The Contamination of Ukrainian Territories by Mines Affects Global Food and Energy Markets

The Contamination of Ukrainian Territories by Mines Affects Global Food and Energy Markets
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More than one-fifth of Ukraine’s territory is currently potentially contaminated by mines and explosive remnants of war. Over 6 million people live in these areas. According to Paul Heslop, head of the UNDP Mine Action Program in Ukraine, this has a significant impact not only on the local population but also on the situation in global food and energy markets.

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“Every person on this planet is paying more for food and energy because of the war in Ukraine. And the reduction in prices is directly dependent on the return of land to use, which is impossible without mine clearance,” he said.

The Scale of the Mine Threat and Demining Technologies

As of June 2025, contamination of territories by mines and explosive materials covers approximately 139,000 square kilometers. Advanced technologies are actively used for effective demining operations: satellite imagery, drones, and artificial intelligence. Despite this, serious challenges remain, including a lack of qualified personnel, significant population migration, limited funding, and irregular donor support. Although donors have already pledged over 1 billion dollars for demining, the needs far exceed the available resources by several times.

Initial Results and Innovations in Demining

In May, the state returned 660 hectares of cleared agricultural land to farmers and began demining work on nearly 1,350 more hectares. An important step was the certification of the first Ukrainian heavy remote demining complex “HART 5100,” which expands the capabilities for safe land clearance. The gradual return of land to agricultural circulation is a key factor for stabilizing prices for food and energy resources worldwide.

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