Landmines, booby traps and tripwires — the hidden threats covering one-third of Ukraine

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Ukraine has the world's highest landmine contamination, with 30% of the territory affected.
2. Explosive remnants of war in Ukraine kill or injure three civilians daily.
3. New 'smart mines', never seen in conflicts before, are found in Ukraine.
4. Booby traps and IEDs are hidden in civilian areas, even in toys or household items.
5. Despite tech advances, landmine clearance in Ukraine could take 50 years.

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