Zelensky: Almost One-Third Of Ukraine Under Threat Of Mines, Uxos

2023-10-14 03:10:29

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says almost a third of Ukrainian territory is at risk due to landmines and unexploded ordnance.

The head of state said this in his evening video address , reports Ukrinform.

"Almost a third of our territory is under threat from mines and unexploded ordnance. Obviously, we need global support to clear our land of Russian mines," Zelensky said.

He recalled that a conference on humanitarian demining was held in Croatia earlier this week, which was attended by representatives from over 40 countries and international organizations.

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"There are new decisions on support for demining. I am grateful to every country that joined!" Zelensky stressed.

As reported, Ukraine and Croatia signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of humanitarian demining.

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