Government Switzerland supplies Ukraine with three demining machines

Switzerland has decided to supply three demining machines to Ukraine. President Viola Amherd announced the financing of the machines, which are manufactured by the Schwyz-based company Global Clearance Solutions, in Lausanne on Thursday.

"We are determined to continue to make our contribution," said Amherd at the start of a demining conference for Ukraine. "This will enable efficient, safe and independent demining operations in the future," she emphasized in front of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and representatives from dozens of other countries.

The Schwyz-based company Global Clearance Solutions (GCS) manufactures the devices. The company works with the UN and several non-governmental organizations such as the Swiss Foundation for Demining (FSD). It expects around 100 of its machines to be deployed in Ukraine by 2025. Switzerland has earmarked CHF 100 million for demining in Ukraine by 2027.

SDA