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In Ukraine, ‘the battlespace has become a lot deeper, a lot wider and a lot more lethal’

As drones, artificial intelligence and new weapons transform modern warfare, Ukraine has become one of the world’s most mine-contaminated countries, creating new dangers for civilians while threatening global food security and recovery. In an inte…

As drones, artificial intelligence and new weapons transform modern warfare, Ukraine has become one of the world's most mine-contaminated countries, creating new dangers for civilians while threatening global food security and recovery. In an interview with UN News, Paul Heslop, Senior Mine Action Adviser for the UN Mine Action Service in Ukraine, explains how drones have fundamentally changed the battlefield, making conflicts more lethal and leaving behind increasingly complex explosive hazards. Speaking to Jolina Dong, Mr. Heslop discussed how Ukrainian deminers are adapting to these new threats, why clearing contaminated land is essential for rebuilding – and how innovation in Ukraine could transform humanitarian mine action worldwide.


This content originally appeared on UN News - Global perspective Human stories and was authored by Jolina Dong.


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