The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration was handed over the first special machine in Ukraine developed by Kharkiv specialists for preparing the soil for mine clearance, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov reported on Friday on his Telegram channel.

The machine is capable of neutralizing 95% of all mines, in this, the Kharkiv-designed machine is not inferior in efficiency to foreign analogs, the equipment is easy to use and maintain, such mechanisms are used that even if it hits an anti-tank mine, and is possibly damaged, it will be possible to quickly restore it and replace any detail. The machine is noticeably cheaper than foreign models; the cost of one machine is UAH 5.6 million.

The total weight of the machine is 16 tonnes, the operating speed is 3-4 km/h, the machine has four cameras, is equipped with an automatic control panel, and operates at a distance of 300 meters, which significantly reduces risks for operators.

The prototype was tested for four months in combat conditions, neutralizing more than 300 anti-personnel mines. In total, the machine was tested for more than a year and received a certificate of conformity, allowing production to begin.

Synehubov said that the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration has already purchased two such machines. The second will be transferred to the administration by the end of November.