Kherson region is the first in Ukraine in terms of demining. The largest number of sappers work there - more than 800 people. The plan is to increase the number to 1500 in a year. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during a government meeting in Kherson region, UNN reports .
Kherson region is the first in the country in terms of demining. The largest number of sappers work here - more than 800 people. We plan to increase this number to 1500 in a year
He also said that this month they launched an opportunity for farmers to apply for compensation for demining.
This is a market element that will enable us to demine Ukraine in years, not decades. There are also special government support programs for farmers in the Kherson region. Farmers who cultivate up to 120 hectares in the de-occupied territories can receive up to UAH 8,000 of non-refundable aid per hectare
In addition, he said, farmers who raise livestock receive financial assistance.
Addendum
The Government of Japan has handed over 2 Nikken mechanized demining vehicles to the units of the State Emergency Service .