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UN to deploy mine clearance mission in Ukraine
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- 04 May, 2022
- 05:15
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is working on emergency deployment in Ukraine and plans to launch a mission to assess the needs, the country's Interior Ministry said, Report informs, citing RBC Ukraine.
The UNMAS is reportedly developing mechanisms to assist Ukraine, and its representatives are gathering information on areas where demining is required.
According to the ministry, about 300,000 square kilometres need to be cleared of mines. Therefore, Ukraine will need experienced specialists previously sent to Somalia, Syria and Iraq.
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