Ukraine’s Minefield: Drones & Rockets Transform Country

Here’s ⁣a breakdown⁤ of the key data from the provided text:

Landmine ‍and ERW Casualties: Since the‍ start of the full-scale invasion, nearly 1,000 people have been injured and 359 killed by mines and⁢ explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Ukraine, including at least 18 children.
Scale of⁢ contamination: There‍ are estimated to be over 1 million mines scattered across Ukraine. ‍Russian forces extensively booby-trapped areas as ‍they retreated,using both ‍anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
types of Explosives: The contamination includes not only mines but also ⁢a large amount of⁣ unexploded ordnance like shells, rockets, grenades, and mortars, particularly in areas heavily‍ impacted by artillery fire.
Complexity of Clearance: Experts describe the scale and complexity of mine clearance‍ in ⁣Ukraine⁤ as unprecedented.
* ukraine’s Treaty Withdrawal: Ukraine has announced its withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty (the treaty banning anti-personnel mines), joining Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The text highlights the severe and long-lasting danger posed by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine, and the ‍challenges the country⁣ faces in clearing these hazards. The interactive map (referenced but⁢ not included in the ‍text itself) likely‍ illustrates the areas most affected by Russian advances and, therefore, ⁣the areas with the ⁢highest risk of ⁢contamination.