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Ukraine | Mine and explosive detection and defusing equipment from Britain
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Published on 04/01/2023 at 19:11
The UK has donated more than 1000 Vallon metal detectors and 100 explosive device deactivating kits to Ukraine. The equipment is expected to contribute to the clearance of minefields and the security of reclaimed areas, populated areas and infrastructure.
The combined use of Vallon detectors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Kits aims to detect mines so that reclaimed areas can be made habitable and safe again and to defuse unexploded ordnance, bombs, projectiles and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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