UDA in national media
Latest videos / interviews on mine action activities with the UDA participation
The Men Learning to Live Again in a Land of Hidden Explosives
An article by Ukraine’s United24 media tells the stories of two Ukrainians, Dmytro Guzhva and Dmytro Slepkan, who became victims of explosive ordnance after russia’s full-scale invasion. Both life stories illustrate the profound and lasting effects of the mine threat in Ukraine, where millions of explosive devices remain in the territories, endangering civilian lives for years to come.
He turned darkness into an ally. The story of a deminer who lost his sight but learned to live again
An article by Ukrayinska Pravda tells the story of Dmytro Slepkan, a former deminer who lost his eyesight due to a mine explosion during his service. After extensive rehabilitation, he not only learned to live again, but also found a job, demonstrating incredible strength of spirit and adaptability. His story is an example of how, even after the most severe losses, one can find a new meaning in life and continue to be useful to society.
International Mine Awareness Day
Ukrainian media “LB.ua” published an article “Beware of mines: how to avoid the threat and save lives”, dedicated to the International Day of Mine Awareness.
Serhii Chutkyi, a member of the board and head of the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Department of the UDA, talks in the article about how to protect yourself and what myths about mines can cost your life.
The story of a deminer from Bakhmut who has been demining Ukraine for seven years
Village Ukraine published the story of Tetiana Shukhnarenko, a former accountant who became a deminer after personal losses and a desire to help the community. Tetiana works as a supervisor at the Ukrainian Deminers Association, not only searching for explosive ordnance but also educating the public about mine risks.
“Don’t approach, don’t touch, call 101”: what you need to know about explosive objects even far from the frontline
Ukraine loses sappers due to suspension of funding by the US State Department - UDA
Ukraine will lose thousands of sappers - expert on the consequences of suspension USAID and State Department programs
A sapper who lost his sight due to a russian mine is now helping other victims
10 years of sappers' work in one day of war: Ryta Mazankova
"Demining Ukraine: what was done in 2024 and what to expect in 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.