Ukraine’s State Emergency Service has sent an official request for assistance to NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre for humanitarian demining operations.
The application states that widespread explosive contamination poses a threat to civilians and critical infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need for specialized equipment.

Requested equipment
- Metal detectors to support underwater demining operations
- An autonomous underwater vehicle named “Tethys One” for inspection, search and monitoring activities
- Robotic systems for detecting and remotely neutralizing explosive devices
- Underwater video cameras
- Communications equipment
The application states that the autonomous underwater vehicle is planned for inspection, search and monitoring activities in challenging underwater environments.
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said that clearing the country’s territory of mines and conducting humanitarian demining operations are among the government’s strategic priorities. It emphasized that these efforts are important for the country’s reconstruction, strengthening its security and defense capacity, and ensuring the safety of Ukrainian citizens.
Previous assistance request
Ukraine also requested support on October 24, 2025, to increase its humanitarian assistance capacity. The previous application included various forms of aid, including supplies of water, food and fuel.