BLUF

A Ukrainian farmer modified his tractor for demining, while Azerbaijan partnered with APOPO to use rats for efficient explosive detection.

Summary

KEY POINTS.
  1. Ukraine plans to demine 470,000 hectares in four years.
  2. Azerbaijan, an ex-Soviet country, cleared around 50,000 hectares.
  3. Removing a single landmine costs between $300 and $1,000.
  4. Azerbaijan employs displaced volunteers to reduce demining costs.

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