Russia's full-scale invasion may have turned Ukraine into the world's largest minefield. As of March 2025, Ukraine’s mine-affected land spans an estimated 139,000 square kilometers — or 23% of its ...

Hidden in the ground of former battlefields across the globe are roughly 110 million unexploded landmines — enough to encircle the planet twice. Each mine has the potential to explode long after it ...

Five countries plan to revive the use of a weapon prohibited by treaty for more than a quarter of a century, hoping to strengthen their defenses against any Russian attack. By Andrew Higgins Reporting ...