and the United Nations. The Ministry of Economy has lowered the estimated cost for mine clearance by US$4.8 billion compared to the previous estimate, citing progress in surveying and clearing land affected by fighting.

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Source: Ukrainska Pravda News


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