Ukraine requests demining equipment from NATO through EADRCC mechanism

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service has officially requested international assistance in obtaining humanitarian demining equipment through NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC).

The alliance announced this on Wednesday.

The request is aimed at expanding Ukraine’s capacity to neutralize explosive ordnance that poses a threat to civilians and critical infrastructure.

What Ukraine is requesting

According to the published NATO request, the list of equipment sought includes underwater metal detectors, Tethys One autonomous underwater vehicles for survey and search-and-rescue operations, robotic systems for reconnaissance and remote neutralization of explosive ordnance, underwater video cameras, and communications equipment. In addition, Ukraine has requested TAC-6 tactical bomb disposal suits, tactical ballistic eyewear, and tactical hearing protection for demining units.

The equipment will be used by territorial units of the State Emergency Service in regions that have been subjected to the most intense Russian strikes.

Strategic priority

The State Emergency Service described demining as “one of the strategic priorities of the Government of Ukraine,” emphasizing that it “is of critical importance for the recovery of the country, strengthening the capacity of Ukraine’s security and defense forces, and ensuring the safety of Ukrainian citizens.”

In fulfillment of its obligations, EADRCC will forward the request to the emergency contact points of NATO member states and partner countries. States with the capacity to provide assistance are invited to send their responses to an operational coordination center on Ukrainian territory.

Previous requests and donor assistance

This is not Ukraine’s first such request through the NATO mechanism. On October 24, 2025, the country submitted a request to expand humanitarian support capabilities, including supplies of water, food, and fuel.

Among the donor countries was Germany, which transferred an assistance package worth EUR 5.7 million to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, which included robotic systems. In addition, in July Germany provided 10 sets of rescue equipment to help people trapped under rubble.