Ukraine Clears Landmines from Over 120,000 Football Fields of Farmland

A major state program in Ukraine has cleared landmines and explosives from more than 120 square kilometers of agricultural land this year. The area is larger than 120,000 standard soccer fields. The government-funded effort used $17 million in contracts with professional demining companies. Their work focused on farmland that was previously too dangerous to use due to contamination from the war. This clearance is critical for Ukraine's economy and food security. The country is a major global supplier of grain and other crops. Returning this land to safe agricultural production helps farmers resume work and supports national recovery.