What is the scale of landmine contamination in Ukraine? | DW News

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In Ukraine, it’s not just the frontline that’s a minefield. Nearly three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, experts describe the territory as “massively contaminated”, with landmines alone affecting up to 40% of the territory. Unexploded ordnance is another problem, even near the capital Kyiv. Rebecca Ritters visited Bovar, a outskirts town where Ukrainian veterans help clear the land from landmines.

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