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📍 The 22nd International Mine Action 2026 Symposium has started in Split, Croatia — one of the key global platforms in the field of mine action. Among the delegates are representatives of the Ukrainian Deminers Association (UDA), who joined discussions on modern demining approaches, the implementation of new technologies, and strengthening international coordination. Special attention […]

On February 26 in Warsaw and March 1–3 in Lviv, representatives of the Ukrainian Deminers Association (UDA) took part in the first ANZ Ukraine Forum 2026. The forum brought together experts, partners, and colleagues from Australia, New Zealand, and Ukraine to discuss cooperation and support for Ukraine’s recovery. During the event, the UDA team presented

€4 Million for Humanitarian Demining in Ukraine from the Government of the Netherlands The Netherlands has signed an agreement to provide €4 million to UDA for humanitarian demining operations in Ukraine. These funds are specifically allocated for clearing Ukrainian territories of mines and explosive remnants of war, allowing communities to safely return home and enabling

On February 26, the Forbes Agro 2026 conference took place in Kyiv, bringing together representatives of the agricultural sector, businesses, and expert communities. As part of the panel “Risks, Resilience, and Recovery,” UDA representative Dmytro Slepkan joined a discussion dedicated to the demining of agricultural land and presented UDA’s approach to humanitarian mine action. During

Last week, the UDA team held its annual General meeting.January 14–15 was a time to sum up the results of 2025, thoroughly analyze activities, and plan strategies for 2026. 2025: a year of systemic results 2025 was a year of significant strengthening of the financial potential of the UDA: For us, financial reporting is not

She had to swap heels and a classic suit for a bulletproof vest and helmet. Instead of office papers, she picked up a metal detector; instead of familiar accounting reports, she chose minefields. How do women master the profession of a deminer, and what do they face during training and work? SHOTAM tells the story

2025 was even more active, intense, and productive than the previous year. The NGO “Ukrainian Deminers Association” has grown significantly and strengthened its capabilities. During the year, we implemented 23 comprehensive humanitarian projects with the support of various donors and partners. Thirteen of them will continue in 2026, and some will continue until 2027 and

Tymur Pistriuha, chairman of the board of the UDA, commented to Ukrainska Pravda on the development of demining technologies. The area of potentially dangerous territories in Ukraine today is about 137,000 square kilometers. This is more than the entire area of Greece. Ukraine is the most mined country in the world, and the scale of

This autumn was not only eventful for the Ukrainian Deminers Association, but also served as a test of one of the organization’s core values: cooperation with partners. The UDA continued its strategic approach to developing systematic cooperation and did so, without exaggeration, confidently and on a large scale. New partnerships: when quantity turns into quality

October this year was very intense in terms of international events for the Ukrainian Deminers Association. But this is exactly the case when intensity is beneficial, as the participation of Ukrainian representatives in key global events confirms the consistency of support for Ukraine and strengthens the role of national operators in forming global security policy.