The main target group is the civilian popul-tion living in areas suspected of EO contamination in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv and Mykolaiv. Risk identification of EO will enhance their protection and restore their access to critical land and infrastructure.

The more specific target group is the Ukrainian Deminers Association (UDA), whose capacities in technical survey dogs’ operations will be built, including the related infomanagement.

Outcome 1 Ukrainian mine action capacity is strengthened through the institutional development of UDA and the deployment of a national workforce, capable of managing, sustaining, and scaling up Animal Detection.

Outcome 2 High-priority contaminated land is jointly surveyed (2,441,120 m2) and released (up to 2,929,344 m2) through effective deployment of TSD teams.

Outcome 3 Operational effectiveness is sustained through high performance, cost-efficiency and strong animal welfare.

Expected results:  

Output 1.1 Qualified Ukrainian candidates are recruited

Output 1.2 Comprehensive training is delivered, equipping handlers with the skills for safe and effective deployment

Output 1.3 UDA is equipped with the institutional systems, personnel, and protocols to deploy Animal Detection Systems

Output 1.4 Teams are certified, equipped, integrated and lo-gistically prepared for deployment in 2026 Output 2.1 The 2 TSD teams are deployed

Output 2.2 Land is surveyed using TSDs

Output 2.3 QA/QC confirms the accuracy and safety of land Output 3.1 Dogs remain in optimal physical and operational condition through continuous care and training

Output 3.2 Ensure cost-efficiency

Results from previous phases:   N/A