As the tide turns against Russia in its war against Ukraine, it is increasingly relying on massive fields of land mines to prevent Ukraine from liberating its territory. A large portion of those landmines are in prime agricultural land whose continued presence is a hindrance to investment, food security, and a continuing endangerment to human life. And like Ukraine, that land too has agricultural potential that Azerbaijan hopes to tap. “In Azerbaijan, there is a willingness to try new things and innovative solutions,” said Itamar Levy, a director with APOPO, who has worked on demining efforts in both Azerbaijan and Ukraine. In many cases landmines are located in prime agricultural land.

Source: Forbes August 27, 2023 12:24 UTC