Ukraine is the world’s most heavily mined country, with about 23% of its land potentially contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Since February 2022, at least 1,660 civilians — including 179 children — have been killed or injured by mines and explosive remnants of war. In frontline cities like Kharkiv, children are learning how to stay safe with help from an unlikely teacher: Chivas, a trained mine detection dog. In a brightly lit classroom, the small white dog sits patiently at the front of the room, his ears perked and eyes alert. When six-year-old Chivas crosses his paws, the room goes quiet. It’s a simple gesture — but in Ukraine, it can mean the difference between life and death.
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Source: Save the Children
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