⚙️Drones and robots are being used to speed up mine clearance in eastern Ukraine.
🚜Farmers are using remote-controlled tractors to detect and detonate mines.
💣Russian minefields have slowed the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
🔴Mines continue to pose a threat to farmers and villagers in the region.
💰The damage to Ukraine's farming sector amounts to billions of dollars and could take decades to rebuild.
How are drones and robots helping in mine clearance?
—Drones and robots are equipped with cameras and sensors to detect and destroy mines. They can cover large areas quickly and safely.
How do remote-controlled tractors work in detecting mines?
—Remote-controlled tractors are equipped with heavy metal rollers. If a mine is detected, the tractor rolls over it, detonating it at a safe distance.
Are Russian minefields affecting the Ukrainian counteroffensive?
—Yes, Russian minefields have slowed down the Ukrainian counteroffensive, making it more challenging to regain control of the region.
Are mines still a threat to farmers and villagers?
—Yes, mines continue to pose a threat to farmers and villagers, making it dangerous for them to cultivate their land and go about their daily lives.
What is the extent of the damage to Ukraine's farming sector?
—The damage to Ukraine's farming sector runs into the tens of billions of dollars, including lost revenue and the cost of rebuilding and decontaminating the land.
00:02Ukraine houses one of the largest minefields in the world, which poses a threat to farmers and villagers.
00:25Drones and robots are being used to speed up mine clearance in the region.
01:01Farmers have resorted to using remote-controlled tractors to detect and detonate mines on their land.
01:19Russian minefields have slowed down the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
03:21Mines continue to pose a threat to farmers, making it dangerous for them to cultivate their land.
04:58Ukraine's farming sector has suffered significant damage, including lost revenue and the cost of rebuilding and decontaminating the land.
06:31Mines have caused numerous injuries and fatalities, with many people losing limbs in explosions.
10:37The damage to Ukraine's farming sector runs into the tens of billions of dollars and could take decades to rebuild.
