Thirty countries assist Ukraine with demining – Internal Affairs Ministry

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Aliona Matvieieva during a briefing at Media Center Ukraine, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

According to Matvieieva, the contamination of territories with explosives and the intensity of works require the involvement and continuous renewal of resources. First of all, this refers to providing units with fire and rescue equipment and vehicles used to dismantle the rubble, personal protective equipment for rescuers, etc.

“European countries are ready to further provide necessary assistance to us [in demining – Ed.]. One of the channels that has already been working effectively is the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. […] Ukraine continues to receive assistance from 30 countries: 27 EU Member States, as well as Norway, Turkey and North Macedonia,” Matvieieva told.

Over 100 days into the war, Ukraine has received 40,000 tonnes of demining aid, namely about 400 rescue fire trucks, special equipment and clothing needed by Ukrainian rescuers to mitigate the effects of the Russian invasion.

According to Matvieieva, 18 international organizations are willing to provide humanitarian aid for demining purposes. In addition, the demining projects involving foreign experts are under development.

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