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Latest videos / interviews on mine action activities with the UDA participation

On the UDA YouTube channel @NGO_UDA video releases on mine action activities with the participation of ACS, prepared by national media, including “1+1”, “ICTV”, “Kyiv24”, “Suspilne”, “Espreso TV” and many others, are collected.

10 years of sappers' work in one day of war: Ryta Mazankova

Interview with the head of the humanitarian demining group of the Ukrainian Deminers Association, Ryta Mazankova, for WoMo.ua about the role of women in demining in Ukraine and her own career.

"Demining Ukraine: what was done in 2024 and what to expect in 2025"

The Ukrinform news agency published an article about Ukraine’s achievements in mine action (MA) in 2024. In particular, with the UDA participation, which made a significant contribution to the formation of a safe environment for living in Ukraine. As well as preliminary plans for MA in Ukraine for 2025.

"Civilian sappers in Ukraine - who is not subject to mobilization and how to become one"

The Ukrainian news portal Informator of Ukraine published a comment by the Chairman of the Board of the UDA, Tymur Pistriuha, on the realities of mine action in Ukraine, in particular, regarding humanitarian demining and the profession of civilian sappers.

"The profession of a civilian sapper: what is the salary, where to learn"

The Chairman of the Board of the UDA, Tymur Pistriuha told the Ukrainian news portal Informator of Ukraine about the peculiarities of the profession of civilian sappers, who are engaged in demining in Ukraine in parallel with the military and specialists of the State Emergency Service.

"Almost 20 thousand Ukrainians have completed a mine safety course, - Ukrainian Deminers Association"

The Rubryka news agency shared the results of the work of the Ukrainian Deminers Association in cooperation with the Canada Ukraine Foundation (CUF), who successfully implemented a year-long project aimed at ensuring security and restoring life in conflict affected communities.

"Not just a man's job: an interview with a female sapper about her choice of profession, challenges, and motivation"

Ukrainian online media Bukvy published an interview with Svitlana Nahorna, head of the non-technical survey group of the NGO Ukrainian Deminers Association. She spoke about her professional path, daily challenges, overcoming prejudices, and motivation to continue this important work.

"Until recently, Nina Chygrina had nothing to do with demining. But the woman decided to do something useful for the country, and not just be afraid of war"

The Instagram channel of the Ukrainian service of the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC_UA published the story of the UDA sapper Nina Chygrina: life story, motivation, meanings.

"Tens of billions of dollars - how much does demining Ukraine cost and how can businesses receive compensation from the state"

Ukrainian news portal Informator of Ukraine spoke with the Chairman of the Board of the UDA, Tymur Pistriuha, about the specifics of the work of civilian sappers and the cost of demining in Ukraine.

"Three main challenges of demining Ukraine"

The LIGABusinessInform news agency published an interview with the Chairman of the Board of the UDA, Tymur Pistriuha, regarding the current demining situation in Ukraine.

"How to protect yourself from mines: a project to educate the population on mine safety and career development of female sappers has been launched in Ukraine"

The Rubryka news agency informs about the start of a new project with the support of the Government of Canada. Within this project UDA will conduct EORE sessions for the population. The main areas of the project are: Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE); Mine Victim Assistance (MVA); Non-technical survey of territories (NTS).

"Mine danger: how quickly Ukraine clears the territories"

The article by the business media Mind.ua discusses the process and prospects of demining in Ukraine. With reference to the comment of the Chairman of the Board of the UDA, Tymur Pistriuha, the issues of using international experience in demining, the features of humanitarian demining, and the application of modern technologies in demining are revealed.

"Who and when will demine Ukraine: about innovations in demining, international partners and near-term prospects"

The Rubryka news agency published a report on the prospects and timelines for demining the territory of Ukraine. It emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to demining, which would include the joint work of the state, MA operators, and international partners.

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