25% of Ukraine’s territory contaminated with explosives, – internal ministry
Source: Ukraine’s internal ministry
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, said that about 25% of the territory of Ukraine is contaminated with mines and explosive devices.
The minister noted that the liberated regions are the most densely mined.
Stabilization measures there begin with demining. The populated areas are being cleaned first.
‘In order to return the authorities there as soon as possible, restore the work of enterprises, the activity of critical infrastructure facilities, etc. Agricultural land is also a priority,’ Klymenko stated.
He noted that the longer the occupation of a settlement lasts, the more massive the mining is.
Answering the question about the priority of demining, Ihor Klymenko said that this is a difficult issue, especially in the frontline regions because Russian invaders continue strikes on these areas causing further contamination with explosives.
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