Ukrainian farmers have delivered five specialized mine-clearing rollers to the Armed Forces, a grassroots initiative born out of necessity and funded entirely by the local Ukrainian Agri Council. The first prototype was financed out-of-pocket by the farmers themselves, proving its effectiveness in tests.

The rollers, built according to the “roller scheme,” trigger anti-tank mines and improvised explosive devices by simulating the pressure of heavy vehicles. 

Each unit consists of three sections mounted with four wheels apiece, designed to evenly distribute weight and adapt to rough terrain.

According to the farmers, the system passed state trials, received NATO-standard certification, and has already been approved for use by the Ukrainian military.

The total cost of the eight machines reached about $300,000.

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 458,000 land mines and IEDs have been neutralized.

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