Modern systems for the ground robotic cleaning of territories from explosive items, presented by Ukrainian producers and international partners, have been field-tested at the Ukrainian Training and Testing Complex (UTTC).
The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
The equipment was showcased as part of the event ‘The Future of Demining: Ukraine in Action’.
In particular, field-testing included the Zmiy ground demining complex, GART 5100 remote humanitarian demining system, Legend mechanized vehicle, Multi-Purpose ground drone, UDM VORMELA tracked vehicle, DOK-ING MV-4 and DOK-ING MV-10 mobile robotic carriers, GERMINA URCM-3000 vehicle, MEMATT-MR1 mechanical mine clearing vehicle, GSC-200 vehicle.
According to Head of the Main Directorate for Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety, Colonel Ruslan Berehulia, close-to-real conditions were created when testing the mine clearance equipment and vehicles. During the passage of small and large mechanized demining vehicles along designated routes, explosions were simulated, dummy explosive objects and other conditional threats inherent in contaminated territories were used.
The organizers of the event are the Ukrainian Economy Ministry, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
As noted by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the event involved those shaping Ukraine’s mine action sector, from engineers and producers to technology consumers, government representatives and international partners.
The UTTC was opened on June 6, 2025 at the initiative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
The UNDP in Ukraine mentioned that over 200 participants had joined the two-day event in the Lviv region. Field-testing included 12 pieces of equipment, such as ground drones, remote explosive disposal tools, and advanced survey technologies designed for mine-contaminated areas.
The exhibition was a unique platform for assessing innovative technologies in realistic field conditions. The equipment was tested on obstacle courses with mock explosive devices, simulated detonations, and other scenario-based challenges typical of real-world contamination.
Field Operations Advisor at UNDP Mine Action Programme Edward Crowther emphasized the importance of such demonstrations in scaling up national demining capabilities.
“We’re witnessing how Ukraine is advancing innovation and domestic production to address the complex challenges posed by explosive contamination. This exhibition is more than a showcase – it demonstrates how partnership, trust, and support for Ukrainian developers can drive real, lasting change,” Crowther said.
Twenty Ukrainian companies from across the country presented their solutions, including multi-purpose ground platforms, mine detectors, non-detonation neutralization systems, and armored land drones. All of the machines were tested across different soil types to evaluate their functionality and adaptability in diverse operating environments.
Ukrainian Economy Deputy Minister Ihor Bezkaravainyi stressed the importance of consolidating efforts between government bodies and producers.
“We’re all parts of the same puzzle that shapes Ukraine’s humanitarian mine action market. Developers, innovators, farmers, government officials, and operators – we’re united by one goal: making Ukrainian land safe. The technologies developed and presented here today by the Ukrainian manufacturers could become a global benchmark,” Bezkaravainyi told.
Since the Russian full-scale invasion started, Ukraine has become one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world, with over 138,000 square kilometers of land potentially affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war.
In cooperation with the Ukrainian Economy Ministry and international partners, the UNDP in Ukraine is implementing a comprehensive, technology-driven approach to humanitarian mine action. This includes piloting innovative tools, strengthening technical survey capacity, and enhancing national coordination.
Photo: Anastasiia Smolienko, Ukrinform
Source: Legend and Zmiy: Ukraine field-testing mine clearance equipment
