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title: "Ukraine Restricts New Humanitarian Demining Operations in Six Regions"
description: "Ukraine has restricted planning for new humanitarian demining activities in six regions due to security risks."
date: 2026-10-26T11:52:32.047Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-restricts-new-humanitarian-demining
tags: [ukraine, demining, miners, ministry-of-defense, security-risks]
author: "Roman V., Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Ukraine Restricts New Humanitarian Demining Operations in Six Regions

![A man from behind looks at a field in Ukraine with a mine warning sign](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/26/v-ukraine-ogranichili-novye-raboty-po-razminirovaniyu/v-ukraine-ogranichili-novye-raboty-po-razminirovaniyu-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The Ministry of Defense restricted new humanitarian demining work in six regions
- The decision was made by the National Mine Action Authority due to security risks
- Restrictions affect areas 20-50 km from the frontline and state border
- Ongoing demining operations will be completed if operational conditions permit

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced restrictions on planning new humanitarian demining activities in designated territories across six regions of the country. The decision was made by the National Mine Action Authority, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defense Vasyl Shkurakov, during an emergency meeting due to security risks.

### Reasons and Details of the Decision

As emphasized by the ministry, the introduced restrictions do not mean a complete halt to clearing territories of explosive ordnance. Humanitarian demining remains a key priority even in frontline areas, but specialized agencies are shifting to a risk-based approach. This helps strike a balance between returning land to safe economic use and protecting the lives of deminers.

The new rules apply to potentially contaminated areas located 20 to 50 kilometers from the line of combat contact and the state border with the Russian Federation, where demining operations have not yet begun. A separate decision suspends initial non-technical surveys of territories within the 50-kilometer zone by third-party operators.

### Exceptions and Priorities in Frontline Zones

In areas close to the front line, priority is given to rapid response measures aimed at protecting the lives and health of civilians. Unplanned demining operations remain permitted upon justified requests, provided that the security and operational situation allows and they do not interfere with the Defense Forces. Ongoing operations that have already started will be completed under proper security conditions.

Government-backed mine action operators will conduct surveys within the 50-kilometer zone. If government resources are insufficient, non-profit non-governmental operators may be involved on a voluntary and consensual basis.

### Coordination and Prospects for Resuming Work

Future organization of land clearance will rely on continuous monitoring of the security and operational situation. The ministry noted the importance of close coordination among all participants to minimize risks. All restrictions are temporary and will be reviewed based on changing security conditions in specific regions.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [В Украине ограничили новые работы по разминированию в 6 областях: детали от Минобороны](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrayini-obmezhili-novi-roboti-rozminuvannya-1793013839.html) - Primary source confirms restrictions on planning new humanitarian demining operations in six regions.
- [В шести областях Украины ограничили планирование разминирования: что произошло](https://sud.ua/ru/news/ukraine/375874-u-shesty-oblastiakh-ukrainy-obmezhyly-planuvannia-rozminuvannia-shcho-stalosia) - Additional source confirms details of the National Mine Action Authority's decision.

## FAQ

### Which regions are affected by the demining restrictions?

The restrictions apply to certain territories in six frontline and border regions of Ukraine, specifically areas within 20-50 km of the contact line and the border with the Russian Federation.

### Does this mean a total stop to demining?

No, the measures do not mean a complete halt: ongoing operations will be finished, and unplanned activities remain possible upon justified requests.

### Who made the decision to implement these restrictions?

The decision was made by the National Mine Action Authority during an emergency meeting chaired by Deputy Minister of Defense Vasyl Shkurakov.